Ranmaru Samejima
main character
OVA
5.6
My TrackerPLANNING
Episode: 0 / 1
My Score:
Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 44 min
- Total watch time
- 44 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- March 3, 2001
- Season
- Spring 2001
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- ZEXCS
- Director
- Kazuo Yamazaki
- Original creator
- Kazuma Kodaka
- Music
- Shigeru Nishiyama
- Age rating
- R — Mild Nudity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 56/100
Estimated watch time
0h 44m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Boys' Love79%
OVAFINISHED2001 SPRING5.6 / 10 AniList score
Kizuna: Much Ado About Nothing
KIZUNA -絆- 恋のから騒ぎ• KIZUNA: Koi no Karasawagi
Synopsis
Enjouji and Ranmaru are a mostly-happy couple, but when Ranmaru finds lipstick on Enjouji, he becomes suspicious and leaves in a huff. Enjouji follows Ranmaru throughout the day. As they do so, the two men think about their past and their uncertain future.
Should you watch Kizuna: Much Ado About Nothing?
Kizuna: Much Ado About Nothing has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 56/100 — 19% of 474 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #22 highest-rated anime of 2001, and #25 most popular anime of 2001 on AniList.
Of the 902 AniList users who started it, 5.0% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 800 have finished it.
At about 44 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Romance — especially boys' love.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kazuma Kodaka
- Director
- Kazuo Yamazaki
- Character design
- Sawako Yamamoto
- Music
- Shigeru Nishiyama
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: KIZUNA (1994)
Related entries
Kizuna: Much Ado About Nothing FAQ
How many episodes does Kizuna: Much Ado About Nothing have?
Kizuna: Much Ado About Nothing has 1 episodes of about 44 minutes each, roughly 44 minutes in total.
Is Kizuna: Much Ado About Nothing finished?
Yes. Kizuna: Much Ado About Nothing has finished airing — the final episode aired March 3, 2001.
Is there a season 2 of Kizuna: Much Ado About Nothing?
No sequel is listed for Kizuna: Much Ado About Nothing as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
What should I watch before Kizuna: Much Ado About Nothing?
Watch KIZUNA first — Kizuna: Much Ado About Nothing is a direct sequel.
Is Kizuna: Much Ado About Nothing based on a manga?
Yes. Kizuna: Much Ado About Nothing adapts the manga by Kazuma Kodaka.
Who animated Kizuna: Much Ado About Nothing?
Kizuna: Much Ado About Nothing was animated by ZEXCS and directed by Kazuo Yamazaki.
Where can I watch Kizuna: Much Ado About Nothing?
Kizuna: Much Ado About Nothing is listed on OceanVeil. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.