Shuffle!

Story by introducing us to Rin Tsuchimi, a 17 year-old high school student who lives with his classmate Kaede Fuyou and her father. Rin moved in with Kaede after his parents died several years ago and has been there ever since, much to Kaede's delight. She's completely taken by Rin and spends her time doting on him in any way she can. Rin however, seems oblivious to this fact even when its pointed out by his fellow classmates.

The pair are surrounding by some equally-interesting characters including Asa, the outgoing tomboy, Itsuki, Rin's self-proclaimed "ladies man" friend and the bizarre idol clubs devoted to Sia, Nerine and Kaede.

Episode one provides a quick run down of who's who and how they got there, including a brief explanation of the "Gate" story that allowed demons and gods to live in the land of humans. We're then introduced to the two new students - Sia and Nerine - the daughters of the King of the Gods and the King of the Demons respectively. Both girls have come to the human world because they are in love with Rin and have hopes of becoming his bride. The Dads are apparently pleased with their choice and march up to Rin in class to let him know of his candidacy.

Our clueless Rin however, seems to think the whole thing is a joke until Episode 2 when we get a little more background on the two supernatural princesses and the secrets behind their love for Rin. Rin overhears some of these conversations and begins what appears to be a bit of soul-searching as he realizes he's been living an unfulfilled life.

Shuffle! isn't an edge-of-your-seat kind of anime but that's perhaps what makes it so delightful.

Character
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1. Tshucimi Rin
he hero of this show. Rin is an average high-school guy. He is kind, always happy to help other people. After the death of his parents, he's living at her childhood's friend house, Kaede. Other guys are very jealous of him, because Kaede is one of the most popular girl in the school. Eight years ago, he had two encounters with two girls from the other realms, and that will change his life now.


2. LishianthusHer nickname is Sia. She is the only daughter of the King of the God. She is good at housekeeping and sports. However, her academic ability is as good as other students. She looks like a honor student, but she is actually funny and frank, and she is friendly to everybody.


3. NerineShe is called Rine. She is the only daughter of the King of Devils. She is pretty smart, but she's not very good at cooking (except for making omelettes). She is very timid and polite. However, as soon as she hears someone speak ill of Rin, she casts offensive magic to him without hesitation.


4. Fuyou Kaede She is Rin's childhood friend. She lost her mother with Rin's parents in an accident. She loves Rin. She is smart and good at house workings. However, because she thinks too much of Rin, she often fails in her own jobs.


5. Shigure AsaShe's is Rin and Kaede's senpai. She's the president of the cooking club, so you can assume she's very good at that. She always learns recipes to Kaede to please Rin. She's always cheerful and lively. Her best friend is Kareha.


6. PrimulaHer nickname is Rim. She is an artificial life form developed by the cooperation of the gods and devils. She has the strongest magical power in the world, but she doesn't use any magic. She is taciturn and very unsociable. She came to the human world because she finds an interest in Rin. She now lives with him and Kaede.


7. Thyme MayumiShe's in the same class as Rin. She has mixed blood, half human and half demon. She likes to tease Rin about his "brides". She seems very complexed about her very small breasts.


8. KarehaShe is a person from the realm of god, and came to the human world 10 years ago when the gate was opened. She is very polite and courtesy. She has a part-time job in a coffee shop. She is very romantic, and has a habit of daydreaming.


9. Shigure AmaShe's Asa's mother. She looks so young that she's sometimes mistaken as her elder sister. She cares a lot for her daughter. She seems to like Rin a lot.