Today We Start Our Love
Synopsis
Hibino Tsubaki is a shy, kind, and slightly old-fashioned girl who has always been the top student in her class. She always did everything her parents wanted her to do. She loved to do other girls' hair in trendy and cute styles, despite always wearing plain braids herself. On her first day of high school at the opening ceremony, she is astonished to see that the top student giving the opening speech is not only somebody else, but also the rudest boy she has ever seen. This delinquent turns out to be her new classmate, Kyouta Tsubaki. Kyouta teases Hibino, drawing attention to their similar last names. The two are both top of their class, but are different in every other way. Even though it seems that they cannot stand each other, fate has something else in store for them…
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed, largely depending on whether the viewer has read the manga. Manga readers found some enjoyment in seeing the story adapted, though they acknowledge the rushed pace and missing content. Those unfamiliar with the manga found the anime confusing and underdeveloped, criticizing its pacing and lack of character depth.
Strengths
- Faithful to the manga (in later parts)
- Sweet storyline
- Beautiful still animation scenes
- Engaging development of relationship in a short time
Weaknesses
- Rushed storyline; skips important plot points from the manga
- Poor animation quality and fluidity
- Lack of character development
- Confusing for viewers who haven't read the manga
- Low production values