Sasaki and Miyano

Shy Miyano crosses paths with bold Sasaki and suddenly the school day feels charged with possibility. What starts as a casual friendship quickly feels like a page from a romance manga, but real life refuses to play out like fiction. Miyano quietly cherishes the BL stories he loves, while Sasaki meets his crush with a bright, upfront warmth that pulls the other boy in. As their bond deepens, they stumble through confessions, misreads, and the awkward tenderness of first attraction, learning to read each other without fear. The humor comes from small, candid moments and the tension of growing feelings, not from melodrama. Sasaki and Miyano keeps the tone light, human, and ultimately honest about love in high school.

Based on a manga by Shou Harusono, Sasaki and Miyano debuted in 2022 as a TV anime. The series is shaped by Harusono and Yoshiko Nakamura, and features Yusuke Shirai as Sasaki and Soma Saito as Miyano. The animation uses warm lighting and relaxed pacing to match the intimate tone and highlight the characters' expressions.

Fans praise its gentle treatment of a same sex romance and its focus on everyday moments rather than melodrama. The show has helped push toward broader acceptance by showing how relatable and ordinary first love can feel. It has sparked conversations among fans about representation and the portrayal of romance in school settings.

Audience reception has been warm with a solid 8.38 out of 10 from 96 votes. The narrative contrasts Miyano's quiet introspection with Sasaki's outgoing energy, exploring how curiosity, patience, and mutual support help two teens grow beyond their initial crush. The show handles coming of age with humor and empathy and treats misunderstandings with patience and respect.

Awards: There are no widely reported major nominations for Sasaki and Miyano as of its release. While not sweeping the awards circuits, the show has earned a following for its character work, humor, and authentic romantic moments that resonate with audiences.