Koi to Yobu ni wa Kimochi Warui

Koikimo / 恋と呼ぶには気持ち悪い / It's Too Sick to Call this Love
Koi to Yobu ni wa Kimochi Warui
Genres: Comedy, Romance, School
Themes: School
Studios: Nomad
Producers: AMG Entertainment, Amusement Media Academy, BloomZ, BS Fuji, C-one, Christmas Holly, Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting, Ichijinsha, Kanetsu Investment, MediaNet Pictures, Miyazaki Broadcasting, Sonilude, Toyo Recording
Rating: 7.12 / 10
Rank: #3888
Popularity: #1053
Users Listed: 253,772
Users Scored: 116,256
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 06/24/2023
Aired: April 5, 2021 – June 14, 2021 (Spring)
Type: tv
Source: Web Manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 12
Broadcast: Monday at 22:00 (JST)

Synopsis:

The series explores the unconventional beginnings of connection between Ryou Amakusa, a wealthy and charismatic young man, and Ichika Arima. Their initial encounter is marked by an unexpected act of kindness, sparking a series of increasingly persistent attempts by Ryou to win Ichika’s affection. Ryou's methods, however, are often misconstrued as intrusive, highlighting a stark contrast between his intentions and Ichika's reactions.

The narrative delves into the complexities of attraction and the blurred lines between persistence and harassment. As Ryou continues his pursuit, the story examines whether genuine affection can bloom amidst discomfort and the challenges of navigating social boundaries. Set against a backdrop of everyday life, the anime portrays a nuanced exploration of interpersonal dynamics and the potential for connection to emerge from unusual circumstances, leaving the audience to question the true nature of attraction and acceptance.

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Episodes:

  • Episode 1: He's Not Entirely Bad (Aired: 04/05/2021)
  • Episode 2: He Smelled Like Cologne (Aired: 05/04/2021)
  • Episode 3: You're Just Messing With Me
  • Episode 4: On This Holy Night
  • Episode 5: Pilgrimage
  • ... and 7 more episodes

Characters:

  • Amakusa, Ryou (Main) - Voice Actors: Toyonaga, Toshiyuki
  • Arima, Ichika (Main) - Voice Actors: Kozakai, Yurie
  • Amakusa, Zenji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakata, Jouji
  • Amakusa, Rio (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hasegawa, Rena
  • Bartender (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shimura, Takahiro
  • Masuda (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kimura, Ryouhei
  • Matsushima, Arie (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hanazawa, Kana
  • Tamaru, Kai (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Enoki, Junya

Staff:

  • Saitou, Shunsuke (Producer)
  • Nakayama, Naomi (Director)
  • Koizumi, Kisuke (Sound Director)
  • Nagai, Shinpei (Episode Director, Assistant Director, Animation Director)
  • Takayama, Hideki (Episode Director)
  • Kakuchi, Takudai (Storyboard)
  • Kawabata, Takashi (Storyboard)
  • Kawamura, Kenichi (Storyboard)
  • Matsuo, Kou (Storyboard)
  • Arahata, Ayumi (Special Effects)
  • Fujita, Mariko (Chief Animation Director, Character Design)
  • Furuzumi, Chiaki (Key Animation)
  • Kakihara, Yuuko (Series Composition)
  • Kodama, Naoko (Color Design)
  • Matsui, Shinya (Director of Photography)
  • Min, Hyun-suk (Animation Director)
  • Miyake, Masakazu (Art Director)
  • Mogusu (Original Creator)
  • Natsume, Kouichirou (Executive Producer)
  • Sawatani, Kenta (Background Art)
  • Takahashi, Shinobu (Background Art)
  • Tsutsumi, Hiroaki (Music)
  • Uehara, Makito (Key Animation)
  • Wada, Izumi (Background Art)
  • Watanabe, Chinami (Editing)
  • Yamada, Taku (Assistant Director)
  • Yokomatsu, Norihiko (Background Art)

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Koi to Yobu ni wa Kimochi Warui (manga - Adaptation)