The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague stands out among the numerous other romantic comedies airing this Winter 2023 anime season. It's laid back, calm and moves slower than what fans may expect. Part of the series' charm is Fuyutsuki, a female protagonist with an aloof exterior but a heart of gold. When Fuyutsuki discovered that Himuro was a descendant of yuki-onna, she never judged him or made fun of how he causes blizzards when he gets excited. She didn't even ridicule him when he "melted" down to the size of a child because of the heat, instead finding it cute. Though she's not the first heroine to be unfazed by supernatural occurrences around her, Fuyutsuki is a very calming figure who may end up being 2023's best girl.

Fuyutsuki is a charming kuudere. In other anime series, others are often too intimidated by characters like Fuyutsuki because of their colder, more mature dispositions. However, Fuyutsuki is an average girl who loves her pet cat and cries over children's movies about a family of felines. Her quietness was mistaken for arrogance during high school, which took a huge mental toll on Fuyutsuki. In The Ice Guy, Fuyutsuki's current journey is defined by not letting peoples' impressions of her in the past sour her new relationships at work.

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It's Hard to Dislike Fuyutsuki

Fuyutsuki with noise maker to present to Himuro from the Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague.

In Episode 2, Fuyutsuki proved how nothing phases her when she offered to help Himuro get his powers under control before they went to the beach. Without Fuyutsuki, Himuro probably would have skipped the trip entirely to avoid melting in the sun. However, Fuyutsuki offered him a sea drum so he could get accustomed to how the waves sounded. Even though Himuro did slip up a bit and ended up melting, it wasn't enough to push Fuyutsuki away since she found his shrunken state endearing. She even made it her phone's wallpaper.

Fuyutsuki's cool-headed acceptance of Himuro and willingness to accommodate his yuki-onna powers is admirable. However, it might also stem from the fact that she was constantly misunderstood during high school for her icy disposition. She knows what it's like to be perceived the wrong way, so she'd never want to make someone else feel like that. Through this, she and Himuro are setting the stage for one of the healthiest relationships fans have seen in any romance anime to date.

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Fuyutsuki Is Introverted But Self-Assured & Unafraid to Make the First Move

Fuyutsuki blushes in Ep 1 of The Ice Guy And His Cool Female Colleague

Unlike other introverted heroines in anime, Fuyutsuki's not afraid of making the first move. Usually, introversion is played up as a character's weakness, with others subtly egging them on to "break out of their shell." However, since both Fuyutsuki and Himuro are introverts, their relationship works well, and neither tries to force the other into changing. In fact, there's no overthinking about whether or not they should make the first move. The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague highlights the importance of good communication, as seen each time Fuyutsuki offers Himuro a gift or invites him on a date with her.

Other romance series frequently rely on drama and bring out the worst traits in both love interests for comedy's sake, but The Ice Guy handles romance in a more mature way that's quite refreshing to see. It highlights Fuyutsuki and Himuro's best qualities by showing how much they care for each other. Fuyutsuki is 2023's best anime girl because she not only brings out the best in Himuro but also sets a good example for the audience of healthy behavior in a relationship.