Zetsuai 1989 English Sub & Dub

About Zetsuai 1989

Zetsuai 1989 (絶愛ー1989ー) blends drama, music and romance by MADHOUSE (1992). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The setup: Koji Nanjo, a young rock star, falls in love with soccer player Takuto Izumi. Koji in time learns that Izumi's mother killed his father out of severe and intense love.

Another thread: Izumi took all the guilt for his father's murder and refuses to go pro because of fear that his past will be discovered by the media. Izumi detests Koji's company and encouragement and severely dislikes the attention from the press, but Koji cannot stay away for he soon realizes that his love for Izumi is very similar to the love that Izumi's mother felt for.

With drama at the core, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Takuto Izumi (Takehito Koyasu) and Kouji Nanjou (Shou Hayami) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

MADHOUSE is the studio behind Zetsuai 1989, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on drama, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Its 5.4/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Takehito Koyasu as Takuto Izumi, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 1992, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.