30-sai made Doutei dato Mahoutsukai ni Nareru Rashii

I watched this show while it was airing weekly and when I tell you this show had me INSANE (in the best way possible) I mean that absolutely unironically. Genuinely had me quaking in my boots. I usually don't have any problems with waiting for episodes weekly but waiting a week for a new episode of THIS show to come out was absolutely torture in it's purest form. While I've seen quite a bit of BL anime by now, this particular series stood out to me as something truly special. A lot of anime with gay couples as the main focus are notorious for eitherhaving really uncomfortable power dynamics bordering on noncon territory, or a ridiculous amount of over the top drama and endless misunderstandings that don't get cleared up until 4 episodes later. Cherry Magic doesn't fall victim to these pitfalls, and instead presents a mostly realistic (if you ignore the whole mind reading aspect, at least) and properly paced love story that doesn't feel forced like a lot of BL series. The main couple especially is a lot of fun; Adachi and Kurosawa have this very endearing kind of chemistry that's super entertaining to watch. The side couple, Tsuge and Minato, are also very charming, and although they aren't the main focus of the story, they still get a considerable amount of screentime for their relationship to feel natural and well-developed. My one and only gripe with the series is that the animation isn't the best. It's pretty wonky often and the characters tend to look offmodel in certain scenes, especially when drawn from further away, but the series does know exactly when to use their budget. While the iffy animation was noticable at times, it wasn't distracting enough for me to take away from the enjoyment I got out of this series. All in all it was just so good to finally have an anime adaptation of a completely unproblematic BL. It's a breath of fresh air in the genre and an absolute must-watch if you're a fan of LGBT series!

I love myself a bit of 'opposites attract' so naturally I was quite drawn to this. If you're into that sort of thing then Cherry Magic is totally worth your time. The back of the manga literally says something like 'Clean-cut hottie x Virgin with self-esteem issues.' How much more 'opposites attract' can you get?! Also, the side ship follows the same formula: Cute younger, extroverted dancer with bleached hair x introverted, older, tall, dark-haired, glasses-wearing author?! Yes, please :>. Also, from what I've read of the manga so far, IMO this is a pretty good faithful adaptation with some thoughtful, well-placed anime-only additions. Overall,the entire cast and premise are fun to be with. A great watch for all fujoshi, fundanshi, and fujins alike! I also really appreciate a good story about finding love a little later in life. Workplace romances in anime generally aren't the best, so this felt like a breath of fresh air. A big theme in the latter half of this show is communication in building a relationship, and it's generally executed well. Of course, it wouldn't be anime without a few instances of grown adults communicating like teenagers, but overall, I liked it, and there wasn't anything that severely messed with my viewing experience. Overall, the premise is interesting and well-explored! Animation has its highs and lows (trust me when I say this. The highs are SUPER high, but the lows are disappointing). A lot of the budget was clearly spent on the beginning of the series and the important scenes involving Adachi and Kurosawa. Sometimes the characters can look a little stiff and facial proportions can be inconsistent, but it didn't take anything away from the series for me as I was pretty invested. It did hinder my enjoyment but ONLY A LITTLE! Also the art style is very nice and appealing! I love their lashes lol. I've never written a review, but I just had to because this series has been such a great run! Hearing the first note of that intro every week has brought me so much joy. Disappointed that there will likely be no season 2, but hey! That's what the manga's for, right?! Overall, a good series; the first half is a bit better than the second if you ask me, but that's for you to decide... Thank you to the studio for bringing this series to anime. :> hope all the hardworking people who gave us this's pillows are nice and cool for forever and ever.

Besides the weird title, this is a great anime that I enjoyed quite a bit. Seeing adults in love in an office setting was refreshing compared to yet another romance set in high school. Adachi’s supernatural ability leads to some hilarious situations that are either funny, heartwarming, or both. It also sparks serious conversations about trust and their future plans. The characters have realistic expectations and talk things out like adults. I’d love to rate this even more highly, but the drawing style and animation quality are inconsistent. For example, their noses constantly change size and shape, which is distracting. There are alsotoo many stills and panning shots for my liking. The B-plot involving the second pairing could have been handled better and had more potential, though it’s still okay to watch. The comedy is cute and doesn’t rely on loud, annoying characters like in other rom-coms I’ve seen, which is a plus. I was rooting for the main couple to get together and was rewarded with a satisfying ending. If you enjoy a nice romance anime, definitely give this one a watch!

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