Description
"Super Lovers" is a Japanese anime series adapted from the manga of the same name by Miyuki Abe. The story centers on Haru Kaidou, a young man who travels to Canada at his mother’s request to meet his adoptive brother, Ren Kaidou. Ren, a withdrawn and feral child, has difficulty trusting others due to a traumatic past. Haru gradually earns Ren’s trust and affection, helping him adjust to human interaction and teaching him basic life skills. Their bond deepens over time, but Haru is forced to return to Japan, leaving Ren behind.
Years later, Ren, now a teenager, moves to Japan to live with Haru. The series explores their evolving relationship as they navigate the complexities of family, love, and societal expectations. Ren’s feelings for Haru grow beyond familial affection, creating tension as Haru struggles to reconcile his own emotions and responsibilities. The narrative delves into themes of healing, identity, and the blurred lines between familial and romantic love.
The supporting cast includes Haru’s biological brothers, Aki and Shima Kaidou, who provide additional layers to the family dynamics. Aki, the youngest, is cheerful and supportive, while Shima, the eldest, is more reserved and pragmatic. Their interactions with Haru and Ren highlight the challenges of maintaining familial bonds amidst personal struggles. The series also introduces other characters, such as Ikuyoshi, a close friend of Haru, and Ren’s classmates, who contribute to the story’s exploration of relationships and personal growth.
The plot unfolds through a mix of lighthearted moments and emotional depth, balancing humor with poignant reflections on love and belonging. The anime adapts the manga’s narrative faithfully, capturing the gradual development of Haru and Ren’s relationship while addressing the complexities of their situation. The story’s pacing allows for character development and the exploration of its central themes, making it a compelling narrative for fans of drama and romance.
Years later, Ren, now a teenager, moves to Japan to live with Haru. The series explores their evolving relationship as they navigate the complexities of family, love, and societal expectations. Ren’s feelings for Haru grow beyond familial affection, creating tension as Haru struggles to reconcile his own emotions and responsibilities. The narrative delves into themes of healing, identity, and the blurred lines between familial and romantic love.
The supporting cast includes Haru’s biological brothers, Aki and Shima Kaidou, who provide additional layers to the family dynamics. Aki, the youngest, is cheerful and supportive, while Shima, the eldest, is more reserved and pragmatic. Their interactions with Haru and Ren highlight the challenges of maintaining familial bonds amidst personal struggles. The series also introduces other characters, such as Ikuyoshi, a close friend of Haru, and Ren’s classmates, who contribute to the story’s exploration of relationships and personal growth.
The plot unfolds through a mix of lighthearted moments and emotional depth, balancing humor with poignant reflections on love and belonging. The anime adapts the manga’s narrative faithfully, capturing the gradual development of Haru and Ren’s relationship while addressing the complexities of their situation. The story’s pacing allows for character development and the exploration of its central themes, making it a compelling narrative for fans of drama and romance.
Episodes
Staffel 1
1Forest Green
2Black Eye
3White Christmas
4Young Grass
5Cherry Blossom
6Cloudy Sky
7White Fang
8Blue Sky
9Rainy Season
10Summer Storm
Cast
- Kiyoka
- Shirō Takamura
- Ren Kaidō
- Kiri KondōRyōko Shiraishi
- Shima Kaidō
- Ikuyoshi Sasaki
- Haruko D. Dieckmann
- Mikiko KashiwagiYōko Soumi
- Jūzen Kurosaki
- Haru Kaidō
Comment(s)
Staff
- DirectorShinji Ishihira
- ScriptSayuri ŌbaYuka YamadaYoshiko Nakamura
- Episode DirectorBob ShirohataHiroyuki TsuchiyaToshinori WatanabeIppei YokotaHidetoshi TakahashiYoshiki KawasakiYuki Inaba
- MusicYasuharu TakanashiShūji KatayamaKenji Kato
- Character DesignMiki Takihara
- Chief Animation DirectorMiyuki NakamuraYuka KudōMiki TakiharaHisashi Nakamoto
- Sound DirectorShōko Hata
- Series CompositionYoshiko Nakamura
- StoryboardYukio NishimotoBob ShirohataShinji IshihiraToshinori WatanabeMasahiro Ise
- Unit DirectorShinji IshihiraToshinori Watanabe
- Original creator
- Art DirectorMasakazu Miyake
- Animation DirectorHisashi AbeNatsuko SuzukiTomoko ItōYae ŌtsukaMariko AokiYuka KudōKaori YoshikawaMasao EbiharaRika SatōYukie HaradaChiaki FuruzumiMiki TakiharaTakahiro YasudaAtsuko SaitōAya NishimuraRieko NoguchiSeung Gi HeoMiwa Yoshida
- Director of PhotographyAsahiko Koshiyama
Production
- Animation ProductionStudio DEEN
Music
Opening
“Okaeri." (おかえり。; Welcome Back.)”
Ending
“Happiness YOU&ME”



