Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai
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Why it's a gem
The title sounds like fan service, but the series is a smart, talky teen drama with a touch of the supernatural. Each arc centers on a different young person facing something that's hard to explain, and the answers are more about feelings than about spectacle.
Conversation drives it, with witty banter, a mystery to each case and an emotional core that shows up around the middle. The cast is mostly teens and mostly female, and the mood is warm with moments of real sadness.
At 13 episodes, it's an easy pick. It suits anyone who likes romance, character dialogue and gentle mystery. If you want action, it's a quiet watch.
AnimeGems editor's note
Synopsis
There's a rumor about a mysterious phenomenon called "puberty syndrome." For example, Sakuta Azusagawa is a high school student who suddenly sees a bunny girl appear in front of him. The girl is actually a girl named Mai Sakurajima, who is Sakuta's upperclassman who is also a famous actress who has gone on hiatus from the entertainment industry. For some reason, the people around Mai cannot see her bunny-girl figure. Sakuta sets out to solve this mystery, and as he spends time with Mai, he learns her secret feelings. Other heroines who have "puberty syndrome" start to appear in front of Sakuta. (Source: Anime News Network)
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Sakuta Azusagawa
main
Mai Sakurajima
main
Kaede Azusagawa
main
Rio Futaba
main
Nodoka Toyohama
main
Tomoe Koga
main
Azusagawa no Chichi
supporting
Yuuma Kunimi
supporting
Shouko Makinohara
supporting
Uzuki Hirokawa
supporting
