Based on a 4-koma web manga, Tsuredure (Tsurezure) Children follows several different high school couples as they navigate relationships. Each episode is only 15 minutes long, with episode one spending several minutes each on a couple. Wikipedia explains that the series is ultimately about “how hard it is to say ‘I love you.'”
I think a lot of viewers have a habit of dismissing short form series; I know I do. But sometimes the form is used well, especially when a series can’t really support a full season of episodes (see Niijiro Days). Tsuredure Children might fall right into that category. I can see it becoming wearisome if there’s no substantial progression, but episode one shows that there might be enough there among the couples’ stories to keep one entertained throughout the season (four couples with 3 minutes each x 12 episodes = 36 minutes a couple = very manageable). The first “can’t quite get a confession out” couple is really fun and the second with the tsundere boy and the aggressive girl is alright, too. Couple three is a little disturbing, which makes them interesting. And couple four is my favorite – those they only get one episode together (you’ll see why). I’ll likely tune in next week, and at about half-a-typical-episode length, I can see Tsuredure Children hooking me for the season.
— TWWK
Tsuredure Children is available for streaming on Crunchyroll.
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Well, there’s not going to be progress but that’s more because there’s actually like 20-30 couples (I honestly have no idea; it’s enough that I completely lost track). It’s really impressive that despite the number, they’re all pretty unique and similarly entertaining. I can understand it being a negative for some, but this is definitely going to be one of my favorites of the season.
Oh, I see. Well that’s probably better than progress actually, if the couples are indeed engaging!
One thing I dislike about romance shows is how long it takes for characters to confess their feelings. I guess this show bypasses that problem by making the episodes short. One good thing about having so many couples is that there is a greater chance you’ll find a story you like.
Speed dating for viewers, I guess!