Feb 25, 2024
Suzuka is a sporty take on the classic high school romance of its era. Its 2005 animation is retro for the modern day, along with many of its episodic plots, but the relationship between the two main leads is engaging and unique. The story utilizes a slightly melodramatic tone throughout, but never to the point of frustration.
The main female lead, the titular Suzuka, maintains her likability through the ups and downs inherent in early 2000s anime while never feeling like a flat character. She is certainly best described as a tsundere character however, which may not be appealing to every viewer. Meanwhile, our protagonist Yamato
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Akitsuki may be one of the more interesting protagonists in the 2000s romance genre. He is a very confrontational character, often to a fault, and this flaw leads to many of the conflicts throughout the series. Because of this flaw, the audience is treated to an unusually active protagonist whom carries more agency than many of his contemporaries.
In short, Suzuka is a nostalgic romance reminiscent of a different time in anime history; it is not, however, a generic story. For fans of the genre, and of 2000s romances in particular, it is definitely one to add to the list.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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