Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! 2012
What is Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!?
Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!, also known as Chū-2, is a Japanese anime television series based on Torako's light novel series of the same name. The show was produced by Kyoto Animation and originally aired in two seasons.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 24
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 4, 2012
- Last aired
- Mar 27, 2014
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Tokyo MX, Sun TV
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!, also known as Chū-2, is a Japanese anime television series based on Torako's light novel series of the same name. The show was produced by Kyoto Animation and originally aired in two seasons. It focuses on the theme of "chunibyo," a condition where adolescents become deeply immersed in fantasy, believing they possess secret knowledge or supernatural abilities. The story centers on Yuta, a high school student attempting to leave his own chunibyo past behind. His efforts to live ordinarily are disrupted when he meets Rikka, another chunibyo sufferer who mistakenly believes they are destined to be together. The series explores themes of adolescent identity, personal connection, and the blending of fantasy with everyday life. It was first broadcast in Japan beginning in October 2012, with a second season following in January 2014. The show is available for streaming and purchase through various online platforms.
Should you watch it?
“A former fantasy-obsessed student struggles to leave his past behind when a new classmate enters his life.”
- engaging premise regarding adolescent identity
- humorous take on social delusions
- premise relies on specific cultural tropes
Watch it if you enjoy stories about characters navigating the transition from fantasy to reality.
The series focuses on the humorous social dynamics of students experiencing delusions.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 A Chance Encounter... with Wicked Lord Shingan Oct 4, 2012
- E2 Priestess... of the Melody Oct 11, 2012
- E3 The Heretical... Pigtailed Girl (Twin Tail) Oct 18, 2012
- E4 Regret of... the Mabinogion Oct 25, 2012
- E5 A Binding... Hard Study Nov 1, 2012
- E6 The Atoned... Innocent Nov 8, 2012
- E7 Reminiscences... of Paradise Lost Nov 15, 2012
- E8 Exiled... Just the Two of Them Nov 22, 2012
- E9 A Confused... Chaos Heart Nov 29, 2012
- E10 Holy Mother's... Pandora's Box Dec 6, 2012
- E11 Single-Winged... Fallen Angel Dec 13, 2012
- E12 Eternal Engagement Dec 20, 2012
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 Wicked Lord Shingan... Reborn Jan 9, 2014
- E2 Dolphin Ring Striker Jan 16, 2014
- E3 Magical Devil Girl in Pursuit Jan 23, 2014
- E4 The Election for President of the Student Council (Queen Maker)... of Purity Jan 30, 2014
- E5 Meeting of Club Delegates Meeting Feb 6, 2014
- E6 Travelling to the Island of Tsukushi... of Hesitation Feb 13, 2014
- E7 Triangle... of Missed Encounters Feb 20, 2014
- E8 The False... "Holy Spirit Mother" (Morisummer) Feb 27, 2014
- E9 Resort... Last Resort Mar 6, 2014
- E10 A Midsummer Night's... Rain and Whips (Gauntlet of Rain) Mar 13, 2014
- E11 Blue Moon Ragnarok Mar 20, 2014
- E12 The Superior Contract... of Twilight Mar 27, 2014
Frequently asked questions
What is chunibyo?
It is a state where students convince themselves they possess secret knowledge and hidden powers.
Does the protagonist want to be involved in fantasy?
No, he is actively trying to overcome his past delusions.
How does the series start?
The story begins with a student attempting to move past his middle school fantasy life.
Who is the other character?
She is another student who suffers from chunibyo and identifies the protagonist as her soul mate.
What is the main conflict?
The conflict arises when a fellow sufferer forces the protagonist back into the world he is trying to escape.