Audience reviews
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AkazawaAnzu
Actually made me dissapointed.
The drawing style was pretty and so the soundtracks too, but that’s all. Male lead acted so weird, it almost felt like he manipulated female lead into developing feelings for him. In some scenes the female lead acted more proactive and manly than a male lead.
If you’re looking for cozy, “warm as a hug”, fuzzy feelings giving romance this will dissapoint. And the ending? Pretty much the same as many other average romances, nothing unique.
If you’re looking for anime with a lot of male lead teasing, flirt and weird behaviour than maybe this is for you. The anime itself didn’t have much drama, but all that indecisiveness in the end, fans of even slight drama might like it.
I’m glad it had 12 eps only, not continuing even if 2nd season would be released.
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This is most certainly a good show, and an easy recommendation for any Shoujo fans. Admittedly it is by no means groundbreaking and riddled with flaws that are fairly consistent within the genre, but it's fun.
My biggest complaint, which I will get out of the way here, is that while valid a lot of the characters turmoil comes from "God, I'm too perfect" or "I'm so pretty and good at everything". Yes 100% having other people decide who they think you are and hold you to that is bad and a real struggle, but something about the phrasing of it here just made it a bit hard to empathize. Like I'm sorry you're so hot and tall...my bad, I guess? I don't know, it's silly, but I did keep thinking about it. Also, a tinier complaint (which goes for pretty much any Shoujo) the male lead is a creep. Cr…
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Truthfully, when I saw the trailer I didn't expect much of this anime. I thought just another high school romance full of clichés, with a 'unique' plot that's only important for one episode all in a nice package. If we're lucky the package will last longer than just a few episodes. I seriously didn't expect to give this such a high rating. I thought a 6, maybe a 7, but definitely not a 9. How wrong I was .
Let me first say, I love this kind of romance. I have a weak spot for cool or badass boys who only have a soft spot for the girl they like. A boy who loses control of his emotions (and I don't mean being an asshole) and lets his mask slip in her presence, showing only her his vulnerabilities. Yup, that's my jum. This anime is exactly that and they did a damn good job. So that one reaso…
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Bro i dont get why people think if a guy is hot then he can get away with anything.
From a guys perspective this is just straight up creepy, and weird.
The guy forces himself onto him WAYY too much in a VERY creepy way. Any normal human would accuse him of assault atp.
Its like how in old movies guys would straight up do weird shit until it somehow works and the girl falls in love, this is exactly that.
Just genuine girlbait slop, no point watching. Its not entertaining to watch its just purely painful.
Very unrealistic, and stupid. I genuinely cant find a reason you would watch this
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I’ll leave this as mixed feelings, because if you’re just looking for a normal romance with a different aesthetic, it’s a great pick! But if you came in expecting what the premise suggests—a romance between two princes… that’s not really what happens.
A good anime, I don’t think I have much more to add. It starts off really strong, but I feel like it loses its way a bit in the middle, and the ending could’ve been just a little better—maybe less back-and-forth between the protagonists. I also think the show ends up breaking its own premise a bit, and that’s the main reason my score drops to a 7. It’s supposed to be a ‘princes’ romance’ (even though it’s heterosexual, that’s the premise), but that’s not really what we get. The protagonist, despite being beautiful, doesn’t come acro…
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There are many elements in this anime that left me with conflicting feelings. I would not call it the worst thing you could watch, but at the same time, it does not stand out in any meaningful way.
The story follows Yoi, a high school girl who has earned the nickname "Prince." She is perceived as chivalrous, aloof, and mysterious, and she also has a somewhat boyish appearance. One day, Kohaku Ichimura, an older student at her school, bumps into her, becomes captivated by her looks, and quickly develops an interest in her. Yoi, for her part, has never been called beautiful before, especially not by a boy.
Up until that point (the first episode, in particular), it seems promising. The story appears to be setting up something slightly unconventional, perhaps even ambiguous in its portrayal…
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At first, I thought Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki was just okay—honestly, it even felt a bit boring. The pacing is pretty slow, and nothing really hooks you right away. But somehow, the more I kept going, the more it started to grow on me.
Yoi’s character development is probably the strongest part. She starts off stiff and unsure about herself, but little by little, she becomes more honest and expressive about her feelings. It feels gradual, but real.
I was also kinda put off by the male lead at first. He gives off that popular, slightly cocky, almost playboy vibe, so I kept thinking, “is he actually serious?” But turns out he’s not really a playboy—he just doesn’t understand love that well. And when he’s with Yoi, he’s actually kind of awkward, which makes him feel more genuine.
Their relati…
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I really liked this all the way to the end. This is a shoujo romance so it has drama and misunderstandings that is just what happens in these stories. If there is no conflict then the characters do not grow.. I was surprised that I did not want to skip any parts, which is unusual for me.
This story is similar to Ookami Shoujo to Kuro Ouji. This one is much more wholesome. The feeling of this story is soft and a bit bubbly it is easy to watch.
Yoi and Kohaku are both very awkward. In a good way. It feels real because they have no experience with relationships. Kohaku is especially good at not trying to rush things. He is honest but careful and you can tell that he is trying to earn Yois trust. I like that about him.
There are some moments when you will think "why would you say that" but…
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In the Clear Moonlit Dusk presents us with a fairly simple and straightforward shoujo romance that consistently evokes feelings of yearning and the anxieties that come with the experience of first love. Takiguchi’s complete lack of dating experience constantly butts up against Ichimura’s playboy tendencies, leading to conflicts over insecurities and where to set boundaries that felt incredibly realistic for this kind of scenario. It also seemed to be mostly free of drama stemming from forced misunderstandings, with the real drama centering around Takiguchi’s hesitance to move on to whatever step is next in their relationship and Ichimura’s occasional toxic aloofness blowing things out of proportion, and it’s through meeting each other halfway that they are able to resolve any given conflic…
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From the moment I read the synopsis, I was already deeply interested in this anime's concept. What impressed me the most is how humanly the main characters, Yoi and Ichimura, handle the "Prince" titles attached to them. Instead of an extreme rejection, they choose to "go with the flow" until they become accustomed to the persona, even though they both harbor quite strong individual egos beneath the surface.
This back-and-forth dynamic of their egos is portrayed beautifully and never feels forced, which kept me eagerly anticipating every new episode while it was still ongoing. The pinnacle of their character development, and the most memorable moment for me, was during the summer fireworks festival. In that moment, Yoi finally broke down her walls and became incredibly honest and emotional…
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In the Clear Moonlight Dusk, is a show that centers around two prince characters by the name of Yoi and Kohaku. However, despite appearances, one of the princes is actually a female.
As many have stated before, the animation in this was very lovely, and I did enjoy that they tried to make it different from other shows style-wise. But sadly, that’s as far as my praise goes.
Now this show certainly wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t good either, in fact it was mediocre at best. The plot wasn’t exciting, the romance wasn’t enchanting, and the characters themselves were far from desirable.
Which was pretty upsetting because based on the premise and the cover art… I was genuinely looking forward to another badass female lead like Haruhi from Ouran host club. Someone who is androgynous and breaks gend…
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If you can deal with sometimes annoyingly frustrating MCs, this one isn’t bad. “In the Clear Moonlit Dusk” is a pretty straightforward romance with a fun twist (our double prince situation). It shines in its visuals and music—seriously, the OP and ED are great (and I loved the little photograph motif at the end of each episode), and the OST was so dreamy and romantic. That said, this leading couple can be frustrating as hell. They aren’t particularly good communicators and seem to see the world pretty differently, making the fights they get into particularly eye-roll worthy. I’m glad they’re making it work, but god, I hope these two learn how to talk to each other if/when there is a season 2.
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7.5/10. Hot guy and hot girl are the talk of their high school. FL gets confused for a boy all the time like in some classic shojo romances. She is actually normal and shy, while he's like a cool guy bad boy transfer student (or something). My first thought when watching this was, "damn, I didn't know Japan allowed real men to be the MLs of romance anymore." This guy has more testosterone, charm, and game than literally every single male lead in romance from the last 10 years combined, without even one iota of exaggeration. Tired of shrimpy 5"1 herbivore MLs scared of their own shadow incapable of saying two words to a woman who at the same time have attracted the most popular and beautiful woman in school for absolutely no reason? Tired of insert characters with zero self-esteem who only…
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The perfect example of how failing to deliver your premise can destroy the rest of the anime.
The idea wasn't bad. A heterosexual romance that occasionally crosses the line into boys' love due to the protagonists' appearance. This is where it fails spectacularly. The story tries to convince you that its female protagonist is closer to the figure of a "prince" than a girl. She's supposed to have more androgynous features and a voice that's neither too deep nor too high. Her character design has to convince you that the world sees her as a man. The anime, on the other hand, decides not to show you this and instead drills it into your brain by mentioning it 15 times per episode. They're not fooling anyone; I don't see the romance between two princes they promised me, I see a typical school r…
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In the Clear Moonlit Dusk (also known as Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki) positions itself firmly within the conventions of shōjo romance, yet its appeal lies not in narrative novelty but in the precision with which it examines perception and identity. The premise appears deceptively simple. Yoi Takiguchi, a first-year high school student, has spent most of her life being mistaken for a “boy” because of her tall stature, short hair, low voice, and composed demeanor. Within the social microcosm of school, she becomes known as the “Prince,” an identity constructed almost entirely through the expectations of others. Her carefully stabilized self-image begins to shift when Kohaku Ichimura, another charismatic “prince” at school, recognizes her not as a role but as a person, prompting Yoi to reconside…
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The story is nothing special but the main male lead is great.
The main male lead is the highlight of the show. The japanese voice actor does a good job portraying him and made him feel like he's full of life. He's so good that he basically carries the show. However he's so full of life that every other character including the main heroine feels dull and redundant. The supporting side characters don't add anything to the show. They're just there and I wished there was a bit more to them to add substance to the overall romance/story.
The romance itself has a little twist to it but it still ends up a little stale. The story does not build up or made me want to root for the main couple at all. Instead it made me want to watch more of the main male lead since he was the most enjoyable to wa…
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(Spanish review on my list)
Is the birth rate in Japan so bad that they're starting to promote anime where the protagonists are clearly incompatible and yet they're still together?
Visually, the anime looked quite appealing, which is what drew me to it, but ugh, it was really hard to follow. The problem isn't the relationship itself—it's a bit cliché, yes—but the characters are a nightmare. Their relationship, how they process information, and how they interact with each other and the world around them is illogical and, to a certain extent, disturbing.
She has hundreds of insecurities because everyone sees her as attractive, but since at first they saw her as "masculine" (when she clearly isn't), she ends up falling for the first guy with a lot of sex appeal who sees her as a "woman." N…
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" Extrovert prince and Shy tomboy"
The concept which author tried to show is perfectly well done although the concept isn't new but execution is perfect like very less time wasted on stupid inner monologues which aren't required in a romance . Both characters do and speak without hesitation , confidence is the factor which determine the flow of a healthy relationship if you think too much deeply like what she gonna think if I do this or not . So, instead of getting afraid from consequences you have to face them otherwise you gonna loose people in your life .
The manga has a great art style . Yoi chan is shown much masculine in manga in comparison to anime , overall animation is fine if you don't mind little bit of mistakes , good ost and lighting effects , good side characters basically…
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Direction is great, the story is okay, but somehow it just works. It feels a bit odd to be this positive about an anime that has a mediocre story, but there are aspects about it that just outweigh the annoying story progression.
For starters, the idea of a popular deliquent-ish prince and a popular tomboy prince falling in love is good enough, what sucks is how the story progresses, or more like how it doesn't. It's a typical case of half the episodes could've been cut short if they just spoke their mind, you just hate to see it. Almost the entire season is stuck at both characters feeling insecure, hiding their feelings, being madly in love with the other but never expressing it fully (or even acknowledging just how much they're in love for the better half of the season). I'd lie if I sa…
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Finally, after all these years, we have a Yamamori Mika series adapted into an anime. To be fair, given the, shall we say, problematic nature of her previous works, In the Clear Moonlit Dusk was probably the best choice to start with. As someone who’d been reading the manga prior, I couldn’t be more pleased with the adaptation. I know there’s some fans out there complaining about the art style, but that’s always going to change when you change mediums, it’s inevitable. As long as you’re true to the story that’s all that matters to me and East Fish Studio did a really good job here. It’s not the most original shoujo romance premise out there, but it’s very well executed and has two great leads that make every episode a treat!
Before I get going, I want to make clear that something being t…
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