Junjou Romantica

2009-04-07T21:52:00.000-07:00

Junjou Romantica
Author: Shungiku Nakamura
Manga volume: 1-11 (ongoing)
Anime: Season 1 and 2, 12 episodes each
Original run: April 10, 2008 – December 27, 2008
Genre: Erotica, Romance, Yaoi, Comedy, Drama
Alternative names: 純情ロマンチカ, Pure Romance
Side Story: Junjou Mistakes
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Summary:
Junjou Romantica: Takahashi Misaki is suddenly having some unexpected and odd problems. What started as a need for some college entrance exam tutoring has somehow led him to being romanced by a suave older man who also happens to be his big brother’s best friend. Confused by all of his brand new emotions, Misaki struggles to deal with his suddenly very odd life. And if that wasn’t enough, his suitor, Usami Akihiko, has plenty of issues of his own. A man-child who decorates his room in giant teddy bears and toys, Usami is a famous novelist who also writes steamy boys’ love novels on the side. When Misaki cracks open one of these books and reads sentences like “Usami licks every inch of Misaki’s hot body”…well, let’s just say that all hell breaks loose.

Junjou Egoist: Kamijou Hiroki is a broken man, consumed by unrequited love for his childhood friend, Usami Akihiko (the writer from Junjou Romantica). Along comes Kusama Nowaki, whose name "Nowaki" means "typhoon", an orphan working his way through life since middle school. Like the typhoon he is named for, he whirls into Hiroki's life and heart, blowing all resistance away before him.

Junjou Terrorist: As fate would have it, Miyagi Yoh (whom Hiroki is working with as assistant professor) and Takatsuki Shinobu, a high school student, cross paths. Bits of pieces start to link together from the first two stories. That aside, Miyagi, who has a sad hidden past in himself involving a relationship with his teacher, is faced with Shinobu, who just says whatever is on his mind. The wheel of destiny is beginning to turn once again...

Taken from Bakaupdate

My Review:
Funny. VERY Funny. I can't stop myself from laughing thorough the anime. Of course, there are some sentimental moments but that only highlight the climax of the plot. Besides, just like the title stated, I felt my heart melting all the way when the sweet moments slipped in. Probably because it's unlike most of the anime that I watched, which seemed impossible in real life, this anime followed the line of a real life story, something that some of us might experience.

The hot scene are implicit, unlike the Dramacd and manga, so, for those who are looking hotter scene like enzai, sensitive pornograph, I'm afraid this won't be anything like those.

The anime drawings are fine. I would say, it's much better than the manga.

Where to watch:
Veoh

Where to download:
Aarinfantasy -- Torrent (you can join the forum for more direct download links)
Animea - Season 1 only
Animestash
Galanime
Bleach Exile -Season 1 (Membership required.)
Bleach Exile -Season 2

Where to read:
MangaFox

Where to download manga:
Yaoi Sanctuary -uncomplete
Yaoi Heaven

Junjou Mistakes:
Mediafire

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