The anime series "Val x Love," which will begin airing in the fall of 2019, is a room-sharing love comedy in which nine Valkyries live together with the protagonist, Akutsu Takuma, and get caught up in battles. Recently, there have been many works released that push the boundaries of what is possible in boys' magazines, and this work is no exception, pushing the boundaries of erotic content. We would like to introduce you to Akutsu Takuma, the outrageous protagonist who is the envy of this erotic content category.
What is Val x Love about? Introduction to Takuma Akutsu
One day, our protagonist, Takuma Akutsu, is told that the world is in danger and that he must fall in love with a Valkyrie and save it. Suddenly, nine Valkyries show up and start living together with him. The Valkyries come to Takuma to gain power to prepare for upcoming threats, but the source of their power is "love"! The Valkyries gain their power through flirting!
The Protagonist with the Face of a Devil: Takuma Akutsu
High school student Takuma Akutsu is called the devil and feared by everyone. His appearance frightens his classmates so much that they jump out of windows and get seriously injured. He's also feared by intimidating teachers, who suspect him of being the culprit behind a string of random street attacks and suspect he may have killed one or two people. Why is he so feared? His devilish, terrifying face makes you wonder if he's actually killed one or two people.
What's he really like inside?
In reality, he's a good person who just happens to have a scary face. He's not an angel or a member of the fire department, but simply because his face is so scary, he's been called a devil, leading to unfounded misunderstandings from those around him. Because Takuma has always kept himself at a distance from those around him, he hasn't developed a fatal personality disorder, but he does develop a "mitophobia" that makes him extremely uncomfortable interacting with others.
Why did Takuma Akutsu end up sharing a room with the Valkyries?
The accident that led to Takuma sharing a room with a Valkyrie has yet to be revealed in detail, but it seems that when he was involved in some kind of accident, the chief god Odin somehow took notice of him. There seems to be some reason why he was chosen, but it is currently unknown. Next year will be tough with exams, and he ends up living with her, unable to bring himself to say, "I can't take this, you idiot..."
Raising a Valkyrie!
In this work, unlike other stories where Valkyries select and raise heroic souls in the mortal world (Midgard), then send them to the divine realm, the story instead focuses on raising Valkyries sent from the divine realm. The immediate goal seems to be to train the Valkyries and defeat the "demons" that appear in the mortal realm.
How do I train them?
The way to raise such a Valkyrie is not to defeat demons or immortals, but to make the Valkyrie fall in love. The source of a Valkyrie's power is "love." By deepening their bond, Takuma gains experience points, so he strengthens them through various forms of play...or rather, training. In other words, the more erotic they are, the stronger they become. The seme style in recent boys' magazines is amazing!
Akutsu Takuma: The Protagonist with the Face of a Devil and the Heart of an Angel
Although he's called a devil and feared by those around him, he's actually a very good person. The effects of being looked down upon by those around him manifest in the form of a "human phobia," but he has a very gentle personality and is unable to even kill an insect. He generally doesn't care about his own affairs, and when his friends are in danger, he won't hesitate to sacrifice himself.
A Man Who Does It When He Has to
Perhaps due to his limited experience of success in life, he suffers from a fear of humans and lacks confidence in everything he does, making him a weak-willed man who is constantly running around in a panic. However, when the time comes, he will jump into danger without thinking about the consequences. Perhaps his greatest fear is harming his friends.
Studying is his hobby? But his grades aren't improving. Takuma Akutsu is a chicken-hearted boy.
His intimidating appearance has caused people he talks to jump out of windows in fear. His reputation has grown unnoticed, and he no longer has a girlfriend or friends. Unable to communicate, his only hobby is studying, which allows him to retreat into his own world. He devotes every free moment to studying, preparing for his future.
Naturally, his grades are excellent, right?
Just because studying is his hobby doesn't mean his grades are outstanding. It's not because of the negative bias of being a delinquent. His academic ability is excellent enough to be top of his grade, but he has social phobia and is a coward who can't stand extreme stress, which makes it difficult for him to concentrate on regular tests. As a result, his test results are always disastrous.
I'll grow too
Though the protagonist has a weak mentality, living with the Valkyries and fighting life-threatening demons has helped him grow in some way, and he seems to be overcoming his weak mentality. His mental strength seems to be paying off, too.
It's not just the Valkyries' experience!? What are Akutsu Takuma's abilities?
Combat is generally the role of the Valkyries, and Takuma himself is tasked with training the Valkyries without fighting. However, in a critical situation, he awakens and is able to participate in combat himself. This ability is a 'Book', and it manifests the kind of power that is typical of Takuma, who has devoted his time to studying every day. When using his ability, he wears the same rebellious uniform as the Valkyries.
What are Takuma's abilities?
His ability is a healing power, apparently capable of restoring injured allies. Moreover, it can even restore stolen souls, making it an exceptionally powerful healing ability. It can also be used to promote the growth of plants, making it a highly versatile ability.
【Val x Love】A Summary of Akutsu Takuma
Here's a look at Takuma Akutsu, the protagonist of the anime Val x Love, which will begin airing in the fall of 2019. Despite being published in a boys' magazine, the work contains a fair amount of extreme content, so it will be exciting to see how much of this will be reflected in the anime.
