TKTAK features a classic trope: Dorky guy falls in love with the popular guy in class. Turns out, popular guy secretly likes dorky guy as well.

The conflict for this series centres around how this seemingly odd pair strives to maintain a distance in school even though they’re dating. And naturally – as the couple faces social pressures from school cliques, Amagi constantly worries that Takara will abandon him.

Unfortunately, TKTAK dips its feet into the messy tribulations of adolescent romance without having any truly meaningful points to make about young love. Overall, I wish there was more depth to their relationship and more time spent on building the story to a satisfying conclusion.

But maybe it’s not supposed to reflect the range of emotions that come with real life. Maybe it’s supposed to be a romanticised snapshot of two youngsters in love, who in that moment believe that when tomorrow comes, they will love each other the same.

Full review: https://asianblreviews.wordpress.com/2023/03/13/takara-kun-to-amagi-kun-review/