Brief Description:
At the renowned Shuchiin Academy, Miyuki Shirogane and Kaguya Shinomiya are the student body's top representatives. Ranked the top student in the nation and respected by peers and mentors alike, Miyuki serves as the student council president. Alongside him, the vice president Kaguya—eldest daughter of the wealthy Shinomiya family—excels in every field imaginable. They are the envy of the entire student body, regarded as the perfect couple.
However, despite both having already developed feelings for the other, neither are willing to admit them. The first to confess loses, will be looked down upon, and will be considered the lesser. With their honor and pride at stake, Miyuki and Kaguya are both equally determined to be the one to emerge victorious on the battlefield of love! (Source: MAL)
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https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=22587
US Release Date: 2019
US Licensor: Aniplex of America
Suitable for Ages 13+
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Violence: There is very light slapstick.
Sex and Nudity: There is some fan service centered around Fujiwara, as she has a large chest, and Kaguya is jealous of her. There is also frequent sexual humor. Ishigami makes a few off-color remarks about the girls in the student council, but he is punished. A few jokes revolve around Kaguya's innocence and immaturity when it comes to sexual matters. Kaguya and Miyuki are put in compromising situations a couple of times, though nothing happens. A segment is devoted to underwear and what kind people prefer. Miyuki is embarrassed about being a virgin. A girl constantly walks in on the student council at the wrong times, making her think that they're usually up to something dirty. Hayasaka is shown taking a bath, though she is covered by a towel or steam at all times.
Theological Themes: None.
Problematic Themes: There's mild swearing. The term "man w****" is used also in one episode. Other than that, it's just the d-word and h-word.
Overall: I really liked it and thought it was funny, though I wouldn't recommend this to anyone against any type of sexual humor. It gave off the same vibe as Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun, except this show has smarter characters, more of a romance focus (though still a lot of comedy), and it's not as clean as Nozaki-kun is. I do recommend the sub over the dub, since that is the best way to get rid of the annoying narrator. The characters are pretty likable. Kaguya and Miyuki have good chemistry despite their pride, and individually they both shine. Fujiwara's intelligence is some of the most contradictory I've seen, and she's a fun character. Isigami's a little weird, but he's likable. The only character I didn't really care for was introduced in the second season. I think there are nice messages in here about love and what-not, too. The love story is pretty cute. The art style was nice, though I didn't feel strongly about any of the openings and hated the first ending. I recommend this one to older teens and up.
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