You and I Are Polar Opposites Episode 1 Review
### Synopsis
(Episode staff credits not included with screener) Note: Contains minor spoilers You and I Are Polar Opposites wasn’t originally on my radar. While I don’t dislike romance, I’m a picky eater, and this anime adaptation’s premise — a lively and sociable girl who goes with the flow instead of being true to herself, likes a boy who’s quiet and more direct — wasn’t what I was looking for. Things changed when I watched the anime’s third trailer and saw its visuals — vivid colors, a variety of catchy image BGs (background images that depict mental states rather than locations through various imagery), and funny facial expressions, with some charming cuts of energetic movements. It seemed like a fun teen rom-com that I could enjoy regardless of my interest in the overarching plot. After watching Episode 1, that opinion remains intact. ©Kocha Agasawa/SHUEISHA, You and I Are Polar Opposites Committee Had I not spoiled myself by checking out the first chapter of the source manga, I’d have assumed that the overall narrative would involve female protagonist Suzuki gradually learning to be more honest and “selfish” before confessing to love interest Tani. In that scenario, the first episode of the anime would probably end with Suzuki, who gets flustered when talking to Tani, making a small but meaningful step forward. Instead, You and I Are Polar Opposites speedruns things and has the two revealing their mutual attraction to one another at the end of the premiere. From a pacing perspective, it feels fine, especially given Episode 1’s narrative simplicity. Being honest with…
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