The Appeal and Relatability of Romantic Comedies

Romantic comedies have broad appeal, often mirroring emotions and circumstances that are present in our own relationships. Ionatan and Ravi take a look at what tropes and themes make a good rom-com as well as the history of the genre. Then, they dive into three of the modern iterations that showcase distinct aspects of romantic comedies in anime, from best friends falling in love in 'Toradora!' to the subtext within a love triangle in 'Oregairu' to the hilarious mind games and gags in 'Kaguya-sama.'