In today’s article, I will recommend an anime for you. Its name is 12-sai chicchana mune no tokimeki (十二歳ちっちゃな胸のときめき). A romantic comedy anime featuring children in pre-adolescence. I will also mention some other animes with a similar theme, which deal with romance among children. Children’s romances are quite interesting and remind us of the crushes we had when we were kids.
12-sai chicchana mune no tokimeki
Synopsis: The story begins with Ayase Hanabi, who has just entered the sixth grade. She accidentally sees her teachers kissing, which makes her think about it. This series tells the stories of schoolchildren and their first loves.
It is a very fun, funny, and innocent anime. While watching it, you will put yourself in the characters’ shoes, and who knows, you might even hate the enemies (like Cocoa-chan).
Since the children (Hanabi, Aoi, Hiama, Takao, who are the main characters) are 12 years old, dating is always a very slow thing, the kind where both explode with embarrassment just from holding hands. However, as you watch, you will see the characters maturing and the strengthening of their relationship.
A Bad Point
One annoying thing about the anime is the graphics. The anime had its first season released in 2016, but the animation makes it look like an anime from the year 2000. Compared to other animes from 2016, the anime has very simple animation. It is worth mentioning that a few years ago this anime received some OVAs summarizing the story, and it also received a second season.
Is It Worth It?
Well, in my opinion after watching the 2 seasons released so far, I say YES. The anime is very cute, funny, innocent, and worth watching. Even though it takes a while for a kiss or something like that to happen, it’s fun to wait. The anime will never leave you bored.
Animes with Children’s Romance
Unlike teenage or adult romances, children’s romances are more innocent and very Kawaii Desu. Below I will leave a small list, in case you want to take a look:
- Gakuen Alice (10 years) – Tells the story of children who are separated, and one ends up in a school that is censored and claims to be for geniuses;
- Naisho no Tsubomi (11 years) – Tsubomi suddenly has to deal with a series of “secrets”: her mother is pregnant and doesn’t want her to tell anyone, she has her first menstruation and doesn’t know how to start nurturing a series of new feelings, especially regarding boys;
- Kamichama Karin (13 years) – Kamichama Karin is about a 7th-grade student named Karin Hanazono. Her parents and her beloved cat Shi-chan recently died, she is getting terrible grades and is forced to live with her aunt. One day, Karin meets a young orphan of the same age named Kazune Kujyou, and discovers that her mother’s ring has the power to transform her into a goddess;
- Sakura Cardcaptor (10 years) – A classic and well-known anime involving cards and magic;
- Yume-iro Pâtissière (14 years) – Ichigo Amano, at a sweets festival, meets Henri Lucas. This boy recommends she enter St. Marie Academy, realizing that Ichigo has a very keen palate for sweets. St. Marie Academy is a school specialized in training pâtissiers and pâtissières;
Do you know any other anime with stories of children falling in love? Leave your comment below:
Leave a Reply