Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You

This show has become my favorite shoujo anime! Am I the only one that thinks that this is super underrated? This show is not only a love story but a story about how to become a better version of yourself. The art style is BEAUTIFUL!! I just can't stop admiring how unique looking all the character designs and the backgrounds are. Most people would consider beautiful art style as the number of details or vivid colors or how well animated it is. But Kimi ni Todoke's art style helps you connect with the show's emotions uniquely. The music is also very fitting and beautiful.

The characters are all interesting and three-dimensional. They all develop throughout the show. This show will make you laugh, cry, and scream in frustration. The relationships between all the characters are so cute and will warm your heart.

If you are looking for a heart-warming show that will make you feel all fussy things inside, seriously, look no further!!!

With her long straight black hair and full bangs, Sawako Kuronuma has been likened to the protagonist Sadako of horror film The Ring since elementary school and has developed extremely low self-esteem. Her schoolmates even call her Sadako. In high school, she meets cheerful and popular Shota Kazehaya who treats her with kindness. This boosts her self-esteem and she starts to come out of her shell. Her journey from being an outsider to popular is filled with amusing, though sometimes exasperating, introspective musings of a teenage girl.

This animation depicts first love in all its angsty sweet glory. It can be vexing at times because of how clueless and overthinking Sawako is, but the start of the series is compelling enough to keep me watching. And it was worth it.

Kimi ni todoke is one of the best animes I have ever seen. It explores the emotional depth of its characters and also adds sparks of humor to its story lines. Albeit filled with hope, it explores the impact of personal experience on the way we learn to communicate our feelings and our thoughts, and the sadness that can occur when we are unable to do so. Sawako is a beautiful character whose altruistic personality and purity of heart and of thought reminded me why the Japanese people never cease to intrigue me, by the subtlety with which they revive the forgotten spirit of human kindness.

Although to some viewers the sometimes slow rhythm in which the events develop might become tiring, I hope you will have the patience to let the story reveal itself and discover its beauty, the complex mind of the human being portrayed through a brilliant psychological analysis.

This is my first commentary, I sincerely hope it to be useful :) In other words, the exact "kimi ni todoke", which means "reaching you" :)

If the Kuronuma didn't say Kazehaya every other word, I would have enjoyed it more... if name dropping was a drinking game, you would be drunk by the end of the first episode. I never understood why anime producers or writers feel the need to have the MC or the MC love interests name dropped so much. From Me to You, despite this quirk, holds a special place in the hearts of many fans. The story of Kuronuma and Kazehaya is one of growth, understanding, and the gentle unfolding of young love. While the frequent name-dropping might seem excessive at times, it serves as a reminder of the deep connection between the characters and the impact they have on each other's lives.

As the series progresses, viewers are drawn into a world where small gestures and heartfelt conversations hold immense weight. The character development is subtle yet profound, allowing audiences to witness the transformation of shy, misunderstood individuals into confident, loving partners. It's a journey that resonates with anyone who has experienced the complexities of navigating relationships during the formative years of life.

Ultimately, "From Me to You" is more than just a story about frequent name mentions; it's a touching exploration of personal growth, friendship, and the beauty of finding one's place in the world.

Kimi ni todoke is a marvelous love story with fleshed out characters and near perfect pacing.

Unfortunately, that doesn't go for Sawako's beloved Kazehaya, as he often is an enigma. Mostly he doesn't say much, and when he says something it's rather hollow. First he is upset that Sawako distances herself from him, only to grow so distant himself. He absolutely doesn't act like you would expect from a boy in love. That irritated me a lot, especially towards the end.

Most conflicts are rather contrived, and that's okay as the show doesn't dwell on them and the characters aren't overly unreasonable as they tend to be in anime.

I absolutely love the art style, which changes to doll like animations in comedic scenes, which there are plenty.

Season 2, on the other hand, is absolutely terrible. The characters haven't grown in any way, there are so much forced and silly conflicts, Kazehaya grows dense and is really annoying, and they shouldn't have introduced more despicable characters. Also season 2 has only half as many episodes.