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Candy Boy delivers a sweet, seamless slice-of-life romance with excellent small-focus characters and truly fabulous art and animation. While Yukino’s depth falls short and occasional art inconsistencies pop up, the gentle tone and refreshing lack of angst outweigh those quibbles. I readily recommend it to yuri fans or anyone open to its subject matter. Kanade’s well-realized personality stands out as the emotional anchor that makes the short series feel complete.

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