Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie (2022)
A charming anime rom-com where the perfect girlfriend reveals a cool, fierce side that makes her so much more than adorable.
Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie - Series Information
- Original Title: 可愛いだけじゃない式守さん
- First Air Year: 2022
- Last Air Year: 2022
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (23 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 10, 2022 (United States - TV-14), April 10, 2022 (Canada - 14+), April 10, 2022 (Germany - 12), April 10, 2022 (France - 10), April 10, 2022 (Australia - M), April 10, 2022 (Brazil - 12), April 10, 2022 (Mexico - C), April 10, 2022 (Italy - VM12), April 10, 2022 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: HTB, tv asahi, Nagoya TV, KBC, ABC TV, NCC, OAB, ABA, Niigata Television Network 21, khb, KFB, HOME, KSB, Kagoshima Broadcasting, Iwate Asahi TV, Akita Asahi Broadcasting, Yamagata Television System, Shizuoka Asahi TV, Asahi Broadcasting Nagano, Hokuriku Asahi Broadcasting, Ehime Asahi TV, Yamaguchi Asahi Broadcasting, Kumamoto Asahi Broadcasting, Ryu-Q Asahi Broadcasting
- Alternative Titles: 我家女友可不止可爱呢 (CN), Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san (JP), Shikimori Tidak Hanya Manis (ID)
- Production Companies: Doga Kobo, Kodansha, NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan, ABC Animation, KADOKAWA, KADOKAWA Media House, Crunchyroll
- Production Countries: Japan
Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie - Plot
Shikimori seems like the perfect girlfriend: cute, fun to be around, sweet when she wants to be… but she has a cool dark side that comes out under the right circumstances. And her boyfriend Izumi loves to be around when that happens!
Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie - Trailer
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Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Saori Onishi
- Shuichiro Umeda
- Natsu Yorita
- Nobuhiko Okamoto
- Tomohiro Ono
- Misato Matsuoka
- Rina Hidaka
- Emi Shinohara
- Rikuya Yasuda
- Haruka Shamoto
Writers
- Yoshimi Narita
- Misuzu Chiba
- Yuka Yamada
- Ryota Itoh
Executive Producers
- Mitsuhiro Ogata
- Emiko Iijima
- Sho Tanaka
- Yohei Takami
Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie - FAQs
Where can you stream Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie?
Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie is available to stream on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel via subscription. It can also be purchased digitally through Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Crunchyroll remains the primary and most accessible platform for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Is Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie based on a manga?
Yes, the series is adapted from the manga of the same name by Keigo Maki, serialized in Kodansha's Monthly Shounen Magazine. The manga ran from 2019 and was well-regarded for its charming reversal of typical rom-com gender dynamics, with the girlfriend being the cool, protective figure.
Who voices the main characters in the anime?
Miyako Shikimori is voiced by Saori Onishi, while her boyfriend Yuki Izumi is voiced by Shuichiro Umeda. Supporting cast includes Nobuhiko Okamoto as Shu Inuzuka, Misato Matsuoka as Kyo Nekozaki, and Rina Hidaka as Yui Hachimitsu.
What is Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie about?
The series follows high schoolers Miyako Shikimori and her boyfriend Yuki Izumi. While Shikimori appears to be the ideal, adorable girlfriend, she reveals a cool and fiercely protective side whenever Izumi — who is notoriously unlucky — finds himself in trouble. Critics praised its warm, lighthearted tone.
How many episodes does the series have?
Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie consists of 12 main episodes across its single season, which aired in spring 2022. Additionally, there are 15 special episodes available under Season 0, offering bonus content for fans who want more of the characters.
Will there be a Season 2 of Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie?
As of now, no second season has been announced. The series concluded in 2022 with a status of Ended, and the production is no longer active. Fans hoping for a continuation have not received any official confirmation from Doga Kobo or the production committee.
When did Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie first air?
The series premiered on April 10, 2022, broadcasting across multiple Japanese networks including tv asahi affiliates. It was simultaneously made available internationally through Crunchyroll, allowing global audiences to watch it as it aired in Japan during the spring 2022 anime season.
What is the content rating for this anime series?
Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie carries a TV-14 rating in the United States, indicating it may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series features mild romantic themes and school-life situations appropriate for teenagers and older audiences, with no graphic violence or explicit content.
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