Super Lovers
Synopsis
Upon hearing news that his mother was on verge of death, Haru Kaidou—the eldest son of the family—flies all the way to Canada. The moment he arrives, he learns that not only did his mother fool him, but he is also supposed to take care of his adoptive brother, Ren Kaidou, an antisocial kid who feels more comfortable around dogs than people. Due to his new brother's distrustful nature, Haru initially has a hard time reaching out to Ren but their relationship eventually grows. He makes a promise to Ren: they will live together in Japan after Haru graduates from high school. However, due to an unfortunate accident, Haru loses all memories of the summer they spent together, including the promise he made. Five years later, expecting Haru to keep his promise, Ren arrives in Tokyo; but to Haru, Ren is just a random boy claiming to be his brother. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is highly polarized. Some viewers find the anime enjoyable due to its shounen-ai elements and character designs, while others are deeply disturbed by the age gap, incestuous themes, and what they perceive as the normalization of grooming. Many find the relationship between Haru and Ren to be inappropriate and unsettling, leading to significant controversy surrounding the series.
Strengths
- Appealing art style and animation quality.
- Enjoyable music, including opening and ending themes.
- Character designs are likeable and visually pleasing.
Weaknesses
- Disturbing themes of grooming and potential pedophilia due to the age gap between the main characters.
- Incestuous undertones are off-putting to many viewers.
- Questionable portrayal of relationships and normalization of toxic dynamics.
- Weak plot development and rushed storyline.