Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It

Shinya Yukimura and Ayame Himuro are colleagues with a funny problem: they want to prove love can be reduced to a scientific theory. Instead of relying on intuition, they set up controlled tests, sketch equations, and run experiments in the lab to measure attraction. Their classroom debates and awkward admitters replace romantic gestures, and the series follows their step by step attempts to quantify feelings while they fumble through real emotions. The tone stays playful, and the show balances methodical problem solving with silly setups, side characters, and a mascot that lightens the atmosphere without revealing any major twists.

The TV anime premiered in 2020, created by Rintaro Ikeda, and features voice work from Yuma Uchida as Shinya Yukimura, Sora Amamiya as Ayame Himuro, Natsuko Hara as Kotonoha Kanade, Ryotaro Okiayu as Ikeda, and Momo Asakura as Rikekuma.

Critics and viewers tended to enjoy the premise, reflected in a vote average of 7.6/10 from 123 votes. Reviews often highlight the way scientific jargon and methodical thinking are used for comic effect, with themes about logic versus emotion, social awkwardness, and the limits of quantifying human behavior. Episodes mix short experiments with character moments, so the series reads like a sequence of sketches tied by an ongoing relationship.

Among anime fans the show carved out a niche for people who like nerdy romantic comedies, prompting fan art and online discussion about favorite experiments and scenes. The mascot Rikekuma became a recurring favorite in fan circles, and the series is often recommended to viewers who want light, idea driven humor rather than heavy melodrama.

The series did not rack up major industry awards, but it earned a steady fanbase and praise for its cast chemistry and concept. Viewers who enjoy clever setups and awkward, science-flavored romance found it entertaining, and the show remains a go to for a short, humorous anime about trying to make emotions fit into formulas.