Sasaki y Miyano

I would like to try not give too much away with this as from the moment I started watching it I was hooked in and avoided finding too much out about it so as not to spoil anything for myself.

All I can say is that it is by far one of the best portrayals of a gay relationship developing I have ever actually watched. You feel so much care and compassion for the characters, and you just want everything to turn out good for them, and obviously to be together.

People rave about Heartstopper, but I think this show knocks that out of the park. The characters are more relatable and the friend group is more believable. You also care more for them than you do with Heartstopper, as sometimes the characters in that can become incredibly frustrating and annoying, but with Sasaki and Miyano it is much more realistic. As a gay man myself I can attest to the reality of the feelings you go through as a teenager, the confusion of the feelings, the questioning of how you feel. It was nice to see that being the focus with out any homophobia thrown in there, which seems to be common in other shows/movies seemingly to purely make you feel worse and guilty for the characters instead of empathising and relating.

By the end of the story I was left emotional and on the verge of tears, partly from happiness for them, partly from relating it to my own experiences, and partly from wanting it to carry on so we know everything is okay for them in the future.

Just give it a go, it doesn't disappoint, but it may leave you feeling very emotional after wards.

I can't put in to words how truly wonderful this series is! Yes, it is a cute gay romance anime, but it's so much more as well.

This show focuses a lot on self-discovery as Sasaki and Miyano slowly realize their love for each other. And while obviously it focuses mostly on them, the stories of the side characters are also developed along the way.

And unlike some romance stories, this show is actually realistic! Not everything has to be happy and perfect all the time. While it is mostly uplifting, this show explores the challenges, misunderstandings, and emotional struggles the characters go through along the way.

And to top everything off, there are so many adorable romantic scenes! <3 This show isn't very sexual at all, but very romantic (which I love)! I don't want to spoil anything so I won't go into detail, but even when it's subtle, the things these characters say and do with each other are just so heartwarming and sweet!

This series is a definite 10/10 in my opinion! If you love romance (especially BL) this show is a must watch!!!

I absolutely ADORED this anime! I saw someone reacting to certain scenes on TikTok which is how I discovered it. It looked extremely sweet so I picked it up and I absolutely TORE through the series in a matter of hours, I couldn't put it down I was watching it at home, at work, in my car. It made me blush and smile and chuckle. It was so so cute and I really hope they do make a second season or continue Sasaki and Miyano's story. Officially one of my favorite animes.

A very enjoyable and heartwarming show that occasionally feels slightly dragged out but still quickly finds its way back into its groove and becoming one of my favorite anime I have watched (thought I have only watched a dozen or so)

The emotions displayed in this anime felt really real and never awkward, just two ordinary people falling in love with no twist or a third person who intervenes in the relationship which makes this series very enjoyable. It reminds me a lot about myself and my feelings for someone I've once had so it really touches my heart. Also this 13 episodes felt long enough to enjoy, I felt like I got to relive my high school years that I wish I would have and that was also really nice. I also like that the interactions are not sexual in any way so this series is very pure and fun. I will definitely watch this again and again.