Koi wa Ameagari no You ni

Akira Tachibana, a reserved high school student and former track runner, has not been able to race the same as she used to since she experienced a severe foot injury. And although she is regarded as attractive by her classmates, she is not interested in the boys around school.

While working part-time at the Garden Cafe, Akira begins to develop feelings for the manager—a 45-year-old man named Masami Kondou—despite the large age gap. Kondou shows genuine concern and kindness toward the customers of his restaurant, which, while viewed by others as soft or weak, draws Akira to him. Spending time together at the restaurant, they grow closer, which only strengthens her feelings. Weighed down by these uncertain emotions, Akira finally resolves to confess, but what will be the result?

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Tachibana, Akira Main

Watabe, Sayumi Japanese

Kondou, Masami Main

Hirata, Hiroaki Japanese

Nishida, Yui Supporting

Fukuhara, Haruka Japanese

Kujou, Chihiro Supporting

Miyamoto, Mitsuru Japanese

Kyan, Haruka Supporting

Miyajima, Emi Japanese

Kase, Ryousuke Supporting

Maeno, Tomoaki Japanese

Yuuto Supporting

Takeuchi, Junko Japanese

Yoshizawa, Takashi Supporting

Ikeda, Junya Japanese

Kyan, Shouta Supporting

Sawashiro, Chiharu Japanese

Yamamoto Supporting

Murai, Yuuji Japanese

Okada, Maiko Producer, Production Manager

Watanabe, Ayumu Director, Storyboard

Ebina, Yasunori Sound Director

Kaburagi, Hiro Episode Director, Storyboard

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Aug 7, 2024

Isabellaelena

Recommended

Regardless of the age gap between the characters, their relationship is portrayed in a way that is emotionally captivating. The longing and unrequited love makes it difficult for you to look away.  With each episode, you will find yourself feeling more and more for these characters and their relationship. It is a mixed emotion, but one that keeps you invested in the show.
Their bond is pure and innocent, filled with a tenderness that warms your heart. However, the age gap between them casts a shadow over their connection, making it painfully clear that their relationship is unlikely to ever work out. It's a bittersweet feeling, ... knowing that they have found something beautiful in each other, yet the world around them stands in the way.

On one hand, I can't help but root for them, hoping that they find a way to be together. On the other hand, the reality of their situation is painful, making it impossible to ignore the fact that their relationship is wrong and may not be accepted by society.
In conclusion, despite knowing their relationship is unlikely to work out, their simple and innocent connection can't help but touch you deeply.


He's also a mature and logical man (unlike drake)

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Apr 8, 2023

Prithve

Mixed Feelings

I started watching this anime because I thought the art style is good and looked liked it's a story about controversial relationship and how it unfolds. It was good for first few episodes. Then after few episodes the story was not going anywhere and stayed stagnated.then suddenly it left the current story of the main characters relationship and started a new story of their passion. And that too in last 4 episodes.although we can relate to female lead as her struggle and passion for dream was clearly shown.the male lead was a full wishy washy character. He was a character of no significance and he ... is a type of character who would not even qualify for side character.thats the level of presence he has in this story.so this anime didn't show how the relationship unfolded nor how they achieved their dream. So it tried to succeed at both only to fail at both miserably. For an anime of 12 episode it should have focused on any one of the theme. Rather that attempting both and leaving both in midway and unfinished.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Jul 10, 2020

m1dKn1ght22

Not Recommended

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First, let me state what I appreciated of this anime. As per usual, Wit Studio made a wonderfully animated series. The characters and scenes are all beautifully drawn and, to me, this was the primary (if not only) well done aspect of the show.

Despite the appeal of its aesthetics I had to force myself through this series. Superficially it is supposed to entice with its provocative scenario, but its really just another story of adolescent angst. Now, stories like these aren't inherently bad to me but I think this show could have done much MUCH more with its story. To be honest, if it wasn't ... for its MC I probably would have enjoyed this much better. For such a beautifully drawn character (especially her eyes) Akira is the most frustratingly unpleasant MC I've ever had to watch. Selfish and self-centered, the only thing she cares about are staring and blushing at her manager. I understand that the point of this story was how two people can come together and help each other to grow and move forward from the stagnant point of each of their lives, but I think it could have been done much better. I can't understate how much I hated this MC. The other character's were actually much more interesting and if not for them I wouldn't have finished this story. I was hoping the entire time that Kondo would start acting more like an adult and start helping Akira to mature and come to terms with what is actually bothering her, which he did finally towards the end albeit lamely. To me, Haruka was actually my favorite character and made every scene with her in it much better. I think its obvious that this show is directed at a certain demographic that does not include me, but I thought I'd give it a try. I wish I hadn't wasted my time. I disliked this anime so much that I wrote my first review, lol.

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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