Okay, let's talk Love is War Season 3. You know, the season we all waited for like it was the arrival of pizza on a Friday night?
The question burning in everyone's mind: How many episodes did we get? Buckle up, buttercups.
The Official Answer (And Why It Feels Wrong)
Officially? 12 episodes. Yes, twelve. Count 'em. It's what Crunchyroll says, it's what MyAnimeList says, it's etched in the anime stone tablets.
But...does it feel like 12? It always feels shorter, doesn't it? Like when you order a large pizza and someone already ate two slices.
Maybe it's because the comedy is so sharp. Or the characters are so ridiculously lovable.
A Case for "Episode Inflation"
Here's my (possibly unpopular) opinion: Time flies when you're having fun.
Each episode of Love is War Season 3 is a concentrated dose of pure, unadulterated joy. It's like mainlining sugar.
So, naturally, it feels shorter. We're so engrossed in Kaguya's schemes and Shirogane's deadpan reactions that time bends.
The "Culture Festival" Conspiracy
Let's be real, the Culture Festival arc was HUGE. Like, massively HUGE.
It felt like it took up half the season. Maybe it did. Time is a construct, after all!
That arc was so emotionally charged, so beautifully animated, so...everything...that it warped our perception of time.
A Psychological Explanation
Think of it like this: remember your last vacation? Seemed to zoom by, right?
Same principle. Intense, enjoyable experiences compress our perception of time.
Love is War Season 3, especially the Culture Festival, was peak enjoyment. Hence, the illusion of fewer episodes.
My (Definitely Unpopular) Opinion
I secretly believe they snuck in an extra episode that they forgot to label. Or maybe they invented time travel and stole minutes from our lives to make the season shorter.
Okay, maybe not. But seriously, 12 episodes? Feels like a crime against humanity. A hilarious, romantic, impeccably animated crime.
Don't even get me started on the emotional rollercoaster that arc put us on. It's still the best.
Maybe we're all just greedy. We want more Kaguya and Shirogane. We crave the comedic chaos. We are hopeless romantics!
In Conclusion (Before I Start a Riot)
So, yes, technically there were 12 episodes of Love is War Season 3.
But in our hearts, it felt like six. Or maybe a really, really good movie.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go rewatch it for the 10th time. And pretend there are secret episodes hidden within.
