jimmyapple★★★★★AnimePeak
Barely audible, impossibly tiny, and completely lacking any sense of personal space, Aharen Reina is a walking contradiction. One moment she's whispering from across the room where nobody can hear her, the next she's close enough to breathe on your neck. Her seatmate Raidou, a tall guy with a permanently stoic face, just wants to be friends, but his deadpan expression makes him look like he's plotting something at all times. Their friendship kicks off because he picks up her eraser, and she immediately decides they're best friends now. That's the whole premise, and it works way better than it has any right to. This 12-episode TV series from 2022 is basically a comedy about two socially clueless people trying to figure out normal human interaction and failing in the most endearing ways possible. Raidou's internal monologues are hilariously overwrought: he'll witness Aharen doing something mundane and somehow conclude she's a secret martial arts master or an undercover spy. Meanwhile, she's just being herself and has no idea what's happening. The romantic tension builds slowly and naturally underneath all the absurdity, which gives it a warmth that keeps you watching. If you liked Komi Can't Communicate for the social anxiety humor or Teasing Master Takagi-san for the slow-burn sweetness between two leads, this fits right in that lane. It's quieter than both, though: more deadpan, more gentle. A nice show to wind down with when you want something funny without needing to think too hard.
Timid and adorable, Reina Aharen struggles with personal space but cherishes her bond with Raidou.
Chambers Dani
Tall, calm, and kind, Raidou helps Aharen-san despite her clumsiness and unique nature.
Balmaceda Ben
This season covers Chapters 1-50 of the manga. Continue reading from Chapter 51.

jimmyapple★★★★★AnimePeak
senpaijomz★★★★★EP 11this ep is wholesome vibes for me. The snow makes everything feel so relaxing, and seeing Raido and Aharen deal with the cold in their own weird way is hilarious. The igloo scene was honestly too cute, and the ending really hits your feeling.
senpaijomz★★★★★EP 10i really enjoyed this episode, the camping trip! Raido’s survival "skills" are over the top, and Aharen handle the outdoors in her own quiet way is just precious. It’s the perfect mix of peaceful nature vibes and that signature deadpan humor.
senpaijomz★★★★★EP 9such a cute and sweet episode. Raido getting sick and Aharen trying to "nurse" him back to health is so funny! The way she tries to be helpful while having zero sense of distance makes for some of the best moments yet.
senpaijomz★★★★★EP 8such a vibe. Between the school festival prep and the "pro" massage session, Raido’s reactions are just pure. Seeing Aharen get so into the festival spirit while keeping that same deadpan energy is the best.
homotron3799★★★☆☆VerifiedEP 6six episodes in and the formula hasnt changed one bit. same gags same reactions same everything. its comfort food anime for sure but the kind where you zone out halfway through and dont even notice
homotron3799★★★☆☆VerifiedEP 2the friendship dynamic is genuinely sweet but the comedy is already getting repetitive by ep 2. every joke is the same setup with a slightly different punchline. cute show but my attention is wandering hard
homotron3799★★★☆☆VerifiedEP 1the personal space gags are kinda funny at first but you can already tell this show has like 3 jokes total and plans to recycle them for 12 episodes. cozy vibes tho ill give it that much its not unwatchable
senpaijomz★★★★★EP 7this ep is honestly so random. Between the chaotic art class and the intensity of a simple card game, Raido’s imagination has reached a new peak. Aharen’s "artistic" side was just too much.
senpaijomz★★★★★EP 6The pool episode is so funny! Raido’s wild overthinking about swimming techniques and Aharen just floating around like a literal ghost, it’s so chill but funny. that part with the "doggy paddle" was so precious.
senpaijomz★★★★★EP 5The fitness test was pure chaos, Aharen try her best while Raido turns every movement into a high level analysis is just too much. Also, the bit with the "heavy" school bag, So relatable.
senpaijomz★★★★★EP 4The rap battle in this ep is so funny. Raido gets way too intense with the hip-hop vibes, and Aharen just rolls with it in her own quiet way. Also, the cooking segment with the giant bento, super relatable. really enjoy watching this
senpaijomz★★★★★EP 12The finale is the perfect ending. After all the weirdness and personal space issues, seeing everything come together on the camping trip was so sweet. It’s rare for a rom-com to feel this satisfying and cozy. honestly im going to miss these two and their quiet interactions
senpaijomz★★★★★EP 3Between the bed head chaos and Raido stressing over the seat change, his imagination was just too much. that "U-Tube" dance at the end was good! This show is honestly so fun.
senpaijomz★★★★★EP 2The arcade scene in this ep was my fave! Seeing Aharen’s hidden talents while Raido just watches in total shock is sooo funny. They’re getting even closer literally. It’s the perfect mix of weird and cute.
senpaijomz★★★★★EP 1Aharen-san is so adorable and Raido is just trying to be a normal classmate, Aharen is on a totally different character. One second she’s super distant, and the next she’s literally inches from his face. fun to watch
rizzkamalia★★★★★VerifiedEP 12Can Raidou stop overthinking for once? 😅 We finally learn what happened during the camp night, though it’s still not the relationship moment we hoped for. Still, Raidou and Aharen keep getting closer. A warm, heartfelt Season 1 finale with solid friendship.
rizzkamalia★★★★★VerifiedEP 11When Aharen likes something, she goes all in—even if it’s totally random lol. Still no clear clue if she and Raidou are actually dating 🤔 But you can see Aharen trying to get closer to him in a more romantic way. Will the final episode give us a happy ending or just friendzone?
rizzkamalia★★★★★VerifiedEP 10Love the camping scene! As usual, the humor and cute moments go hand in hand. Raidou and Aharen’s friends are really supportive of their relationship progress. But do you guys get what actually happened during the camp night? Are they dating now or not?
rizzkamalia★★★★★VerifiedEP 9This episode shows how much Aharen and her siblings care about each other, and they even look almost exactly the same 😅 Meanwhile, Aharen keeps blushing around Raidou, making her brother and sister think they’re dating. Now I’m curious what Raidou actually feels about Aharen.