Junjo Romantica, Volume 01 by Shungiku Nakamura

However, the series does provide a considerably solid story line that was pretty easy to pay attention to and didn’t overdo too much.Īs one would expect with animation on Blu-ray, Junjo Romantica: Season 1 looked absolutely beautiful despite being in 1080i. The series presents itself a little like your everyday soap opera which I wasn’t too keen on. Junjo Romantica: Season 1 is the third series of anime that I’ve had the pleasure of viewing so far and I will be honest that upon receiving this copy, I was hesitant to watch it. Shungiku Nakamura has written a second series based on Junjou Romantica titled Sekai-ichi Hatsuko (or The World’s Greatest First Love that focuses on a shojo manga editor and his first love. Since its conception, the series has expanded into several CD-dramas, a manga series running in Asuka Ciel, a light novel series titled Junai Romantica running in The Ruby magazine, and a 37-episode anime series.

Foremost, is Shinobou, a relentless young man who is adamant that they are destined to be together. But even he has problems, although he is known to not let them show. Terrorist: Miyagi always seems to shrug off the cares of the world with a joke and a smile. His name means “typhoon,” and he’s about to take Kamijou on a whirlwind ride that will turn everything completely upside down. But, Misaki’s nightmare is just beginning when his tutor, Usami, comes on to him! How will Misaki ever manage to pass his exams?Įgoist: Just when Kamijou’s life is at its lowest, he has a chance at meeting with a man who never lets anything hold him back, Nowaki. Romantica: Misaki is struggling to prepare for his college entrance exams, so his brother arranges for a private tutor. One containing the main couple, which takes over the majority of the books, and two other male couples that provide ongoing side stories. Junjo Romantica (or otherwise known as Pure-Hearted Romantica), is a yaoi series that was done by Shungiku Nakamura.

Junjo Romantica, Volume 01 by Shungiku Nakamura