Based on a manga by Tada Kaoru, Itazura na Kiss tells the story about a blooming romance between a sweet, oblivious high school girl and a handsome, popular genius. The story moves through their high school days, college, and marriage, and how their relationship strengthens as the years progress. The manga was never completed due to the sudden death of Tada-san. Since then, her manga has been developed into two dramas and, finally, one anime.
The anime’s actually been out for a couple weeks. I think it’s pretty good. Of course, I don’t understand much Japanese but from watching the Taiwanese drama, I basically know what’s going on.
Compared to the drama (I’ve never read the manga, I wish I could though), it moves a lot faster because they have to cram the plot into 25-30 minute periods rather than 45-50 minute periods. That’s understandable. I don’t exactly get the same vibes from the characters, though. Like, Kotoko’s family doesn’t seem as poor as in the drama. And Naoki’s mother isn’t initially as vibrant and enthusiastic as Jiang Mama (which I really loved) but she you know she has it in her.
However, I like this version so far. The opening theme is awesome. And it’s cute, just like any other shoujo anime. I think I may watch it even though I’ve seen the drama.
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The story started off as Tada Kaoru’s 1991 manga, 
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