Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai (2018)

[青春ブタ野郎はバニーガール先輩の夢を見ない]

Director: Soichi Masui
Studio: CloverWorks
Starring: Kaito Ishikawa, Asami Seto, Yurika Kubo
Episodes: 13

Synopsis:
A high school student deals with supernatural phenomena known as Adolescence Syndrome.

Impressions:
I had no idea what to expect with this. I'd just heard some people talking about it and decided to check it out. I'm glad I did. There are a number of parallels with the Monogatari Series. Basically, if you want a less out there take on the same concept with a protagonist who, counter to the title of the series, has fewer despicable qualities, this is just what the doctor ordered. Sakuta and Mai make for a great leading couple that averts a lot of the tropes you're used to seeing with anime couples, which make them a breath of fresh air. The supporting cast is quite good as well. The different manifestations of Adolescence Syndrome play well with the characters, giving us solid development over the course of the series. I enjoyed it quite a bit and would be glad to add it to my collection.

Rating:
Own It