Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! (2012)
A charming Japanese anime about a teen escaping his fantasy-obsessed past, only to be swept back in by an irresistible dreamer.
Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! - Series Information
- Original Title: 中二病でも恋がしたい!
- First Air Year: 2012
- Last Air Year: 2014
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: October 4, 2012 (United States - TV-14), October 4, 2012 (Germany - 12), October 4, 2012 (France - 16), October 4, 2012 (Australia - M), October 4, 2012 (Brazil - 12)
- Networks: Tokyo MX, Sun TV
- Production Companies: Kyoto Animation, Pony Canyon, Lantis, TBS
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: Amor, Chunibyo y otros delirios (CL), Pag-ibig, Chuunibyo, at Iba Pang Mga Delusyon (PH), Miłość, gimbaza i kosmiczna faza: Porywy serca (PL), 中二病でも恋がしたい！ (JP), รักสุดเพี้ยนของยัยเกรียนหลุดโลก (TH), Я не от мира сего, но тоже хочу любить (RU)
Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! - Plot
As one of the thousands of Japanese students afflicted with "chunibyo," a state where they're so desperate to stand out that they've convinced themselves that they have secret knowledge and hidden powers, Yuta spent most of his middle school years living in a complete fantasy world. He's finally managing to overcome his delusions but his chunibyo have attracted the attentions of another sufferer, and she's decided that this makes him her soul mate.
Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! - Trailer
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Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Jun Fukuyama
- Maaya Uchida
- Chinatsu Akasaki
- Sumire Uesaka
- Azumi Asakura
- Juri Nagatsuma
- Kikuko Inoue
- Soichiro Hoshi
Writers
- Jukki Hanada
Executive Producers
- Shunji Inoue
- Yoshihisa Nakayama
- Atsushi Isoyama
- Yoko Hatta
Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! - FAQs
What is Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! about?
The series follows Yuta Togashi, a high schooler desperate to move past his embarrassing chunibyo phase, who is pulled back into a world of delusions by Rikka Takanashi. It blends romantic comedy with heartfelt themes of adolescence, identity, and the bittersweet act of growing up.
Is Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! based on a light novel?
Yes. The series is adapted from a light novel by Torako, originally published by Kyoto Animation's KA Esuma Bunko imprint in 2011. It was one of the first titles produced under that in-house label, and Kyoto Animation went on to produce the anime adaptation themselves.
Who are the main voice actors in this series?
The principal cast includes Jun Fukuyama as Yuta Togashi, Maaya Uchida as Rikka Takanashi, Chinatsu Akasaki as Shinka Nibutani, Sumire Uesaka as Sanae Dekomori, Azumi Asakura as Kumin Tsuyuri, Juri Nagatsuma as Satone Shichimiya, Kikuko Inoue as Nanase Tsukumo, and Soichiro Hoshi as Makoto Isshiki.
Where can you stream Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!?
The series is available to stream via HIDIVE Amazon Channel and can be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. Availability may vary by region. For a full and up-to-date list of streaming options, check JustWatch.
Is Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! worth watching?
Absolutely. The series is widely praised for its gorgeous Kyoto Animation visuals, charming characters, and its surprisingly emotional core beneath the comedy. It balances laugh-out-loud chunibyo antics with genuine tenderness, making it a standout entry in the romantic comedy anime genre.
How many seasons does Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! have?
The series has 2 main seasons. Season 1, Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!, aired in 2012 with 12 episodes. Season 2, subtitled Heart Throb, followed in 2014 with another 12 episodes. A collection of specials is also available as Season 0.
What is the content rating for this anime series?
Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! carries a TV-14 rating in the United States, indicating content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. It also holds a 12 rating in Germany and Brazil, a 16 rating in France, and an M classification in Australia.
What anime is similar to Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!?
Fans of the series often enjoy Beyond the Boundary (2013) and Hyouka (2012), both also produced by Kyoto Animation. Haganai: I Don't Have Many Friends (2011) and Chihayafuru (2011) are further editorial picks for viewers who appreciate character-driven, school-set anime with strong emotional resonance.
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