[Review] Kimi ni Todoke

The bible of shojo manga that sparked the Kazehaya syndrome. High school girl Kuronuma Sawako, with her long black hair and gloomy expression, had the nickname "Sadako" (the ghost from the movie The Ring). However, Kazehaya Shouta, a male classmate, recognized Sawako's kindness and the true beauty hidden beneath her long hair, and fell for her. The male protagonist, Kazehaya Shouta, is not only handsome but also very bright and cheerful, and is so sociable that he even has a fan club at school, making him incredibly popular. For him to notice Sawako, who is known for being gloomy, and fall for her first... Of course, Sawako eventually falls for Kazehaya too, making them a very happy couple. I thought the anime ended with its second season in 2011, but due to its immense popularity, it returned with a third season in 2024. The side story features Kurumizawa Ume as the protagonist, and depicts her relationship with Sawako's cousin, Kurokawa(?) Eiji. If you like shojo manga, this is one you absolutely must read.