Anime/Manga Akagami no Shirayuki-hime

I've watched 3 episodes of it so far and really like it. For a shoujo anime set in a medieval setting I like Shirayuki's goal of becoming stronger independantly so that Zen can rely on her instead. She is able to handle situations herself to a reasonable degree which I like.

I've caught up with watching this one and at a good moment, too. Episode 10 really wowed me with Shirayuki's determination. I was also completely caught off-guard during the kiss scene. I didn't expect this to happen so soon. I think my heart stopped. This is so lovely and beautiful of a series that I can't wait for the second cour. ;-;

Satoshi Ookami said:

SO SOON?!
It happened only 3 eps before the end, that's definitely NOT soon :D

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But there's a season 2! And tbh, a lot of the shoujo I've seen likes to be really slow in terms of that stuff >.>

Was a really cute episode. I love Shirayuki a lot, she's an interesting protagonist.

I've been loving this show from episode 1. Shirayuki is an immensely likable protagonist and every episode just ends up being genuinely engaging due to her being such a fantastic lead. She's definitely one of the stronger female leads I've seen in anime. Super sweet, too. Also, whoever is voicing her is doing her job all too well to make it even more sweet. <3

That scene at the end of episode 10, omg. Loved that. I was waiting for that moment. :3

I finally picked this up a couple of days ago, and I love it so far. I put it off because I knew when I started it would hook me and I would watch nothing else until I caught up. That's almost been true, it's eating my free time. Definitely glad I started it, though, now I'm sure I'll read the manga after the anime ends.

lmao sorry. She's good. I love her voice. And her singing in the OP is pretty damn soothing too. <3; I'll make sure to remember her name and face from now on. :3

This series remained consistently pleasant to watch till the very end. The resolution of the first cour is pretty well done and stands on its own nicely. Zen's and Shirayuki's relationship progression felt pretty subtle and well done. I was expecting Obi to enter the ring and start a potential love triangle because he seemed to drop enough hints of him holding feelings for our red-haired protag (even in the last episode!) but I guess he's gonna brand it as an "unrequited love" and keep serving Zen and her as their retainer. Him getting involved would've increased the drama quotient of the series and I'm not sure if I would've liked that. Series doesn't seem like it would've benefited from the drama - conversely, probably would've made it a little unfocused and messy.

Although I'll be honest, I like Obi as a character quite a lot. So any development with him involved would've piqued my interest very easily. Here's to hope we get to see more of him in the second cour.