A moving story that depicts the realistic life of youth, with 15-year-olds living together!

I'm 15 years old and I'm starting to live together today.

overview

"15 Years Old, Living Together Starting Today" is an anime based on the manga by Aco Momota. It premiered on the app Anime Beans on May 8, 2018 and is a 30-episode short anime series. It is directed by Mari Hamamoto and animated by Asura Films. The series is distributed online and each episode is a short one-minute long. Copyright ©Aco Momota/COMIC Ishin/Anime Beans.

story

"15 Years Old, Starting Living Together Today" tells the story of the protagonist, 15-year-old Sakurai Miu, and her childhood friend, 15-year-old Takahashi Kenta, who begin living together due to certain circumstances. Miu's parents are transferred overseas, and she ends up living alone. However, her parents are worried about Miu living alone, so they propose to her childhood friend, Kenta, that they live together. Kenta is hesitant at first, but because he cares about Miu, he decides to live together with her in order to support her.

When Miu and Kenta start living together, they face many problems. From dividing up household chores and maintaining privacy to making friends at school, the two grow as they overcome these challenges. The story depicts their friendship, love, and growth through their daily lives. The story carefully depicts the deepening of their relationship through short episodes.

character

Sakurai Miu

The main character is a 15-year-old girl. When her parents are posted overseas, she ends up living alone, but she ends up living with her childhood friend, Kenta. She has a bright and cheerful personality, and is loved by those around her. She is not good at housework, so she often relies on Kenta, but the story depicts her gradually becoming more independent.

Kenta Takahashi

A 15-year-old boy who is Miu's childhood friend. He accepts a suggestion from Miu's parents and starts living with her. He has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for Miu. He is good at all kinds of household chores, and he supports Miu and grows together with her.

Background

"15 Years Old, Living Together Today" is based on the manga of the same name by Momota Ako. The original was serialized in Comic Ishin and gained a large following among readers. The challenge for the anime adaptation was to keep the appeal of the original intact while developing the story in a short time frame. Director Hamamoto Mari has worked hard to ensure that the viewer can enjoy the story while respecting the worldview of the original. Asura Film, which was in charge of animation production, paid close attention to every detail in order to realistically depict the daily lives of Miu and Kenta.

Recognition and Awards

"15 Years Old, Living Together Starting Today" was highly praised for the depth of its storyline in a short amount of time. In particular, viewers praised the careful portrayal of the changes in the relationship between Miu and Kenta and their growth. Additionally, the online distribution format was seen as a good fit for the lifestyles of modern viewers, and was supported by many people. The work won the Grand Prize at the 2018 Anime Beans Awards, becoming a hot topic that year.

Viewers' reactions

Viewers' reactions were extremely positive, with many expressing sympathy for the relationship between Miu and Kenta in particular. On social media, the characters' growth and episodes from their daily lives became a hot topic, with many fans sharing the show. The format of depicting a deep story in a short amount of time was also refreshing, with viewers saying things like "it's easy to watch" and "I looked forward to it every day." Furthermore, the characters of Miu and Kenta were praised as being appealing and easy for viewers to empathize with.

Recommended points

"15 Years Old, Living Together Starting Today" is a new type of anime that depicts a deep story in a short amount of time. The relationship between Miu and Kenta and their process of growth are carefully depicted, making it easy for viewers to empathize with the work. In addition, the format of online distribution matches the lifestyle of modern viewers and makes it easy to enjoy. It is especially recommended for those who like works that depict friendship, love, and the process of growth. Furthermore, it is a perfect work for those who want to enjoy a deep story in a short amount of time.

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summary

"15 Years Old, Living Together Starting Today" is a new type of anime that depicts a deep story in a short amount of time. The relationship between Miu and Kenta and their process of growth are carefully depicted, making it easy for viewers to empathize with the work. In addition, the format of online distribution matches the lifestyle of modern viewers and makes it easy to enjoy. It is especially recommended for those who like works that depict friendship, love, and the process of growth. Furthermore, it is a perfect work for those who want to enjoy a deep story in a short amount of time. Please give it a watch.