In a lively debate on a Reddit forum, members have been
discussing whether the anime “ The Dangers in My
Heart ( Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu )” deserves
to be considered the best romantic comedy in anime history .
This discussion arises amid growing interest in the franchise, which recently
concluded its anime adaptation with a total of two seasons and 25 episodes,
produced by Shin-Ei
Animation .
“The Dangers in My Heart” tells the story of Kyotaro
Ichikawa, a lonely and disaffected student who fantasizes about taking violent
revenge on his classmates, especially the popular idol Anna Yamada. However,
when Kyotaro begins to observe that Anna is peculiar in her ways and becomes
increasingly friendly towards him, he begins to develop feelings for her. This
unique premise and the dynamics between the characters have captured viewers'
attention from the beginning.
The franchise has gained popularity thanks to
its witty and often irreverent humor, as well as the chemistry between its main
characters. The anime adaptation has been praised for
its fidelity to the source material and how it brought the story and characters
to life with vibrant animation and a captivating soundtrack.
The debate on Reddit over whether “ The Dangers in
My Heart ” deserves to be considered the best romantic comedy in anime
has generated a variety of opinions. Some argue that its fresh approach and
unexpected twists on the genre make it stand out from the crowd, while others
suggest that established classics like “ Toradora! ” or
“ Oregairu: My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU ” deserve the title.
- « One
of the most important reasons was the feeling of realism and naturalness.
At no point did he feel forced, rushed or dragged. He flowed fluidly and
naturally until the end. Above all, their relationship seemed genuine .
- « I
can't put my finger on it, but everything in this anime resonated with me.
Very few did it up to this point (like Kimi no Na wa). One reason could be
the way it humanizes its characters. As an introvert, I identified a lot
with Ichikawa. They show his inner monologue at all times. His exaggerated
thoughts, self-hatred, negativity and other concerns of his affected me a
lot .
- « This
is one of the most consistent animes I have ever seen. I liked all the
episodes from start to finish. When I thought one episode was the best,
the next was even better. I'm not one to cry watching something, but every
episode made me cry or smile from start to finish, or both. It didn't bore
me for a second .
- « Each
episode was of importance and progressed. In my opinion, Ichikawa is the
best romantic lead. His character development/progression is probably the best
I've seen not only in anime rom but in anime in general. Yamada too. They
also have a very interesting character dynamic. It's like they are playing
ping pong with their hearts, reciprocating their feelings for each other.
Little by little revealing the layers of their hearts. The entire
supporting cast is simply the best. They are not as dense as usual and
support the protagonists .
- « Kensuke
Usio (Chainsaw Man, A Slient Voice, Devilman) did great. The music itself
was beautiful, but the rhythm and choice of music also fit each scene
perfectly ."
- « They
use lighting, shot composition, subtlety, etc. very well. It's like every
frame is a story. It's as if each frame is a painting. It gives it much
more meaning and depth .
- « The
themes are executed perfectly. Such as self-love, inability to
communicate, introversion, adolescence, growing up, etc. It lacks the
usual tropes of romance anime. Although it has some, it does not live
solely on them and they are also executed to perfection .
- « I
agree that for me it is also up there. My favorite part of the series was
Ichikawa's character development. At first, the series implies that he's
some kind of weird, creepy loser with no friends (and he kind of is). As
the series progresses, this facade is broken little by little. We
discovered that deep down he has a good heart, that he gets some of the
best grades in the class, that the other kids see him as an equal and a
friend, and that his family loves him too .
- « Many
of these modern Reiwa romances pair a loser with a popular girl to the
point that they seem like unreal desires. BokuYaba seems that way too at
first, but in the end you realize that Ichikawa was never really a loser.
It is a beautiful story about how to learn to love yourself and how to
learn to love others .
- « Anime
that manages to surpass its source material is also rare. Typically,
that's because the source is inferior, but that's not the case. They took
something excellent and made it legendary .
- « Sousou
no Frieren was the same, having 2 absolutely incredible adaptations in the
same season (3 if you count Kusuriya no Hitorigoto which was also
beautiful) is crazy. I am glad that there is no award for the “best
adaptation of the year” because unfortunately there would have to be a
second and a third place .
- « I
have finished the manga (I have reached the current chapter) after
watching the anime and believe me the third season will be even better in
terms of content .»
- " OK.
It is one of the romantic comedies that gave me the most excitement. Just
respectable, nice people meeting and improving each other .
- « It'll
be hard to top Fruits Basket, but I need to watch a new romance anime.
I'll check ".
- « I
made the mistake of watching this anime on a Friday afternoon, around 6 or
7 pm. I didn't go to sleep until 6 a.m. the next day, I couldn't stop
watching him .
- « I've
watched a lot of anime, a lot of romance... nothing comes close to The
Dangers in My Heart if I'm honest. It saddens me that the first 3 episodes
discouraged a lot of people, because it keeps getting better .
- « I
finished it last night. It is without a doubt the best romance I have seen
or read so far. High school students act like it and it's fun. The aspects
of growing up and experiencing first love seemed so real to me and
reminded me of my school days, it also reminded me a lot of my
relationship with my wife back then. The music and the rhythm of it all
really brought it together for me. Every time the soft synth and piano
track start playing in the more intimate scenes, I get chills and a huge
smile spreads across my face. It is so sensitive and healthy in the right
measure, without falling into the usual clichés .
- « The
series is at its best. I ended up quitting after two episodes and picked
it up again when I saw that it was doing really well in the rankings. “Why
is this trashy show so popular? Have I made a mistake by leaving it?” he
asked me. I'm so glad I gave it another chance because it's now one of my
favorite shows of all time and my favorite romantic comedy of all time. I
haven't been so emotionally attached to a series since Madoka Magica.
There were so many episodes where I was in tears or crying because of how
beautiful an important event was. I've seen the finale three times since
it aired and I've cried every time. I can no longer watch the second
opening without getting excited .
- « My
“Completed” anime list has 782 entries. The Dangers in my Heart is without
a doubt the best romantic anime I have ever seen . »
Despite differences of opinion, it is clear that
“The Dangers in My Heart” has left a lasting impression on the anime community
and will continue to be a standout work in the romantic comedy genre for
its uniqueness and ability to captivate audiences. viewers with its unique
charm.
Source: Reddit
