Review of Sasaki and Miyano

Good queer representation in anime is rare, this is one of those rare anime. Sasaki to Miyano is a pretty amazing romance anime in general. It has the perfect mixture of everything. It's pretty damn wholesome, and overall when i was watching it, it was just good vibes all around. I finished the whole thing in a day, because I was that addicting to watching it, and that's exactly what this anime does. What I loved especially about this anime is that is portrays an actual HEALTHY gay relationship, which is a trope I find sadly rare in GL/BL and anime in general. The main characters (Sasakiand Miyano) are shown to set healthy boundaries, communicate their feelings, and generally, their love blossoming is not only heartwarming, its lighthearted and fun. I even caught myself laughing at this anime (which is actually quite rare for me to laugh at an anime haha) Their relationship doesn't seem forced like a lot of anime tend to do, it feels natural and what can I say? I'm a sucker for that. Speaking as somebody who has been in a similar position as Miyano when it comes to the confusion and questioning your sexuality in school, the anime does a pretty damn good job at showcasing the feelings and experiences one may have, while going through that time in your life. The denial that slowly transcends into acceptance feels satisfying for both him and the viewer.

But enough about that, the actual story itself. It's pretty cute. The main characters bond over a similar interest, and they enjoy listening to each other's opinions 'bout it, this slowly transcends into them developing feelings for each other. It's a simple story, but it takes the simplicity of it and turns it into something much more with everything that happens in between. The quirky yet relatable and supportive characters, the 'sweet and spicy' metaphors, the finding out which feelings equal love. IF you are looking for a GOOD romance anime in general, this is perfect. I have rated it a 10 based off story, characters and most of all, enjoyment. I'd reccommend this anime to anyone, if you are thinking of watching it, please do! You won't regret it.