Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!

(8/10) A funny anime that can be confusing at times and cringy at others but was a really good show overall. This show had a great character line up with an adorable romance. One of the less sad romance anime while still having some dramatic plot points.

This is clearly one of the most non-offensive series I ever watched. I can't say many bad, but also not many good things about it. A thing you can criticize is, that a lot of the humor in this series is based on cringe or embarrassing situations, but I think this is a matter of taste. The rest of the series can be summarized with "cute little girls doing cute things", what is definitely too sweet and gives me diabetes.

The first time I watched this I stopped after ep 6 because it was Cringy. Then I picked it up after few months Due to the positive reviews by other viewers and I realised it was actually a really good Anime .The Romance is good , the Comedy is good and it can actually make you feel the embarrassment the characters are Feeling 😂😂..... Overall It's a show you'll like for sure.

The first time my daughter found this on Netflix, I rolled my eyes. "Not another teen romance," I whined. 24 episodes later, I was blown away. I was hooked. 'Love Chunibyo and Other Delusions' is NOT your stereotypical teen angst romcom. It deals with complex psychological issues, and some very deep subject matter. It is animated more beautifully than anything you can imagine. The characters are relatable, the premise is believable, and I'll be honest, speaking as the son and husband of psychologists, this show is INCREDIBLY smart in dealing with young teens and the pains and pressures that follow the transition into high school and young adulthood. Peer pressure. Love. Loss of family members. Sexual awakening. Trying to fit in while being embarrassed about your past. It is in turns moving, hilarious, frustrating, exhilarating, and romantic. There are times when the supporting characters will make you angry with their annoying personalities. The two protagonists, Yuta and Rikka, are trying to navigate first feelings of love while dealing with their "Chunibyo" (Japanese for 'Eighth Grader Syndrome') Which they use to escape the mundane life of high school and reconnect with their imaginative childhood. Yuta is embarrassd by it, but Rikka uses her Chunibyo to help her deal with the intense pain of losing her father at a young age. Her fantasy world is an escape from reality. One very welcome stabilizing character in this show is Rikka's older sister Toka. A very strong supporting female character who "battles" Rikka's imaginary character with a soup ladel. Sound ridiculous? Trust me. Watch it and you'll be amazed. After the final movie "Take On Me" aired, we were left wanting more. You will not be disappointed.

I am writing this after only watching season 1, just a disclaimer. Anyways, I found this anime very heartwarming and it made me care about the characters very very much! The cute interactions that Rikka has with Yuta, and the reason why she is Chunibyo (not gonna spoil that) felt organic and real! I also love it for it's gorgeous animation (thank you KyoAni!) And we'll timed humor that made my days better whenever I would watch it. Honestly, I'd say this is a must watch for fans of slice of life and romance anime!