Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You expertly mixes elements of lighthearted slice of life, comedy, and the romantic drama of high schoolers.
For this reason, I recommend it for any fan of romance or slice of life, and the comedy may even be good enough to carry you through even if you aren’t a fan of those genres!
While of course the main premise and story are based around the romance of Sawako and Kazehaya, the show focuses more on the development of Sawako as a character and the relationships that drive that development and how in turn Sawako drives those relationships.
1. Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You (2009)
| Episodes | 25 |
| Aired | Fall 2009 |
Kuronuma Sawako is completely misunderstood by her classmates. Her timid and sweet demeanor is often mistaken for malicious behavior. This is due to her resemblance to the ghost girl from “The Ring”, which has led her peers to give her the nickname Sadako.
Longing to make friends and live a normal life, she is naturally drawn to Kazehaya Shouta, the most popular guy in class, whose “100% refreshing” personality earns him great admiration from Sawako.
So when Kazehaya starts talking to her, maybe there is hope for the friendships Sawako has always longed for. Maybe…there is even a little hope for some romance in her future.
2. Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You Season 2 (2011)
| Episodes | 13 |
| Aired | Winter 2011 |
The second season of Kimi ni Todoke.
Sawako Kuronuma and her friends have just begun their second year of high school and they are in the same class together again.
To make matters more interesting a male student newly transferred into their class is seated right next to Kuronuma and has taken an interest in her. What hurdles will Sawako and Kazehaya face next?
3. Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You Season 3 (2024)
| Episodes | 12 |
| Aired | Summer 2024 |
The third season of Kimi ni Todoke.
What do you do once you’re a couple?
Although she struggles with her blossoming feelings, Sawako comes to terms with herself and tells Kazehaya how she feels about him. Attracted by Sawako’s unnoticed efforts and genuine personality, Kazehaya also candidly makes his feelings known. Thus, their new relationship begins.
Their first date, their school life together, joy, embarrassment and new struggles — everything is fresh and new as the couple awkwardly and gradually learns more about one another, all while their friends’ love stories begin to take shape as well. This bittersweet and poignant story of young people, woven from their romantic feelings and dear friendships, begins once more.
