Episode 1: “Chance Encounter... with Wicked Lord Shingan”
- 1 of 12
- October 4, 2012
- 24 min
- Aired
| Series | Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! |
|---|---|
| Episode | 1 of 12 |
| Japanese | 邂逅の…邪王真眼 |
| Original air date | October 4, 2012 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Kyoto Animation |
| Next episode | Episode 2: “Priestess... of the Melody” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, HIDIVE |
“Chance Encounter... with Wicked Lord Shingan” is episode 1 of the anime Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!. It first aired on October 4, 2012.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
After recovering from his adolescent delusions, Yuuta Togashi transfers to a new school hoping for an ordinary life. Rikka Takanashi learns about his past and declares that the two are soul mates, disrupting his attempt to leave those delusions behind.
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About the series
The anime follows Yuuta Togashi, a high school student trying to move past his childhood delusions of having special powers. His plans are disrupted by Rikka Takanashi, his neighbor who knows about his past and claims to have supernatural abilities herself. The story explores their relationships and interactions with…
Read the article →References
- “Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
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