Hello my friends.
Welcome to another entry of my blog.
Let’s take this now, from the bottom fo my heart…
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY
Well… It is a bir late. I recognize that.
But I am working in another couple of blogs, some are ready, and I will writing pretty soon. Nonetheless, after some thought and… some crying for being single, feeling sorry for myself (Just kidding), I decided that I will include five couples on the anime that I really love, to the point that just thinking of them is good enough to cheer me up in the worst day.
I know that many of you will disagree with me. And that’s okay. In fact, if you can suggest me more couples for me to write about, or to watch, that will be more than welcome. Having said that, Happy Valentine’s Day to every single couple of the world, enjoy the day, if not, remember that you are special…
..and some is out there, waiting for you. We must have faith.
Anyway, here are… Five couples from anime that I adore.
5. ASUNA YUUKI AND KAZUTO KIRIGAYA
Yeah! I know what many of you are thinking. Asuna and Kirito?
The answer is yes. Aincrad arc is actually pretty entertaining, and some of the best scenes involve Asuna and Kirito becoming a couple, getting married and living peacefully in the cabin both of them bought. In fact, for a moment, I thought they found absolute happiness in the midst of the death game. Furthermore, Fairy Dance Arc, in all its mediocrity, got Asuna and Kirito being together among the best moments of Sword Art Online.
That right. I will say it now. Alfheim Online Arc is BAD!!! But Asuna and Kirito give some joy to that story. Perhaps I will review the anime of Sword Art Online someday, but until then, I will simply smile every time I think of the kiss that started everything between these two.
4. KYOUKO HORI AND IZUMI MIYAMURA
From moment one. Kyouko Hori and Izumi Miyamura really got my heart. Both are complex, both are well-written, and the chemistry that share every time they are together, I fell my heart really fluffy. Episode one gives the best impression of Hori-san and Miyamura, the former being a popular student who looks after her house and her brother, unbeknownst to her peers, and the latter a reclusive student who, outside school, has piercings, tattoos and dresses like a rock star.
Add that to a very well written story from HoriMiya, and some heartwarming confession, and you will receive one of the best couples of 2021.
3. HIRO AND ZERO-TWO
Indeed Darling in the FRANXX has become a really polarising anime throughout the years, at least in my opinion; some love it, some hate it, especially those who think that the plot is a blatant copy of Neon Genesis Evangelion. I disagree on that part.
What I agree is that one of the best elements of this mecha anime from Studio Trigger is their protagonists, Hiro and Zero Two. Just like with Hori-san and Miyamura, their chemistry is priceless, their very first encounter is full of comedy, awkwardness and beauty, and when the story advances, Zero Two and Hiro inspire each other to overcome their obstacles, Hiro being a recluse and Zero Two unable to learn how to become human, giving so many beautiful romantic moments, full of great character development, that gives Darling in the FRANXX some of its essence.
In the other of Hiro, the hero…
2. SAILOR NEPTUNE AND SAILOR URANUS
Yuri genre has been always there, with Revolutionary Girl Utena, The Rose of Versailles, Oniisame E…, but I think that the yuri couple that we remember the most is Michiru and Haruka, from Sailor Moon.
I don’t know you, but for me, the presence of these two has been a revelation, because I think Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune are what we all know they are – True love. Every moment together is a symbol of true love, in both Sailor Moon and Sailor Moon Crystal; they helped me realise that, Hetero, GL or BL, as long as you are honest and feel real love, nothing else matters.
Whether they come from Sailor Moon or not (Of course they do), is relevant. Haruka and Michiru is possibly the most iconic lesbian couple of anime and manga.
And before I move on…
There!! The mandatory joke of Uranus.
SPOILER?
honorable mention
SHINEI NOUZEN AND VLADILENA MILIZÉ
I apologise beforehand.
It is just that I have become such a huge fan of 86: Eighty-Six, especially everything regarding the light novels, that I can’t help to confirm what probably must of us know – that Lena and Shin are meant to be together. Yes – the anime is still broadcasting, but I assure that, after the events A-1 Pictures is adapting, the story gets better, especially with everything related to Shin and Lena.
Personally, I didn’t want to include an honorable mention, but these two are worth it.
Wanna know more? Read Volume 7. That’s all I have to say about that.
- VIKTOR NIKIFOROV AND YURI KATSUKI
This is definitely a must-watch. Because in less than five years, possibly Yuri and Viktor, from Yuri On Ice, has become what Haruka and Michiru have always been – a symbol of yaoi. And the fact that Yuri on Ice is a sports anime with wonderful choreography and animation really helps too.
These two are beautiful. After replicating one of his best choreographies, Viktor Nikiforov travels to Japan to meet former professional skater, Yuri Katsuki, to train him and allowing him to win the prestigious Figure Skating Grand Prix, being this random encounter what starts a love between two skaters that enchanted our hearts.
Yes. Viktor and Yuri are my favourite yaoi couple of all time. Every time I look at them, my hearts becomes comfy, and a bit jealous of their chemistry. There are no words for describing how beautiful they are, and I apologise for being repetitive, but Yuri and Viktor did what very few fictional characters can do without being forceful – make me fall in love.
Indeed, Yuri and Viktor were born to make history.
CONCLUSION
There you go.
My five couples of anime.
Of course there are more, and I hope you include them pretty soon. But… Is it weird? Because I don’t feel lonely. Sometimes I should be telling myself to look for a couple, but… I am quite commented, and now… I am more after this.
Stay tuned for Part II, and… Happy Valentine’s Day.
Oh yes… I know why I am happy, because I found a new love…
Nah! Just kidding!!! It’s because I got a good laugh with this comic, which I am sure fans of Mushoku Tensei, or fans of Konomi Kohara, will enjoy.
I will leave here for you, and see you next time.
ART BY SONGJO