Magnum Apex Posted February 2, 2003 Share Posted February 2, 2003 [font=trebuchet ms][color=darkblue]It's a production from director Hideaki Anno, the genius behind [i]Neon Genesis Evangelion[/i], and studio Gainax. No, it isn't another overtly complex and strange anime, but a series that focuses on comedy and teenage drama. However, this series is slightly stronger than the generic [i]Love Hina[/i], and somewhat different in execution. The story follows the life of Yukino Miyazawa, a model student who loves her popularity. She is the "perfect" person in school, not only being the smartest, but also the prettiest, most athletic and charismatic student. Even so, her popularity and position as the #1 student seem to be taken away by a newcomer named Souichiro Arima, who seems to surpass her in every single field. The twist of the anime lies in that they both have different personalities when outside the school (well... Miyazawa more than Arima), and these two obviously clash as the story progresses. You'll quickly notice that Gainax was behind this show. Inner monologues are common with the two main characters, and there are constant changes in animation and artwork, used for either comedic value, or heavy situations. Even if you don't like the whole high-school drama genre, you shouldn't dismiss this one so soon. You'll see in the third episode that the series isn't all laughs and giggles, and that there are some interesting themes that Anno explores. Heck, [u]Hideaki Anno[/u] made it. You shouldn't care what it's about, you should just check it out and be thankful that you're watching more of his work.[/color][/font] [center][img]http://jac.anime.net/show_info/HHC.jpg[/img] [i]His and Her Circumstances[/i][/center] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cora Jane 2 Posted February 2, 2003 Share Posted February 2, 2003 i love this anime... it's awesome... and entertaining to watch... subtitles and all... infact... some friends and i used to go watch it every weekend... plus a few other animes. it was fun... but i love this story.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amiboshi Posted February 2, 2003 Share Posted February 2, 2003 Oh yes! I love Kareshi Kanojo no jijou! XD I love it so very much. ^_^ This show is hilarious, but it's very in-depth and has a good fix on reality, actually. I have the first 2 DVDs, but I'm up to volume 9 in the manga. I actually read summaries of the show before I saw/read it, and I was hooked, then I read the manga, and I fell in love with the whole series. The characters are all loveable, and I love the innocent first romance. ^_^ I actually like the manga more than the anime, but the anime's good, too. I dislike the way all the credit goes to Hideaki Anno for both Evangelion and this show... Y'know, Kare Kano was actually written by Masami Tsuda. She's the genius behind the story line. >.> My favorite part in the anime would HAVE to be Hideki's sexy dance. Ah, that was so funny... lol. The way he feigns being gay and wanting Arima to himself. He's hilarious. ^_^;; This show, like Cyke said, is a deffinite must-see. An instant classic! ^^ *Kare Kano Forever!* ::dances around:: Tokyopop licensed the manga now, too, so the first volume came out this month. ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegeta rocker Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 its very cute, i want to see more then the little i have seen. I am reminded a bit of mars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amiboshi Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by vegeta rocker [/i] [B]its very cute, i want to see more then the little i have seen. I am reminded a bit of mars. [/B][/QUOTE] @.@ Wow... I don't think Kare Kano is like Mars at all. O.o;; lol. Yes yes, everyone should go see Kare Kano! Go! XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxmagentaxX Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 I saw the first dvd and my friend i love it and I also got he 1st graphic novel... but i havent read it yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegeta rocker Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 I didn't mean Mars specifically as in the story....just reminds me off the romance stuff. I usually throw romance stuff i nto one big category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genkai Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 I read part of the manga, and all I can say is the necks are too small and the heads are too big.. It's reslly hard to read because of that, I dunno, i can't stand it... Gaah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegeta rocker Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 Perhaps they are deformed power puff girls......i never noticed that before. but now i notice it every time i see some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amiboshi Posted February 17, 2003 Share Posted February 17, 2003 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by genkai [/i] [B]I read part of the manga, and all I can say is the necks are too small and the heads are too big.. It's reslly hard to read because of that, I dunno, i can't stand it... Gaah! [/B][/QUOTE] I never noticed that, and I'm very picky about art. O.o Their faces look a bit flat when they're sideways, but I got over it... Never thought their heads were too big... >.> I'm insulted for Kare Kano. ;__; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkOtaku Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 From what I've seen so far, IT'S GREAT. I mentioned before how I love romance/comedies, so of course this would be a title I'm interested in. Now just to finish collecting Excel Saga so I can purchase more volumes of this series when they're released. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxmagentaxX Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 I saw the 2nd DVD... I really like the story so far. How Yukino is developing with making friends and being with Arima.. In the begining I felt sorry for her. Asaba is a freak, the whole thing in the 2nd dvd about him going to the pool with Yukino and his whole stripping thing was freaky... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkey Posted February 23, 2003 Share Posted February 23, 2003 How much episodes are in the DVDs? It looks like an interesting series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxmagentaxX Posted February 23, 2003 Share Posted February 23, 2003 There are 5 dvd's each with 5 episodes, I think.... I know that it has a horrible ending and that it leaves off where you have to continue the manga... But it's a really good series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hikaru Ichijyo Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 It's a great anime, pretty much it's a mature version of Love Hina without all the fan service. Many animes try to do the teenage high school essence but fail. However His and Her Circumstances improves where many animes directed at high school life fail at. Overall I'd certainly recommend it for a watch or rental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum Apex Posted March 16, 2003 Author Share Posted March 16, 2003 [font=trebuchet ms][color=darkblue]I just watched episode 10. I laughed SO hard at the second half of it. Miyazawa finally draws the line and goes after the little brat like an awoken EVA. The ending of the episode, on the other hand, was heartwarming and somewhat thoughtful in an educational-sort-of way. It shows that things usually end up ok if you're true to yourself and others. *Gets all mushy*[/color][/font] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AiNeko Posted March 17, 2003 Share Posted March 17, 2003 I've seen 3 volumes and there is no doubt this is one of my top 5 anime. The second volume is so FUNNY! I was laughing so hard throughout all of most of the episodes and I still couldn't stop after it ended! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Change Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 *Quickly opens new window nad begins serching for Anime*-Hedeaki Anno 8-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Asuka Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 [color=hotpink][size=1]I just finished watching the first DVD of this series and I must say that I absolutely LOVED it! It was my kind of anime...High school kids, manipulating one another, falling in love...it was just SO addicting. So, I must ask, how many others have watched this series (or at least the first six episodes) and enjoyed it as much as me? My favorite thing was the DOG! He was so cutesy. ^_^[/color][/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eleanor Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 I think there's already a thread about this, but oh well. ^o^ I watched the first episode, too, and I really liked it, even though I'm not exactly fond of animes always dealing with falling in love a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum Apex Posted May 2, 2003 Author Share Posted May 2, 2003 [font=trebuchet ms][color=darkblue]I also have a soft spot for this genre of anime. I own the first 2 DVDs of Kare Kano, and I know for a fact that the 3rd volume has been out for a while (I can't find it at Best Buy, though.) My favorite episode was the 10th in the 2nd DVD. I won't spoil it for you, but the second half of it made me fall off the couch in continuous laughter. It's a pretty good show, and I like the GAINAX style of it that was so predominant in Evangelion.[/color][/font] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Asuka Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 [color=hotpink][size=1]Yes, there was another thread about this, but it died, so I decided to start a new one. I really like Arima's character and personality. He seems so innocent and so focused and so beautiful...and everytime he smiles, my heart melts. I have no idea when I'll EVER get to see the second DVD because I only borrowed this one...but *sighs* I wish I could be the graceful type like what's her face...(Why, oh WHY does her name leave me suddenly???)[/color][/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum Apex Posted May 2, 2003 Author Share Posted May 2, 2003 [font=trebuchet ms][color=darkblue]Miyazawa? ^_^ Arima inspires me to study more. [img]http://www.rajahwwf.com/forum/images/smilies/redface.gif[/img] Kare Kano paints an attractive picture of how 'perfect' people should be like.[/color][/font] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Asuka Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 [color=hotpink][size=1]And how perfect people don't exist. Heh... I was think another name...that comes from another anime series...that has totally left me at this moment. I like Arima's friend, the one that is rivals with Miyazawa...he's VERY attractive. :toothy:[/color][/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxmagentaxX Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 What about Asaba? Wait he was in the 1st dvd right? I've seen the 1st 3, its so great! Asaba's the best, he's such a perv, kinda weird how he wants Yukino and Arima.. but oh well, he's still cute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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