Ichikawa took pride and anchored his identity on his intelligence so it was a great blow to his ego (Especially at a very young age) when he didn't pass the entrance exam and got separated from his friends. As a coping mechanism, he isolated himself to others by diving into murder stuff that mold him into a cringey edgelord we had seen back in EP1. And the dropping of murder books in front of Yamada is basically saying "I don't need this shit anymore, I'm fully open and vulnerable now all thanks to you."
Hopefully, the context of this episode puts into perspective where episode 1-3 Ichikawa is coming from. He made himself a loner by using the murder book as a defense. His sense of self worth was desteoyed when he didn't get into the school with his friends. He never actually had any murderous thoughts or intentions, it was just his way of coping with his feelings and protecting himself. Ichikawa has some of the best character growth in any romcom, and this is only really the turning point for him. I love this series and I love these two adorable goofballs so much
My favorite detail is when yamada hands him the candy. It's a message on its own. When guys give girls stuff on white day, candy usually means, "I like you" and it makes me cry
Hello, I didn't expect this anime to resonate with non-Japanese people, so I'm very happy to see your reactions. Your comment about Yamada's feelings in the last scene was also very interesting as it seemed to hit the point. The second season is guaranteed to be even more interesting, so please enjoy it. I'm also looking forward to your reaction.
I need to commend the team who adapted this story. The anime managed to take the best of the original material and give a sense of plot progression that I didn't really like at the beginning of the manga (the beginning is much more episodic and with a slightly different chronology). I'm really looking forward to seeing what they do next season.
Yeah after the milk tea chapter. The manga got a more solid continuity. Instead of random story of the day. I am excited for THAT one chapter that was teased from the op and ed to be animated.
Anna was so smooth at the shrine there, she got to hug Kyo and be very cute. Thier relationship is so good and how far they have come, physically and emotionally since that first episode. I'm up-to-date with the manga and season 2 is going to be incredible.
I remember in the first eps you said that he just want to be seen and this last eps title is "I want to be seen". Your literally nailed it💯💯 also love your reaction, I'm from Indonesia ❤
Found you through your BokuYaba reactions and everytime you cried I was like...same girl same 😭 This series really heals the weird emo kid in my heart. So glad to have found your channel and I'm looking forward to watching deason 2 with you. As a manga reader I'll just say it gets better and better from here!
I really enjoy your reactions to this series. You give light to the emotional side of the series. Season 2 is also out, which saved me from rewatching season 1 over and over, not that I won't rewatch it again, cause I definitely will. Thank you for season 1 reactions to my favorite romance manga/anime of all time. I have watched/read a lot of romance throughout the years and rn this is my favorite.
Thank you so much, #farohreacts, for uploading this awesome anime reaction. I really enjoyed watching your reaction to the final episode of this season, and I'm really looking forward to seeing your reactions to the second season.
I really enjoyed your reactions to this season, I feel like you understand these characters the most out of any reactor I've watched. I'm looking forward to your s2 reactions.
Ichikawa's sister being an unknowing wingwoman was the best and her also being a big sis to Yamada lol. Remember the clothing scene where Ichikawa said he will introduce her to his sister "later" and we got that during a shrine ep. Soo freaking good. I hope we see more of it in S2 which started already and I am in love.
We know ichikawa's sister doesn't have many friends so can't have plans that often with friends so she definitely lied there about having plans with friends...
small funfact: japanese are real like the sister. Kind and rly gentle. it is heartbreaking i miss this country. SEASON 2 STARTED SATURDAY, LETS GOOOOOOOOO its with frieren anime of the year candidate
You really pick up on the deep emotional parts of these shows. Have you ever thought about watching Mushoku Tensei? That’s a masterclass in deep human vulnerability and just character writing as a whole.
The reason she acted weird in the bed scene is because it's almost stated in the manga she discovered she has a collar bone fetish, that's why the camera focus on Ichikawa's collar bone. That's why in the movie-date episode on season 2 she unbuttons his shirt.
Now you know why I said you had these characters’ number when you said that he acts out in order to be seen. And then that’s quite literally the title of the last episode.
FINALE BAYBEEEEE
There Is a special episode in between season 1 and 2 see you later for that episode and season 2
Ichikawa took pride and anchored his identity on his intelligence so it was a great blow to his ego (Especially at a very young age) when he didn't pass the entrance exam and got separated from his friends. As a coping mechanism, he isolated himself to others by diving into murder stuff that mold him into a cringey edgelord we had seen back in EP1. And the dropping of murder books in front of Yamada is basically saying "I don't need this shit anymore, I'm fully open and vulnerable now all thanks to you."
The symbolism at the end with the books - his armour - dropping and becoming vulnerable and opening up emotionally with her.
Hopefully, the context of this episode puts into perspective where episode 1-3 Ichikawa is coming from. He made himself a loner by using the murder book as a defense. His sense of self worth was desteoyed when he didn't get into the school with his friends. He never actually had any murderous thoughts or intentions, it was just his way of coping with his feelings and protecting himself. Ichikawa has some of the best character growth in any romcom, and this is only really the turning point for him. I love this series and I love these two adorable goofballs so much
“He’s short, she’s tall. He’s smart, she’s… not the brightest”
Damn didn’t have to roast our girl like that lol (even though your 100% right)
They balance each other out 😊
She's not the brightest "booksmart" but she's pretty clever. Like how she tricked him into holding hands earlier when walking her dog.
Slightly jealous you won't have to wait for the new season like the rest of us had to.
I time myself perfectly 😤
But now she can't binge anymore. Ha.
He he.. I started reading the manga a week ago.... Read few chapters into 2nd season and dam excited to watch season 2.... 😊
facts. even it was only few months of wait. it still felt like an eternity XD
Amazing finale with Ichi dropping his "armor" in front of Yamada. 😁
My favorite detail is when yamada hands him the candy. It's a message on its own. When guys give girls stuff on white day, candy usually means, "I like you" and it makes me cry
Hello, I didn't expect this anime to resonate with non-Japanese people, so I'm very happy to see your reactions.
Your comment about Yamada's feelings in the last scene was also very interesting as it seemed to hit the point.
The second season is guaranteed to be even more interesting, so please enjoy it.
I'm also looking forward to your reaction.
This anime is an masterpiece.. everybody will enjoy if watch the first episode full... And after the episode 3 is impossible stop to watch.
You have no idea how much we love this anime.
I need to commend the team who adapted this story. The anime managed to take the best of the original material and give a sense of plot progression that I didn't really like at the beginning of the manga (the beginning is much more episodic and with a slightly different chronology).
I'm really looking forward to seeing what they do next season.
Yeah after the milk tea chapter. The manga got a more solid continuity. Instead of random story of the day. I am excited for THAT one chapter that was teased from the op and ed to be animated.
This just hits in the feels when you're introverted or always alone, it just feels so damn relatable when they showed bits of Kyo's backstory.
This anime is so good. I cant stop grinning with every moment they have together 💝. Your reaction to the end was also very amazing ✨
Anna was so smooth at the shrine there, she got to hug Kyo and be very cute.
Thier relationship is so good and how far they have come, physically and emotionally since that first episode.
I'm up-to-date with the manga and season 2 is going to be incredible.
I remember in the first eps you said that he just want to be seen and this last eps title is "I want to be seen". Your literally nailed it💯💯 also love your reaction, I'm from Indonesia ❤
Found you through your BokuYaba reactions and everytime you cried I was like...same girl same 😭 This series really heals the weird emo kid in my heart. So glad to have found your channel and I'm looking forward to watching deason 2 with you. As a manga reader I'll just say it gets better and better from here!
I really enjoy your reactions to this series. You give light to the emotional side of the series. Season 2 is also out, which saved me from rewatching season 1 over and over, not that I won't rewatch it again, cause I definitely will. Thank you for season 1 reactions to my favorite romance manga/anime of all time. I have watched/read a lot of romance throughout the years and rn this is my favorite.
Thank you so much, #farohreacts, for uploading this awesome anime reaction. I really enjoyed watching your reaction to the final episode of this season, and I'm really looking forward to seeing your reactions to the second season.
I really enjoyed your reactions to this season, I feel like you understand these characters the most out of any reactor I've watched. I'm looking forward to your s2 reactions.
last year I repeatedly binge-watched the series. feel like doing it again after watching your vid
Yamada was SO SMOOTH with that prayer thing at the start of the episode 🙏 😏
"Why is she getting weird". She found her magazine photos right next to his pillow.
Ichikawa's sister being an unknowing wingwoman was the best and her also being a big sis to Yamada lol. Remember the clothing scene where Ichikawa said he will introduce her to his sister "later" and we got that during a shrine ep. Soo freaking good. I hope we see more of it in S2 which started already and I am in love.
I love your deep in emotion and detail for this anime. I like this anime so much.
Thank you for sharing your moment!!🎉❤
Is it weird that I cried during this episode 😅. They are just so right , everything about them together feels right.
We know ichikawa's sister doesn't have many friends so can't have plans that often with friends so she definitely lied there about having plans with friends...
The first EP of season two is out, YESssss
Be sure to catch ep 12.5. It's a bunch of 2min shorts ❤
He quite literally let all of his armor fall for her. ❤
I just finished the show today and i love every second of it and i watched all ur reactions to it i love them. Im totally subscribing ❤
это было очень мило. и сериал, и реакция, и ты. 💖💖💖
стартовал второй сезон и вышла ONA. с удовольствием посмотрю твою реакцию на них. спасибо.
Melts my heart, and we got Season 2 already. God is good.
Holy shit she figured out the whole season 2 (i have read the manga).
small funfact: japanese are real like the sister. Kind and rly gentle. it is heartbreaking i miss this country. SEASON 2 STARTED SATURDAY, LETS GOOOOOOOOO
its with frieren anime of the year candidate
You really pick up on the deep emotional parts of these shows. Have you ever thought about watching Mushoku Tensei? That’s a masterclass in deep human vulnerability and just character writing as a whole.
She hates perversion and thinks the classmates are disgusting.
Rudeus is too much, she’d quit in the first ep.
Season 2 came out yesterday😭
Don't forget EP 12.5.
If you love this you’ll definitely love A Sign of Affection airing this season
Oh god I watched this last night and I’m already in shambles 🥺🥺🥺 new best romance of 2024 and we’re just a week in!
Remember bonus episode TwiYaba!
I guess Moe made that nickname, DaYama since she calls Chii as BayashiKo.
You were waiting for season two to start airing before reacting to the finale, weren't you?
…. Maybe
Dont forget to react to the OVA (it has bonus stuff from S1)
The reason she acted weird in the bed scene is because it's almost stated in the manga she discovered she has a collar bone fetish, that's why the camera focus on Ichikawa's collar bone.
That's why in the movie-date episode on season 2 she unbuttons his shirt.
Big sis wing maned hard this episode
Now you know why I said you had these characters’ number when you said that he acts out in order to be seen. And then that’s quite literally the title of the last episode.
I love so much your reactions
¡Yo Entiendo un poco de español! ¡gracias por tu apoyo!
This anime was in the recommendations while I was looking for some Nagatoro (anime) reactions, they are definitely 2 rom-coms worth watching
Looking forward to season 2 reaction.
This show ❤ 🥰
I looove theeem 😭💞
This anime is very danger for my heart, make me get deabets
This anime is very danger for my heart, make me get diabetes
maybe you shouldnt see season2. I fyou got this bad with season 1, u might not survive for what's comming