My thoughts after reading character descriptions. (haven’t read the novel)
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Originally Posted by ultimatemegax
Yuuta Togashi:
This story's protagonist. A punctual, calm, and helpful lad. He's one of those boys doesn't stand out much these days. But to be honest, he suffered from a severe case of chuunibyou when he was in middle school. It was bad enough to drive away his classmates. Given a new chance in his high school career, he sealed away his past and vowed never to be infected again. But now that he's connected to Rikka, will his chuunibyou flare up again?
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And despite suffering a severe case, Yuuta somehow mastered a technique that can keep his symptom in check before Rikka comes along. I’m curious as to whether he learn how to control his chu2byo all by himself or someone, preferably a girl, taught him.
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Rikka Takanashi (CV. Maaya Uchida):
A girl suffering from chuunibyou. A somewhat intense girl who you shouldn't assume can't talk for a while. With her made-up power, the Devilish Truth Stare, she engulfs her surroundings (especially Yuuta). Though she's become attached to Yuuta, she has a severe fear of strangers and adapts a battle pose whenever she meets someone for the first time. Considerably clumsy, she often trips and forgets things.
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Extremely cute check, dojikko check, rather shy toward strangers check, gives audience the feeling of protectiveness check. Rikka is the very definition of moe in every sense given her description here. In any case, Kyoani is an expert when it comes to moe so I expect great things from anime Rikka.
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Shinka Nibutani (CV. Chinatsu Akasaki):
Yuuta's classmate and class rep. One of the most popular girl in the class due to her looks. Cheerful and diligent, she enjoys taking care of people. Really, she's the leader of the class.
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No, such perfect character doesn’t exist in anime. There must be some sort of character flaw or hidden side in which we audience can exploit.
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Kumin Tsuyuri (CV. Azumi Asakura):
One year ahead of the others. This possessor of a talent to sleep anywhere always carries a pillow in her bag. She's so carefree that she's able to create a warm, calm atmosphere wherever she goes. She also can invoke a talent "Cell Phone no Cell Phone" that increases the rate of her finding a lost item 7-fold.
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Seems like a harmless character and perhaps the most random of the bunch. Being an anime only character, the real question we should be asking is “What does she do exactly?” She could turn out to be just a filler character or maybe a surprise factor as hinted in the interview.
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Sanae Dekomori (CV. Sumire Uesaka):
Attracted by Rikka's Devilish Truth Stare, this third year middle schooler serves as Rikka's Servant. Because she's a bit reckless and silly, she often ends up hurting herself. Fallen ill to the same type of chuunibyou Rikka had, she also can go on a rampage greater than any in the rainy season. Naturally, she's a walking annoyance.
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Another anime only character. If anything, the idea behind her creation could be to illustrate how chu2byo can be contagious or at least those who are infected naturally attract one another.