So I didn't really think I'd being doing another anime review but I was interested and watched Tonikaku Kawaii and decided to do a review. I know most of you were expecting an continuation of My Story but that will be postponed for next month which I apologize for. Like most anime Tonikaku Kawaii started as a 2018 manga known as Fly Me to the Moon written by Kenjiro Hata. In 2020 it was adapted into the 12-episode anime known as Tonikaku Kawaii or known outside of Japan as Tonikawa: Over the Moon for You by Seven Arcs. There is an additional OVA and an extra episode that recaps the series. Tonikaku Kawaii is a romantic comedy, slice of life, science fiction anime.
Summary
Nasa Yuzaki is determined to leave his name in the history books. Ranking first in the national mock exam and aiming for a distinguished high school, he is certain that he has his whole life mapped out. However, fate is a fickle mistress. On his way home one snowy evening, Nasa's eyes fall upon a peerless beauty across the street. Bewitched, Nasa tries to approach her—only to get blindsided by an oncoming truck.
Thankfully, his life is spared due to the girl's swift action. Bleeding by the side of an ambulance, he watches as the girl walks away under the moonlight—reminiscent of Princess Kaguya leaving for the moon. Refusing to let this chance meeting end, he forces his crippled body to chase after her and asks her out. Surprised by his foolhardiness and pure resolve, the girl accepts his confession under a single condition: they can only be together if he marries her!
My Thoughts
Tonikaku Kawaii was a very enjoyable romance anime. It's a simpler romance anime and while the romance is unrealistic, the characters are still very interesting and enjoyable to watch. It's a rather light-hearted romantic comedy, but we do see how Nasa and Tsukasa's feelings for each other grow stronger. We see how Nasa and Tsukasa adapt to their life as a married couple and the various things they go through. I like Nasa and Tsukasa as a couple and they are both pretty cute. The other characters are also interesting and add to the story very well. Overall, it's not an over-the-top romance anime but it is still a very good enjoyable romantic comedy anime.
My Conclusion and Message
I would give Tonikaku Kawaii 4.5/5 stars or a 9/10 score. It's not a masterpiece anime but still a very enjoyable good romantic comedy anime. It's a pretty heartwarming story about life as a married couple with the various challenges they go through.
I've been working full-time so I don't get as much time to work on my blog as I used to. Also, I've had to focus on my mental health as well. I apologize if I don't post as much as I used to.
