When I was a child, I loved watching Chuunibyou. It was the perfect show for a little kid who wanted to learn about the world and its different cultures. The show’s simple story line and colorful characters made it a favorite among children of all ages. Now that I’m an adult, I still enjoy watching Chuunibyou. The show’s simple story line and colorful characters make it a favorite among children of all ages. However, I also appreciate how the show has evolved over time. For example, in its original run, Chuunibyou featured very strong female characters who were often used as comic relief. However, over time, these characters have been replaced by more relatable male characters. This change is sure to please fans of the show who are looking for more diversity in their programming.


We’ve all experienced our own quirks, as well as awkward moments We often wish we could erase the embarrassing experiences out of our minds and out of the minds of those in our lives.

Chuunibyou tells the tale of a young boy known as Yuuta Togashi who went through an experience during middle school in which he acted as “Dark Flame Master.”

He is determined to get rid of his embarrassing self until he encounters the girl who declares to be the keeper of “the wicked eye.” Her actions are more bizarre than anything he has ever done and she’s determined to make him accept his former eccentric self.

Chuunibyou is an amazing series that helps us understand self-acceptance and is humorous and emotional. Take a look at this series to learn the fascinating aspects of the fantasy world of two students at high school!

Sad to say that KyoAni hasn’t pulled a Haruhi Suzumiya in this case. Apart from certain prequel-sequel-related issues, you should be able to align both release orders and chronological orders quite closely. Take note, however that even within television anime there will be flashbacks that will be added. Therefore, in the strict sense, not every sequence will be completely time-bound.

1. Chuunibyou Chronological order

This is the most important watch list based on the way things unfolded. KyoAni has a bit of artistic flexibility when it comes to other elements however it is possible to connect the obscure source material to the events that transpired in the adaptation. Additionally, it must be not forgotten that Rikka version (“Rikka view”) is set in the same timeframe as the initial season (lots of footage recycled from the original season are also included).

  1. Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!

( Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! )Type: TVEpisodes: 12Release: October 4, 2012

  1. Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!: Chuni-Shorts

( Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! Lite )Type: ONAEpisodes: 6Release: December 27, 2012

  1. Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!: Sparkling… Slapstick Noel

( Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!: Kirameki no… Slapstick Noel )Type: OVAEpisodes: 1Release: January 19, 2013

  1. Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!: Rikka Version

( Takanashi Rikka Kai: Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! Movie )Type: MovieEpisodes: 1Release: December 14, 2013

  1. Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!: Heart Throb

( Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! Ren )Type: TVEpisodes: 12Release: January 6, 2018

  1. Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!: Heart Throb Lite Shorts

( Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! Ren Lite )Type: ONAEpisodes: 6Release: December 26, 2013

  1. Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!: Heart Throb – The Rikka Wars

( Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! Ren: The Rikka Wars )Type: SpecialEpisodes: 1Release: September 17, 2014

  1. Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! Movie: Take On Me

Type: MovieEpisodes: 1Release: January 6, 2018

2. Chuunibyou release order

It’s… it’s also the main watch list that is based on the way events played out. There’s no need to worry about any overarching storyline in the series in any way. You’ll definitely find charming entertainment and well-timed drama/romance so good that you don’t be aware that you’ve watched all of it.

Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! (1st Season) (2012)Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Shorts/Lite (2012)Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Sparkling… Slapstick Noel (2013)Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Rikka Version (2013)Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Heart Throb Shorts/Lite (2013)Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Heart Throb (2nd Season) (2014)Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Rikka Version Lite (2014)Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Heart Throb: The Rikka Wars (2014)Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Heart Throb Specials (2014)Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Take on Me (2018)

Yes, the Shorts/Lite of Heart Throb aired one month earlier to the December 2013 episode before the show began airing on January 1, 2014.

Plot of Love, Chuunibyou & Other Delusions

Yuuta Togashi is just transferred to a different school, after pledging to quit and leave his dark past. There was a time during middle school, where he was a bit aloof from his classmates because he believed he could possess supernatural powers similar to an anime or manga character. In complete disbelief at this, he decides to take an opportunity to start over in the senior year of high school. But, a sexy and delusional girl, Rikka Takanashi has discovered Yuuta’s secrets and eventually becomes an integral part of his life.

As new characters are introduced and we discover more aspects of this chunibyo phenomenon which eventually leads Rikka to establish an institution that is dedicated to it, “Far-East Magical Napping Society – Summer Thereof”. 

Much to the displeasure that our main character, he is forced to deal with the same thing he promised to keep buried forever. This time, it’s through several people his years of age, and in the ever-growing straight-man character.

With the group’s relationships becoming more and more connected, Yuuta and the audience discovers, with a wry humour that there are some things to take seriously in this controversial phenomenon that is beyond its social shortcomings…

Consciently recognizing that reality is a lie

Chunibyo (chuunibyou) which translates to “8th Grade Syndrome”, is a phrase that has been in regular contemporary Japanese usage since the 1990s. Many animes have utilized the term since the year 2000. But the term has definitely first appeared on the Western fandom’s radar in the year Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions (Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai) first appeared on the scene with a complete and uncompromising concentration on this particular theme.

Since then, many have been directly identifying being immature or edgy of games and TV with the word”chuuni,” since we’re still far from the time when this show was popular. In fact, the word”chuuni” has been deemed as otaku-eternal as other Japanese words such as senpai, sensei and… Shounen!

When you think of it Are you intrigued by some other series with more action that can entice the Chuuni in you? Do you want to take a look at our top Shounen anime list?