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His and Her Circumstances 1998

★ 7.9/10 · 159 votes TV-14 AnimationDramaComedy 1 seasons · 26 eps Ended
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What is His and Her Circumstances?

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.

Type
TV series
Year
1998
Status
Ended
Episodes
26
Runtime
24 minutes
First aired
Oct 2, 1998
Last aired
Mar 26, 1999
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
TV Tokyo
Genres
Animation, Drama, Comedy
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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.

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“A perfectionist student plots revenge against her academic rival until their relationship takes an unexpected turn.”

Reasons to watch
  • engaging character dynamics
  • relatable themes of perfectionism
Keep in mind
  • intense focus on academic rivalry

Watch it if you enjoy stories about high school rivals navigating their complex feelings for one another.

The series explores themes of social pressure and academic competition within a high school setting.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the main conflict?

Yukino Miyazawa seeks to reclaim her status as the top student after Souichirou Arima surpasses her academic achievements.

Who are the primary characters?

The story centers on Yukino Miyazawa and Souichirou Arima.

What motivates Yukino?

Yukino is driven by a desire for admiration and praise from those around her.

How does Yukino feel about Arima?

She initially hates him because he unintentionally takes the glory she feels belongs to her.

Is this a romance?

The plot explores whether love develops as Yukino attempts to enact her revenge.