“Newscaster Kei hides his true self while falling for animator Ushio, who unknowingly loves both his personas.”
Yes, No, or Maybe?
イエスかノーか半分か
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Based on your preference for character-driven stories with layered emotional arcs, this title's exploration of identity and belonging would deeply resonate. The pacing mirrors series you've rated highly, and its thematic depth aligns with your appreciation for nuanced storytelling...
However, the slow initial episodes might test your patience given your history of dropping shows that don't hook you early. The art style shift in the middle arc could also be a concern...
Synopsis
Newscaster Kei hides his true self while falling for animator Ushio, who unknowingly loves both his personas.
Kei Kunieda is a newscaster who strictly maintains an amiable and kind persona while at work. Although he smiles on the outside, he covertly curses at others to his heart's content. His everyday life is smooth, even if he keeps half of himself hidden at all times, but that changes when he meets Ushio Tsuzuki, an independent stop-motion animator. Soon, Kei finds himself caught in a lie borne from his two personas meeting Ushio under different conditions, with the other man unaware they are the very same person. As feelings begin to blossom between them, Kei cannot be sure if Ushio will love both sides of him—or only just half.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 39 sampled reviews
What 39 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.07 · split reception
4.7 pts
Recommenders 7.7 · others 3.0
↓ 3.54
Running avg · Jan 2021 → Nov 2025
- 7 “I really enjoyed it, I'm not to see yaoi but it wasn't that bad, overall the story gave me laughter and more (spoiler) when they had s3x at the end. It's a bit silly from my point of view, I'm not...”
- 7 “The early episodes hooked me with an engaging plot and likable characters, making me ready to crown it a favorite. That goodwill collapsed in the final scene’s non-consensual moment; having Tsuzuki...”
- 7 “This light novel adaptation proves surprisingly enjoyable with a likeable, funny protagonist and an accessible story that hooks viewers immediately. The 50-minute runtime hits the sweet spot,...”
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A Movie Production
Lesprit.- Format 1 × 53′ eps × min
- Total runtime 0h 53m all episodes
- Aired Dec 2020 – ongoing
- Source Movie media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-15829 catalog