Audience reviews
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Leesverse
I finished this series feeling surprisingly fond of it, and I think a lot of the backlash comes from people expecting it to be something it never claimed to be. It’s about attachment, insecurity, and learning through a bit of emotional friction, which honestly felt refreshing.
Hananoi is intense and gets attached deeply, and the story doesn’t try to turn him into a perfectly safe, idealised male lead. He’s not written as toxic, just as someone who feels a lot and doesn’t fully know how to handle that yet. The anime treats this as something to be understood and worked through, not condemned or romanticised, and watching his growth was genuinely satisfying.
What makes the relationship work is that Hotaru isn’t passive. She’s thoughtful, observant, and constantly reflecting on how she feels.…
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Alright, I’m going to be honest, I never liked the premise of this series simply because I can’t take it seriously. The story just doesn’t make sense to me in that Hatori’s “I never thought someone could love me” mindset is just goofy considering she’s a high schooler. I couldn’t help but laugh when she said “I’ve never been in love before” when she at the start of the series is 15. I think for what the premise is about, it’s just impossible for me to understand. Now if they were older and she was 25, I could buy into it, but it’s hard to suspend disbelief in this context since they keep repeating this early on. Now speaking of Hatori, I do like her character and she’s really level-headed and reasonable, but because of this, there’s never really any conflict in the series despite there bei…
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There are some cute instances in this anime. The general idea of the plot that he immediately falls in with her right after she shows him some kindness has become a very common plot device recently in both shojou and josei so I think because of this the anime can be quite endearing if you like that.
However, I have noticed another trend that just bugs me, and that is also true for Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai, is that the jealous boyfriend trope is too intense. I just started watching it after Koikimo where there was (in my opinion) some concerning behaviour, disregarding the controversial age gap between the MCs. It becomes overbearing to the point it makes me question the ethics of shows like this. It just takes it one step too far.
Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai also commit the mortal si…
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This is a super sweet slice of lice shoujo. I don't understand why the general score is so low, it does not deserve it at all.
The story (and the male mc) may appear as somehow toxic in the beginning but it is not. Both main characters have some issues in the way they are because of their background and life experiences. Together, each episode, they learn new things, grow as individuals and teach each other new things in life that may seem normal for everyone but not for them.
I found it cute and sweet and will read the manga to keep up with their story. I totally recommend to watch it if you love slice of life shoujo.
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The premise sounded cute on the surface, but A Condition Called Love is utterly forgettable in the face of dozens of other stories. Also, Hananoi needs therapy, not a girlfriend.
I went into this knowing that he was a problematic lead male who pushes himself at the girl, and kind of hoped that the story would take the time to have him grow past this. It doesn't. The only change is Hinase growing to love him. That's not healthy. Relationships work when people grow and change together, not when one does all the adapting while the other just stagnates.
Beyond the growing toxic relationship, everything else was completely bland. The supporting cast has the potential to develop into their own interesting people but they don't. The traumatic backstory of Hinase and why she's afraid to fall in l…
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Not your typical Shoujo, but definitely worth the watch!
"A Condition Called Love" beautifully illustrates the idea that “sometimes, we need someone to accept us and love us first before we learn to love ourselves.”
Hotaru Hinase, the female lead, is a kind-hearted and straightforward girl who isn’t afraid to express her feelings. The male lead, Hananoi, is depicted as pessimistic, needy, and anxious, with a deep-seated fear of abandonment stemming from his family background.
What sets this show apart is its lack of traditional conflict. Instead, it presents a gentle, 12-episode journey where the two leads gradually fall in love. While it may seem like just another story about first love, it delves deeper than that! Despite some criticism, I encourage you to view it from a different per…
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So this show is really weird not in a bad way, but it’s not your stereotypical high school romance anime It does have some key features of that, but it does also get a bit weird and boring. I did get to a point where I was hoping that the episode would finish sooner so I can finish the season quicker.
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The main male character did Throw me off little bit Because of the way he is, it made me feel like he was going to do something bad to the female character And give me a bad feeling about him which very very slowly faded throughout the show. Spoiler He didn’t do anything just makes you feel like he would when he does do a few Questionable things
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The characters are okay nothing standing out just your generic protago…
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It's a chilly Autumn morning. Natsu Kimura, a middle aged mom of three, goes out jogging in the morning and trips into a ditch. She gasps in pain, but it's nothing compared to the shock as she gazes upon the peaceful body of one Hotaru Hinase. Multiple stab wounds, strangulation around the neck, a fracture in the skull thanks to a blunt object. She died before she knew what was going on. It had to be the work of someone she knew, someone she trusted. There's absolutely no signs of a struggle. We'll get to the bottom of it. Says here both parents are alive, along with two siblings, but she moved out right after high school to live with some boyfriend. "Saki Hananoi," apparently. Should probably start there. He's got a shady history. Parents haven't lived in the country for most of his life,…
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This is a wholesome watch. 12 episodes, no drugs, no violence, no nudity; just actual awkward highschoolers learning about love, dating, and boundaries while inspiring each other to become better people. Once you learn the entire story it is SO worth the rough start, so would recommend watching to the end even if the first few episodes are unenjoyable.
The male lead Hananoi is creepy in the beginning but it is well explored plot-wise and develops as the two learn more about love. He is called out for being obsessive. It is not glorified by all means, however it can be triggering for some so please take care.
Here are some negative comments!
It was definitely rough around the edges. Mid animation (1), cringeworthy couple scenes (2), and the whole world seems to revolve around Hotaru, the…
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From "the weakest to the only good" remarkable points in [The disease called Hananoi]
A toxic protagonist with a victim complex
Hananoi is the most intense protagonist you will ever see, he plays the victim every chance he gets, the moment he makes the most possessive comment you will ever hear, which he does every episode, he will apologize for being like that and that he will hold it in, not that he will try to change, he will just hold it in. His toxicity has no limits, if his partner told him that he was talking too loud at the theater, he would take it to the extreme and not talk for a month, and he would let his partner know that he is not talking because she told him he was talking loud. He is also the person who idolizes the person he loves to such an extent that it is unhealthy f…
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Overall Rating 6.73?? I think people are hating on this show way too much than it deserves.
I would agree that this anime could've done better. The execution was done poorly despite the good premise, side characters were nonexistent, and the pacing was painfully slow. However, people are too quick to depict Hananoi as a red flag or a possessive stalker before the show even started. And it's either because they dropped the series halfway or just don't really get the bigger picture of what this anime is trying to portray.
Hananoi and Hotaru are both highschool teenagers who are naive and inexperienced when it comes to romantic relationships. In fact, their idea and approach to love is shown differently. One gives too much to a point where he forgets himself, while the other is still ignor…
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I have truly mixed feelings about this anime.
On the one hand, this is very much a shoujo anime, and for some reason the art styles of male characters in shoujo anime just rubs me the wrong way. It's kind of like they draw a tall, flat-chested woman, give him slightly male features, and suddenly he's hot. I get that I'm maybe not the target audience, but it makes it very difficult to watch. Also, the MC is, art style aside, a little difficult to like, if I'm being honest. I understand why so many people think he's kind of creepy, I guess. I don't really agree, but I understand. He's possessive, a little low-key stalkerish, has no time for friends who aren't going to give him their all, knows exactly what he wants and if he doesn't get it, he's going to move on to someone who'll give it to…
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Quite frankly. I was interested in watching it, because of Hananoi's appearance, but it ended up being a huge disappointment. What a toxic character! The script still tries to manipulate the viewer and tries to romanticize and justify her temperament, but I don't accept it. I really liked Hotaru and that's why I didn't give this anime an even lower rating. The soundtrack is pleasant, but nothing special. The art is well designed and the colors are attractive. The secondary characters reach the point of being disposable. I don't plan on watching it again in the future or recommending it to anyone.
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What an annoying anime to watch, absolutely not worth your time and also a lesson to people like me who think that every underrated rom Com is not good. It had no potential as a story to grow or develop and had bad directional choices. The art and sound definitely doesn't match the vibe of the story. The story was definitely written by a 13 Y/o girl who makes unfunny jokes with NPC main characters.
There is no difference between the side and main characters. A generic cute innocent shoujo Mc with big ears and round baby face who pretends to not understand love and stuff made a popular hot Kpop boy Fall in love with her, yes that is the premise and what else ? The side characters just exist to increase the character count in the show, they don't have their own aims, interests, motivations…
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I feel like a lot of people missed the purpose of this anime. Not all love is perfect and healthy the entire relationship. People are flawed, emotional, toxic, possessive, damaged, & countless other things. These two had their own hurdles to overcome and they found a way to identify their shortcomings & grow from it. They both dealt with major triggers early in their lives and started to unravel their issues together. They didn’t get it perfect each time but they kept at it with the goal of improving or learning more about their emotions.
If people took the time to truly understand the message, I think they’d appreciate the show more. This one wasn’t necessarily meant to make you feel all warm and bubbly from start to finish, it had a few lessons to teach that people don’t like to face t…
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There's a lot of hate around the show (so far), it might make you think it's hard to like but that's not true at all. If anything, the show is misunderstood. I like the show for what it is. At first it was a just a casual shoujo romance with no drama tag, a relaxing and cute evening watch. But now that all the episodes aired, this show captures perfectly how 2 weirdos fall in love, it's not that "cute shy" way, it's a bit more realistic kind of awkwardness. This alone makes the show unique at least in this genre, trying to show real weirdness rather than staying on the safe side and catering to the viewer.
The 2 MCs are both very weird in their own ways, Hotaru is a socially awkward, naive girl, Hananoi is an obsessive, creppy boy. They both have their reasons to be this way. This alone m…
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This was a very disappointing anime within the spring releases.
In the beginning the story's premise was endearing. However, several issues quickly arose from the plot, unlikable characters, poor animation, lame OST and boring dialogue. Mainly, the overall concept of 'love' was obsessive and constantly brought up, to the point that the audience became desensitized by the word. The actual 'loving' moments between the main couple were also overdramatized and shallow.
It had the general foundation of a Shoujo anime, in which the characters are students in a high school setting, creating their own identities while trying to form relationships in romance, as well as with their peers and having uplifting tones overall. Unfortunately, with no comedic aspects or fun characters, the whole series…
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Hananoi Kun is one of the most inconsistent shows I’ve watched recently. At times, it’s a great shoujo romance with some really cute and wholesome interactions between the main couple, and at other times it’s extremely uncomfortable due to the male lead’s toxic and overbearing behaviour. Luckily, the male lead does show signs of improvement and by the end of the season while still not great, he’s a lot more bearable. Certainly worth a watch for shoujo fans.
It’s hard to rag on this show too much because it did have some things I really liked. I think Hananoi and Hotaru while starting as a very unhealthy and seemingly random relationship do progress to have a stable mutually beneficial relationship in which they both grow as people and improve their insecurities. Hananoi being someone who’…
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A Condition Called Love - Who are we to define the stereotypical circumstance called romance?
The romance genre, as easy as it can be understood, has so many outliers going for it, which range from the most wholesome to the most extreme of cases. You can write at least a story about a boy and a girl in love and the situations in which they got together, and that would be your answer. This is pretty much the same circumstance for female mangaka Megumi Morino and her latest work: Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai a.k.a A Condition Called Love, a manga that has gone to be nominated and won Kodansha's Manga Award in the Shoujo category in 2021. But while this romance seems wholesome from the outside, it hides a dark and toxic secret that is not easy to pull off, much less be accepted by all as it i…
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When you hear a title being translated as 'A Condition Called Love', the first image you have is likely the two main characters in some sort of romantic scene. Look no further because Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai (A Condition Called Love) is a representation of classic shoujo-drama.
Pairing up two characters with no romantic experience usually spells disaster. It takes risks and commitment to craft a story when the cast has to carry themselves into a memorable story. Of course, we're talking about Hotaru Hinase and Hananoi Saki. The author intentionally gave these characters a lack of experience in romance, for the sake of building a relationship. After all, if they were experts at romance, every episode we witness would've been a story on autopilot.
Upon first meeting Hananoi, he seems…
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