Myself; Yourself English Sub & Dub

About Myself; Yourself

Here is what Myself; Yourself (マイセルフ；ユアセルフ) is about, retold in plain terms: a drama and romance anime by Doga Kobo (2007). The setup: For the sake of parents' business plans, Hidaka Sana moved to Tokyo. Five years later, he has become a high school student, and returned to his hometown, Sakuranomori.

Along the way, he feels uneasy because the streets of his hometown and his old ally he runs into again have changed a lot since five years ago. The most changed thing is his childhood friend, Yatsushiro Nanaka. She used to smile sweetly with innocent eyes, but now she has withdrawn herself and is gloomy.

As a drama title, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Voice work is led by Madoka Kimura as Sana Hidaka and Takehito Koyasu as Shuusuke Wakatsuki. This one is best suited to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. At 13 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Doga Kobo, so the studio's house style defines how Myself; Yourself looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on drama, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. With a 6.6/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Madoka Kimura as Sana Hidaka, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2007, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.