is an anime

Anime

is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....

. It is unrelated to a different series of the same title, Kakyūsei, also produced by Pink Pineapple in 1995. It was based on a game originally created by Masato Hiruta more popularly known as Elf, and had a TV series produced after success of the OVA. The 14th episode of the TV series was never aired on television. The TV series produced further sequels and spin offs that were considerably more explicit than their earlier versions.

Plot

The story revolves around Mizuho Yuuki, whose best friend Miko has fallen in love with Tohru. Miko is fairly innocent and comes from a strict background so Mizuho tries not to get in the way of their relationship despite her growing awareness of Tohru who is currently boarding with her family, and accepts going on a date with the wealthy Haruhiko. There is also outside interference from Ai, a younger student in their school, who also likes Tohru.

Characters

• Mizuho Yuuki Voiced by: Riko Sayama (Japanese) - active with a strong personality, she enjoys playing tennis.
• Miko Kamiyama Voiced by: Miwa Yanagihara (Japanese) - innocent, comes from a strict family background.
• Tohru Nagase Voiced by: Susumu Chiba
  Susumu Chiba
  , born September 13, 1970, is a seiyū . He is contracted under the Office Osawa Co. LTD. One of his best known roles is as Fujiwara-no-Sai from the anime Hikaru no Go. Also called as Chibashinpo or PUROGURESU.-Anime:*07-Ghost '*A.D...
  
   (Japanese) - popular and well liked, he is currently boarding with Mizuho's family as well as being her class mate.
• Haruhiko Satake Voiced by: Toru Ohkawa
  Toru Ohkawa
  is a seiyū from Kagoshima Prefecture who is affiliated with Mausu Promotion.He is a Hanshin Tigers fan.-Television animation:* Ai No Kusabi * Amatsuki * Baki the Grappler...
  
   (Japanese) - comes from a rich family and has strong feelings for Mizuho.
• Tatsuya Yuuki Voiced by: Hiroko Takemasa (Japanese) Mizuho's little brother.
• Ai Minamizato Voiced by: Minako Sango
  Minako Sango
  Minako Sango is a female seiyū. She was born at Tokyo, Japan on 11 June 1971.-Notable voice roles:*Elf ban kakyuusei , Ai Minamizato*kakyuusei , Ai Minamizato...
  
   (Japanese)
• Mahoko Mochida Voiced by: Ai Uchikawa
  Ai Uchikawa
  is a Japanese voice actress. Uchikawa is currently affiliated with Sigma Seven.- Voice roles :* Chouja Reideen , Kirari Saijyou* Mystery of Nonomura Hospital , Chisato Mamiya...
  
   (Japanese)
• Miyuki Iijima Voiced by: Mie Sonozaki
  Mie Sonozaki
  is a Japanese voice actress and singer represented by Remax.-Television animation:* Bakumatsu Kikansetsu Irohanihoheto * Beyblade 2002 * Bleach * Burst Angel * Comic Party...
  
  (Japanese)
• Minatsu Yamashita Voiced by: Hiroko Kajimura (Japanese)
• Reiko ShindouVoiced by: Ikumi Nagase (Japanese)
• Nana Minagawa Voiced by: Kanoko Hatamiya
  Kanoko Hatamiya
  is a Japanese voice actress. She was born in Kanagawa, Japan. She is part of Atelier Peach.Kanoko is famous for her role in Tristia of the Deep Blue Sea as Reygurett Kutanie...
  
   (Japanese)
• Minoru Goto Voiced by: Mitsuaki Madono
  Mitsuaki Madono
  is a voice actor who was born in Osaka, Japan. He has a penchant for voicing characters who are supposedly jokers, but sometimes hide a more insidious nature is a voice actor (seiyū) who was born in Osaka, Japan. He has a penchant for voicing characters who are supposedly jokers, but sometimes...
  
   (Japanese)
• Shizuka Mitsuki Voiced by: Rena Yukie (Japanese)

• Mizuho's mother Voiced by: Kumiko Takizawa
  Kumiko Takizawa
  is a Japanese voice actress who works for 81 Produce.-Notable voice roles:*Makiko Shikishima in Tetsujin 28-go *Midori Kurenai in Hell Girl*Hazuki's Grandmother in Ojamajo Doremi*Sawako Sawanoguchi in Magic User's Club...
  
   (Japanese)
• Dogeza Master Voiced by: Yoshio Kawai
  Yoshio Kawai
  ' is a seiyū who is affiliated with Arts Vision.-TV Anime:*Captain Tsubasa *Geneshaft *Kakyūsei *Mobile Fighter G Gundam *Rockman.EXE Stream *Slam Dunk...
  
  (Japanese)