Dogs can also hit anime when they walk. No.32] "Tsurenai Children" - A romantic comedy merry-go-round of crying, laughing and moeing in love.

We want to meet more and more anime that excite our hearts, anime that will cheer us up tomorrow, and anime that we will always love! Our anime writers will introduce you to anime that are hot at the moment, regardless of whether they are new releases or long-term favorites.

This time, we would like to introduce "Tsurenai Children," which started in July. It is a romantic comedy ensemble drama that depicts various forms of love and heartbreak among high school students who seem to be everywhere.

There is nothing special about them, but every moment is special. The story is serious, funny, tearful, and cute. Such life-sized love stories unfold one after another.

The author, who loved the original work and was looking forward to the anime adaptation, will introduce its charms.


Almost all of the characters are in love, and they are all in love with each other ......!


This anime may surprise you if you start watching it without any prior knowledge.

Almost all of the characters are in love, and all of them make you want to kick them in the behind and say, "You guys should go out with each other! and kick them in the behind.

Confessions, heart pounding, blushing, and awkwardness. Few major incidents occur. But in front of the person they are interested in, every word they exchange is dramatic. Sometimes there are tears, but each one is not too heavy, just a scene from everyday life. It goes on and on. It is like a merry-go-round of romantic comedies.

It does not rise and fall like a roller coaster. It goes round and round, gently and gently going up and down.

As you watch it go round and round, you find yourself reuniting with the same faces. Their relationships deepen and change a little with each appearance.

Each of them could be the protagonist of a full-length romantic comedy, and they are not so special. It seems that every class knows a similar type of girl.

I am sure that everyone has two people in his or her life that he or she likes, that he or she enjoys watching, that he or she finds unintentionally cute, and that he or she understands.


Nothing special, but when you fall in love, every day is special.


Take, for example, Chizuru Takano, who lacks emotional expression, and Takuro Sugawara, who is interested in her.

Chizuru has low self-esteem and thinks Sugawara is a "nice guy," but she is unaware that he likes her. Sugawara is pushing her quite hard, but she is disappointed when Chizuru misunderstands her differently. In fact, Chizuru is also a little curious about Sugawara, but says nothing. Can the two of them close this endless distance?

Take, for example, Takeshi Gouda, a taciturn sportsman, and Ayaka Uone, a shy moping girl.

Ayaka, who has a hard time expressing her thoughts and sometimes her emotions run wild, and the insensitive but sincere Gouda have no idea what the opposite sex is thinking. They begin dating easily, but there are differences due to assumptions and misunderstandings that make them awkward. However, they are quite interesting in that they become a happy couple. Love makes people grow.

For example, Haruhiko Takase and Saki Kanda, who are clearly in love with each other but cannot seem to reach a confession of love.

Takase and Saki are unable to take the next step, and although they message each other on their smartphones, they just can't confess their feelings to each other. They are afraid of destroying their current relationship, and the timing is just not right. Timing is important in any situation. Those of us who have failed before because of bad timing are likely to be stimulated by the trauma of "I know ......".

Whether it is a one-sided love, a two-sided love, a confession, or a kiss, there are a hundred different ways to be in love. It is up to the two of you to find your own happiness, and there is no right answer.
It can be normal or a little bit maniacal. The relationship may progress rapidly or slowly.

The various "couples" in "Children" embody the phrase, "Everyone is different and everyone is good.


Love changes people. Love is dramatic!


Some couples are catchy and interesting in terms of stories.

For example, Masafumi Akagi, the student council president, and Ryoko Kaji, the delinquent daughter.

Akagi is a pervert and an S-type, while Ryoko is surprisingly pure. The relationship begins in a rather inhuman way, with Akagi seizing on Ryoko's weakness and forcing her to kiss him (......). However, Akagi, who has been interested in Ryoko for some time, turns her in a surprising direction. They are also the couple that the author is most rooting for.

Take, for example, Takao Yamane, an otaku who thinks he is a fugly guy, and Chiyo Kurihara, who has a thing for him.

Their romance is similar to that of "Densha Otoko" (Train Man) in that Yamane rescues Chiyo from an annoying favor on a train ride (old fashioned, isn't it?). No matter how much affection Yamane receives from Chiyo, he cannot accept the reality of the situation. If she takes it seriously, she will hit rock bottom when reality betrays her, so she is taking precautions. An inferiority complex is a terrible thing. There is an incredible treasure right in front of you!

When you fall in love, every day becomes special. You change.
Every day is an accumulation of thrills. That's why love is wonderful.
In this way, the story of a love that you may or may not have ever experienced is developed in a roundabout way.


Like classmates, we want to watch the progress of love.


The original story started as a read-only web four-frame manga. At first, the emphasis was on stories, laughter, and impact, but gradually the characters and drama grew and a worldview was developed, turning it into a story manga.

The manga can be read for free on the web, but it is also interesting to read it as a comic book; you can read the episodes that follow the web version in the comic.

The first part of the anime is selected from such original works, focusing on a couple with a storyline.

The boys, who were somewhat difficult to distinguish in the black-and-white manga, have been given color in the anime, making their personalities stand out.

The original work has a pleasant rhythm between the frames, with spurts of space between frames. On the other hand, in the anime, each line is carefully connected with music and pauses, giving the viewer a sense of the atmosphere of the story.

The dialogue that I had read with my eyes is now voiced, and my embarrassment is heightened.

The love story that unfolds keeps you on the edge of your seat.
The confession is the climax, but it is not the end. The relationship is a tough one.

You may or may not say a single word, and there may or may not be a reaction to it. You will get nervous, distracted, depressed, ......, and sometimes you will be extraordinarily happy.

Adults who have already put their school days behind them can enjoy it nostalgically, saying, "Youth is so nice. Or you can enjoy it nostalgically as if you were a classmate, saying, "Hey, why don't you guys go out with me? like classmates, or you can watch on with a grin, a wry smile, or even a wry smile.

You may find yourself wanting to keep watching the merry-go-round of happy, relaxed fun.


(Text by YAMAYU)


(C) Toshiya Wakabayashi, Kodansha / Children in Trouble Production Committee

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