TV-Series
Description
"Jitsu wa Watashi wa" centers on Asahi Kuromine, a high school student with a tendency to blurt out his thoughts uncontrollably. His life takes a dramatic turn when he discovers that his classmate, Youko Shiragami, is a vampire. Despite her intimidating appearance and supernatural nature, Youko is surprisingly kind-hearted and harbors a secret desire to live a normal human life. Asahi, unable to keep her secret due to his inability to lie, becomes entangled in her world, vowing to protect her identity.

The series unfolds as a comedic supernatural romance, blending slice-of-life elements with fantastical occurrences. Asahi’s promise to keep Youko’s secret leads to a series of chaotic and humorous situations, as more supernatural beings are introduced into their lives. These include a half-human, half-wolf girl named Akane Koumoto; a demon girl named Mikan Akemi; and a time-traveling alien named Nagisa Aizawa. Each character brings their own quirks and challenges, further complicating Asahi’s efforts to maintain normalcy.

As the story progresses, the relationships between the characters deepen, with romantic tensions and misunderstandings driving much of the narrative. Asahi’s growing feelings for Youko are juxtaposed with the affections of other characters, creating a dynamic and often comedic love polygon. The series balances its comedic tone with moments of heartfelt emotion, particularly as the characters confront their insecurities and desires.

Themes of acceptance, identity, and the struggle to belong are woven throughout the narrative. Youko’s longing to fit into human society mirrors the struggles of other supernatural characters, who grapple with their dual natures and the expectations placed upon them. Asahi’s unwavering support for Youko and his friends highlights the importance of loyalty and understanding in overcoming personal and societal challenges.

The plot is driven by episodic adventures and overarching character development, with a focus on the evolving relationships between the main cast. The series concludes with a resolution that ties together the romantic and supernatural elements, providing closure to the characters’ journeys while maintaining its lighthearted and comedic tone.
Information
Actually, I Am…
実は私は
I am...
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 13
Movie/Episode length: 23 min.
Date: 07/06/2015
Categories
Genre
Ghost StoriesComedyRomance
Tags
EcchiVampire
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1I'll Confess!
2I'll Keep This Secret!
3Beware Childhood Friends!
4Help the Class Rep!
5Let's Go on a... Date?
6Beware of the Wolf Man!
7Let's Get Sexy!
8Let's Save the World!
9Let's Put On Our Swimsuits!
10Let's Be Honest!
11Let's Go to the Summer Festival!
12Let's Stop This Confession!
13Let's Go Home Together!
Cast
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Yasutaka Yamamoto
  • Script
    Takashi Yamada
    Kenichi Yamashita
    Mio Inoue
  • Episode Director
    Keisuke Shinohara
  • Original creator
    Eiji Masuda
  • Art Director
    Yasutada Kato
  • Animation Director
    Junichi Hayakawa
    Kazuya Saitō
    Hirotaka Marufuji
    Mina Ōsawa
  • Director of Photography
    Nozomi Shitara
  • Series Composition
    Kenichi Yamashita
  • Storyboard
    Yasutaka Yamamoto
  • Music
    Akito Matsuda
  • Character Design
    Hirotaka Marufuji
  • Chief Animation Director
    Hirotaka Marufuji
    Mariko Ito
    Mina Ōsawa
    Kii Tanaka
  • Sound Director
    Kazuya Tanaka
  • Producer
    Shinobu Sato
    Toshiaki Tanaka
    Masahiro Sugasawa
    Yūsuke Kubo
    Shunsuke Matsumura
    Shingo Takekawa
    Mika Shimizu
    Jun Nakajima
Production
  • Animation Production
    TMS Entertainment
    3xCube