The Dangers in My Heart

"The Dangers in My Heart" (Japanese: 僕の心のヤバイやつ, Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu), also known as "BokuYaba", is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Norio Sakurai. The story follows Kyotaro Ichikawa, a gloomy middle school student who initially harbors murderous thoughts towards his popular classmate Anna Yamada. However, as he observes and interacts with her, he gradually becomes drawn to her true personality, leading to a youth romantic comedy. The manga began serialization in Weekly Shōnen Champion in 2018 and later moved to Champion Cross and Manga Cross websites. As of November 2024, it has been compiled into 11 tankōbon volumes. An anime television series adaptation produced by Shin-Ei Animation aired its first season from April to June 2023, followed by a second season from January to March 2024. There is also a spin-off short animation called "Twi-Yaba" and a light novel. The series is praised for its unique characters, delicate emotional portrayals, and contrasting charm. It has received several manga awards, and the anime has also achieved commercial success, topping global sales for anime programs in the NUMAnimation block.