Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!: Heart Throb, the second season of Kyoto Animation's beloved romantic comedy, is now streaming across Crunchyroll, HIDIVE, and Hulu. All 12 episodes are available with both English dubs and subtitles, offering viewers a complete binge-watch experience.
The series dives deeper into the already complicated relationship between Yuuta Togashi and Rikka Takanashi as they navigate their second year of high school. Yuuta grapples with Rikka's persistent 'chuunibyou' — a delusion of grandeur where individuals believe they possess special powers — while their friends Sanae Dekomori, Shinka Nibutani, and Kumin Tsuyuri continue their own eccentricities. The arrival of Satone Shichimiya, a former chuunibyou from Yuuta's past, further complicates their already precarious romance.
Produced by the renowned Kyoto Animation, known for its fluid animation and character-driven narratives in titles like K-On! and Violet Evergarden, Heart Throb continues the vibrant visual style and comedic timing of its predecessor. The anime adapts the light novel series of the same name, exploring themes of adolescence, self-acceptance, and the awkwardness of first love with a unique, fantasy-tinged lens.
With a MAL score of 7.55 from nearly half a million voters, the Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! franchise has resonated with a significant audience. Heart Throb builds upon the established character dynamics and comedic setups, delivering more of the heartwarming and often hilarious interactions that defined the first season. It serves as a direct continuation, with subsequent films and specials further exploring the characters' journeys.
