Tokyo Marble Chocolate is a two-part OVA that tells the story of Chizuru and Yuudai - unlike any other. It is their love story, seen through different eyes; first from the girl, then from the guy. Still, you can watch it any way you want: the episodes are interchangeable!
The two sides of this couple both got issues. Every single one of Chizuru's previous relationships were a failure, and she begins to question some of her insecurities. Yuudai is no better. Heck, one of his past girlfriends had more manly guts than he will ever have. Even so, they try to be in love again, and try, and try, and try some more - all the while burdened by their past mistakes.
When they both decide one day that they'd individually do something that will bring a lot of changes on their lives, something enters the picture - wait, what the hell? A nappy-wearing, punk-looking, mischievous mini-donkey? Wow, then begins a touching run of love, understanding and hope.
If you're more of a reality-based romance fan, don't be put off by the 'fantasy' aspect you will see in this. The only fantasy-based thing in this show is the mini-donkey, for the fact that you won't see multi-colored animals roaming around the city wearing diapers in real life. Anyway, he/she's there for a reason; I suggest you not to look at him/her literally. I think he represents a feeling that we always seek - runs away, sometimes protective, always unpredictable, the feeling that could never hide the truth. And, yeap, it starts with the letter L.
Both episodes tell the same story, from different perspectives, and people tend to pick one over the other. I am personally fond of Chizuru's part more, mainly because her ending was more well-executed: the song was awesome. With that, I can tell you that the music of this anime was good, and it worked. Yuudai's half of the OVA can stand its ground. Also, I liked the designs of the show; how the characters showed emotion, the sketchy background, bravo.
About half the time you will spend watching this, you'll see them running, especially true for Yuudai. Run away from something, run towards something. Yes, they're young, and the future isn't happily custom-made for them, but they push through, in spite of uncertainty, which is more than I can say for some older people.
Don't be afraid to chase. After all, isn't love worth chasing for?
