Romeo x Juliet

About Romeo x Juliet

★ 7.6 · 24 Episodes · TV · action, alternative world

GONZO's 2007 adaptation takes the title romance of classic literature and places it in an alternative world built for action, betrayal, and sweeping angst. Across 24 TV episodes, Romeo x Juliet combines the familiar boy-meets-girl premise with archery, cross-dressing, and conflicts that push love against loyalty. The connection to Shakespeare's play gives the series a recognizable emotional skeleton, while the fantasy setting allows it to reshape that material into something more openly adventurous. Its call-my-name motif points toward a romance driven by recognition and identity, not only courtship. Expect a heightened presentation: dramatic reversals, theatrical feeling, and action scenes sharing space with the central relationship. With a 7.6 score, this is a more uneven but potentially rewarding choice for viewers who enjoy literary adaptations that take visible liberties while preserving the ache of forbidden love.