The similarities between Aura and Chuunibiyou are not as strong as one might think, but that doesn't mean that they aren't there. Despite the similarity, Aura has more serious aspects, like the protagonist's struggles, bullying, and desire for fantasy and magic. The anime series is a great choice for fans of Japanese animated manga and light novels. If you're wondering whether Aura is right for you, this article will help you decide.

Characters

Aura Maryuuin is an anime series centered on a tenth-grade girl named Satou Ichirou, who is a victim of bullying while attending middle school. Satou's mother is a constant worry, and his older sister is annoyed by her overprotectiveness. In the end, Satou manages to fit in at school, but she is unable to escape her fantasy life.

Plot

The main characters of Aura Maryuuin are Ichirou Satou and Ryouko Satou. Ichirou is just your average high school boy who aspires to become a star athlete and a good friend, while Ryouko dresses like an alien and is bullied at school. While the plot is relatively simple, it addresses some serious issues - bullying and losing yourself - while balancing comedy and drama.

Aura tackles a dark side to being an iconoclast in high school, as well as tackling the dark side of being an iconoclast. When their association is discovered, Satou's nearly-friends turn on him viciously. Ryouko, in particular, is ridiculed and considered a freak, so Satou's older sister gets annoyed and decides to do things to make her look more normal.

The Aura storyline has some similarities to the Chuunibyou anime series. Like Chuunibyou, the main character is a first-year high school student. Similarly, the premise of the two shows is similar: the heroine lives in a fantasy world, hiding her chuunibyou swag in her closet. As she struggles to fit in with the rest of the school, she also faces a number of challenges that arise from living in her fantasy world.

The protagonist of Aura Maryuuin has a delusion - once a demon - that she was another person. He tries to become friends with Ryouko, but is refused by her. Eventually, he realizes that he is not alone and decides to help her. In the process, he breaks the delusions of his past. Nevertheless, he becomes a mentor to Ryouko and Maryuuin Kouga.

Character development

The anime Aura Maryuuin is a relatively short watch. The plot is about eight grader syndrome (chuunibyou), and follows Ichirou Satou, a high school student with this condition. After his teacher asks him to look after a strange girl, he refuses. His mission is to find Ryouko and free her. The anime is an enjoyable watch, and the story is meaty enough to hold the interest of the viewer.

Character development in Aura Maryuuin is solid, and there are a few surprising plot twists at the end. The narrator, Ichiro Sato, has the eight-grader syndrome from his childhood. He meets Ryoko Sato, a student who harbours the same fantasies as he does. While he initially refuses to do so, he eventually agrees to help her.

Similarity to Chuunibiyou

The aforementioned Special Snowflake has similar characteristics to a chuunibyou, including its focus on sexuality and clinging to child hood. But unlike Chuunibiyou, which is focused on fantasy adventures, Special Snowflake lacks an understanding of hormones and struggles with sexuality. In addition, a chuunibyou's fantasy world is often populated by characters who have a strong sense of self, and are not afraid to show off their power.

One of the similarities between Chuunibyou and Aura lies in the fact that both show the lives of former chuunibyous. In Chuunibyou, the main character is a male, while the protagonist in Battle Wa is female. While Aura's MC has overcome the stigma of being a chuuni, Chuunibyou's character is in full chuunibyou bloom. Both series revolve around relationships between the MCs of the two anime. The two series are also both about romantic relationships between male and female chuunibyou.

Similarly, in Chuunibiyou, characters often think that only adults drink bitter coffee. This makes their behavior subcultural and delinquent. Many chuunibiyou characters think of themselves as fantasy characters, with distinctive names and abilities. In this way, the neologism shares common qualities with "The Wonder Years" in the United States. Chuunibiyou is a Japanese slang term for middle schoolers, and it has negative connotations of being a troublesome anime fan.