Kaguya-sama: Love is War

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  • TV-14
  • 2019
  • 2 Seasons
  • 8.5  (16,286)

Kaguya-sama: Love is War is a romantic comedy anime series produced by A-1 Pictures that aired in 2019 on Tokyo MX. The show is based on a popular Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Aka Akasaka. The story revolves around the two student council members of Shuchiin Academy, Miyuki Shirogane and Kaguya Shinomiya. Despite being attracted to each other, they refuse to confess their love, trying hard to make the other confess first. This leads to various hilarious events and schemes that they come up with to make the other admit their feelings. Miyuki Shirogane is the president of the student council, who is known for his academic brilliance and hard-working attitude. He comes from a financially struggling family and has to work part-time to support them. Kaguya Shinomiya is the vice-president of the student council, who belongs to a wealthy family and has a high social standing. She is beautiful, intelligent, and a bit of a tsundere. The two main characters are joined by two other members of the student council, Chika Fujiwara, the secretary and Yu Ishigami, the treasurer. Chika is a friendly and outgoing girl who is always there to provide comic relief. On the other hand, Yu is a loner who is more withdrawn and keeps to himself. The show takes the typical format of a romantic comedy, but with a twist. Normally, in such shows, the couple is already together, and the plot revolves around their adventures as a couple. However, in Kaguya-sama: Love is War, the main characters are not yet a couple, and their love is presented as a battle. Each episode has two parts, each depicting a different scenario in which the pair try to outwit each other into admitting their feelings. The anime is known for its clever humor, witty dialogue, and its various pop culture references. The humor of the show is derived from the quirky personalities of the characters, their distinctive situations, and the playful schemes they plot against each other. One of the main themes of the show is the idea that love is a game, and the one who confesses their feelings first loses. Both characters are incredibly competitive, and they see their love as a battlefield. The show also portrays the various insecurities that come with falling in love, which makes the characters relatable to audiences. The animation style of Kaguya-sama: Love is War is visually stunning, and each episode has a unique look to it. The use of vibrant colors and imagery adds to the overall aesthetic of the show. The characters are well designed, and each one has their unique look and personality. Overall, Kaguya-sama: Love is War is an entertaining, funny, and heartwarming romantic comedy that will leave viewers rooting for the two main characters to finally confess their love. The show has been praised for its excellent script, clever humor, and relatable characters. It is a must-watch for fans of the genre and anyone looking for a light-hearted anime to watch.

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The Student Council Would Like a Group Photo / The Student Council Is Going to Get That Group Photo / Chika Fujiwara Wants to Inflate
12. The Student Council Would Like a Group Photo / The Student Council Is Going to Get That Group Photo / Chika Fujiwara Wants to Inflate
June 27, 2020
The student council is asked to model for the Shuchiin Academy brochure. However, Kaguya's family has a strict policy prohibiting her from being photographed for any forms of publicity, and as result, she is unable to participate.
Yu Ishigami Closes His Eyes, Part 3 / Miyuki Shirogane and Yu Ishigami / Kyoko Otomo Doesn't Realize
11. Yu Ishigami Closes His Eyes, Part 3 / Miyuki Shirogane and Yu Ishigami / Kyoko Otomo Doesn't Realize
June 20, 2020
With the sports festival now in full swing, the performance of the cheerleading squad is a great success, and Ishigami is overcome with a sense of fulfillment that he has never experienced before.
Kei Shirogane Can't Speak / Miyuki Shirogane Wants to Dance / Kobachi Osaragi Wants to Crack Down / Miyuki Shirogane's Dad Wants to Find Out
10. Kei Shirogane Can't Speak / Miyuki Shirogane Wants to Dance / Kobachi Osaragi Wants to Crack Down / Miyuki Shirogane's Dad Wants to Find Out
June 13, 2020
Though no one surpasses Shirogane when it comes to academics, his lack of dancing skills finds him in his third intense training session with Fujiwara in preparation for the school sports festival.
Yu Ishigami Closes His Eyes, Part 2 / Kaguya Wants to Touch / Kaguya Doesn't Say No
9. Yu Ishigami Closes His Eyes, Part 2 / Kaguya Wants to Touch / Kaguya Doesn't Say No
June 6, 2020
In an effort to break out of his shell and become a normie, Ishigami decides to join the cheerleading squad for the school sports festival, but much to his dismay, the team is essentially the Tribe of Yay!
Miko Iino Wants to Control Herself / Kaguya Doesn't Scare Easily / Kaguya Wants to Be Examined
8. Miko Iino Wants to Control Herself / Kaguya Doesn't Scare Easily / Kaguya Wants to Be Examined
May 30, 2020
The newly formed student council welcomes Miko as the auditor, but for some reason the student council room is full of tension. Miko is such a stickler for the rules that if she sees anything that appears remotely inappropriate she frequently ends up harshly berating them.
Kaguya Wants to Undress Him / Kaguya Wants to Make Him Let Go / Miyuki Shirogane Wants to Make Her Read / Kaguya <3 Aquarium
7. Kaguya Wants to Undress Him / Kaguya Wants to Make Him Let Go / Miyuki Shirogane Wants to Make Her Read / Kaguya <3 Aquarium
May 23, 2020
Ishigami has a biased opinion that "Guys who wear boxers are all man whores." Kaguya takes his words to heart and is dying to know what kind of underwear Shirogane is wearing. She tries to come up with different strategies so that she can take a peek.
I Don't Want to Make Miko Iino Smile / I Want to Make Miko Iino Smile / Kaguya Isn't Getting Called
6. I Don't Want to Make Miko Iino Smile / I Want to Make Miko Iino Smile / Kaguya Isn't Getting Called
May 16, 2020
The fateful day of the student council elections finally arrives, but Miko's efforts are in vain, and it appears that Shirogane's past experience as the president has given him the edge to be the projected winner.
Miyuki Shirogane Wants Girls to Fall for Him / Nagisa Kashiwagi Wants to Console / Miyuki Shirogane Wants to Sing / Kaguya Wants to Kick Them Down
5. Miyuki Shirogane Wants Girls to Fall for Him / Nagisa Kashiwagi Wants to Console / Miyuki Shirogane Wants to Sing / Kaguya Wants to Kick Them Down
May 9, 2020
No one surpasses Shirogane when it comes to academics, but he has never been very confident with his musical skills and always faked it by lip-synching whenever they had to sing the school anthem.
Ai Hayasaka Wants Him to Fall for Her / Kaguya Wants to Be Confessed To / Miko Iino Wants to Set Things Right
4. Ai Hayasaka Wants Him to Fall for Her / Kaguya Wants to Be Confessed To / Miko Iino Wants to Set Things Right
May 2, 2020
Shirogane is at the top of the race for the student council elections according to the latest predictions, but he is concerned about Miko Iino, a first-year who is trailing close behind him in the race.
Miyuki Shirogane Wants to Gaze at the Moon / The 67th Student Council / Kaguya Doesn't Want to Say It
3. Miyuki Shirogane Wants to Gaze at the Moon / The 67th Student Council / Kaguya Doesn't Want to Say It
April 25, 2020
On their final day as the 67th Student Council at Shuchiin Academy, the four members clean out the Student Council Room where they find many memorable items, one after the other.
Kaguya Wants to Know / Kaguya Wants to Give a Gift / Chika Fujiwara Wants to Confirm It
2. Kaguya Wants to Know / Kaguya Wants to Give a Gift / Chika Fujiwara Wants to Confirm It
April 18, 2020
Kaguya finally gets to go window shopping and watches vigilantly for her chance to befriend Shirogane's sister, Kei. While the Fujiwara sisters get in the way, she eventually manages to position herself next to Kei.
Ai Hayasaka Wants to Stave Them Off / The Student Council Has Not Achieved Nirvana / Kaguya Wants to Get Married / Kaguya Wants to Celebrate
1. Ai Hayasaka Wants to Stave Them Off / The Student Council Has Not Achieved Nirvana / Kaguya Wants to Get Married / Kaguya Wants to Celebrate
April 11, 2020
The boy who has been dating Kashiwagi, thanks to Shirogane's help, comes back again for more relationship advice from Shirogane. But something seems different about him. With his return from summer vacation, he has completely transformed into a player.
Description

Kaguya-sama: Love is War is a romantic comedy anime series produced by A-1 Pictures that aired in 2019 on Tokyo MX. The show is based on a popular Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Aka Akasaka. The story revolves around the two student council members of Shuchiin Academy, Miyuki Shirogane and Kaguya Shinomiya. Despite being attracted to each other, they refuse to confess their love, trying hard to make the other confess first. This leads to various hilarious events and schemes that they come up with to make the other admit their feelings.

Miyuki Shirogane is the president of the student council, who is known for his academic brilliance and hard-working attitude. He comes from a financially struggling family and has to work part-time to support them. Kaguya Shinomiya is the vice-president of the student council, who belongs to a wealthy family and has a high social standing. She is beautiful, intelligent, and a bit of a tsundere.

The two main characters are joined by two other members of the student council, Chika Fujiwara, the secretary and Yu Ishigami, the treasurer. Chika is a friendly and outgoing girl who is always there to provide comic relief. On the other hand, Yu is a loner who is more withdrawn and keeps to himself.

The show takes the typical format of a romantic comedy, but with a twist. Normally, in such shows, the couple is already together, and the plot revolves around their adventures as a couple. However, in Kaguya-sama: Love is War, the main characters are not yet a couple, and their love is presented as a battle. Each episode has two parts, each depicting a different scenario in which the pair try to outwit each other into admitting their feelings.

The anime is known for its clever humor, witty dialogue, and its various pop culture references. The humor of the show is derived from the quirky personalities of the characters, their distinctive situations, and the playful schemes they plot against each other.

One of the main themes of the show is the idea that love is a game, and the one who confesses their feelings first loses. Both characters are incredibly competitive, and they see their love as a battlefield. The show also portrays the various insecurities that come with falling in love, which makes the characters relatable to audiences.

The animation style of Kaguya-sama: Love is War is visually stunning, and each episode has a unique look to it. The use of vibrant colors and imagery adds to the overall aesthetic of the show. The characters are well designed, and each one has their unique look and personality.

Overall, Kaguya-sama: Love is War is an entertaining, funny, and heartwarming romantic comedy that will leave viewers rooting for the two main characters to finally confess their love. The show has been praised for its excellent script, clever humor, and relatable characters. It is a must-watch for fans of the genre and anyone looking for a light-hearted anime to watch.

  • Premiere Date
    January 15, 2019
  • IMDB Rating
    8.5  (16,286)