Shima Tamahiko is a self-proclaimed pessimist who hates the world, and with good reason—he’s been exiled to the countryside by his wealthy family because of his disability. But his lonely life is turned upside down by the arrival of Tachibana Yuzuki, his arranged bride. Her cheerfulness slowly heals Shima’s heart in this slice of life romance set during the Taisho era.
(Source: Funimation)
Tutorial: How to historicize a cute-dramatic romance
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Today I'm here talking about one of the many valid romances of this season. Since I have the review ready for "My Senpai is Annoying" and I'm not going to do it about Komi-san, I'm going to talk a little about the anime…
A Wholesome Romance that Fails to Address the Many Elephants in its Room
I'm a sucker for fluff romances. I don't understand why, but I like watching simple undramatic romances play out in anime. I like this format more than an overly melodramatic romance or a rom-com that executes the same formula that 100 other shows have done prior to it. I'd rather watch 12 episodes…
A sweet, fluffy romance between a cute, cheerful girl and a (somewhat) tsundere pessimist. Wholesome at times too.
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[NO DETAILED PLOT SPOILERS BUT NOT FULLY INNOCENT]
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The title is fitting, really. It's almost a fairy tale but better than Disney. I mean, who's ever heard of a princess hitting such high notes but with such a small figure? Though the brothers Grimm belong in a different categor…
A family-friendly, truly romanticist novel about the will to love. Also cute.
“This is for everyone who loves someone… or something.”
This review contains minor spoilers.
Taishou Otome Fairytale is an historical romance adaptation. The story tells us about the life of Tamahiko Shima, a young man who has lost hope for his own future after suffering an accident that left his…