"It's Disgusting to Call This Love" - A Unique Romantic Comedy Depicting the Reality of Youth"Love is Disgusting," which appeared in the spring 2021 anime season, is a TV anime series based on the manga of the same name by Mogusu. This work realistically depicts the subtle emotions and human relationships of adolescence, leaving a strong impression on viewers. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and characteristics of this work, as well as its background. Overview"It's Disgusting to Call This Love" is a 12-episode series that aired from April 5 to June 21, 2021. It aired every Monday from 10pm for 30 minutes and was available to watch on AT-X and TOKYO MX. Animation was produced by Nomad and directed by Naomi Nakayama. It is based on a manga by Mogusu and published by Ichijinsha. Copyright belongs to "©Mogusu, Ichijinsha/Koikimo Production Committee". storyThe protagonist of this work is a high school girl, also known as Kosho Gakusei (小しょうぐけい). She meets Takahashi (高橋), a male classmate, and the story depicts how her feelings for him gradually change. However, her feelings are not straightforward, and sometimes she feels "uneasy." In the midst of all this, the elementary school girl comes to terms with her own feelings and deepens her relationship with Takahashi. The story is told from the perspective of an elementary school student, and her inner conflicts and growth are depicted realistically. Takahashi's character is also appealing, and the humanity that emerges from his actions and words adds depth to the work. Furthermore, the relationship with the friends around her is also an important element, and the elementary school student's growth is depicted through her interactions with them. characterEach character in this work is unique and charming. Below are the main characters. Elementary school studentThe protagonist is a high school girl and the central character of the story. She is honest about her feelings, and although she sometimes feels "uncomfortable," the story depicts her trying to overcome them. Her growth and change are the main themes of the story. TakahashiHe is a male classmate at elementary school, to whom she gradually becomes attracted. He often has a cool and seemingly indifferent attitude, but the kindness and compassion he occasionally shows touches the heart of the elementary school student. His character is an important element that adds depth to the story. FriendsThe elementary school student is surrounded by friends who support her. Through her interactions with them, she thinks about her own feelings and relationships, and grows as a person. The characters of her friends are also unique, adding color to the story. Animation and performanceThe animation for this film was produced by Nomad and directed by Naomi Nakayama. The animation faithfully reproduces the atmosphere of the original work while incorporating unique directing techniques, leaving a strong impression on viewers. In particular, the scenes depicting the inner conflicts and emotional changes of the elementary school students use colors and camerawork effectively, creating a strong visual impact. The character designs also capture the image of the original work, while adding the movements and expressions that can only be achieved through animation, enhancing the charm of the characters. The voice actors' performances are also excellent, and the voice actor playing the elementary school student in particular realistically portrays her inner conflict and growth. musicThe music of this work, including the opening and ending themes, is an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work. The opening theme is a song that symbolizes the theme of the story, "It's disgusting to call this love," and it draws the viewers' hearts. The ending theme is also a song that gives the viewers a lingering feeling of the story, and leaves a deep impression on them. The background music is also used effectively to match the development of the story, enhancing the emotions of the viewers. In particular, in scenes depicting the inner conflicts and growth of elementary school students, the background music emphasizes the heightened emotions, leaving a strong impression on the viewers. Evaluation and acceptance"It's Disgusting to Call This Love" was highly praised by many viewers for its realistic portrayal of the delicate emotions and human relationships of adolescents. In particular, the storyline depicting the growth and change of the protagonist, an elementary school student, resonated with viewers and moved many viewers. The individuality and charm of the characters were also praised, resulting in the creation of many characters who are loved by viewers. However, due to its realism, some viewers found parts of the film "unpleasant." In particular, some viewers found the scenes depicting the inner conflicts and emotional changes of elementary school students hard to accept. However, this is also part of the film's charm, and is an element that leaves a strong impression on viewers. Recommendations and related works"Love is Disgusting" is a work that realistically depicts the subtle emotions and human relationships of adolescents, and is especially recommended for viewers who like youth romantic comedies. In addition, the individuality and charm of the characters are also highly praised, so it is also recommended for viewers who like character-focused works. Related works include "Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai" and "My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU.", which also depict the subtle emotions and human relationships of adolescence. These works are also recommended for fans of teen romantic comedies. Conclusion"It's Disgusting to Call This Love" is a unique romantic comedy that realistically depicts the subtle emotions and human relationships of adolescence. The story, which depicts the growth and change of the protagonist, an elementary school student, resonated with viewers and created a lot of emotion. The characters' personalities and charms were also praised, and many characters were loved by viewers. This is a work that we would definitely recommend to viewers who like teen romantic comedies and works that focus on characters. |
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