The Dangers in My Heart is an anime television series based on the manga series of the same name written and illustrated by Norio Sakurai. The series is produced by Shin-Ei Animation and directed by Hiroaki Akagi, with scripts written by Jukki Hanada, character designs handled by Masato Katsumata, and music composed by Kensuke Ushio.
Background The story follows the perspective of Kyotaro Ichikawa; a 13-year-old, introverted Chūnibyō middle school student attending Daijuni Middle School. Reading murder-related novels by himself, he fantasizes about murdering his classmates, in particular, Anna Yamada; a pretty, tall, and cheerful young model who spends time secretly eating snacks in the school library. Where Ichikawa also goes to read books in private. Despite his false murderous prospects, Ichikawa finds himself helping Yamada in secret and eventually realizes that he has a crush on her. After several encounters with each other, Ichikawa and Yamada steadily become closer, becoming friends harboring romantic feelings for each other.
The first season aired from April 2 to June 18, 2023, on the NUMAnimation programming block on TV Asahi and its affiliates. The opening theme is by Yorushika, while the ending theme is by Kohana Lam.
On December 10, 2023, an animated collection of shorts based on the bonus chapters posted on the author's Twitter account titled "Twi-Yaba" was released in a standalone episode with the official English title of "Bonus Dangers". The shorts within the special last a few minutes each. Each short contains either a standalone gag, view into their daily lives, or a holiday special.The Dangers in my Heart Karte 12.5, "Bonus Dangers"
A second season was announced after the airing of the twelfth episode. It premiered on January 7, 2024, on the same programming block. The opening theme is by Atarayo, while the ending theme is by Kohana Lam. The opening animation is storyboarded and directed by Tetsurō Araki, who is known for directing the anime series Attack on Titan, and produced with the assistance from Wit Studio.
The series is licensed by Sentai Filmworks and is streaming on Hidive. While Plus Media Networks Asia licensed the anime in Southeast Asia which premiered on Aniplus Asia.
Series overview
Episodes Season 1 (2023)
Season 2 (2024)
Home media release Japanese + Avex Pictures (Japan – Region 2/A) Vol. Episodes Cover art Release date Ref. Season 1 1 1–4 Kyotaro reads a crime encyclopedia, Yamada eats a lollipop June 30, 2023 2 5–8 Kyotaro and Anna share an umbrella on a rainy day July 28, 2023 3 9–12 Kyotaro and Anna go for a walk on New Year's Eve August 25, 2023 Season 2 4 13–16 Anna gives the chocolate she made for Kyotaro March 27, 2024 5 17–20 Kyotaro and Anna are playing basketball April 24, 2024 6 21–25 Kyotaro and Anna are together May 29, 2024
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