My Love Story!!
My Love Story!!
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My Love Story!!

8.4
Yr 2015
Rt 24m
Status Ended
Animation Comedy
Your Verdict
Unrated

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Series Brief

Overview

Takeo Goda is a giant guy with a giant heart. Too bad the girls don't want him! (They always go for his good-looking best friend, Makoto Sunakawa.) Used to being on the sidelines, Takeo simply stands tall and accepts his fate. But one day when he saves a girl named Rinko Yamato from a harasser on the train, his (love!) life suddenly takes an incredible turn! Takeo can hardly believe it when he crosses paths with Rinko again, and he finds himself falling in love with her... But with handsome Suna around, does Takeo even stand a chance?

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 90 /100

My Love Story!! has garnered a reputation as a charming and refreshing take on the romantic comedy genre. Critics and viewers alike praise the show for its sweet, upbeat tone and its focus on a genuine, evolving relationship, noting that it avoids many of the tired clichés often found in rom-com fiction.

While some seasoned fans noted that the central romance develops quite quickly, the general consensus remains overwhelmingly positive. The series is widely recommended as a beautiful, affirming story about young love and friendship that stands out for its kindness and emotional sincerity.

“An absolute must-watch for anyone who simply wants to enjoy the hell out of something cute and sweet and fun.”

“A wonderfully cute and comical take on this; we see the two come together to deal with these issues and grow into one of the cutest couples in anime history.”

“The most interesting thing is that I did not mind it and looked forward to each new episode, so My Love Story!! has maintained the highest rating because this is simply a beautiful show.”

“They told us a beautiful story about young love and friendship.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

HiDive
CA • US
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US • UK • CA
Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
UK • CA • US
Why fans love it

Takeo Goda looks more like a classic bruiser than a romantic lead. In a genre that often favors subtle beauty and cool detachment, this 2015 animation leans into the humor of a gentle giant navigating high school life. The comedy relies on the contrast between Takeo’s intimidating stature and his earnest, easily triggered emotions.

The friendship between Takeo and Makoto Sunakawa adds a layer of genuine warmth rarely seen in traditional romcoms. While most stories would pit a handsome best friend against a regular guy in a bitter rivalry, their bond remains unshakable and supportive. This foundation makes the central romance feel grounded despite the over-the-top scenarios. By centering on sincerity instead of standard adolescent angst, the show manages to find a peculiar sweetness within the familiar tropes of school life. Takuya Eguchi brings an unexpected charm to the lead, turning potential awkwardness into a defining trait for the entire series.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 6
Longest run 24 eps
Takuya Eguchi
Takuya Eguchi
as Takeo Goda (voice)
24 episodes
Megumi Han
Megumi Han
as Rinko Yamato (voice)
24 episodes
Nobunaga Shimazaki
Nobunaga Shimazaki
as Makoto 'Suna' Sunakawa (voice)
24 episodes
Mai Nakahara
Mai Nakahara
as Sato (voice)
2 episodes
Kanami Satou
Kanami Satou
as Yuzuha (voice)
2 episodes
Kazuyo Aoki
Kazuyo Aoki
as Yuriko Goda (voice)
13 episodes
Minako Kawashima
Minako Kawashima
as Ms. Horiuchi (voice)
1 episode
Mitsuru Ogata
Mitsuru Ogata
as Mr. Kaneda (voice)
3 episodes
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Sayaka Ohara as Chiaki Sunakawa (voice) 4 episodes Kikuko Inoue as Ai Sunakawa (voice) 10 episodes Junya Enoki as Osamu Kurihara (voice) 14 episodes Marie Hatanaka as Ayu (voice) 9 episodes Kousuke Goto as Tsuyoshi Iwayama (voice) 1 episode Tessyo Genda as Yutaka Goda (voice) 6 episodes Kouta Nemoto as Kakitani (voice) 8 episodes Daisuke Namikawa as Hayato Oda (voice) 3 episodes Keita Miyanaga as Murata (voice) 1 episode Miho Arakawa as Rei (voice) 1 episode Rio Kawakami as Oka (voice) 1 episode Ai Kayano as Yukika Amami (voice) 3 episodes Jun Fukuyama as Koki Ichinose (voice) 2 episodes Kissei Kumamoto as Les Cerises' Shop Manager (voice) 2 episodes Ren Kato as Young Takeo Goda (voice) 10 episodes Yuka Terasaki as Young Makoto Sunakawa (voice) 8 episodes Kouji Takeda as Police Officer (voice) 1 episode Kiyomichi Nakamura as Old Man (voice) 1 episode MAKO as Misaki (voice) 2 episodes Ryo Kuratomi as Middle School Friend 1 (voice) 1 episode Takumi Watanabe as Middle School Friend 2 (voice) 1 episode Takumi Asahina as Middle School Friend 3 (voice) 1 episode Daiki Hamano as Underclassman 2 (voice) 1 episode Yoshimasa Kawata as Underclassman 3 (voice) 1 episode Daichi Kanbara as Underclassman 4 (voice) 1 episode Kei Shindo as Girl 1 (voice) 1 episode Etsuko Kozakura as Kindergartener (voice) 1 episode Rina Kitagawa as Girl 3 (voice) 12 episodes Nozomi Sasaki as Female Student 1 (voice) 1 episode Rena Maeda as Mariya Saijo (voice) 7 episodes Hiromi Konno as Female Student 2 (voice) 1 episode Saki Nakajima as Female Classmate 1 (voice) 1 episode Mana Hirata as Female Classmate 2 (voice) 1 episode Toru Sakurai as Construction Worker (voice) 1 episode Koichi Tochika as Fudo (voice) 7 episodes Seigo Yokota as Momota (voice) 9 episodes Akemi Kanda as Yuuko (voice) 7 episodes Ari Ozawa as Kojima (voice) 7 episodes Nana Hamasaki as Mana (voice) 6 episodes Yuna Tamaki as Mother (voice) 1 episode Chisa Yuuki as Baby (voice) 1 episode Jun Inoue as Male Student 1 (voice) 2 episodes Katsuhiro Tokuishi as Customer B (voice) 2 episodes Wataru Komada as Male Student 3 (voice) 1 episode Kazutaka Ishii as Male Student 1 (voice) 3 episodes Natsuki Aikawa as Female Student 2 (voice) 1 episode Takeshi Mori as Delinquent (voice) 1 episode Erii Yamazaki as Female Student 1 (voice) 2 episodes Shota Yamamoto as Judo Club Captain (voice) 1 episode Kohei Aoyama as Judo Club Vice Captain (voice) 1 episode Kent Ito as First Match Judo Competitor (voice) 1 episode Sohta Arai as Second Match Judo Competitor (voice) 1 episode Yohei Namekawa as Third Match Judo Competitor (voice) 1 episode Ryuichi Kijima as Bianka High School Advisor (voice) 1 episode Atsushi Tamaru as Classmate 1 (voice) 1 episode Hayato Taya as Classmate 2 (voice) 1 episode Soichi Abe as Macho's Cafe Manager (voice) 1 episode Yusuke Handa as Senior Student A (voice) 2 episodes Hideo Ishikawa as Former Groper (voice) 3 episodes Mami Shitara as Announcement (voice) 2 episodes Junta Terashima as Class 3 Boy C (voice) 2 episodes Rintaro Sakai as Customer A (voice) 2 episodes Ryohei Arai as Friend E (voice) 2 episodes Yuka Iwahashi as Girl B (voice) 2 episodes Ken Takeuchi as Announcement (voice) 2 episodes Minami Kabayama as Les Cerises' Shop Clerk B (voice) 3 episodes Yukari Goto as Les Cerises' Shop Clerk A (voice) 2 episodes
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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

love at first sight friendship high school romcom romance slice of life bromance based on manga school life anime playful adoring sincere
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
April 09, 2015
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
383