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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It was a breath of fresh air having a lead female in a shojo who's not completely clueless and infantilized. Yoi is shy, but aware in the first episode she's getting hit on and can stand up for herself and set boundaries throughout the show. I found Kohaku a bit dull, and the side characters are completely unremarkable, but I didn't mind because Yoi was such an enjoyable character to me. As a tomboy I found her experience with love and relationships extremely relatable. The romance moments were all very cute and nothing felt uncomfortable to watch. Overall I recommend giving it a watch!
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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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It's been a minute since I've completed a shojo romance and this one is a fine one. (Score-pun not intended). The art design is charming and uplifting. Looking back however the male lead sells this one hard. Kohaku is an interesting person. He's rich but doesn't live like it. He's absolutely into Yoi from the jump no questions asked.
Yoi on the other hand is much harder to judge because it's hard to tell how much of her character is trappings of cultural idealism and how much is just plain silly. There's this trope around this genres where the younger female love interest character isn't as into the romance as the male one. Or maybe is more resistant. I can see where maybe they want to convey a newness to love and a resistance to something novel. But what comes across is youth. I hear Ja…
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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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Tldr: Visually quite appealing, but the story is mid and characters irritating
Art & Sound
Visually quite appealing, animation smooth. Soundtrack and voice acting okay.
Characters & Story
I hate the way the main characters interact with each other. FMC is just thinking about if this guy likes her or if she does it (and is insecure of her feminity while being tomboy). She makes awkward rules, feels awkward holding hands or talking with MC. MC is a rich playboy who cannot respect boundaries. I would prefer they wouldn't go out with each other. Side characters are flat, just a background. Story is generic, nothing interesting.
Overall: Watch it if you have nothing better to do and you are not expecting memorable characters and story
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It is nothing special. The plot was average. You can give it a shot, but it did not reach the hype it was getting before airing. I also checked out the manga, and it looked really good, but the plot is way too average. It was a decent but mediocre show. I enjoyed some parts of it. I am not sure if the girl is a tomboy or not. You can try it if you have run out of good romcoms. It was an average shojo story featuring an incredibly handsome and rich male lead who can charm every girl in the world but falls in love with the one who shows him a little bit of attitude. The female lead was somewhat annoying at times.
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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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