In a future where social class is determined by the color of one's hair, Iason sits at the top of the pecking order as a "blondie," favored by everyone. He is given latitude in his daily life, but draws unwanted attention when he chooses to take a "mongrel" named Riki as his pet. Society has no taboos against staking claim to other humans, but the length and nature of this relationship brings unexpected consequences.

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There are two versionsof Ai no Kusbai. This version is the second one and consists of four episodes. The first one consists of two OVAs. Both have very different endings. I really liked the anime style of the 2012 version. Another big detail between the two is that the first is much more visual in regards to the adult content. A futuristic world overseen by some colorful AI, then you've got the androids called Blondies at the top tier who have pets and use them in many ways. Remember that this is yaoi. And very well done too. Under the Blondies are characters of different classes and hair colors. Our main guy, Riki, has black hair and his eyes hold so much emotion! He is from the human slums and considered a 'mongrel'.

i've seen many negative reviews about this anime so i just wanted to clear something first that it is the remake of ai no kusabi 1992. those ova are too short to describe all the aspects of characters and story. Honestly, i didn't enjoy them but i enjoyed the remake, infact i enjoyed it so much that i decided to read the novel and trust me it disn't disappoint me. Actually i never wanted to end it and when it ended it left me sad for days really. It was wholesome and exciting at the same time. i really wish for this anime to be completed because evryone is saying there is no story but guys, u see there are just 4 episodes there were supposed to be more but the production stopped. In novel there are moments that describe the personality of characters and their relshionship. there are many moments where we can feel what Iason thinks about Riki but too bad Riki recognizes it too late. Despite being his pet he fell for him and i wouldn't call it stockholm syndrome or whatever. Some people need to understand the setting of the novel. It is not your cliche story. I was really waiting for the story that begin after Riki goes back once more. THere are many wholesome flashbacks and moments after that. Riki's stubbornness and Iason's ego, Oh god i can go on and on. I still recommend it and if u get hooked then read the novel. I wish they complete the anime, I'm still waiting.

For someone who watched the original... It lacks many things such as the characters and literally the whole storyline. I was so hyped to see a remake as i wished the original was much longer to get full taste but this is a total dissapointment. They literally just made one with good artstyle and forgot to add essantial things.

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