In a world full of unusual beings like aliens and animal/human hybrids, Tonome is a detective who is also an invisible man. While he can make it so that people at least see the clothes he wears, he can also go fully invisible, which certainly helps with his detective work, though it can cause minor problems in daily life. Not being able to be seen might have also been a disadvantage for his love life, but thankfully, that is not a problem for his coworker, Yako; after all, she is blind, so to her, everything is invisible. The two naturally get along very well, and eventually, Tonome asks Yako out to dinner, kickstarting a relationship that looks to eventually result in wedding bells.
We have another cute office romance this season, and this one has a few interesting twists to it. The first obvious aspect to note is the supernatural element, with all the aliens and animal-people making an invisible man feel much less out of place. No explanation is given for how this otherwise modern-Earth world ended up like this; it’s just used for a couple of gags and for adding a bit of extra intrigue to the setting. The second notable aspect is that the female protagonist, whose perspective the episode largely follows, is blind. A lot of animation and story details go into how she adapts to her impaired vision, and how Tonome and her other coworkers accommodate her. It’s honestly a pretty cool look at what life can be like for a blind person, without that aspect completely dominating the entire show. Indeed, for all of its unique elements, this episode was ultimately a sweet slice-of-life romance at heart. The way Yako frets over her feelings for Tonome is adorable, and Tonome is just open enough about his feelings to make him feel earnest without being pushy. The pacing and atmosphere are very laid-back, which, combined with the softer artstyle, makes the show feel more like a window into the protagonists’ developing relationship than any sort of romantic drama. All this makes for a very enjoyable and comfortable watch that I’m glad to keep following. The title makes the destination of the main relationship clear, and the show invites us to enjoy the journey there.
The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife is streaming on Crunchyroll.
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