Asuka Konishi Fiancé Yakuza is a spicy and dangerous shojo romance that features one of anime’s most interesting male protagonists: the deranged and masochistic Kirishima Miyama. From the very first episode to the finale, Kirishima presented an alarming number of red flags that initially turned off many viewers, leading to him being seen as a toxic love interest that pales in comparison to less problematic male shōjo characters like Fruit basketIt’s Kyo Sohma.
However, Kirishima became, in some ways, a better romantic partner for Yoshino as the season progressed. Kirishima’s obsessive, yandere nature may not have faded, but his initial infatuation grew into full-blown affection as his relationship with Yoshino developed. There’s no solution to the manipulative and cunning beast that Kirishima is, but every element of his personality that has been revealed throughout the season has shown that maybe he isn’t as toxic as many fans believed him at first.
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Seeing Yoshino get hurt invoked Kirishima’s rage – Episode 2
Episode 2, “Let Me Express My Sincerity and Maybe Win Your Affection in the Process”
The usually restrained Kirishima risked the wrath of his superiors to avenge Yoshino’s honor. One of the first moments that highlighted the sincerity of Kirishima’s affection for Yoshino was seen during episode 2, after Yoshino was knocked down by one of the men who was with Shiori Akaza. Upon seeing the harm caused to Yoshino, Kirishima immediately changed his mind and went berserk on every man present, almost ending the life of the person who had hit Yoshino.
Kirishima, despite having little to no moral sense, is careful when it comes to acting on his violent nature, as he does not want to cause trouble for his great-uncle. Yet he risked his boss’s wrath and caused trouble on another group’s turf for Yoshino’s sake. The fact that he got so angry with her – after being so cruel to her in the previous episode – suggested that some of the feelings he had uttered before were honest.
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Yoshino was the victim of his summer illness
Episode 4, “Is He Smart or Stupid?” »
One of the most surprisingly wholesome things Kirishima did early on Fiancé Yakuza took care of Yoshino during her summer illness. As soon as he noticed that Yoshino had fallen ill, he took it upon himself to try to make her comfortable and nurse her back to health. And when he noticed that she wasn’t getting better, he asked Inamori to take them both to the hospital.
Fans were especially touched by the way Kirishima cradled Yoshino in his arms during the car ride, practically wrapping himself around her as if she was the most precious thing to him. Some viewers might say that Kirishima was taking advantage of the situation so he could cuddle her, but others claim that this was one of the first moments he began to show genuine concern for her well-being.
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Kirishima actually cares what Yoshino thinks of him
Episode 4, “Is He Smart or Stupid?” »
Kirishima is no stranger to rude and unsavory behavior. After all, he grew up as the great-nephew of a high-ranking Yakuza family, and he doesn’t hesitate to beat a person within inches of their life if he feels like it. To put it simply, Kirishima doesn’t care if he’s seen as a terrible person. He makes no apologies for his own cruel and unorthodox nature.
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This begins to change when Kirishima begins to develop a real desire to be Yoshino’s boyfriend. In episode 4, he and Yoshino have a strange conversation about the nature of their relationship; Kirishima states that he is willing to step out of his comfort zone and be a “normal man” if it means having Yoshino look at him more favorably. Yoshino doesn’t respond well, but the moment shows that Kirishima values Yoshino’s opinion of him so much that he’s willing to challenge his own nature.
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Kirishima adores Yoshino unnecessarily – Episode 5
Episode 5, “Princess Tsubaki”
Despite how selfish Kirishima can be, he is more than capable of displaying a thoughtful and caring side, especially towards Yoshino. Episode 5 shows how easily he can anticipate Yoshino’s needs and desires, with actions as simple as showing her a pair of shoes she liked or offering to eat the remains of a large dessert she she wanted.
Tsubaki calls out Kirishima, noting that his attention is nothing more than a means to an end; this is not genuinely kind behavior, as Kirishima only reserves such a degree of generosity towards Yoshino (and Yoshino only) to gain her favor. Contrary to what this may suggest, his desire to impress her and win her love comes from a place of true and honest affection. Kirishima doesn’t increase the charm because he wants to take advantage of Yoshino, but rather because he harbors real feelings for her.
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“There is no woman who can marry me except you”
Episode 8, “To Be Honest, I Want to Marry You”
Although the moment was framed in a rather tense way, the scene where Kirishima proposes a deal to Yoshino in episode 8 can be seen as a confession of true love. “I love you more than anyone in the world” is the very phrase Kirishima says to Yoshino after he claims she is the only woman for him.
Kirishima’s words not only imply his true feelings – that he doesn’t see anyone worth marrying other than Yoshino – but also suggest that he is willing to be loyal once they officially start dating. Until then, Kirishima slept freely with other women because he and Yoshino weren’t actually a couple (and partly because he wanted to make Yoshino jealous). But with their relationship now official, as per their agreement, Kirishima might just put his ladylike ways aside.
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Kirishima tries to hide the truth about his injuries from Yoshino
Episode 11, “A Pet That Becomes Unruly as It Grows”
Following the Osaka trip incident caused by Suou Azami and Kento Ozu, Kirishima and Yoshino attend a celebration hosted by Renji in episode 11. During the celebration, Renji invited Kirishima to the basement for a conversation , although the actual nature of this meeting was far more sinister and wrathful than expected.
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Renji Somei had brought Kirishima to a soundproof place so that he could punish him for leading Yoshino into danger, by beating him until he drew blood. Later, as a means to cover up the injuries he suffered from Renji’s disciplinary action, Kirishima goaded Shouma into fighting. so that Yoshino would believe that his injuries came from Shouma rather than his own grandfather. It is unclear why Kirishima did this, but Tsubaki assumed it was to protect Yoshino from a dark truth about his family.
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Kirishima slowly improves as a partner – Episode 12
Episode 12, “When She’s Upset, the Rain Falls and the Dark Night Descends”
Even though Kirishima was willing to do anything to please Yoshino and keep her close, he wasn’t as adept at taking her boundaries seriously. Breaking into his room without permission is just one example of how Kirishima has disregarded his privacy. He also bugged his phone with tracking software, although this detail might have something to do with his deal with Yoshino’s grandfather.
However, Kirishima’s fight with Shouma seemed to be the straw that broke the camel’s back. Now that Yoshino understands a punishment he actually fears, Kirishima is now willing to listen and respect boundaries when she sets them. This, while it cannot excuse any past actions, is a step toward positive change in Kirishima and Yoshino’s relationship.
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Kirishima worships Yoshino like a goddess – Episode 12
Episode 12, “When She’s Upset, the Rain Falls and the Dark Night Descends”
Kirishima’s obsession with Yoshino is made abundantly clear in every episode following the pilot. There is hardly a scene where his actions aren’t tied to how much he loves her and wants to win her heart. Many of these moments display an unhealthy, obsessive and possessive nature, such as when Kirishima becomes jealous of Shouma’s closeness to Yoshino, but episode 12 presents Kirishima’s affections in a healthier light.
It’s like when the sun goddess came out of the Ama-no-Iwato cave. Seeing you again after all this time reminded me how beautiful you are.
After Kirishima is relieved of the silent treatment, he takes Yoshino and compares the situation to an old Japanese tale about the re-emergence of the sun goddess, Amaterasu. In a very suave but sincere manner, he states that Yoshino had deprived him of light when she chose to ignore him, and that receiving his attention again was like feeling the sun on him again. In short, Kirishima called Yoshino the light. of his life.
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Kirishima made sure Nao was okay – Episode 8
Episode 8, “To Be Honest, I Want to Marry You”
Kirishima used his old flame, Nao Shiota, both for fun and as a tool to resolve the conflict over Kento Ozu and Suou Azami, manipulating her with words of flattery and making her believe that he actually cared. her and of her. -be. After getting what he wanted, Kirishima seemed to push Nao to the sidelines in order to pay more attention to the bigger fish.
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Kirishima’s childhood love interest Nao isn’t ready to let go, and that could cause big problems for both herself and her romantic rivals.
Kirishima’s handling of Nao was despicable, but he showed some care and consideration for her safety and well-being. He left Nao behind in the safest situation he could create for her by having Shouma arrive at the karaoke bar (after making Shouma believe he would meet Yoshino) where Nao was waiting. He knew Shouma wouldn’t leave defenseless Nao alone when the situation became dangerous.
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Kirishima Finally Speaks About Himself – Episode 12
Episode 12, “When She’s Upset, the Rain Falls and the Dark Night Descends”
Throughout the course of Fiancé Yakuza season 1, Kirishima has always been secretive about his actions and motivations. From hiding the deal between him and Renji to the details about himself, it was always clear that Kirishima knew more about Yoshino than Yoshino knew about Kirishima. He just didn’t seem to like the idea of talking about himself, perhaps because being famous put a person at risk of scrutiny and judgment.
After taking advice from Tsubaki (and surviving Yoshino’s silent treatment) in episode 12, Kirishima took the first step by having an honest conversation with Yoshino and managed to admit some details about his past. Since Kirishima isn’t very open about himself, this shows how willing he is to allow himself to be vulnerable in order to improve his relationship with Yoshino. Follow that with the creepy reaction he had upon arriving at her apartment to see her lying on the floor, and his true feelings for her only become more obvious. The way he covers her sleeping body and lies down facing her is an undeniable act of silent devotion.
- Release date
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October 7, 2024
- Cast
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Hitomi Ueda, Akira Ishida, Kôji Yusa, Hiroshi Kamiya, Yôji Ueda, Kazuya Nakai, Reina Ueda, Hiroshi Shimozaki, Ryota Takeuchi, Katsuyuki Konishi
- Seasons
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1
- Studio
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Studio Deen
- Creator
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Asuka Konishi
- Number of episodes
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12
- Japanese title
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Raising wa Tanin ga Ii
- Based on
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Manga
- MyAnimeList Score
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7.14
- Character(s)
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Yoshino Somei, Kirishima Miyama, Shoma Toriashi, Azami Suo, Renji Somei, Gaku Miyama, Tsubaki Akashigata, Sōta Inamori, Aoi Tachibana, Taketo Hotei