Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai? Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen
Summary: After a slow but eventful summer vacation, Shuchiin Academy's second term is now starting in full force. As August transitions into September, Miyuki Shirogane's birthday looms ever closer, leaving Kaguya Shinomiya in a serious predicament as to how to celebrate it. Furthermore, the tenure of the school's 67th student council is coming to an end. Due to the council members being in different classes, the only time Kaguya and Miyuki have to be together will soon disappear, putting all of their cunning plans at risk.
A long and difficult election that will decide the fate of the new student council awaits, as multiple challengers fight for the coveted title of president.
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After a slow but eventful summer vacation, Shuchiin Academy's second term is now starting in full force. As August transitions into September, Miyuki Shirogane's birthday looms ever closer, leaving Kaguya Shinomiya in a serious predicament as to how to celebrate it. Furthermore, the tenure of the school's 67th student council is coming to an end. Due to the council members being in different classes, the only time Kaguya and Miyuki have to be together will soon disappear, putting all of their cunning plans at risk.
A long and difficult election that will decide the fate of the new student council awaits, as multiple challengers fight for the coveted title of president.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai? Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen â After a slow but eventful summer vacation, Shuchiin Academy's second term is now starting in full force. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Comedy, Romance conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.62). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood â whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative â is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone â quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape â score, incidental music, and sound design â complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good â one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai? Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Comedy, Romance, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Fujiwara, Chika
Main
Kohara, Konomi
Japanese
Fujiwara, Chika
Main
Saxton, Jad
English
Fujiwara, Chika
Main
Tavares, Amanda
Portuguese (BR)
Fujiwara, Chika
Main
Infante, Elizabeth
Spanish
Fujiwara, Chika
Main
Soares, Clara
French
Fujiwara, Chika
Main
Hanser
Mandarin
Iino, Miko
Main
Tomita, Miyu
Japanese
Iino, Miko
Main
Morris, Madeleine
English
Iino, Miko
Main
Ida, LetĂcia
Portuguese (BR)
Iino, Miko
Main
Gonzålez, Desireé
Spanish
Iino, Miko
Main
Volpé, Isabelle
French
Ishigami, Yuu
Main
Suzuki, Ryouta
Japanese
Ishigami, Yuu
Main
Tindle, Austin
English
Ishigami, Yuu
Main
Peiter, Fernando
Portuguese (BR)
Ishigami, Yuu
Main
Orozco, Alejandro
Spanish
Ishigami, Yuu
Main
Grull, Hervé
French
Ishigami, Yuu
Main
Strobl, Amadeus
German
Shinomiya, Kaguya
Main
Koga, Aoi
Japanese
Shinomiya, Kaguya
Main
Tipton, Alexis
English
Shinomiya, Kaguya
Main
Almeida, Marcella
Portuguese (BR)
Staff
Hayashi, Tatsurou
Producer
Ishikawa, Tatsuya
Producer
Kikuchi, Yuuichirou
Producer
Maeda, Toshihiro
Producer
Nakashima, Naoto
Assistant Producer
Hatakeyama, Mamoru
Director, Storyboard
Aketagawa, Jin
Sound Director
Abe, Yuujirou
Episode Director, Storyboard
Aikei, Ryouta
Episode Director
Ikeda, Aya
Episode Director, Storyboard
Kikuchi, Takayuki
Episode Director, Key Animation, In-Between Animation, 2nd Key Animation
Kubo, Tarou
Episode Director
Suzuki, Moe
Episode Director
Tobita, Tsuyoshi
Episode Director, Storyboard
Utsunomiya, Masaki
Episode Director
Yamada, Naoko
Episode Director, Storyboard
Leca, Roxane
Script
Nakanishi, Yasuhiro
Script, Series Composition
Rousseaux, AdĂšle
Script
Sugawara, Yukie
Script