Tsuki ga Kirei

With a new school year comes a new crowd of classmates, and for their final year of junior high, aspiring writer Kotarou Azumi and track team member Akane Mizuno end up in the same class. Though initially complete strangers, a few chance encounters stir an innocent desire within their hearts. A yearning gaze, a fluttering heart—the hallmarks of young love slip into their lives as fate brings their paths to a cross.

However, though love is patient and love is kind, Kotarou and Akane discover it is not always straightforward. Despite the comfort they find in each other's company, heartache and anxiety come hand in hand with pursuing the feelings in their hearts. With the uncertainty of how the other truly feels as well as the competing affections of those around them, the road ahead is unclear. Even so, under the shining light of a beautiful full moon, Kotarou gathers his courage to ask Akane a single question, one that forever changes their quiet relationship.

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Mizuno, Akane Main

Kohara, Konomi Japanese

Azumi, Kotarou Main

Chiba, Shouya Japanese

Nishio, Chinatsu Main

Murakawa, Rie Japanese

Hira, Takumi Main

Tamaru, Atsushi Japanese

Yamashina, Roman Supporting

Fudemura, Eishin Japanese

Imazu, Miu Supporting

Chisuga, Haruka Japanese

Tachibana, Daisuke Supporting

Iwanaka, Mutsuki Japanese

Mizuno, Ayane Supporting

Maekawa, Ryouko Japanese

Takizawa, Aoi Supporting

Shiraishi, Haruka Japanese

Azumi, Junko Supporting

Inoue, Kikuko Japanese

Cook, Justin Producer

Maeda, Toshihiro Producer

Kamei, Hiroshi Producer

Yoshida, Keisuke Producer

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Mar 21, 2025

Mallad

Recommended

I'm not going to write a very long review because there are just a few things to say, like: this anime is for people who, like me, enjoy slow and realistic romance.

While the animation isn't particularly impressive, its simple style perfectly complements the story.

Additionally, the anime offers a deep insight into Japanese culture, showcasing elements like school traditions, the importance of seasons, and subtle social interactions, adding a layer of authenticity and cultural connection

The characters are endearing, although their development could have been deeper.

In short, if you enjoy slow and realistic romcoms and are interested in Japanese culture, Tsuki ga Kirei is an excellent ... choice.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Mar 1, 2025

Sappho_lover

Mixed Feelings

Tsuki Ga Kirei is an anime that left me with very mixed feelings.
As an introvert person who also struggles with social anxiety, I could relate a lot to the main characters' awkwardness, and it felt refreshing to see an anime with shy main characters, but I think the show portrayed introverts in a quite stereotipical way. Okay, they're shy, but sometimes it felt like they have nothing going on in their brain.
The two main charachters didn't have much connection, and their convo topics were incredibly boring. I just can't convince myself they're really made for each other.
The plot itself was also ... more boring than interesting, it was supposed to show the ambition towards your hobby while finding love I think, but the whole thing just wasn't clear to me. The two people that had a crush on the main characters were made to stir up the plot a bit, but it felt repetitive and unnecessary after a while.
The thing that made me like this anime even if just a bit is probably that it's not unrealistic, not something filled with drama, just an anime that shows how first love feels like, portrayed in a heartwarming way (even though I feel like a lot of people had a way messier first love experience :l)
My main problem was probably the voice acting, I could not bear all that moaning and coughing. I also hated the animation, it felt cheap, and the characters' expressions vere pretty plain. The op/ed and the bg was okay.
In conclusion, this anime was made for a specific audience, and it's not me, and I usually don't watch romance, so maybe that's why it didn't really capture my heart, I can understand though why some people fall in love with this anime.
P.S.: Sorry for my English, it's my 3rd language.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Mar 11, 2025

d_saikoh7

Not Recommended

Immersive in Japanese culture. That’s the only notable positive point I found. The story is empty, written in five seconds—a romance as simple as possible, with no interest. Everything that happens in this anime is just predictable and as generic as it gets. It’s a story that happens all the time, every day, so personally, I see no point in following a story I already know. The characters are empty, predictable, and not engaging—nothing more to say.

That being said, there are still some beautiful Japanese landscapes, traditional dances, etc. So, for those who love Japan and enjoy simple stories, you might be able ... to pass the time with this, but nothing more.

Reviewer’s Rating: 2

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