The story is about Sawako, a shy and misunderstood high schooler who suddenly finds her life changing after Shota, a popular boy at school, begins taking an interest in her and slowly gets her to open up.
After Boys Over Flowers, Kimi ni Todoke is probably the next shōjo manga that I’ve perceived as a major cultural phenomenon. Its tankōbon volumes quite consistently appeared in weekly best-seller rankings, and its various adaptations have always been met with great buzz and anticipation. The story is about Sawako, a shy and misunderstood high schooler who suddenly finds her life changing after Shota, a popular boy at school, begins taking an interest in her and slowly gets her to open up. What makes this series appealing is not just the sweet romance, though, but also the excellently portrayed friendships between Sawako and other girls at school.