The pace was pretty fast in this episode. And it was really interesting. Unlike a normal rom-com, this one uses these types of episodes to provide why this one is unique. For me, this one seemed like the best episode of this whole anime.
The Troubled Life of Miss Kotoura
AIC Classic
Oshimeter
9.2
3 Fans
5 Want to Watch
15 Watched
Synopsis
Since childhood, Haruka Kotoura's classmates have seen her as a creepy and monstrous person. This is due to her ability to read other people's minds—the same ability that drove her parents away, leaving her alone with her grandfather. As a result, she has grown accustomed to the bitter treatment by the people around her, becoming completely cold and unsociable to others. However, everything starts to change when Haruka transfers to a new school. While most are off put by her as usual, she meets Yoshihisa Manabe, who finds her power astonishing. Yoshihisa then proceeds to befriend Haruka, promising to never leave her no matter what happens. Haruka's new experiences of social belonging thus begin, meeting new friends and learning to open herself along the way. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Episode Guide
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Characters
Haruka Kotoura
A mind-reading girl with a closed-off heart, Haruka longs for connection and blossoms through new friendships.
Portrayed by Kanemoto Hisako
Yoshihisa Manabe
Horny but kind high schooler, Yoshihisa loves Kotoura despite his often crude teasing.
Portrayed by Fukushima Jun
Daichi Muroto
Daichi, Yuriko's childhood friend, is laid-back but shows a serious side when alone with her.
Portrayed by Shimono Hiro
Hiyori Moritani
Hiyori, a social classmate and tsundere, secretly harbors a crush on Manabe, often lashing out at Kotoura for his attention.
Portrayed by Han Chae Eon
Yuriko Mifune
ESP Research Club president seeking proof of psychics after her mother's suicide; harbors unrequited feelings for Daichi.
Portrayed by Kim Seo Yeong
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View all 36 takesThe plot development takes a high note and introduces mystery to the tone. Although the main theme of the comic and romance was evident, the shifting gives a solid supply to the overall narrative. It also uses solid foreshadowing that would help the audience to look forward to the next episode.
This episode has a different kind of opening comparing the other ones. It surely uses perfect foreshadowing to catch the audience’s attention. Apart from that, it was pretty heavy too. The pace was gradually increasing till the end of this episode, and the interactions were introduced pretty boldly here.
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Haruka's painful childhood isolation breaks your heart, but Manabe's Cluelessly perverted thoughts are the perfect comedic antidote. It's an incredibly moving and sweet premiere that perfectly balances deep trauma with…
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