10.023 minSeason 1 • Episode 12
LatestDue to his father's work, Makoto goes to meet his grandfather for the first time.. While spending time with him, Makoto begins to sort through his own feelings. Then, with a hidden resolve in his heart, he decides to go home.
For Makoto Hanaoka, life’s about to get more complicated. Saki Aoi, a lively girl with loads of confidence, confesses her love for Makoto one day. When he fails to reciprocate, Saki declares she will be his first love! She shares her goal with a mutual friend, Ryuji Taiga, who also confesses his crush on Makoto. Stuck in a love triangle, Makoto must find a way to make it work and have fun.
Acting
Umeda's layered voice work captures Makoto's guarded vulnerability
Direction
Gentle framing that lets quiet moments breathe
Costume
Makoto's outfits communicate what he can't say aloud
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Otokonoko characters have complex history in anime—this series distinguishes itself by treating Makoto's femininity as authentic expression rather than fetish or punchline.
The manga author, Pom, is non-binary and has spoken about using the series to explore their own relationship with gender presentation.
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