Reading the synopsis, I thought this might be a very serious anime. Well, I was half-right. I think the plot is serious (revolves around terrorism) but the anime itself is fun to watch. I'm quite amused by the fact that Akira actually manages to get a total stranger to take off his pants and give the pants to him. Also, the scene where he takes off his pants for the police woman is funny. The animation quality is superb. The characters designs remind me of Honey and Clover. This is no surprise as all the characters are designed by mangaka Umino Chika.Opening and Ending ThemesThe Opening theme is 'Falling Down' by Oasis. It's the first anime collaboration for Oasis. I'm not an Oasis fan but I do like many of their songs. This is a nice song too!The Ending theme is 'Futuristic Imagination' by School Food Punishment.Mini SummaryA young Japanese girl named Saki Morimi visits Washington D.C.. When she reaches the White House, she decides to try to throw a coin into the White House Fountain. However, her throw falls short and her action attracts the attention of 2 policemen. Then, a mysterious naked Japanese guy, who only has a gun and a mobile phone, suddenly appears and saves her from the policemen. To express her gratitude, she gives him her cap, scarf and coat. They then go separate ways. The guy is unsure of what to do as he has no memories of himself. His mobile phone offers no options other than allowing him to call a special number. On the other is Juiz. She's a concierge and she reveals that his memory had been erased and she can’t tell him who he is now. However, she can direct him to his home. Following the map, he heads towards his home.In his room, he finds guns, ammunition, and multiple passports with his picture on all of them. He starts to wonder if he’s a terrorist. While he's wondering, the doorbell rings. Saki had forgotten that her passport were in her coat, and so she chased him all the way to his home. While he's retrieving her passport, he decides to adopt the identity on one of the passports. He chooses to be Takizawa Akira. Meanwhile, in the hallway outside the room, Saki is approached by a police woman, who’s on the lookout for two persons. Since Akira was naked in the blurred picture, the officer asks to see his 'Johnny'. Akira pulls down his pants and after seeing his 'Johnny', she decides to let them go. Akira thinks that it’s because it was cold earlier.Since Saki is returning to Japan today, Akira decides to go back with her. He manages to get a plane ticket with help from the Japanese embassy. In the airport, Akira is surprised to find his passport valid. While making their way to the gate, Saki asks Akira why he was naked earlier. He jokingly replies that he’s a terrorist. He then goes on and says that it's actually a game that international students play. Akira also asks Saki why she's in Washington D.C.. She explains that she's in US for her graduation trip. Even though her trip was to New York, she decides to drop by Washington D.C. alone to see the White House as she thinks that it's the center of the world.After joking with each other, Saki formally introduces herself. Akira shows her his passport. Saki notices that he was born on January 7th, 1989, which is one day after her. Saki has a very good impression of Akira, and she even thinks that he might be her prince. However, the mood changes when they see a news report of a terrorist attack in Tokyo on a nearby TV screen.PicturesSaki is trying to throw a coin into the White House Fountain.A naked guy suddenly appears!He manages to get the policemen away.To express gratitude, Saki gives him her cap, scarf and coat.A woman, who introduces herself as Juiz, directs him to his home.Haha!! I still wonder why the stranger is willing to part with his pants.The things he finds in his room makes him wonder if he's a terrorist.When Saki is waiting outside for her passport, a police woman appears.The police woman wants to see his 'Johnny'.She decides to let him off as his 'Johnny' looks different from the 'Johnny' in the picture.Haha.. it's supposed to be the same 'Johnny'!He decides to go back to Japan with Saki.They manage to reach the airport and get air tickets with no problem. His name is Takizawa Akira and his 'birthday' is one day after Saki's.Saki wonders if he's her prince.A terrible incident has happened in Japan.
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