Rikei ga Koi ni Ochita no de Shoumei shitemita.

It is widely believed that science can provide rational explanations for the countless phenomena of our universe. However, there are many aspects of our existence that science has not yet found a solution to and cannot decipher with numbers. The most notorious of these is the concept of love. While it may seem impossible to apply scientific theory to such an intricate and complex emotion, a daring pair of quick-witted Saitama University scientists aim to take on the challenge.

One day the bold and beautiful Ayame Himuro outwardly declares that she is in love with Shinya Yukimura, her fellow logical and level-headed scientist. Acknowledging his own lack of experience with romance, Yukimura questions what factors constitute love in the first place and whether he is in love with Himuro or not. Both clueless in the dealings of love, the pair begin to conduct detailed experiments on one another to test the human characteristics that indicate love and discern whether they demonstrate these traits toward each other.

As Himuro and Yukimura begin their intimate analysis, can the two scientists successfully apply scientific theory, with the help of their friends, to quantify the feelings they express for one another?

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Himuro, Ayame Main

Amamiya, Sora Japanese

Yukimura, Shinya Main

Uchida, Yuuma Japanese

Ibarada, Ena Supporting

Oomori, Nichika Japanese

Kanade, Kotonoha Supporting

Hara, Natsuko Japanese

Inukai, Kosuke Supporting

Fukushima, Jun Japanese

Rikekuma Supporting

Asakura, Momo Japanese

Ikeda, Professor Supporting

Okiayu, Ryoutarou Japanese

Aika Supporting

Omigawa, Chiaki Japanese

Woman Supporting

Koshimizu, Yuuna Japanese

Yamamoto, Arika Supporting

Ogura, Yui Japanese

Oowada, Tomoyuki Producer

Saitou, Shunsuke Producer

Simone, Jamie Producer

Uchibayashi, Noriyoshi Producer

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Mar 19, 2025

geroqa

Recommended

The anime totally nails what you’d expect from the synopsis, with plenty of laughs, excitement, and that cozy, feel-good vibe that romcoms usually have.

While a deep romance history wasn’t expected, the anime does a great job of bringing a heartwarming sense of joy. What really sets it apart is its storyline featuring “science types,” which is super fresh and original. It doesn’t get a perfect 10 because it’s not a masterpiece, but it scores high for keeping its promises from the get-go.

I was really hoping to see more of the second “couple” story that was unfolding on the second plane. But what can we expect ... from 12 episodes?

If you’re not looking for an anime that’ll make you think and change your mind, but you just want something to relax with, this is the one for you.

BONUS if you work in a lab, you’ll definitely relate to many of the situations described in the workplace.

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Jan 28, 2025

cantdance

Mixed Feelings

What a unique plot for a romance anime. But I'll be honest, this is nothing that I expected for a romance anime. Everything that happens in this anime is just generally typical. Everything else was nothing special. But the science and the plot of the anime are the only one that makes it different than other romance anime.

If I had to see it from a Romance perspective, I don't like it. The comedy was good, the science combined with romance was good, but the romance wasn't. I must say it's too generic and I can see the same romance plot on every. single. romance. ... anime.

Such a disappointment for a really good idea for a romance anime. Another plus point goes to the visuals. I really like the art style, and how the anime presented the graphics to the viewer. Though, I don't wanna say this anime is good for everyone.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Mar 6, 2025

Spast1c

Not Recommended

Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It Is a painfully mediocre cringe fest.

The whole premise of the anime is that two Science obsessed friends try and prove their love for each other through science. Sounds simple enough in concept but throughout the whole anime it just feels executed horribly. I mean they did deliver on the science experiments but just in an extremely cringey and hard to watch. The main characters of the show are two buffoons who have this whole "I'm better than you" Act throughout the show and just act all high and mighty. Alot of the time they will ... spit out some random scientific terms that most likely you have never heard in your life to sound smart and some how it proves their "Love" for each other.

I cannot stress how unlikeable the characters in this anime are. They all have this high and mighty over the top cocky act that makes them insufferable and just downright painful to watch. I mean its just plain annoying to watch. None of this anime makes sense 90% of it is over the top lovey dovey content except they turn it into some stupid science experiment to try and collect data on their "Love" for each other just ruining the whole atmosphere and experience overall. Honestly it feels like some of the most mediocre romance i have ever seen in a romance anime.

On top of that it really has nothing going for it. The animation is forgettable at best, the characters seem like a copy and paste from other anime, Some of the most typical character designs, buff dudes with extremely feminine characters and a self insert MC. The typical formula. And the OP and Outro are nothing memorable either. Nothing really that good about it. Just very typical music that you'd hear on the radio and forget about. Nothing that you would really add to your playlist.

Overall Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It is a very mediocre over the top romance anime that just fails at it's concept in its entirety. 4/10

(I apologize for my bad grammar and review in general i am not very good at writing but i tried my best.)

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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