TV-Series
Description
Yuzu Aihara, a fashionable and outgoing high school student, transfers to a strict all-girls school after her mother remarries. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Mei Aihara, the cold and disciplined student council president who happens to be her new stepsister. The two initially clash due to their contrasting personalities, with Yuzu’s free-spirited nature conflicting with Mei’s reserved and authoritarian demeanor. However, their relationship evolves into a complex and emotionally charged dynamic as they navigate their newfound familial ties and growing romantic feelings for each other.

The narrative explores themes of love, identity, and societal expectations, particularly within the context of their unconventional relationship. Yuzu struggles to reconcile her feelings for Mei, grappling with the taboo nature of their stepsibling bond and the challenges of pursuing a same-sex relationship in a conservative environment. Mei, on the other hand, harbors deep emotional scars from her past, including a strained relationship with her grandfather, who raised her after her parents’ absence. Her aloofness masks vulnerability, and her interactions with Yuzu gradually reveal her inner turmoil and desire for connection.

As the story progresses, the two characters confront external obstacles, including societal judgment, misunderstandings with peers, and their own insecurities. Supporting characters, such as Yuzu’s best friend Harumi and Mei’s childhood friend Sara, add depth to the narrative by providing contrasting perspectives on love and relationships. The series balances moments of tension and drama with lighter, comedic elements, creating a multifaceted portrayal of the characters’ emotional journeys.

The plot delves into the complexities of their evolving relationship, emphasizing the challenges of communication and trust. Yuzu’s determination to break through Mei’s emotional barriers drives much of the narrative, while Mei’s gradual acceptance of her feelings for Yuzu highlights her growth and vulnerability. The series concludes with a resolution that underscores the importance of mutual understanding and emotional honesty, leaving the characters’ future open to interpretation while providing a sense of closure to their journey.
Information
Citrus
Type: TV-Series
Date: 01/06/2018
Categories
Genre
DramaRomance
Settings
School
Tags
YaoiYuri
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Love affair!?
2One’s first love
3Sisterly love?
4Love me do!
5under lover
6out of love
7love or lie!
8war of love
9love is
10winter of love
11love you only
12my love goes on and on
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Staff
  • Director
    Takeo Takahashi
  • Script
    Naoki Hayashi
  • Episode Director
    Hiroaki Nishimura
    Fujiaki Asari
    Takahiro Majima
    Naoyuki Tatsuwa
    Hitomi Ezoe
    Kazuya Aiura
    Masashi Nakamura
    Takahiro Tamano
    Saori Tachibana
    Yūichirō Aoki
  • Music
    Ryō Takahashi
  • Character Design
    Izuro Ijuuin
  • Chief Animation Director
    Genichirō Kondō
    Manabu Nakatake
    Masaru Kawashima
    Takayo Mitsuwaka
    Hideki Furukawa
    Yutsuko Hanai
    Izuro Ijuuin
  • Sound Director
    Katsunori Shimizu
  • Producer
    Hirohiko Kanbe
    Hitoshi Kawamura
    Takema Okamura
    Shinji Ōmori
    Noritomo Isogai
    Hirotaka Kaneko
    Fumihiro Ozawa
    Kanako Umezawa
    Hiroshi Akio
  • Series Composition
    Naoki Hayashi
  • Storyboard
    Masayuki Kojima
    Takeo Takahashi
    Yutaka Hirata
    Naotaka Hayashi
    Masayuki Sakoi
    Hijiri Sanpei
    Naruyo Takahashi
  • Unit Director
    Hijiri Sanpei
  • Original creator
    Saburouta
  • Art Director
    Yuki Umino
  • Animation Director
    Masahide Yanagisawa
    Tetsurō Aoki
    Tomoaki Kado
    Hitoshi Kamata
    Genichirō Kondō
    Toshiya Washida
    Hiroto Katō
    Jun Yoshida
    Manabu Nakatake
    Mai Sakamoto
    Mariko Aoki
    Hatsue Nakayama
    Jōji Yanase
    Seiki Tanaka
    Yoshito Narimatsu
    Koji Hirauma
    Shinya Fujita
    Yūji Shibata
    Masaru Kawashima
    Taichi Nakaguma
    Hiroyuki Kaidou
    Yūgo Ōhashi
    Takayuki Onoda
    Takayo Mitsuwaka
    Hideki Furukawa
    Kayoko Kumagai
    Haruka Oikawa
    Kanako Abe
    Shiori Kobayashi
    Seiji Hagiwara
    Miyuki Sasagawa
    Asami Sodeyama
    Yūki Tamori
    Shota Tsukiyama
    Tatsuya Fukushima
    Izuro Ijuuin
    Shao Lei Li
    Yūji Hamada
    Hiroya Sasaki
    Ding Zhang
    Konomi Shiono
    Yun Liu Liu
    Min Wang
    Ryūichirō Yoshida
  • Director of Photography
    Hitoshi Tamura
Production
  • Production
    The Klockworx Co., Ltd.
    AT-X
    Infinite
    BS Fuji
    Sotsu Co., Ltd.
    Children's Playground Entertainment
    Tokyo MX
    Crunchyroll SC Anime Fund
    Happinet Corporation
    Ichijinsha
    Lantis
  • Animation Production
    Passione
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