"Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi: The World's Greatest First Love" is a romantic anime series that explores the complexities of rekindled love and professional challenges. In Episode 1, titled "First Impressions are the Most Lasting," viewers are introduced to Ritsu Onodera, a young editor who leaves his father's publishing company to join Marukawa Shoten, seeking to establish his own identity. To his surprise, Ritsu is assigned to the shoujo manga department, a genre he has little interest in. There, he meets the stern editor-in-chief, Masamune Takano, whose demanding nature creates immediate tension. As Ritsu navigates his new role, he discovers that Takano is actually his high school first love, Masamune Saga, leading to a flood of unresolved emotions and memories. The episode deftly balances workplace dynamics with personal history, setting the stage for a narrative rich in romantic tension and character development. The animation captures the nuances of the characters' emotions, enhancing the storytelling with expressive visuals. Overall, Episode 1 of "Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi" offers a compelling start to a series that delves into the trials of love and career
