His and Her Circumstances 1998

Overview

His and Her Circumstances is an animated television series that aired from 1998 to 1999. The show is categorized under the genres of animation, drama, and comedy. It is based on a Japanese manga series titled Kareshi Kanojo no Jijo, which was written and illustrated by Masami Tsuda and serialized in the publication LaLa. The narrative centers on a student named Yukino Miyazawa, who is characterized as someone addicted to receiving praise and admiration from those around her. Yukino works diligently to maintain an image as a perfect student and a perfect girl. Her life changes following the arrival of a new student named Souichirou Arima. Upon meeting him, Yukino develops feelings of hatred because Arima achieves high marks on the high school entrance exam without apparent effort, effectively taking the academic glory she desired for herself. Yukino subsequently begins to plot her revenge against Arima to reclaim her status, leading to questions regarding whether love will become a factor in her original plan.