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Warning: Spoilers for A Condition Called Love episode #11!!

Saki and Hotaru's unexpected kiss in A Condition Called Love shocks viewers due to their characters' growth and controversy surrounding Saki's "love bombing" nature. The kiss occurs in the 11th episode, earlier than expected in most romance anime, adding to its shock value. Despite critics' opinions, Hotaru and Saki's unique personalities make them a perfect match, and their relationship's progression feels genuine.

It would normally have been a remarkable event that the official couple in the anime A Condition Called Love kissed before the season finale, which does actually happen. That's because such a development is already a rarity in romance anime. However, it's the fact that the couple in question is Saki and Hotaru, which makes the development even more shockingly noteworthy. Part of this instilled feeling of unexpectedness in most viewers derives from why most critics consider A Condition...

Warning: Spoilers for A Condition Called Love episode #12!!

A Condition Called Love's risky decision to have Saki and Hotaru kiss in episode #11 is now justified due to the season finale's powerful flashback. The series' appeal to romance fans lies in the thrill of the chase, and the first kiss being the ultimate goal. The controversy surrounding A Condition Called Love stems from Saki's obsession with love, which is rooted in his lack of affection from his parents.

Since its debut, A Condition Called Love on Crunchyroll has been doing almost everything except for playing it safe, which is partly why so many shojo fans are divided by the controversy surrounding the series, but it was especially risky when the series decided to have Saki and Hotaru actually kiss in the episode before the season finale. However, episode #12 couldn't have been more perfectly executed to the point that what some...

Warning: The following contains spoilers for A Condition Called Love episode #6!!

A Condition Called Love embraces clich of failed confession, working well for character development. Hotaru's struggle to confess feelings makes her more relatable and less isolated. Episode #6 introduces well-known tropes with an ironic twist, deepening Hotaru's character progression.

A new romance anime called A Condition Called Love that has been unnecessarily mired in controversy due to a complete misinterpretation of a character named Saki Hananoi just embraced a major clich that many rom-coms use, after the romance series had been going out of its way to either reject or give fascinating twists to seemingly every one of them. However, A Condition Called Love's unexpected adoption of this overused trope actually works just because of how it reflects on a character named Hotaru Hinase who desperately needed to experience her own clich.

Although not proven, the extent to...

Warning: The following contains spoilers for A Condition Called Love episode #3!!

Episode #3 of A Condition Called Love subverts the typical "sick at home" trope in romance anime. The scene with Saki and Hotaru isn't meant to be heartwarming or comedic. The outcome does not adhere to the usual results of the trope, with Hotaru calling Saki's family for help.

The latest episode of A Condition Called Love just subverted a well-known trope in romance anime that usually involves the guy or girl visiting their love interest's house for the first time because they're sick. This development is always a massive step in their normally misunderstood relationship, especially since neither of them know for sure if the other has romantic feelings for them. In the spiciest instances, the sick character's parents aren't home at the time of the monumental visit, causing all sorts of temptations to come into play.

An already completely cliche-free anime,...

Wanna know what love is? We'll soon be able to show you, since the English dub of A Condition Called Love begins tomorrow on Crunchyroll! Here's the cast and crew for Episode 1: A Condition Called Love English Dub Cast Hananoi voiced by Blake McNamara Hotaru voiced by Dani Chambers Hibiki voiced by Kelly Greenshield Kagari voiced by Terri Doty Tsukiha voiced by Ezra Vervin A Condition Called Love English Dub Crew Voice Director: Helena Walstrom Producer: Samantha Herek Adaptation: Leah Clark Mixer: Rickey Watkins Engineer: Derric Benevides Related: Crunchyroll Spring 2024 Dubs Include Kaiju No. 8, Konosuba Season 3 and More Key Visual Related: Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf English Dub Reveals Cast and Crew, Release Date Based on the manga by Megumi Morino, A Condition Called Love is directed by Tomoe Makino ( Aharen-san wa Hakarenai ) at East Fish Studio, with series composition by Hitomi Amamiya ( Chillin’ in My...

Warning: The following contains minor spoilers for A Condition Called Love by Megumi Morino.

Hananoi's character arc in A Condition Called Love focuses on unlearning toxic traits like love bombing, and challenging himself to do and be better for his partner, and for himself. His personal growth is sparked from within himself, and over the course of the series learns how to truly love Hotaru unconditionally. Hananoi's anxious attachment towards Hotaru stems from deep-rooted trauma, something that the manga explores beautifully, and with compassion.

Joining Crunchyroll's Spring 2024 lineup, the anime adaptation of Megumi Morino's A Condition Called Love (Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai) was initially a very highly anticipated series, but since the release of the first episode, it seems as though the anime has been surrounded with nothing but controversy. While some are disappointed that the production value of the series isn't higher, there is a far more...

A Condition Called Love breaks the typical romance trope by having the confession happen early on, creating a unique dynamic for fans. Hotaru's uncertainty about love adds depth to the series, keeping viewers engaged and hopeful for her feelings towards Saki. Drawing inspiration from other successful romance series, A Condition Called Love innovates while still capturing the essence fans love.

Warning: Spoilers for A Condition Called Love episode 1Romance anime critics who have always had a problem with the ubiquitous trope, where the love interests don't confess to each other and therefore don't know if the other likes them until the very end, can actually enjoy a new romance series called A Condition Called Love during Crunchyroll's Spring season. Their enjoyment also doesn't come at the expense of long-time veterans who appreciate romance conventions, however, since A Condition Called Love still delivers what they always look for in their favorite anime.

Featuring "Kimi no Sei" by boy band Sexy Zone and "Every Second (Japanese Version)" by Mina Okabe, respectively, the creditless versions of the A Condition Called Love anime's opening and ending theme sequences are now available to watch below. The rom-com series' first episode, which premiered last night in Japan, is now streaming on Crunchyroll . A Condition Called Love Opening Theme Video A Condition Called Love Ending Theme Video Related: A Condition Called Love and Brave Bang Bravern! Anime Unite for Unique Collab Visual Based on the manga by Megumi Morino, Tomoe Makino ( Aharen-san wa Hakarenai ) directs A Condition Called Love at East Fish Studio, with series composition by Hitomi Amamiya ( Chillin’ in My 30s after Getting Fired from the Demon King’s Army ), character designs by Akiko Sato ( Trigun Stampede ) and music by yamazo ( The Legendary Hero is Dead! ). Crunchyroll is simulcasting the series and describes the story: High...

Falling head over heels for someone can be all-consuming, especially as a teenager just learning what love is for the very first time. To help lighten the load a little bit, the upcoming A Condition Called Love TV anime adaptation of Megumi Morino’s manga series revealed two more cast members who will be voicing some of the adults of the series. Satomi Satomura voiced by Sayumi Suzushiro (Uruka Takemoto in We Never Learn: Bokuben ) Yukihiro Kuroe voiced by Kazuyuki Okitsu (Jonathan Joestar in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure ) Related: A Condition Called Love TV Anime Reveals 4 More Cast Members A Condition Called Love is being directed by Tomoe Makino ( Aharen-san wa Hakarenai ) at East Fish Studio, with series composition by Hitomi Amamiya ( Chillin’ in My 30s after Getting Fired from the Demon King’s Army ), character designs by Akiko Sato ( Trigun Stampede ) and music by yamazo ( The Legendary Hero is Dead!

The ending theme sone for the A Condition Called Love TV anime has officially been decided, and this one offers up a new version of an online hit. The episodes will close out to the tune of Mina Okabe's "Every Second (Japanese Version)" when the series premieres this April. Okabe's song "Every Second" has proven to be a hit on social media, played over 100 million times across various platforms. You can see the music video for the original version below. Mina Okabe - "Every Second" Mina Okabe had the following to say about the announcement: "Hello, Japan. I'm Mina Okabe. I am very, very excited that my song "Every Second (Japanese Version)" will be used for the anime series "A Condition Called Love" and I can't wait to see it on air. I wrote "Every Second" with the hope that you would remember how wonderful it is to have the...

Love will always remain in the air as long as the anime world keeps churning out heart-fluttering titles every season. The year 2023 was iconic as the audience was utterly entranced by the sheer amount of quality love stories that came out. Fortunately, the Winter 2024 season proves that the fandom can expect a steady stream of good romance stories that are yet to sweep them off their feet. Current hits like A Sign of Affection, The Demon Prince of Momochi House, 7th Time Loop, and more have given an outstanding start to the genre.

Related 10 Best Fights in Romance Anime, Ranked The best romantic anime fights are often unexpected displays of force that prove that all is fair in love and war.

The good thing is that the 2024 lineup is a well-balanced mash of several genres with romance like isekai, fantasy, reverse harem, and more. There are still plenty of stories...

Just in time for Valentine's Day and ahead of an April 2024 premiere, upcoming romantic drama anime A Condition Called Love today unveiled a brand-key visual and a trailer previewing the series' opening theme song, "Kimi no Sei" ("It's Your Fault") by boy band Sexy Zone. Key Visual Here's who's voicing the main characters pictured above: Hotaru Hinase voiced by Kana Hanazawa Saki Hananoi voiced by Chiaki Kobyashi Hibiki Asami voiced by Yurika Kubo Tsukiha Shibamura voiced by Maaya Sakamoto Sohei Yao voiced by Ryohei Kimura Keigo Kurata voiced by Ryota Osaka Related: A Condition Called Love TV Anime Reveals 4 More Cast Members Based on the manga by Megumi Morino, A Condition Called Love is being directed by Tomoe Makino ( Aharen-san wa Hakarenai ) at East Fish Studio, with series composition by Hitomi Amamiya ( Chillin’ in My 30s after Getting Fired from the Demon King’s Army ), character designs by Akiko Sato...

The official website for the A Condition Called Love TV anime revealed four new voice cast members today, complete with character art for each new addition. The series is set to kick off in Japan in April 2024, so let's take a look at who's voicing who in the latest update. Hibiki Asami, Aka Kyo-chan voiced by Yurika Kubo (Kikyo Kushida in Classroom of the Elite ) Tsukiha Shibamura, Aka Shibamu voiced by Maaya Sakamoto (Ciel Phantomhive in Black Butler ) Sohei Yao, Aka Yao-kun voiced by Ryohei Kimura (Kotaro Bokuto in Haikyu!! ) Keigo Kurata voiced by Ryota Osaka (Marco Bodt in Attack on Titan ) Related: A Condition Called Love TV Anime Releases First Teaser Trailer The new cast members join previously revealed leads Kana Hanazawa (Hotaru Hinase) and Chiaki Kobayashi (Saki Hananoi). Based on the manga by Megumi Morino, A Condition Called Love is being directed by Tomoe Makino ( Aharen-san wa Hakarenai ) at East Fish Studio,...