Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!: Heart Throb

When delusional fantasies collide with first‑love nerves, chaos becomes the sweetest lesson in growing up.

Yuuta Togashi finally moves out of his parents’ house and into a cramped apartment with his former middle‑school crush, Rikka Takanashi, as the new school year begins. Their relationship, once a fragile mix of teenage awkwardness and shared delusions, now faces the everyday grind of high school life. Yuuta, still haunted by his own past “chuunibyou” phase, must learn to navigate Rikka’s lingering grandiose fantasies while trying not to smother the genuine affection blooming between them. Meanwhile, their eclectic circle of friends—Sanae, the self‑proclaimed “magical girl” who never outgrew her cosplay armor; Shinka, the former queen of delusion now trying to act normal; and the perpetually sleepy Kumin—have all been promoted to the next grade, yet their eccentricities remain unapologetically intact. Just as Yuuta begins to find a rhythm, Satone Shichimiya, a new transfer student with her own brand of chuunibyou, crashes into their lives, forcing Yuuta to confront the lingering shadows of his past identity. The series balances slap‑stick comedy with heartfelt moments, exploring how youthful imagination can both complicate and enrich real‑world romance. As exams loom and club activities swirl, Yuuta must decide whether to embrace Rikka’s whimsical world or ground their love in ordinary reality, all while keeping the gang’s outlandish antics from blowing their fragile peace apart.

A sweet, awkward teen romance where both leads pretend to have magical powers while navigating genuine feelings and grief. Expect Kyoto Animation's polished visuals, harmless fantasy combat gags, and a focus on emotional growth over fanservice.