Pure Love Maniac Episode 1: June Princess / Romance Filter
Manga chapter 1-2
Canon/MED
OSHIMETER
6.8
45 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
← Prev: EPNext: EP 2 →
Pure Love Maniac Episode 1: June Princess / Romance Filter
Manga chapter 1-2
Canon/MED
← Prev: EPNext: EP 2 →
OSHIMETER
6.8
45 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
soifong_stinger
Finding an adult anime that actually cares about the characters being loyal to each other is rare and seeing that play out in the first half felt genuine
almighty_yhwach
I actually found the focus on emotional intimacy surprisingly refreshing because most shows in this genre just rush through the build up, and the way they handled the tension between the two leads before the romance filter segment started felt way more grounded than I expected and the anthology format works really well for these types of loyal relationship stories
judeau_the_knife_191
Those character designs from sayu ayuma translated well to the screen and the way the animation lingers on the quiet moments between the couple feels very deliberate
james_345
Having a protagonist who is not a total creep makes a huge difference and the June Princess scene was actually quite moving
kitsune_knight
The june princess story really captures that awkward first love feeling and the focus on the romance filter instead of just the physical side is a nice change of pace
uryu_archer_102
I didn't expect the emotional intimacy in this episode and the way it handles loyalty makes it stand out from typical adult stuff
sephiroth
Seeing the detail in the eyes during the intimate scenes made me happy because the expressions looked very realistic
vexen_457
The adaptation really captures the soft aesthetic of the original manga, and that first scene with the wedding dress was handled with so much more care than usual. It is rare to find something that focuses this much on the actual relationship, and the romance filter concept added a fun layer to the interactions that made the characters feel more alive.
ortega
Most shows like this are just gross but the romance filter concept was actually funny and showed a lot of personality
amaterasu_angel
Watching the bride look so nervous while the guy was being so gentle is probably the most wholesome thing on my watchlist right now
soei_shadow_153
I usually skip the dialogue in these, but the chemistry between them in the second half was actually cute enough to keep me watching the whole thing without fast forwarding.
sunlitsonata
Seeing the character designs from the manga come to life is great and they really nailed the lighting during the softer moments
majora
Romance filter segments made the whole episode and seeing her blush like that is way better than the usual stuff in this genre
zettai_zetsumei_20
I stayed for the plot and the intimacy in the June Princess part felt way more genuine than I expected from a short like this
weebirez
Sayu Ayuma's art style translated perfectly into this adaptation and the wedding theme in the first half is actually sweet
iris_cannary_171
That bridal outfit in the first half was really something else and the voice acting for the lead girl is surprisingly cute during the more awkward moments
yaerveth
The way Sayu Ayuma has such a specific art style makes it difficult to translate to animation but this first episode really works, and the romance filter bit is definitely the highlight because of how it shifts the lighting and vibe. It actually feels like a legitimate rom-com at times until the actual plot kicks in and then things get way more intense
baniacz
My eyes kept drifting to the backgrounds and they felt a bit cheap compared to how much detail went into the character designs for the June Princess scene
kunzite
Watching that opening scene with the romance filter is hilarious because she is so deluded and the animation actually looks decent for once
koromodako_74
I was skeptical about the art but I think they actually nailed the look of the original manga and it made the whole romance filter gag way funnier than it was in the chapters
EPISODE CONTEXT
As the first of two episodes, this installment establishes the anthology format that defines the series — separate, standalone stories unified by themes of loyalty, first love, and emotional intimacy. There is no preceding episode to draw from, so this functions as both introduction and tone-setter for everything that follows. Episode 2 continues the same anthology structure, presenting new characters and romantic scenarios that build on the thematic foundation laid here.
QUICK TAKES
soifong_stinger
Finding an adult anime that actually cares about the characters being loyal to each other is rare and seeing that play out in the first half felt genuine
almighty_yhwach
I actually found the focus on emotional intimacy surprisingly refreshing because most shows in this genre just rush through the build up, and the way they handled the tension between the two leads before the romance filter segment started felt way more grounded than I expected and the anthology format works really well for these types of loyal relationship stories
judeau_the_knife_191
Those character designs from sayu ayuma translated well to the screen and the way the animation lingers on the quiet moments between the couple feels very deliberate
james_345
Having a protagonist who is not a total creep makes a huge difference and the June Princess scene was actually quite moving
kitsune_knight
The june princess story really captures that awkward first love feeling and the focus on the romance filter instead of just the physical side is a nice change of pace
uryu_archer_102
I didn't expect the emotional intimacy in this episode and the way it handles loyalty makes it stand out from typical adult stuff
sephiroth
Seeing the detail in the eyes during the intimate scenes made me happy because the expressions looked very realistic
vexen_457
The adaptation really captures the soft aesthetic of the original manga, and that first scene with the wedding dress was handled with so much more care than usual. It is rare to find something that focuses this much on the actual relationship, and the romance filter concept added a fun layer to the interactions that made the characters feel more alive.
ortega
Most shows like this are just gross but the romance filter concept was actually funny and showed a lot of personality
amaterasu_angel
Watching the bride look so nervous while the guy was being so gentle is probably the most wholesome thing on my watchlist right now
soei_shadow_153
I usually skip the dialogue in these, but the chemistry between them in the second half was actually cute enough to keep me watching the whole thing without fast forwarding.
sunlitsonata
Seeing the character designs from the manga come to life is great and they really nailed the lighting during the softer moments
majora
Romance filter segments made the whole episode and seeing her blush like that is way better than the usual stuff in this genre
zettai_zetsumei_20
I stayed for the plot and the intimacy in the June Princess part felt way more genuine than I expected from a short like this
weebirez
Sayu Ayuma's art style translated perfectly into this adaptation and the wedding theme in the first half is actually sweet
iris_cannary_171
That bridal outfit in the first half was really something else and the voice acting for the lead girl is surprisingly cute during the more awkward moments
yaerveth
The way Sayu Ayuma has such a specific art style makes it difficult to translate to animation but this first episode really works, and the romance filter bit is definitely the highlight because of how it shifts the lighting and vibe. It actually feels like a legitimate rom-com at times until the actual plot kicks in and then things get way more intense
baniacz
My eyes kept drifting to the backgrounds and they felt a bit cheap compared to how much detail went into the character designs for the June Princess scene
kunzite
Watching that opening scene with the romance filter is hilarious because she is so deluded and the animation actually looks decent for once
koromodako_74
I was skeptical about the art but I think they actually nailed the look of the original manga and it made the whole romance filter gag way funnier than it was in the chapters
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