Adam's Sweet Agony

In a world reshaped by a ruthless pandemic that leaves virtually all men sterile, the male teen Itsuki stands out as the lone Adam among four billion Eves. To keep his secret safe, he transfers to a peculiar high school where girls dominate the halls, ninety percent of the students are female. There he encounters a bright and friendly upperclassman who looks out for him, a teacher wrestling with loneliness and frustration, a tomboyish rival who oozes swagger, and a wealthy heiress who moves in rarefied circles. With Itsuki able to pursue almost any romance, the tension isn’t whether he’ll fall in love but whom he’ll choose and when.

A 2024 animated series created by Tatsutaro Murai, Adam's Sweet Agony features Hana Kuga as Akari Himeno and Shizuka Itoh as Kaede Shiina among a stellar voice cast.

Initial reception is modest, with an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 33 votes. The show leans into themes of adolescence desire, power dynamics in a world tilted toward women, and the ethical questions around secrecy and belonging.

As of now there are no major awards or nominations listed for Adam's Sweet Agony. The conversation around the series centers on its provocative premise, bold character types and the performances of its five lead voices.