Audience reviews
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celtgael
Seihantai na Kimi to Boku is, without a doubt, one of the best works in the genre that I have read. It has everything. Let's start from the basics: its story doesn't only focus on the main leads, it gives plenty of space to its side characters, who are just as good, with well-built relationships in just 2 parts. Impressive work by the author.
As the series progresses, you see how the characters develop—you see them taking action or having dialogues that in the first chapter would have been unthinkable, whether it's taking the initiative or simply shifting their mindset for the better. It touches on topics such as feeling inferior, shyness, the future, intimacy (on a very specific occasion), the need to fit in, and anxiety, just to name a few.
Personally, I think it's almost perfect; I do…
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I think You and I Are Polar Opposites proves that even in a genre as well trodden or over saturated as your typical high school romance you don't need quirky gimmicks or larger than life ideas to make a good show; you just need to nail the fundamentals. Likeable characters with ample room for growth, relationships that develop rather than stagnate over time and just the right level of wholesome feel-good vibes. This is absolutely one of those cases where well executed simplicity bears beautiful fruit. That being said there are still some notable writing decisions which help it successfully deviate from the standard rom-com formula and whilst it’s not the first show to have used these techniques it does deploy them effectively.
The first of these is that it’s a series that chooses to conti…
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I've seen a handful of comedy & romance anime within my time. However, "You and I Are Polar Opposites" is by far one of the best anime I've ever seen due to how the show presents itself with its characters, art style and world. Whether it's the joy of expressing your love to a crush, hanging out with friends without a care in the world or catching yourself discovering feelings for another, You and I are Polar Opposites offers a wide range of characters which anyone can relate to.
This anime is all about the whimsical and brief time spent in school focusing on education and hanging out with friends creating memories without even noticing it, so sit down, grab your favourite snack and get ready to enjoy the series to the end. :D
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"They may not have official names or last like medals or titles, but silly wastes of time can add color to a person's heart for anyone who has room to spare for these little joys." That quote alone, from the 12th episode of season 2, tells you everything this story is all about. I think it ended on a sweet note, with a reminder to our audience that love, that of friends and of romantic lovers, is strong and enduring even through the different stages of life. From watching cherry blossoms, to graduating high school, to keeping in touch with old friends over great distances of time and space, the lifespan of a person is wrapped up in those "silly wastes of time". Go, have a snack party with friends. Go out and sing karaoke, go tell that one person you like them before you miss the chance do…
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I'm so scared to review this. I have a strong bias toward this series, you know, and the anime only makes me want to rate it 100/10. It's just that good!
As always, I'll be brief on this review since this is the second season. There is no need to repeat what I talked about in the 1st season review.
Platform
Ani-One Asia (South and Southeast Asia) [with a one-month delay... yes, one month], Animax Korea (South Korea), Bahamut Anime Crazy (Taiwan), Bilibili Global (South Asia & Southeast Asia), and Crunchyroll.
It is also available on Amazon Prime Video, FOD, U-NEXT, Apple TV Store, Hulu, Watcha, LINE TV, Mewatch, and Claro video in certain countries.
Plot/Story & Character
You know what's insane about this series? They evolve. And I. AM. HAPPY.
If you love Taira in season 1, you will...…
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Seihantai na Kimi to Boku Season 2: Came for the Laughs, Got a Drama of the Year Contender
This season is a surprisingly difficult one to review. I have so many conflicting feelings about it, and the fact that I genuinely consider it a contender for dramatic anime of the year is not merely a joke.
Season 2 takes a noticeable turn towards drama, introspection, and emotional conflict, moving away from the funny, bubbly, energetic rom-com that defined the first season. And tbh, I can understand why some people disliked this change. If you came into the season expecting more of the same lighthearted comedy, only to be met with a considerably more dramatic story, I can see how the experience might disappoint you. Your expectations inevitably influence how you perceive a show, and a series tha…
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If you loved Horimiya, you’ll probably like this too—and yeah, that includes dealing with the exact same annoying problems. The creators try to shove way too many side characters and useless subplots into the story, which totally kills the pacing and leaves the main couple feeling like background extras in their own show. Honestly, I ended up skimming and outright fast-forwarding through whole episodes just to get back to the only two people I actually cared about.
Honestly, I felt totally baited. The main couple is incredibly sweet, and when the show actually bothers to focus on them, their dynamic is awesome. But that’s literally the only thing keeping me watching.
The animation and art style are clean and solid. But the bloated cast ruined it for me. If you’re one of those people who…
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High school romance anime has a distinct appeal that makes them enjoyable: they’re cute, light-hearted, and for some, nostalgic. But, most franchises fall short from one plot feature that’s heavily overdrawn, which is that pretty much every character is naïve. For some, it’s unbearable to watch. They’re high schoolers, after all, so perhaps I’m discrediting them too much.
That’s why it was so refreshing to see this series do things differently. Fundamentally, like any other high school romance anime, yes, this one was about the characters navigating their social and romantic relationships after starting from nothing. But I was surprised by how nuanced their personalities were and how mature each of them were in resolving their personal tensions within 24 episodes.
Taira stood out to me t…
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You know, there's a particular kind of sadness that comes with finishing an anime you genuinely love. It's not the kind where you're devastated because something terrible happened. It's not even the kind where you're desperately waiting for the next season to get announced. It's the kind where the story ends, everything feels right, and yet you still find yourself wishing you could spend just a little more time with these characters.
Then suddenly, it's over. And you're left wondering what to do with yourself.
When I watched Season 1, I fell in love with how charming this series was. It was funny, ridiculously sweet, and full of characters who made even the most ordinary interactions entertaining but Season 2 made me realize that my attachment to this series went bey…
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I think this anime is one of the best romance/comedy series I've watched in a long time.
There have been several really good ones this year, and this one is definitely among the best of the year, and perhaps one of the best I've seen in a long time.
First of all, the different couples. They're all very different and unique. None of them feels forced.
The best part of all is the communication. They don't bottle things up until they eventually explode, and they don't create unnecessary problems or drama.
There's a problem, or they realize one might be starting? They talk about it and look for help.
It's incredible to see that kind of mindset in an anime. It's extremely satisfying and refreshing.
Nishi's character development throughout the two seasons was incredible.
There are characters…
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Another fantastic season!
This one picks up where we left off and keeps building. However, this time we get a lot more focus on the friend group. There is still a lot of focus on the MCs but we actually delve into other relationships. Everything good about the first season is still there. Everything is drawn well, animation style changes are fun, dialogue is funny and serious at times, etc.
One interesting thing is that they moved the "will they? won't they?" to season 2 and split it across two couples.
Now since I am an anime only consumer, I don't know the decision to push everything into the last season was because of not having enough source material, budget, or just wanting to finish the anime but it did feel a little squished since this season goes through 2 whole years in 13 episo…
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"I realized I had simply become able to notice things I'd always overlooked before."
It was such a similar feeling to season one (in a good way) that I almost didn't really feel the need to write anything for this one, but after watching the last episode for it I just couldn't help it, it's made in such a way that you know the entire show was building up to this, even if you never truly felt like it'd end while watching it. No exaggeration, this was probably one of the best (if not the best) ending episodes to any romance anime, ever.
Season two keeps pretty much everything that there was to like about season one, builds upon it, and manages to close it out perfectly even if seemingly out of nowhere. Surprised, not disappointed. I wouldn't say the story itself is that unique yet the char…
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You know what gets me about this anime. They're all normal, and it is freaking great. There is no insane anime stuff like student council drama, no god-tier sports ace, no popular beauty of the school, no genius shy girl, they're just regular students with crushes. Because of this every episode almost makes you a bit jealous and feel like I wasted my youth not doing what these normal characters accomplished.
The romance was truly peak and so well thought out to be inline with fitting each characters personality. Comedy was great fun, but this show really shines with the couples and youthful aspect it showcases. Couldn't take my eyes off how each pairing develops and stays true to how they are each uniquely.
This anime really is the kind that defines a genre. It's up there with any romcom…
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The romance I wish I’d seen during my teenage years.
*Polar Opposites* became a romance we’ll remember for years to come—whether for a specific situation, a particular character, or a relationship that left a lasting mark on us. It is a story that managed to evolve its characters in an engaging way. It tackles complex teenage themes without resorting to playing the victim or over-dramatizing things. It features a good number of couples you can empathize with—couples that evoke memories of your own adolescence, provided you experienced something similar. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the couples who form the pillars of the story.
Starting with the weakest couple: Yamada and Nishi. They are a pair that never really moved past the "honeymoon phase." They weren't a bad couple, bu…
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Have you noticed there's a peculiar sense of loss, sometimes, at the end of any work that has a certain magic between characters? Something like a little echo of being separated from a real group of friends you've spent real time with? And that's all despite your full awareness of everything being fictional. It's just this vague little shadow in the shape of a real thing.
I think it really speaks to the quality of a series and the chemistry between its unique characters when you feel that loss at the end. I felt it in this. At the end of season 2, I was sad to see all of these idiots go.
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I never expected this to hit this hard but this is genuinely one of the best romcoms I've watched. Its wholesome, its hilarious, its relatable, and the little conflicts in each episode are actually so well written WITHOUT BEING MELODRAMATIC AT ALL. These are the kinds of conflict a normal healthy relationship would have. And it's far more interesting than a basic ass love triangle ever would be.
I find a lot of the conflict between each of the main 3 pairings so painfully fucking relatable, and each relationship is so insanely fleshed out. It's the little things each of them do to mend things. Its the constant effort they put to understanding each other. WORKING THROUGH EACH OTHERS LITTLE INSECURITIES TO MAKE THE RELATIONSHIP WORK. Taira is the character I related to the absolute most (i…
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Incredible watch. I think this is the best rom-com since Tsuredure Children and shares a lot of similarities with that show. I recommend Tsuredure Children if you want something similar after watching this but requires a lot less investment.
You and I are Polar Opposites (Seihantai na Kimi to Boku) is unique in that the relationship between the two main characters is set off in the beginning, and the content of the show is the development of characters, other relationships, ongoing relationships, and high school life. It's all very endearing and every character is really well written.
This show is stolen by a certain pairing set up to tug on you so emotionally, that out of everybody... you want the most for these two people. From this point, you kind of have to give props to the author…
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You and I Are Polar Opposites 2nd Season might as well be the definition for the perfect romance anime. I quite enjoyed Season 1 a lot, but there was something extremely special about this season that really made me consider it to be one of the best seasons of any romance anime I've seen.
Art Style/Character Designs - 9.5
Animation - 9
Themes/Romance - 10
Characters - 10
Story - 10
Comedy - 8.5
Music/OP/ED - 9
Enjoyment - 10 Visually this anime is super colorful and pretty. It's art style is unique which helps it stand out, plus the character design's are awesome. I absolutely loved how they'd switch up the characters outfits and hairstyles regularly, I feel as though more anime should be doing that but it seems like a bit of a rarity.
The animation is also amazing for a romance series.…
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As early as its first season, Polar Opposites proved it was possible to develop a couple over 12 episodes without squandering the strengths of the rest of the plot. In this follow-up, the series demonstrates that it is possible to develop more than one couple, bringing them together in a way that their differences not only define each pair's identity but also make the group resemble real-life circles of friends. It is neither a conventional romance nor a simple slice-of-life story; the work addresses moral, psychological, and behavioral themes without resorting to complex dialogue or mystery sequences, creating a contrast with the moments of humor—which are almost always rendered in the chibi art style.
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The second season of this anime suffered from a flaw common to many series featuring multiple couples—something I call "side-couple syndrome." I say this because, midway through the season, I grew incredibly fond of the Taira and Azuma pairing and formed a strong emotional connection with them (in my opinion, they might well be the most realistic couple in the entire show). To me, they were meant to be together, so seeing their story end the way it did—left hanging in limbo—really hurt. There should have been at least one scene in the finale showing them as a couple or featuring Azuma finally confessing her feelings. Furthermore, I found myself constantly looking for Taira and Azuma, which made me lose interest in watching the other couples. Even though the other two pairings—the main coup…
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