List of The Dangers in My Heart episodes

The Dangers in My Heart is an anime television series based on the manga series of the same name written and illustrated by Norio Sakurai. The series is produced by Shin-Ei Animation and directed by Hiroaki Akagi, with scripts written by Jukki Hanada, character designs handled by Masato Katsumata, and music composed by Kensuke Ushio.

Background

The story follows the perspective of Kyotaro Ichikawa; a 13-year-old, introverted Chūnibyō middle school student attending Daijuni Middle School. Reading murder-related novels by himself, he fantasizes about murdering his classmates, in particular, Anna Yamada; a pretty, tall, and cheerful young model who spends time secretly eating snacks in the school library. Where Ichikawa also goes to read books in private. Despite his false murderous prospects, Ichikawa finds himself helping Yamada in secret and eventually realizes that he has a crush on her. After several encounters with each other, Ichikawa and Yamada steadily become closer, becoming friends harboring romantic feelings for each other.

The first season aired from April 2 to June 18, 2023, on the NUMAnimation programming block on TV Asahi and its affiliates. The opening theme is "Shayō" (斜陽, "Setting Sun") by Yorushika, while the ending theme is "Sū Sentimental" (数センチメンタル, "A few Sentimental") by Kohana Lam.

On December 10, 2023, an animated collection of shorts based on the bonus chapters posted on the author's Twitter account titled "Twi-Yaba" was released in a standalone episode with the official English title of "Bonus Dangers". The shorts within the special last a few minutes each. Each short contains either a standalone gag, view into their daily lives, or a holiday special.

A second season was announced after the airing of the twelfth episode. It premiered on January 7, 2024, on the same programming block. The opening theme is "Boku wa..." (僕は..., "I Am...") by Atarayo, while the ending theme is "Koi Shiteru Jibun Sura Aiserunda" (恋してる自分すら愛せるんだ, "I Can Even Love My Loving Self") by Kohana Lam. The opening animation is storyboarded and directed by Tetsurō Araki, who is known for directing the anime series Attack on Titan, and produced with the assistance from Wit Studio.

The series is licensed by Sentai Filmworks and is streaming on Hidive. Plus Media Networks Asia to carried the anime in Southeast Asia, to be premiered on Aniplus Asia.

Series overview

Episodes

Season 1 (2023)

Season 2 (2024)

Notes

References