Junjou Romantica (純情 ロマン チカ, Junjo Romanchik) is a manga and anime yaoi genre created by Shungiku Nakamura. Is focused not only on a male partner, but in several (four in the manga, three in the anime in any way without the Junjou Minimum). Dramas CD has been made, a series of volumes by the company Asuka CIEL, a light novel published in The Ruby and anime series of 24 chapters separated into 2 seasons. ARGUMENT:
The story begins where Misaki Takahashi wants to enter the University Mitsuhashi, and therefore decides to have the tutor's best friend Takahiro (his brother): Akihiko Usami writer, who does not have sympathy for having been with his first bad impression in a compromising position with Takahiro. For various reasons, Misaki ends up living with Akihiko, who is referred to as "Usagi-san", which will develop a loving relationship as the story.
The plot also includes two other couples (three in the manga), which despite being independent of the first, have a certain relationship with the two main characters. The second pair is
Kamijou Nowaki Hiroki and Kusama. To have broken the heart of Hiroki, Nowaki knows and makes it her guardian to enter college. Nowaki makes every effort to Hiro-san (Hiroki) wants more.
The third partner is based on You Miyagi and Shinobu Takatsuki. Shinobu does its best to forbid Miyagi since said that his fate is to be with him. Miyagi does not respond to their feelings and that is a minor, and the younger brother of his former partner, but gradually realizes he is falling for him and the reason Shinobu says that is the target to be with him .
The plot also includes two other couples (three in the manga), which despite being independent of the first, have a certain relationship with the two main characters. The second pair is
Kamijou Nowaki Hiroki and Kusama. To have broken the heart of Hiroki, Nowaki knows and makes it her guardian to enter college. Nowaki makes every effort to Hiro-san (Hiroki) wants more.
The third partner is based on You Miyagi and Shinobu Takatsuki. Shinobu does its best to forbid Miyagi since said that his fate is to be with him. Miyagi does not respond to their feelings and that is a minor, and the younger brother of his former partner, but gradually realizes he is falling for him and the reason Shinobu says that is the target to be with him .
CHARACTERS:
The anime-manga, consists of 4 couples who are: Usami Akihiko and Takahashi Misaki, Kusama Kamijou Nowaki and Hiroki, You Miyagi and Shinobu Takatsuki, Isaka Ryuichiro and Kaoru Asahina.
= Junjou Romantica =
Misaki Takahashi (Takahashi Misaki 高桥 美 咲)
Seiyu: Takahiro Sakurai
is the protagonist's younger brother, Takahiro, and has 18 years at the beginning of history, and 19 later. Misaki is about to take the exam for admission to the University Mitsuhashi, which went into his brother's death but her parents went to work and left the university to take care of him.
However, the test scores of college were not enough to go to college he wanted, his brother can not think of anything better than Usagi is her guardian. The first impression is bad and only supports a Usagi by his brother, which changes as the story progresses.
Although it seems childish and impulsive, a person proves to be flexible on things that could not be beneficial for him. Misaki did not want to cause trouble for anyone because you feel guilty for the death of their parents, so we always seeks the happiness of his brother stay comfortable. On the other hand is Usagi, knows that his feelings might affect the relationship between his brother and he.
But while you have the story becomes more aware of her feelings for him, being a very long process to safely assume that you are in love with the writer.
Seiyu: Takahiro Sakurai
is the protagonist's younger brother, Takahiro, and has 18 years at the beginning of history, and 19 later. Misaki is about to take the exam for admission to the University Mitsuhashi, which went into his brother's death but her parents went to work and left the university to take care of him.
However, the test scores of college were not enough to go to college he wanted, his brother can not think of anything better than Usagi is her guardian. The first impression is bad and only supports a Usagi by his brother, which changes as the story progresses.
Although it seems childish and impulsive, a person proves to be flexible on things that could not be beneficial for him. Misaki did not want to cause trouble for anyone because you feel guilty for the death of their parents, so we always seeks the happiness of his brother stay comfortable. On the other hand is Usagi, knows that his feelings might affect the relationship between his brother and he.
But while you have the story becomes more aware of her feelings for him, being a very long process to safely assume that you are in love with the writer.
Akihiko Usami (宇佐 见 秋 彦 Akihiko Usami)
Seiyu: Hikaru Hanada
is 28 years and is a popular writer of novels BL (Boys Love), and the youngest to receive the distinguished award Namori. His nickname is "Usagi", which means rabbit in Japanese.
is a loner, dependent and very whimsical, while Misaki is the only one who has had enough of living under one roof. I love toys and his room is full of them, featuring a teddy bear who calls Usagi "Suzuki-san." Akihiko
Misaki is the tutor for entrance examinations to college, and the best friend of Takahiro (Misaki's brother) for not mentioning that he was in love with him for 10 years without being matched up reached Misaki, who comes to your heart, changing his life.
is very possessive when it comes to Misaki as easily be jealous if someone is very close to him, this thing that bothers him constantly haunts him when he has opportunity and is usually very messy and irresponsible at home and work, but also proves to be madly in love with Misaki.
Seiyu: Hikaru Hanada
is 28 years and is a popular writer of novels BL (Boys Love), and the youngest to receive the distinguished award Namori. His nickname is "Usagi", which means rabbit in Japanese.
is a loner, dependent and very whimsical, while Misaki is the only one who has had enough of living under one roof. I love toys and his room is full of them, featuring a teddy bear who calls Usagi "Suzuki-san." Akihiko
Misaki is the tutor for entrance examinations to college, and the best friend of Takahiro (Misaki's brother) for not mentioning that he was in love with him for 10 years without being matched up reached Misaki, who comes to your heart, changing his life.
is very possessive when it comes to Misaki as easily be jealous if someone is very close to him, this thing that bothers him constantly haunts him when he has opportunity and is usually very messy and irresponsible at home and work, but also proves to be madly in love with Misaki.
= Junjou Egoist =
Hiroki Kamijou (上 条 弘 树 Kamijou Hiroki)
Voiced by: Kentaro Ito
is a childhood friend of Akihiko (as they were in the same school), also a professor of Misaki, is 22 years old at the beginning of history and 29 at the end. It's a bit lonely and very passionate about classical Japanese literature, it seems, is a graduate in that field. Has a bad mood and is feared among their students, they call "The devil Kamijou (" Oni no Kamijou "), as opposite to distraction by launching them all that is within your reach, but is actually shy and easily frustrated. Hiroki
initially was in love with Akihiko which in turn wanted to Takahiro. Akihiko just after he confessed being in love with Takahiro, Hiroki advantage of the situation Akihiko spends a night with the hope that he realizes his love for him, but only get to see how in love Akihiko was by the brother of Misaki . After this, very frustrated, in a square known Nowaki, a boy 4 years younger, who falls for him, being the only Nowaki held out of the thoughts of a Akihiko Hiroki. Hiroki
is not demonstrative with his feelings, does not like to let others know how you feel, he blushes at the slightest hint of their partner, often denying it, although he also wants, as its incredibly enormous pride not I like that the other has too much control over him and hits from time to time that makes you furious. However, always concerned for the welfare of Nowaki, being his greatest fear to lose.
Hiroki Kamijou (上 条 弘 树 Kamijou Hiroki)
Voiced by: Kentaro Ito
is a childhood friend of Akihiko (as they were in the same school), also a professor of Misaki, is 22 years old at the beginning of history and 29 at the end. It's a bit lonely and very passionate about classical Japanese literature, it seems, is a graduate in that field. Has a bad mood and is feared among their students, they call "The devil Kamijou (" Oni no Kamijou "), as opposite to distraction by launching them all that is within your reach, but is actually shy and easily frustrated. Hiroki
initially was in love with Akihiko which in turn wanted to Takahiro. Akihiko just after he confessed being in love with Takahiro, Hiroki advantage of the situation Akihiko spends a night with the hope that he realizes his love for him, but only get to see how in love Akihiko was by the brother of Misaki . After this, very frustrated, in a square known Nowaki, a boy 4 years younger, who falls for him, being the only Nowaki held out of the thoughts of a Akihiko Hiroki. Hiroki
is not demonstrative with his feelings, does not like to let others know how you feel, he blushes at the slightest hint of their partner, often denying it, although he also wants, as its incredibly enormous pride not I like that the other has too much control over him and hits from time to time that makes you furious. However, always concerned for the welfare of Nowaki, being his greatest fear to lose.
Nowaki Kusama (草 间 野 分 Kusama Nowaki)
Voiced by: Nobutoshi Canna
has 18 years at the beginning of history and 25 at the end. Is an orphan, no name came amid a heavy rainstorm at the orphanage, so that the head of the orphanage called it "Nowaki" which means, Typhoon. At first I had many jobs but to live and barely enough money, he donated to the orphanage that raised him.
is a very warm, smiles easily and is always very friendly, getting the affection of others with ease, but is stubborn when something really interests you.
That happens when he meets Hiroki (though he refers to him as "Hiro-san") that just after he passed a bad Akihiko night with, what is crying on a bench, and he falls in love at first sight, so he insists, and does what is to become Hiroki guardian, which achieved after an accident to avoid this and steal the keys to his apartment. Hiroki
That is 4 years older than he is not a minor detail for Nowaki, as is always striving Hiroki as long as I see it as an equal and worthy of him. Even change its original purpose of studying social work pediatrician, thanks to help from Hiroki get it. After the two finally take a few setbacks and Nowaki Hiroki relationship grows stronger, bonding them. Although this is
Indeed, Nowaki afraid to show your immature thoughts Hiroki, wondering if it will look bad in front of him. We see that he claims to Hiroki as his own, saying his surrounding world through him.
Voiced by: Nobutoshi Canna
has 18 years at the beginning of history and 25 at the end. Is an orphan, no name came amid a heavy rainstorm at the orphanage, so that the head of the orphanage called it "Nowaki" which means, Typhoon. At first I had many jobs but to live and barely enough money, he donated to the orphanage that raised him.
is a very warm, smiles easily and is always very friendly, getting the affection of others with ease, but is stubborn when something really interests you.
That happens when he meets Hiroki (though he refers to him as "Hiro-san") that just after he passed a bad Akihiko night with, what is crying on a bench, and he falls in love at first sight, so he insists, and does what is to become Hiroki guardian, which achieved after an accident to avoid this and steal the keys to his apartment. Hiroki
That is 4 years older than he is not a minor detail for Nowaki, as is always striving Hiroki as long as I see it as an equal and worthy of him. Even change its original purpose of studying social work pediatrician, thanks to help from Hiroki get it. After the two finally take a few setbacks and Nowaki Hiroki relationship grows stronger, bonding them. Although this is
Indeed, Nowaki afraid to show your immature thoughts Hiroki, wondering if it will look bad in front of him. We see that he claims to Hiroki as his own, saying his surrounding world through him.
= Junjou Terrorist =
Shinobu Takatsuki (高 槻 忍 Takatsuki Shinobu)
Seiyu: Daisuke Kishi
has 18 years and is a young high school student, son of the owner of the University of Mitsuhashi and brother of the ex-wife Miyagi. Miyagi is in love, since before I knew it would in-law. Believes that fate brought them together by unusual events in history, since he met him at the library until Miyagi saved it from thieves. When he learns of the divorce of Miyagi, arrives and tells this to be responsible for his love, ending finally conquer the university professor.
Even if you have excellent grades, emotionally is overwhelming and unreasonable, although it has shown to have a softer side, showing commonly in his effort to cook fried cabbage. Finish studying law at the University of Tokyo and living in an apartment just off Miyagi.
You Miyagi (Miyagi 宫城 庸 You)
Seiyu: Kazuhiko Inoue
is 35 years old, is a professor of literature at the University of Mitsuhashi and Hiroki coworker Kamijou. Its author Matsuo Basho's favorite and smokes constantly, especially when anxious or stressed.
was married, but divorced because of their indifference to the feelings and emotions of his wife. His love interest is the brother of his ex-wife. Miyagi is often playful, as when it comes to Hiroki jokes, but his true character is much more serious because of an event in his past. End
being with Shinobu although questioned on the age and it has direct relationships his young partner with his ex-wife, but his choice is never without its problems: the terrorist is always lurking.
= Minimum Junjou Minimum =
Innocence.
here tells the story of how Usagi and Hiroki met as children and as Hiroki became enamored of Usagi, also seen here as well as Hiroki makes Usagi is dedicated to being a writer (Usagi wrote but no one else I have read one of his stories and Hiroki by chance one day read one of his notebooks falling in love with the writing of Usagi).
Near the end of chapter Hiroki realizes that Usagi writes stories of love, using it as a character in their stories and experiences that they both live to be friends.
Innocence.
here tells the story of how Usagi and Hiroki met as children and as Hiroki became enamored of Usagi, also seen here as well as Hiroki makes Usagi is dedicated to being a writer (Usagi wrote but no one else I have read one of his stories and Hiroki by chance one day read one of his notebooks falling in love with the writing of Usagi).
Near the end of chapter Hiroki realizes that Usagi writes stories of love, using it as a character in their stories and experiences that they both live to be friends.
= Junjou Mistake =
(Innocence Wrong.)
Ryuichiro Isaka (井 坂 龙 一郎, Isaka Ryuichiro)
Seiyu: Toshiyuki Morikawa Akihiko
editor and childhood friend of Haruhiko, 32 years in the current timeline of history. Junjou Mistake takes place 10 years earlier. The aspired to be a novelist, but his real talent lies in finding a future bestseller.
The difference between Isaka before us in the timeline of Junjou Romantica and Junjou Mistake acts are light, the Isaka than 10 years ago is presented as an insecure person, something more innocent and frustrated because I had everything except what he really wanted: Asahina Kaoru.
(Innocence Wrong.)
Ryuichiro Isaka (井 坂 龙 一郎, Isaka Ryuichiro)
Seiyu: Toshiyuki Morikawa Akihiko
editor and childhood friend of Haruhiko, 32 years in the current timeline of history. Junjou Mistake takes place 10 years earlier. The aspired to be a novelist, but his real talent lies in finding a future bestseller.
The difference between Isaka before us in the timeline of Junjou Romantica and Junjou Mistake acts are light, the Isaka than 10 years ago is presented as an insecure person, something more innocent and frustrated because I had everything except what he really wanted: Asahina Kaoru.
Kaoru Asahina (朝 比 奈 薫, Asahina Kaoru)
Seiyu: Ryotaro Okiayu
Kaoru is the assistant Ryuichiro; came to work for the family of Isaka when the company went bankrupt family. Originally started as the playmate of Isaka, but the fate in store for something else to do babysitting.
is a very private person who rarely shows disruption and smile on occasion, for example, when you talk Isaka's father, causing not understand why Ryuichiro fury. But in the background is a very caring and warm person with the person he loves.
= Other =
Takahiro Takahashi (Takahashi Takahiro 高桥 孝 浩)
Seiyu: Kisho Taniyama
is Misaki's older brother and friend to Usagi. Was the person who was in love with Usagi for a long time, but never noticed. It is extremely careful with his brother, even left the university to take care of him after the death of their parents. When Misaki has a tutor to Usagi, he decides to marry, so Usagi gives up in his love and falls in love with Misaki.
Haruhiko Usami (Usami Haruhiko 宇佐 见 春彦)
Takahiro Takahashi (Takahashi Takahiro 高桥 孝 浩)
Seiyu: Kisho Taniyama
is Misaki's older brother and friend to Usagi. Was the person who was in love with Usagi for a long time, but never noticed. It is extremely careful with his brother, even left the university to take care of him after the death of their parents. When Misaki has a tutor to Usagi, he decides to marry, so Usagi gives up in his love and falls in love with Misaki.
Haruhiko Usami (Usami Haruhiko 宇佐 见 春彦)
Seiyu: Kosuke Toriumi Middle
Akihiko's older brother (different mother), is 31 years. It is generally cold and everything he does disapprove of his brother, despite not really knowing why. After a brief appearance in the middle of the series, begins to proclaim that "love Misaki" but it was after finding that Usagi was so close. When it starts to send flowers to Misaki and saying that Misaki will take as his own, claiming that Haruhiko Usagi always "try to take their things."
anime adaptation
The series began airing on April 10, 2008, marking the first season consists of 12 episodes. The second season also features 12 episodes (Junjou Romantica is the first yaoi anime that has more than one season), began broadcasting from October 2008. According to Oricon
and sales data Animesuki DVD, the first DVD was released on July 25 in 2008 and was widely accepted by the public, with the sale of 8.406 copies in its first week. This is currently the third best selling DVD release for an anime series of 2008, just after Gundam 00 and Macross Frontier. With these figures, is currently ranked at number 1 for the category shōjo DVD sales for the year 2008. According to Oricon sales during the last 5 years, this is the best-selling yaoi anime so far and has worked the best on the charts.
Moreover, the manga and has 12 volumes since 2002 and continues to be published
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