Captivated, by You English Sub & Dub

About Captivated, by You

If you are hunting for a new school series, Captivated, by You (Muchuu sa, Kimi ni.) deserves a look (2025). The setup goes like this. The premise: Hayashi's frank, guileless demeanor quietly draws the attention of classmates and strangers as he counts all the stairs in school, photographs street signs, and dries sweet potatoes on the classroom balcony. In a world shaped by conformity, Hayashi is refreshingly and unapologetically true to himself.

More of the story: Conversely, Nikaidou has worked very hard to perfect a gloomy, dour façade that keeps his classmates far, far away. While much of the school regards Nikaidou as a bad omen, one pupil catches a glimpse behind the mask and-undeterred by rumors of bad luck and supernatural abilities-kicks off to pick away Nikaidou's carefully crafted persona…

With school at the core, campus dynamics, friendships and rivalries set the day-to-day tone. If you count yourself among viewers who enjoy school-life settings, put it on your list.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Doga Kobo, which means the visual identity of Captivated, by You follows that studio's craft. Within the school category, campus dynamics, friendships and rivalries set the day-to-day tone. At 7.0/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. It aired in 2025, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.