Winter 2018 Anime: Citrus

Synopsis

Fashionable Yuzu Aihara had to transfer to a new school because her mother remarried. Unfortunately, her new school is an ultra-strict and conservative girls’ school. On the first day, she immediately broke some rules and got involved in confrontation with the stern student council president Mei—who turned out to be her new stepsister. She then also has to learn that hate and attraction are often not that far apart.

Comments

Unlike the first episode of NTR: Netsuzou TRap that was very straightforward with “fanservice,” the first episode of Citrus slowly builds its conflict steadily. The “spicy” scene is still present at the end of episode, but it’s preceded by really nice characterisation. Yuzu is a quite likeable main character. Her rebellious-but-sincere antics, along with her open and expressive character, will make her easily a favourite character among viewers. Mei, however, is the opposite. She is stern and stubborn. However, the anime also built her as a complex character. She has a bad relationship with her family, and seems to be in constant pressure.

Being a yuri title might make some viewers feel discouraged to see Citrus. However, if one is interested in knowing more about this genre, Citrus probably could be a good start. The characters are entertaining and the conflicts are genuinely intriguing, though there is potential that it’ll lead into some melodrama.

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