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Sasaki and Miyano
A stage adaptation of the manga. One summer day Miyano encounters a fight taking place behind the shool gym. Before he can muster up the courage to stop them his slightly delinquent senior Sasaki takes his place. Since that day he has found himself attracted to Sasaki for some reason...
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Plot Summary
Shō Sasaki, a delinquent high school student, stumbles upon Yoshikazu Miyano, a member of the school's manga club, reading a Boys' Love (BL) manga. Intrigued by Miyano's passion and the genre, Sasaki finds himself drawn to him. What starts as a curiosity gradually blossoms into a sweet and awkward romance as Sasaki begins to explore BL and his own developing feelings for Miyano. The series follows their tentative steps into a relationship, navigating school life and their burgeoning connection.
Critical Reception
Sasaki and Miyano has been generally well-received by audiences, particularly within the BL fandom, for its wholesome portrayal of a developing relationship and its charming characters. Critics often highlight its lighthearted tone and focus on the emotional journey of its protagonists, making it a popular choice for those seeking feel-good romance stories.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sweet and innocent portrayal of a developing romance.
Appreciated for its well-developed and likable main characters.
Noted for its gentle pacing and heartwarming slice-of-life moments.
Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly approve of Sasaki and Miyano, frequently commending its adorable characters and the heartwarming development of the central relationship. Many viewers enjoy the show's lighthearted and optimistic tone, finding it a refreshing and enjoyable watch.
Fun Fact
The anime is an adaptation of a popular webcomic series by Shou Harusono, which began serialization in 2015.
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