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Ai Yori Aoshi

Name: Ai Yori Aoshi
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama
Released: 2002-04-10
Cast: Ayako Kawasumi, Soichiro Hoshi, Akiko Hiramatsu, Haruko Momoi, Kaori Mizuhashi

2002 | 2 seasons | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a small audience and a quick end, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh and animation lovers. If you loved Moonlighting, start here.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 14 hours in all.
What might put you off: Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Kaoru is a college boy with everything going for him. He lives in a mansion with his beautiful fiancé, Aoi, all his roommates are babes, and they all have the hots for him. There’s just one hitch: due to family complications, Kaoru and his beloved have to keep their engagement a secret. As he gets tangled in countless steamy situations, can Kaoru overcome temptation and stay true to the lovely Aoi?