Review of "Hananoi-kun to Koi no Byou": A moving love story depicting the bittersweetness of youth

"Hananoi-kun and the Sickness of Love" - ​​A gem of a love comedy that depicts the bittersweetness of youth

"Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai", which aired from April 4 to June 20, 2024, is a TV anime series based on the manga of the same name by Morino Moe. It airs on TBS every Thursday from 11:56 pm, and although it is a compact 12-episode series, it is a work that fully depicts the bittersweetness of youth and the excitement of love. The animation was produced by East Fish Studio and directed by Makino Tomoe.

story

"Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai" is set in an ordinary high school. The protagonist, Hananoi-kun, is in love with Sakurai-san, a female classmate. However, Hananoi-kun has no experience in love and spends his days not knowing how to approach her. Meanwhile, with the help of his friends, Hananoi-kun gradually gets closer to Sakurai-san, but various troubles and misunderstandings arise in the process, and the story continues to make you feel the bittersweetness of youth.

The story revolves around Hananoi-kun's love, but it also depicts the love lives of his friends, portraying the various aspects of youth. In particular, the relationship between Hananoi-kun's friend Yamada-kun and Sakurai-san's friend Tanaka-san is not to be missed. As their love lives intertwine, the story unfolds with a bittersweet feeling of youth.

character

The main character, Hananoi-kun, has no experience in love and is charmingly innocent. His pure love resonates with viewers. Sakurai-san is a character who acts at her own pace, unaware of Hananoi-kun's feelings for her, and her innocence adds color to the story.

Yamada-kun, a friend of Hananoi-kun, is an active character in love, and his drive adds excitement to the story. Tanaka-san, a friend of Sakurai-san, is a calm and rational character, and the love life from her perspective is also interesting.

Animation and Music

The animation by East Fish Studio features colors that evoke the bittersweetness of youth, and the characters' expressions and movements are depicted in detail. In particular, the scenes in which Hananoi-kun's feelings of love grow stronger are visually enjoyable, with effective use of background colors and lighting.

The music also uses many melodies that evoke the bittersweetness of youth, enhancing the atmosphere of the story. In particular, the opening and ending themes have impressive lyrics and melodies that evoke the bittersweetness of youth, resonating with viewers.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Hananoi-kun and the Sickness of Love" has been highly praised by many viewers as a romantic comedy that depicts the bittersweetness of youth. In particular, the pure love of Hananoi-kun and the love affairs of his friends have evoked sympathy, making it a work that makes viewers feel the bittersweetness of youth.

This work is especially recommended for those who have little experience in love and those who want to experience the bittersweetness of youth. It is also a work that can be enjoyed by those who like romantic comedies and those who like youth stories. Although it is a compact work with a total of 12 episodes, it will be loved by many viewers as a work that fully depicts the bittersweetness of youth.

More Information

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

April 4, 2024 - June 20, 2024
April 4, 2024 (Thursday) 23:56

■Broadcasting station

Broadcast: TBS

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 12

■Original Story

Original story by Morino Moeka ^{Noi-kun and the Sickness of Love, serialized in Kodansha's "Monthly Dessert"}

■ Director

・Director: Tomoe Makino

■ Production

Animation Production: East Fish Studio Production: "Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai" Production Committee

■Works

©Moe Morino, Kodansha / "Hananoi-kun and the Sickness of Love" Production Committee