Kimi ni Todoke 3rd Season

Summer is in full swing, and so is the love between Sawako Kuronuma and Shouta Kazehaya. From attending summer school together to meeting each other's parents, the two enjoy quality time together while tackling the feelings of self-doubt and emotional strain that come with their newfound love.

Meanwhile, Sawako's close friends, Chizuru Yoshida and Ayane Yano, struggle through their own romantic dilemmas as their past experiences with relationships clash with their present feelings. Full of inner turmoil, the youngsters' desire for intimacy persists through their second year of high school as they weave through the labyrinth of indecision and insecurity that is love.

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Kuronuma, Sawako Main

Noto, Mamiko Japanese

Kazehaya, Shouta Main

Namikawa, Daisuke Japanese

Sanada, Ryuu Main

Nakamura, Yuuichi Japanese

Yoshida, Chizuru Main

Sanpei, Yuuko Japanese

Yano, Ayane Main

Sawashiro, Miyuki Japanese

Kurumizawa, Ume Supporting

Hirano, Aya Japanese

Arai, Kazuichi Supporting

Ono, Yuuki Japanese

Miura, Kento Supporting

Miyano, Mamoru Japanese

Jounouchi, Souichi Supporting

Yamanaka, Masahiro Japanese

Sanada, Tooru Supporting

Hatano, Wataru Japanese

Isobe, Maaya Producer

Shimizu, Norie Producer

Matsuzawa, Kenichi Director, Episode Director, Storyboard

Yamada, Chiaki Sound Director

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Aug 1, 2024

Marinate1016

Recommended

After more than a decade, most of us had abandoned any hope of ever getting more Kimi ni Todoke. So when news broke that we’d get another season, fans were naturally ecstatic. But as we all know, getting a new season of a show you grew up watching many years later can be a mixed trick bag often resulting in more misses than hits. Fortunately I can say Production IG understood the assignment here. Not only is Kimi ni Todoke season 3 just as magical as we remember the series, it’s honestly better. While not a full adaptation of the manga, it feels like the ... perfect stopping point for the anime and is a must watch for any shoujo fan old or new.

Unlike seasons 1 and 2, season 3 being a Netflix production dropped all at once with 5 1 hour long episodes which although I was initially critical of, I actually came to really appreciate as the way the stories were put together in each episode flowed so well. The hour long runtimes actually go by in the blink of an eye thanks in large part to an even better story than seasons 1 and 2. While I loved the previous seasons, at times I felt they dragged, especially season 1 with the 25 eps. The story feels more focused on all the characters opening up to one another , overcoming their insecurities and ships sailing. It’s angsty, emotional and full of wholesome moments. I feel like I got to watch these characters grow up right in front of me.

One of the biggest criticisms you’ll hear about Kimi ni Todoke is the misunderstandings between characters and for the life of me I struggle to really understand the complaint. Are there things that could be resolved by the characters sitting down and having proper conversations? Yes. But that exists in real life too. It’s not always as simple as it sounds especially with teenage kids who are going through a very sensitive time in life and figuring things out. I will say that the misunderstandings that arise in season 3 don’t drag on too long and the way they’re resolved by the end is very satisfying and direct. That goes back to my earlier point about the kids truly growing up by the end of this. I could not help but feel proud at how the characters communicate and open up about their insecurities to one another. There’s so many vulnerable and tender moments that got me emotional.

Perhaps the biggest compliment about Kimi ni Todoke season 3 is that it genuinely feels like a Time Machine back into 2009. From the art style, designs, direction it feels like a perfect continuation of the story and I can’t thank Production IG enough for that. Most studios can’t even handle doing this for a show from a few years ago, nonetheless over a decade ago but they did it. They captured everything that makes this series special from the chibi faces, Ayane, Chizuru and Sawako’s banter and playful scenes, the cute bashful moments between characters.. even the seiyuus don’t sound like a day has past since 2009. I just couldn’t ask for more.

This is one of the shows that you pause and play dozens of times when watching because you just can’t help but squeal like a girl and cover your face from how cute it is. I love these characters to the moon and back and while this isn’t the full story, there’s some 40 more chapters left to go.. it’s at a spot where you’d feed comfortable leaving the anime. Everyone’s come into their own by the end of this season and while the individual relationships may have issues and struggle in the future, you feel that everyone is equipped to deal with it thanks to the experiences in this season.

I had a blast watching this third season and it truly took me back to an era of anime I miss very dearly. The phrase “they don’t make anime like this no more” gets thrown around a lot these days, but it’s truly apt here. We truly don’t get these sort of shows where we fall in love with the cast and get to see them grow up in front of us over a long period of time. The landscape of the industry has changed, but for the 5 hour runtime of this show, it felt like we were back in the good old days. Thank you Production IG.

Kimi ni Todoke season 3 gets an extremely easy 10, out of 10.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Aug 1, 2024

Sakib910

Recommended

From 2009 to 2024, We all grew up, but kimi ni todoke still comforted us. We are all adults now. We all had ups and downs in our lives still I found it very very comforting to watch. This whole series will always have a soft spot in my life

Story was good
Plot was good
Another great ending to the anime
art was good
All the things brought together and made it a whole package

Don't know if there will be any other series like this my I can assure you that it will always stay within you

Try it I am sure you wont ... regret it

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Jan 1, 2025

Yerimchi

Mixed Feelings

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Yet another Anime with a loser MC guy

Over the past few weeks, I binge-watched Kimi ni Todoke from season 1 through season 3. While this series is undeniably wholesome and heartwarming, it has some problems too. At the heart of its flaws lies the protagonist, Kazehaya.

Let me be blunt: Kazehaya is a cuck. Kazehaya is not as bad as the MCs cucks you see in other romance series, but he's getting close there. The deeper you dive into the story, the clearer it becomes that he ranks among the most underwhelming, spineless leads in romance anime. He spends most of his screen time imagining useless ... and boring scenarios about their relationship, which resulted in him not talking or spending time with Sawako. For a guy supposedly in love, he barely acts like a boyfriend until the eleventh hour. Kazehaya also says mmhm about 100 times throughout the show because he's an empty shell.

If we’re being honest, Sawako carried this relationship on her back. Without her unrelenting kindness and effort, this romance wouldn’t have made it past the starting line. And that says everything about Kazehaya’s role—or lack thereof.

When comparing him to other characters, the gap becomes even more glaring. Ryu, with his laconic charm and quiet strength, is leagues ahead of Kazehaya despite barely saying a word. Even Kento, a side character, manages to be more engaging and proactive than our so-called male lead.

I hope there will be a season 4 where we can spin the attention more to Ryu and chizu like season 3 did slightly.

I rated this show highly because even though I had to tolerate a borderline cuck like kazehaya, the rest of the characters were nice. But if you cant stomach that then I wouldn't recommend watching this show.

Conclusion: Sawako, nice. Chizu, nice. Ayane, nice. Ryu, nice. Kento, nice. Kazehaya, bad.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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