Junjou Romantica
CAST
Misaki Takahashi
Akihiko Usami
Haruhiko Usami
Takahiro Takahashi
Keiichi Sumi
Eri Aikawa
Fuyuhiko Usami
Kaoruko Usami
Mizuki Shiiba
Shinnosuke Tōdō
STORYLINE
"Junjou Romantica" is an engaging anime that brings to life the stories of three different couples. Produced by Studio Deen, this anime is an adaptation of Shungiku Nakamura's manga, which first appeared in Asuka Ciel magazine and later continued in Emerald magazine in 2014.
The first storyline follows a high school student, Misaki Takahashi, and his new tutor, Akihiko Usami. Akihiko is not only a famous novelist but also the best friend of Misaki's older brother. Misaki becomes wary of Akihiko when he discovers he writes novels about male romance.
In another story, we meet Hiroki Kamijou, a literature teacher who is trying to move on from a failed romance. His life sudeenly changes when he meets Nowaki Kusama, a student who seeks his help for an exam. Their teacher-student relationship soon evolves into a romantic one.
The final tale revolves around Shinobu Takatsuki and his former brother-in-law, You Miyagi. After You saves Shinobu from a robbery, they start dating, although You initially doesn't feel strongly for Shinobu. However, Shinobu is convinced they are meant to be together, setting the stage for a complex and intriguing relationship.