The appeal and reviews of "Mayo Chiki!": A must-see school romantic comedy

The appeal and reviews of "Mayo Chiki!": The perfect balance of comedy and romance

Mayo Chiki! is a TV anime series that aired in 2011, based on a light novel by Hajime Asano. The original illustrations were by Masaharu Kikuchi, animation was by feel., and the director was Keiichiro Kawaguchi. The series aired from July 7 to September 29, 2011, with a total of 13 episodes, and was available on multiple broadcasting stations, including TBS Television.

story

The protagonist, Sakamachi Kinjiro, is a second-year high school student attending the private Namiarashi Academy. He has a special condition called gynophobia, which causes him to get a nosebleed whenever a girl touches him. The story begins when he finds out the secret of Konoe Subaru, the butler of his classmate and the daughter of the chairman of the school, Suzutsuki Kanade. Subaru is actually a girl. To keep this secret, Kanade asks for Konjiro's help.

Starting from this premise, Mayo Chiki! revolves around the relationship between Konjiro and Subaru, weaving in elements of school life, friendship, and romance. The balance of comedy and romance is perfect, and the storyline never tires of keeping viewers hooked.

character

The characters in "Mayo Chiki!" are all unique and each one adds depth to the story. Below are the main characters:

Subaru Konoe (CV: Yuka Iguchi)

Subaru is a second-year high school student at Namiarashi Academy, and serves as a butler for Suzutsuki Kanade. He is famous as a beautiful boy at the school, and even has his own fan club. However, his true identity is a beautiful girl disguised as a boy. In order to protect her secret, he cooperates with Konjiro. Subaru's character is the center of the story, and the contrast between his cool appearance and his inner self is appealing.

Kinjiro Sakamachi (CV: Satoshi Hino)

He is a second-year high school student attending Namiarashi Academy, and suffers from a constitution of gynophobia. After he finds out Subaru's secret, he struggles to protect her secret. Konjiro's character is appealing due to the comedic elements that come from his gynophobia, and his sincere attitude towards friendship and love.

Suzutsuki Kanade (CV: Kitamura Eri)

She is the only daughter of the chairman of Namiarashi Academy and Subaru's master. In order to protect Subaru's secret, she asks Konjiro for help. Kanade's character is charming with her calm and intelligent side and the cute expressions she sometimes shows, and her relationship with Konjiro and Subaru adds excitement to the story.

Sakamachi Kureha (CV: Kana Hanazawa)

She is Konjiro's younger sister and a first-year high school student at Namiarashi Academy. She is a unique character who loves martial arts with her brother and wakes up Konjiro with a wrestling move every morning. Kureha's character is charming with her bright and cheerful personality and her love for her brother, adding a comedic element to the story.

Masamune Usami (CV: Mariya Ise)

Masamune is a second-year high school student at Namiarashi Academy, in the same year as Konjiro and the others. She is a member of the handicrafts club and also of Subaru's fan club, "S4." Masamune's character is charming with her passionate love for Subaru and her attitude of valuing friendship, adding color to the story.

Narumi Nakuru (CV: Asumi Kana)

She is a first-year high school student at Namiarashi Academy, and is in the same class as Kureha. She is a member of the handicrafts club, and is the president of the "Subaru-sama Warm Eyes Watching Society." She is a unique character who enjoys making BL manga and novels, and loves glasses. Nakuru's character is charming with her unique hobbies and her attitude of valuing friendship, which adds depth to the story.

staff

The production staff of Mayo Chiki! is also excellent, with each member contributing to the work. The director is Kawaguchi Keiichiro, the series composer is Yoshida Reiko, and the character designer and chief animation director is Kawamura Kosuke. The music is by Hashimoto Yukari, the music production is by Starchild Records, and the sound director is Iida Satoki. This staff works together to bring out the best in Mayo Chiki!.

Subtitles and episodes

Each episode of "Mayo Chiki!" will be explained with the following subtitles.

• Episode 1: "End of Earth" (2011/07/07)
• Episode 2: "I fell in love!" (2011/07/14)
• Episode 3: "Of course, in bed" (2011/07/21)
• Episode 4: "Don't stare too much..." (2011/07/28)
• Episode 5: "Go Out with Me" (2011/08/04)
• Episode 6: "Let's Start a War" (2011/08/11)
• Episode 7: "Let's Run Away" (2011/08/18)
• Episode 8: "It's my first time" (2011/08/25)
• Episode 9: "I'm going on a trip for a while" (2011/09/01)
• Episode 10: "Here we go" (2011/09/08)
• Episode 11: "Nyu!" (2011/09/15)
• Episode 12: "The Confused Butler and the Chicken Me" (2011/09/22)
• Episode 13: "Please massage me!" (2011/09/29)

Each episode focuses on the relationship between Konjiro and Subaru, and depicts various aspects of friendship, romance, and school life. In particular, the first episode, "End of Earth," features a memorable scene in which Konjiro learns Subaru's secret. Also, the 13th episode, "Please Rub Me!", depicts the climax of the story and is a moving episode for viewers.

Theme songs and music

The theme songs of "Mayo Chiki!" are also one of its charms. The opening theme "Be Starters!" is sung by Eri Kitamura, and the ending theme "Serving You" is sung by Subaru Konoe (CV: Yuka Iguchi), Kanade Suzutsuki (CV: Eri Kitamura), and Masamune Usami (CV: Mariya Ise). These songs are important elements that add to the atmosphere of the story.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Mayo Chiki!" is a work that has an excellent balance of comedy and romance. The comedy element of Konjiro's fear of women and the romance element of Subaru and Kanade are exquisitely intertwined to entertain the viewers. In addition, the unique characters add depth to the story and have the power to draw the viewers in.

In particular, the relationship between Konjiro and Subaru is depicted as the center of the story, and the growth, friendship, and romance between the two move the viewers. In addition, characters such as Kureha, Masamune, and Nakuru also add color to the story, keeping the viewers from getting bored.

The excellent production skills of the staff also enhance the appeal of Mayo Chiki!. Under the direction of Director Kawaguchi Keiichiro, the series composition by Yoshida Reiko, the character design and chief animation director by Kawamura Kosuke, the music by Hashimoto Yukari, and the sound director by Iida Satoki all work together to raise the quality of the work.

The theme songs are also an important element in creating the atmosphere of the work, and songs such as "Be Starters!" by Kitamura Eri and "Kimi ni Gohoshii" by Iguchi Yuka, Kitamura Eri, and Ise Mariya leave a strong impression on viewers.

"Mayo Chiki!" is highly recommended for viewers who enjoy comedy and romance. The unique characters and well-balanced story are sure to entertain viewers. It is also recommended for fans of the original light novel as an opportunity to rediscover the charm of the original through the anime.

Above, we have introduced the appeal and reviews of "Mayo Chiki!" If you want to enjoy the perfect balance of comedy and romance, be sure to check it out.