The Dangers in My HeartKyotaro Ichikawa, a boy barely clinging to the bottom rung of his school's social ladder, secretly believes he’s the tortured lead in some psychological thriller. He spends his days dreaming up ways to disrupt his classmates' peaceful lives and pining after Anna Yamada, the class idol. But Kyotaro's not nearly the troubled teen he pretends to be…and it turns out Anna's a bit odd herself!
WritersJukki Hanada, Norio Sakurai
I Was Stolen Away
Apr 2, 2023
At first glance, he’s just the disturbed boy, and she’s just the popular girl. But people are more than the sum of their parts, as both Kyotaro and Anna are about to discover.
I Died
Apr 9, 2023
Despite his misgivings, Kyotaro keeps helping Anna the more they interact. He may be a better person than he believes.
I Want to Hug You
Apr 16, 2023
Anna and her friends keep their guard up around the boys; it’s obvious what they want. But Kyotaro’s different. Each brief interaction brings him and Anna closer together.
I Have a Problem
Apr 23, 2023
Like many people his own age, Kyotaro has a tendency to overthink everything. Anna, however? She has her own way of approaching life.
We Got Split Up
Apr 30, 2023
It’s not like Kyotaro wants to join Anna’s group or anything. But when a certain other classmate tries to join the group, Kyotaro just gets swept up in events. That’s all!
I Melted It
May 7, 2023
As Kyotaro wrestles with his feelings, he notices Anna’s been acting differently. Could it be that she—? No, he shouldn’t read too much into it. She’s just being nice. Right?
We Swapped Places
May 14, 2023
Kyotaro can no longer deny he likes Anna. He tells himself it’s not like he wants to be her boyfriend, but there’s a detail he hasn’t considered: maybe Anna wants him to be.
I Had a Dream
May 21, 2023
Parent-teacher day mortifies Kyotaro. Not only is his mother at school, but she’s bonding with Anna! Things couldn’t get any worse.
I Hate Yamada
May 28, 2023
Despite all the hints Anna throws at him, and others beginning to notice, Kyotaro refuses to believe that she could actually like him. He is his own worst enemy.
We Walked Slowly
Jun 4, 2023
It’s Japan’s most romantic time of the year, and Kyotaro and Anna are not-on-a-date. Kyotaro is keeping a running tally of all his screw-ups, but Anna is enjoying herself.
We’re a Bit Alike
Jun 11, 2023
Distance separates Kyotaro and Anna, but their thoughts are of each other. However, their budding relationship faces a threat: Haruya still has his eyes set on Anna.
I Wanted to Be Seen
Jun 18, 2023
Kyotaro didn’t think his cunning plan for New Year’s all the way through. Anna showed up early, and now his sister is trying to be his wingwoman.
We're Searching
Jan 7, 2024
Anna wants to help Kyotaro since he has a broken arm, but she's unaware of the secret he's keeping from her.
I'm Growing Up
Jan 14, 2024
It's the first time Kyotaro has ever been in Anna's home, so he's naturally left feeling like a bundle of nerves and anxiety.
Yamada and Me
Jan 21, 2024
Valentine's Day is a week away, and Kyotaro finds himself roped into making chocolates with Anna and her friends. But complications arise when Moeko claims Kyotaro as her bae.
Yamada Likes…
Jan 28, 2024
Valentine's Day chocolates hold a special meaning, and Anna wants to know what they mean to Kyotaro.
I Want to Know
Feb 4, 2024
Despite all the time Kyotaro has spent with Anna, he discovers that there is so much more he doesn't know about her. More importantly, he realizes he wants to change that.
Yamada Likes Me
Feb 11, 2024
As the student rep, Kyotaro faces the unenviable task of delivering the graduation speech. Now he'll need a dose of confidence and a little help from Anna to pull it off.
We're Overflowing
Feb 18, 2024
The implications and meanings of Anna's indirect confession leave Kyotaro reeling. He may not know what will happen next, but he knows he cannot afford to mess this up.
We Stayed Up All Night
Feb 25, 2024
The school year is ending. With a window of opportunity closing, Kyotaro reaches a decision: if he can make this shot in a basketball game against Anna, he’ll ask her out.
We Made a Promise
Mar 3, 2024
Kyotaro discovers an obsessed fan is spreading rumors online that Anna has a boyfriend. Knowing what that means for both her safety and career, he cannot help but worry.
I Want to Be Closer to Yamada
Mar 10, 2024
A new school year means a new class and new friends. Unfortunately, it also means new challenges to Kyotaro and Anna's evolving situationship.
I Don't Want to Lose
Mar 17, 2024
Kyotaro wants nothing to do with the sports festival this year, but all that changes when Sho challenges him to a one-on-one in the cavalry battle.
I Want to Tell Her
Mar 24, 2024
The class is excited for the upcoming school trip, except for Anna, who is no longer acting like herself. Kyotaro wonders what it means, not realizing that she made a choice.
I, We, Fell in Love
Mar 31, 2024
Anna and Kyotaro's bond is teetering between friendship and romance. Perhaps this time the scales will tip and Kyotaro can finally tell Anna the words she wishes to hear.
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This show, "**The Dangers in My Heart**," started out super awkward, like, way too cringey. But then, it turned into this super sweet story about two characters growing up. I actually liked it from the beginning, even with all the cringe, but by the end, it was one of my favorite shows of the season! The main character, **Kyoutarou**, is basically the king of cringe. He's all edgy and creepy, even saying he wants to hurt his classmates (yikes!). I thought that would be the whole joke, but he actually turned out to be a good guy. He might act tough on the outside, but he's actually really good at noticing stuff and helping people, even though he's a little strange. Each episode title has the word "Karte" in it, which is like a patient's medical file in Japanese. It's kind of like watching Kyoutarou slowly get better from his "**chuunibyou**" phase, which is basically just acting super dramatic. It's cool how they show this without just telling you. You see him slowly open up, talk to more people, and become braver. It's rare to see a character grow in such a natural way, especially in a romcom, which can be pretty predictable sometimes. Plus, it's cool that Kyoutarou is shorter than the girl he likes, something you don't see much in anime! Then there's **Anna**, who seems perfect to everyone else. But guess what? She's kind of a goofball who does some crazy stuff that makes you wonder what she's thinking. At first, Kyoutarou puts her on a pedestal, but as they get closer, that pedestal shrinks, and even though she's taller, they feel closer. The way the show is **Animated** is awesome too, The music is great too, by this famous composer who worked on other cool shows. This whole show, from the awkwardness of young love to the sweet moments that made me feel all warm and fuzzy, is one of my favorite romcoms ever. I really hope these two goofballs get to have more adventures together!
