Koori no Jouheki

I’ve seen people calling Ramparts of Ice the OPPOSITE of “You and I Are Polar Opposites,” which has the same manga author. This is deceptively inaccurate. Ramparts of Ice isn’t the opposite of Polar Opposites. Instead, Ramparts of Ice is the INVERSE of “You and I Are Polar Opposites.” Where Polar Opposites leans into character-based comedy but gives the characters serious depth to enhance our connection to them, Ramparts leans into character study and interpersonal drama while using comedy to lighten the mood. They have distinct recipes, but they use a lot of the same ingredients. I was not grooving on this for several episodes. I hesitated to call it “overrated” because I saw what it was going for and didn’t think it was that flawed, but for me, it was going too slow and wasn’t funny enough. Koyuki is a very grounded portrayal of social anxiety that’s not played for laughs like in Bocchi the Rock and is nowhere close to as severe, so it was hard for me personally to empathize over the “Ramparts of Ice” she has in place. There were also a few small moments where the direction really fumbled, like a completely serious scene would suddenly start using the chibi-style without a proper shift in tone. Furthermore, I kept starting each episode by singing “O’er the RAAAAAAMPARTS of IIIIIIIICE were so gallantly freezing!” which probably made it harder to take seriously. I still don’t think I got out of it what the people who loved it from the jump got out of it, but I’m very glad I stuck with it. Once the friend group is established, it’s far easier to accept the drama being much more low-stakes than your typical “deep” teen drama. I especially love Episode 8, which focuses on Miki. I’m even starting to appreciate the comedy more. I started writing this review after watching Episode 13, and it really felt like the relatable comedy was balanced perfectly with the more serious emotions without feeling too tipsy or too sober. I do wish I had that feeling in more of the episodes, but I think I can finally express some love for Ramparts of Ice instead of just cold respect.

Slow burn done right, you love to see it. Even better that season 2 is already announced. The quartet of Koyun, Miki, Minato and Youta make for an interesting friend group with great dynamic, the way they interact is the best part of the anime, even though the story itself is good too. The way their friend group developed (more specifically Koyun getting close with Youta and Minato) was great to follow, but the way their romantic feelings built up (or got revealed) was even better. At first it might seem like the romance tag is not justified, but as the story progresses it gets there for sure, and the setup for season 2 is very well done. It's also one of those romance anime that focus a bit more on "coming of age", but it works perfectly well here. The story mainly focuses on Koyun and her hardships from the past, she's still heavily influenced by these past events but goes through a big transition throughout the season. The other characters also get a ton of screen time to not only get their perspective but to also learn about their own struggles too. One of the main strengths of this anime is how much it could achieve in only 14 episodes (so far), getting to know 4 living, breathing characters that feel natural is no easy task. Maybe this is being nitpicky, but it's a bit of a shame that a major misunderstanding is fueling a big chunk of the series in the second half, it's something that should be easy to realize for everyone involved or if they communicated better (or at all), one of those romance anime tropes that not even this anime could shake off I guess. It's almost pointless to mention that it was made by the same mangaka as You and I Are Polar Opposites because it's obvious, very similar in many aspects, in a good way. The art style and characters very much resemble one another, both anime look great, even if made by different studios. VA is enjoyable, but it's also one of those rare anime that get dub on release in a ton of different languages, so it might be an anime you can and will watch in your language if you prefer that. One of the more interesting romance anime that have much more to offer than just raw romance, if anything you gotta wait for season 2 for the "real" romance to arrive, but it's a great slow burn journey and recommended for anyone who likes this genre.

When it comes to this anime, it's simple: If you love trauma, you're in the right place. If not, get out. I think the art is good. Comedy is great. The main roster (Miki, Koyuki, Yota, Minato) make a great combination. Even Hayato, Daichi, Yuki and Tsukiko make great side characters. Those are solid foundations for the anime, that are, in my opinion, ruined by the story. The anime's 2 main genres are Drama and Romance but I feel like it's 80% Drama and 20% Romance. The anime is 14 episodes long yet somehow every 2-3 episodes someone, or something comes along to trigger a trauma response to one of the main roster, if not multiple. Nobody ever gets a moment's respite to enjoy any positive developments. There's always, and I mean ALWAYS something negative that comes and shatters it. That's my first point. Second, it ends on such a weird cliff hanger. In my opinion, a cliff hanger that doesn't make me want to push through season 2. Just wraps up on a traumatic miserable scene. Personally it doesn't inspire any hope for anything positive in the 2nd season for me. Finally, the romance. Yes it's nice, when it's there. The characters getting jitters, blushing, etc etc. However, it is ruined by the constant assumptions of others. Characters assuming others have (or don't) have feelings for them, or another person, on constant repeat, isn't good for a romance that's already filled with trauma in my opinion. Conclusion: The Ramparts of Ice is a DRAMA anime that has romantic elements in it. I would definitely not suggest it if you're expecting any romantic developments to last.

I enjoyed this anime overall.My 2nd favorite male lead and the main female lead were really cute together😍.I also liked that the anime was only 14 episodes,so it didn't feel too long or dragged out.The story had some interesting moments,and I liked seeing how the characters interacted with each other.But honestly,I really didn't like the 1st male lead.Some of his decisions were frustrating for me and made it hard to enjoy his character.The 2nd male lead was much more likable in my opinion.Overall, it was a decent watch and I enjoyed the characters and romance,even though I had mixed feelings about some parts.

As for my opinion on the first season of the anime "Koori no Jouheki", I found the series to be a solid romantic comedy featuring serious storylines centered on the past trauma of the protagonist, Koyuki Hikawa,who shields herself behind an ice wall to avoid being hurt again. Beyond Koyuki’s main arc, supporting characters like Miki and Minato also have their own storylines dealing with the challenges they face. The visual style is understated and realistic, fitting the anime's atmosphere perfectly, and the music is great, especially the ending theme, which effectively builds suspense at the end of each episode. Ultimately, I give this season a 9/10, for me, it was a real gem of this year's spring season. I honestly preferred it to Seihantai na Kimi to Boku, which is a pleasant, sweet romcom for lifting one's spirits, because the more serious tone and the slower pace of character development in Koori no Jouheki resonated with me more.

ID : Anime tentang cewe pendiem yang gabisa deket sama siapapun di kelas tiba-tiba deket sama beberapa orang, yang emang bener si ceritanya gitu. Tapi yang bikin beda perkembangan dari dia ke temen-temennya bukan yang secepet itu buat deketnya, mungkin bisa langsung sama Yota tapi sama Amamiya ada beberapa konflik yang harus mereka lewatin dan itu yang bikin ceritanya lebih hidup, ga terlalu di anime-animekan dan lumayan ngegambarin orang pendiem pada umumnya. Visualnya mantap enak banget selama ditonton, karakternya ga kaku dan cara mereka ngegambarin emosinya lucu dan bikin nontonnya betah. Ceritanya juga yang ga selalu lurus dan ditemenin konflik dan penuh SALAH PAHAM!!! tapi bukan anime yang ribet harus mikir kesana kesini, ceritanya lurus bener-bener ke keseharian mereka sama perkembangan hubungan satu sama lain. SAMA KALO MAU NAMBAHIN, di episode 1 pas transisi ke endingnya jujur itu absolute cinema yang bikin, big respect yang ngidein kaya gitu!! CANT WAIT FOR THE 2ND SEASON, ini kutonton pas season 2 baru banget airing, semogaa bagus dan ga turun kualitas dari segi apapun. Bener-bener punya ekspektasi tinggi buat season 2 nya. Overall kukasih 9/10 deserved banget, dari cerita menarik sama visual yang cocok. Bissmillah Amamiya Koyun jadean please!!! #JadianCepetPLS ENG : This anime starts with the classic premise of a quiet, introverted girl who can’t seem to connect with anyone in class suddenly getting close to a group of people and yeah, on the surface, that’s what it is. But what really sets it apart is how realistic the pace of their friendship actually is. It’s not an overnight bond, while she hits it off with Yota fairly quickly, her dynamic with Amamiya involves actual hurdles and conflicts they have to work through. That’s what makes the story feel so grounded and alive it doesn't rely on over the top anime tropes and gives a genuinely accurate portrayal of how quiet people navigate social connections. The visuals are top-tier and super pleasant to watch throughout. The character animation feels dynamic, and the way they express emotions is hilarious and keeps you totally glued to the screen. The plot isn't always smooth sailing it's filled with conflicts and packed with MISUNDERSTANDINGS!!! but it’s not the type of complex show where you have to rack your brain. At its core, it’s a straightforward slice-of-life focused on their daily routines and organic relationship growth. ALSO, I HAVE TO MENTION, that transition into the ending in Episode 1 was honestly absolute cinema. Huge respect to whoever pitched that idea! CAN'T WAIT FOR SEASON 2! I actually picked this up right as Season 2 started airing. I really hope it stays top-notch and doesn't drop in quality in any aspect my expectations are sky-high. Overall, a well-deserved 9/10 for me, between the engaging narrative and fitting visuals. Bismillah, please let Amamiya and Koyuki end up together!!! #JadianCepetPLS

I have to say I’m surprised. I certainly would’ve never predicted that I’d like a high school romance as much as I liked this one. This story managed to be just the right amount of cute and silly. It was fun, lightweight (in a good way), dare I say fresh?, and adorable. I clicked on The Ramparts of Ice and was fully ready to consider it my new watch-while-eating show, but I somehow got hooked on the story on the way. I haven’t been a fan of shoujos these days, and I certainly ain’t a consumer of high school romance, whatever the media (often too immature). But as I kept saying to my invisible audience that I was NOT the target audience for this show anytime it went down the cringe-and-exaggerated-teen-problems road…. I realized that my recurrent giggles (Yota… all his fault) were NOT exactly proving me right…. If one would like to enjoy a fresh teen romance with low stakes drama, enough sweet silliness to make you giggle, and with just the right amount of cliché for one to roll their eyes with a smile on their face because whatever is going on is definitely not that deep… then I’d definitely recommend this one. Yep, on my way to read the manga. PS: One thing though, what is it with the generic, uniform-like, copy-pasted, flavorless, default-skinned and awful « cool » look? The author is either really old and genuinely sees teens as this weird group of lookalikes with the exact same clothes, slight variations of colors aside (which actually isn’t totally wrong, kids do dress the same sometimes when following a trend) OR….. Well, I don’t know, but it was both exasperating and hilarious. Genuinely. Why have they all selected the same skin? Lol. These dang colored asymmetric jackets with a beanie on…We get it kids. Y’all the cool gang.

I really enjoyed the first 10 episodes. The slow burn romance, the character development, the emphasis on the beauty of friendship. However there are many unresolved situations that I wish that they had explored more. It was very unfair for viewers to sit through 14 episodes with so many questions without an answer. I hope that there's a second season and that this was not only a way to get us to purchase the original books so we can know the answers. I understand the commercial side of it but ending it without any answers is really unfair. However, the character development is very solid and it touches topics that are very relatable such as bullying which can be sensitive to some viewers. What I love the most is the humour and the celebration of friendship, the chemistry between the characters is undeniable. My suggestion is, either wait for a second season or watch the first and proceed to read the novel.

This anime is very endearing to me, not because of the storyline, the plot or the characters, but more of the themes in central messages that it gives you. I constantly saw myself nodding every single time a character said something that was very important and very smart. I am very excited to see what season two holds, because I felt like they did not get enough of the romance aspect in this anime. But back to back, I did see myself, gasping at many parts, and most things were a little bit interesting. But other than that, if you’re looking to find an anime, that’s just about highschoolers dealing with crushes and also coming down to surprising resolutions about their own psych, this definitely can be the “rom”-com for you. (P.S; I hate how that one red haired character had braids that’s the senior of Miki, it would’ve honestly been very cool to see a black person in this anime. They had the braids already, why not just make the color wheel a bit darker? Considering that this show is also more modern, and the more black/blasian people being born and raised in Japan, it would’ve made a lot of sense. 😅.. heh but I digress)

FUCK MOMOKO. I WANT HER TO BURN. Lots of character development with antagonists that feel real. All around a well played out anime that builds suspense and makes you angry at said antagonists. Little saddened to have to wait for season 2 but the anticipation is high. Not everything is sunshine and rainbows in ramparts of ice; a lot of realistic events happen instead of the typical everyone lived happily ever after. This anime isn’t really like polar opposites that one is more fluff and slice of life oriented. Both are good but I can see why someone would avoid this if they didn’t like polar opposites since they’re written by the same mangaka. Koyun is so hot

The Ramparts of Ice stands as a strong entry into the romcom/love polygon genre with a cast of delightfully fun and complex characters to explore. Koyuki’s titular emotional ice wall that she puts up between her and those around her is intriguingly intricate both in its activating mechanisms and in how that wall gradually morphs and weakens over time as she gets to know the people around her and starts to realize some of the hypocrisies in how she acts towards them. The exploration of the boundary between friendship and romantic interest, as well as how others perceive said relationships simply because of standard heteronormative social dynamics, made the many different bonds formed, strengthened, and broken as the series progresses infinitely fascinating to follow. With this being yet another adaptation of an Agasawa manga, the unique, hyper-cartoony aesthetic of the chibi cutaways are present here just as much as they are in Polar Opposites, and yet I find them significantly more effective here because of the higher contrast in tone. With this being just as much a drama as it is a romcom, the silliness of the art style used for the comedic breaks has a much stronger effect, especially when pitted against how good the base character designs are. The lighting and color design also do a lot of heavy lifting, with the drastic shifts in tone being matched near perfectly by eye-grabbing cinematic choices that can really stop you dead in your tracks when they want to. With a second season well on its way, I’m very eager to see how everything proceeds from here and whether it will all neatly slot into place or shatter irrevocably as the bonds of friendship amongst the core cast are tested against their growing romantic desires.

Ramparts of ice is easily one of my favorite romance animes from this year . EVen thought this is an anime from the same author that created "you and I are pollar opposites" it's very different kind of story and public target. It has somethings that are similar to You and I, like some characters ( for example tsukiko and Natsumi Nishi), and its fun to see some easter eggs in both animes. the main thing that I think that turn this anime in very good is the charachters, everyone (especially the main four charachters) has it own problems and their all have time to grew up and be devellopped, they all made mistakes like normal people, this is very good because there's lots of animes that the characthers are like perfect people and dis is a utopic reality like, eveverybody in real life has problems, some bigger than others but everybody has and its great to see this on an anime. Some problems are very well develloped and good to see like bullying and trauma that the protagonist(koyuki) carries with she. Althouth this all, this anime isnt just about drama, it has the comedy moments and I have lot of fun watching it, the romance is slow, but is also good and I cant wait to the season 2.

Koyuki is a girl who surrounded herself with "walls of ice" to isolate herself from society and those around her However she is not introverted by nature rather certain circumstances pushed her to that point It is a calm anime that dives deep into human and psychological relationships through its characters and dialogues But the question remains will anyone be able to melt the ice surrounding Koyuki? Everything related to the writing of Koyuki's character or Koiyun as she is called was good and carefully crafted The anime succeeded in showcasing her fear of others her thoughts her psychological struggles and her feelings in a simple yet effective way Her character development over the episodes was gradual whether through her past or her present, making it easy to understand the reasons that drove her to build those icy walls around herself. The anime is character driven specifically focusing on the quartet Koyuki, Youta, Miki, and Minato Each of them has a distinct personality and unique thoughts To me they are the beating heart of the anime Their relationships and entertaining interactions whether through trivial or serious dialogues that gradually reveal their personalities contributed to the solid building of these characters I believe the anime succeeded well in portraying their fears and psychological struggles. As I mentioned the story and atmosphere of the work are calm and this was positively reflected in the production and directing There isn't much to say but both succeeded in delivering a light and beautiful visual experience in a way that aligns perfectly with the anime's direction. Flaws: Most of the flaws appeared in the final quarter of the anime including the reliance on some coincidences conveniences and clichés to push the story or relationships forward There was also a sense of slowness with some events going around in repetitive circles. A minor note: some new characters appeared in the final episodes which slightly disrupted the balance of the story though it isn't a major flaw so far. In conclusion this is an anime with a simple and calm storya romantic work that leans more toward human relationships diving into them psychologically while being interspersed with light comedic moments. It might not suit everyone due to its slow pacing.

When I started watching "The Ramparts of Ice", little did I know that it shared an author with "You and I Are Polar Opposites". It was hard to believe at first because those shows were polar opposites of each other. They do, and they even shared an unofficial crossover with a few cast members from the latter show making their way to an episode of the former. Personally, I enjoyed the first episode of "You and I Are Polar Opposites" with the main couple becoming one in the span of the episode. Then it kind of got boring for me. The Ramparts of Ice has relatively a slower burn and I enjoyed the drama and the trauma of the main character, Koyun. The show was mostly her lowering her guard with it comes to meeting new friends, lowering her "ramparts" so to speak. She does slowly to warm up to people, and I'm all for it, cheering her on. If you're into drama in your romance as I do, this show could merit your attention. It's a Netflix anime, and it has a decent enough English dub with which I chose to watch this show.

I watched this because It was from the author of You and I are Polar Opposites, which already hooked me. Polar opposites was fast paced, explosive developments, and budding romance, sparking in all directions like a firework. Now think of a black powder keg. The fuse is long and burns really slowly, anticipating building when it finally reaches the powder, it goes off all at once. That rush of adrenaline was exactly what you were looking for and very worth it. That is basically the Ramparts of Ice At first it seems like a standard romance MC story. Koyun, an introverted high school girl scarred by trauma that affects her perception of others, starts finding her purpose and calling and finding the one they love. But it didn't want to go that way. Honestly, I didn't even know for sure who the interest was until episode 4. Early on progression didn't seem to exist. For every step forward she took, she would always find a way to move 2 steps back but given this show I liked that. That was because of one thing that I have rarely seen in romances that was a breath of fresh air: It portrays realism very well. Romance anime almost always exaggerate these situations to elicit an emotion and that is fine, but this was doing that as little as possible which is realism we can all start to relate with. It makes the entire group’s chemistry feel real and believable. Between the friend group in question, Miki the childhood friend, Yota the gentle giant, and Minato the athlete who was always in someone's business, the dynamics, the constant misunderstandings and evolution in their relationships with each other sets the stage that when progress DOES happen, it hits SO hard and really gets on your feelings. If you love your slow burns, this is the show for you.

Not gonna take your time. If what you desire is: 1) Not only peak slow burn romance, but also great friendships being discovered. 2) A realistic, great set of characters where all four of the main characters are lovable, along with the side characters. 3) Absolute character developments. 4) Great art, OSTs, and absolutely adorable chibi moments. 5) Drama well done without being exhausting, cliched, or reliant on losing heroines. 6) And most importantly, peak short haired tomboy romance, without any erasure and nonstop gap moe. In fact, the "polar opposite" of erasure, as if the worlds aligned. ...then this series is for you.

The first half of the first season was pretty uninteresting (almost deliberately so), however though it quickly pics up and sucks you into its narrative and leaves you wanting more at the end of each episode and leaves you actually caring about the cast (minato and koyun to be exact) Coming from her other work, its quite apparent that the author has a habit of teasing relationships and using misunderstandings as a plot device. Usually this is something I'm not really a fan of in anime, especially it cases when it leads to nothing (was genuinely rolling my eyes during some scenes). But with how it was handled here the sense of catharsis felt after every resolution genuinely outways any annoyance felt before it.

A teen drama with a thousand topics to discuss with your friends. Ramparts of Ice has become one of the best anime to introduce you to the drama genre. Drama is often a difficult genre to get into at first, mainly because it's associated with sadness and constant crying. When you watch Ramparts, you realize that a drama can be lighthearted and you begin to understand what dramatic weight is. In that sense, this can be your gateway to a truly beautiful genre. As for the story, we have high school students living their lives, with all that this entails, both joys and sorrows. Each episode has such a clear thematic focus that you can extrapolate from it. You can take the theme itself and apply it to your memories of that school time. You can see if you experienced something similar and which side of the situation you were on. In fact, it can help you do some soul-searching to see if you would do the same thing today, or if something has changed in you. Each character has their own problem. The main group consists of four main characters, each with their own emotional wounds: Koyun's social anxiety, Minato's savior complex, Miki's struggle to fit in, and Yota's feeling of being an outsider in his own family. The anime presents a wide range of situations and problems, making it easy to connect with one of them. The affinity you can develop with any of them is noticeable. Perhaps that's why the series was so popular. Everyone had a protégé and someone they could point the finger at. Beyond the moral debates the story presents, all the characters ultimately prove to be quite charismatic. The animation is well done. Studio Kai, I think, managed to perfectly combine the story's atmosphere with their characteristic use of subdued colors. Even in the chibi scenes, there wasn't a dazzling color palette. Everything was more subdued, with dark tones to highlight the negative emotions the series often portrays. Everything went quite well technically. Honorable mention goes to the ending. The way it comes in seconds before the end to add tension is simply beautiful. Ramparts is here to stay. I can easily see it as an anime we'll be recommending in the future when someone new asks what to watch.

From the creator of my all-time favorite series, Polar Opposite, comes their first series that got serialized, Rampart of Ice. Yeah, it got animated, and I'm so proud of the author. You know what's crazy? PolOps and RoI got SECOND SEASON, and BOTH WILL BE FINISHED THIS YEAR. That is bonkers! You love to see an author being this successful. I'm genuinely rooting for you, Agasawa-sensei! I wish you a happy future! How did I find this? The looks. I was right when I thought this had a similar art style to PolOps. The series was announced, and I immediately thought, "Azuma?" lol Koyuki genuinely looked like Azuma in her college years. NGL. 😂 Appealing (Why did I get into the anime?) This was so biased of me, and I should not do this in the future. I love PolOps, and I just knew the creator had written this story, too. I shouldn't judge the anime by the creator, but by the story itself. Platform It's a Netflix original... HAAAAAIIIIYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA The review; Plot/Story Imagine this! Taira, but put it to all characters in this series. No genuinely! I don't want to just talk about the synopsis; I want to get straight to talking about the series. I can definitely see this is the author's first story. And I could see why the author claims that this is based on her life. It was so much different than PolOps, and I can absolutely say I see the ambition when she wrote PolOps. In RoI, Agasawa-sensei put her real-life story into the ingredients, while in PolOps, Sensei puts her imaginary world into the ingredients. Both are great in their own way, and I'm happy that both will get their conclusion this year. Character It was too real, like REAL, REAL. I didn't see this coming. I thought the story would have the same vibe as PolOps, but holy, I wasn't prepared to get hit hard. After learning about the fact, I can see why Agasawa-sensei's first series was this gloomy. I was really happy she finished this and thought, "Hmm... what if the world wasn't as real as my life, wouldn't that be great?" PolOps was born! 😂 OST/SFX OP... Meh. ED though! Holy moly, I couldn't be so hype. This ending killed off all the endings this season. The build-up before the actual ED song was just too perfect. The piano, the rift, the guitar, and then the drum hit it. KOGASHITA KODOKU TO ODORIMASHOU I. LOVE. IT! TO THE CORE BABY! Two Thumbs Up to the OST and SFX too. They are great. Animation Studio KAI did this one. I said it in "Mistress Kanan" that I wanted to see how this studio handled a very different ROMCOM... I was not disappointed. They did a great job! Even as far as to mimic how Lapin Track did PolOps animation. Talking about dedication! VA Two Thumbs Up! The conclusion; Enjoyable Very much. Not to a PolOps degree, but still enjoy it very much. Worthable Yes! I was biased at first, but this is genuinely worth your time. The best first work from Agasawa-sensei! Delivery Beautiful! OG Sauce This was Line Manga's original. It didn't get the official Webtoon translation. Wish it did, because I would definitely read it. No! Binge the absolute heck out of the series. Overall 9.7/10 Was close to PolOps, but I still enjoy watching it.

I did not expect to like this anime in the beginning if I'm being honest. It seemed a little slow and I couldn't get past the apathy-esque personality, but I'm glad I stayed since everything panned out including the characters' personalities. You kind of get small bits of their personality throughout just like you might if you were learning about someone new in real life. It felt like it picked up a bit once the main character starts to come out of her shell a bit. I appreciate the cameo from the Polar Opposite's anime since it was done by the same creator. Both of these animes have the same energy, but they are presented in different ways, they deal with different struggles, and the characters find themselves learning and growing at a relatively normal pace. I like all of the art style changes when someone is observing someone else or they are making a joke. I hope a season 2 does well!