My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999
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My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999

8.1
Yr 2023
Rt 24m
Status Ended
Animation Comedy
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Series Brief

Overview

Recently dumped, Akane is just about to quit the game she used to play with her boyfriend, when she meets Yamada in the same RPG. Yamada in real life turns out to be somewhat of a legend. The only problem is - he is ONLY interested in the game. As Akane's feelings grow, will Yamada's focus stay on the game?

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 90 /100

My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 has been met with significant critical acclaim for its charming and lighthearted approach to the romance genre. Critics praise the series for its wholesome moments and for successfully capturing the spirit of its source material without relying heavily on exhausted tropes.

The series is frequently lauded for its character dynamics and exploration of the dichotomy between online personas and real-life personalities. Reviewers particularly appreciate the heartwarming evolution of the central relationship, resulting in a show that feels both grounded and emotionally resonant.

“succeeds in capturing our hearts and the urge to rush the studio in animating Season 2 is surreal.”

“a fun rom com with many wholesome moments.”

“a tremendously fun little romantic comedy shojo anime.”

“delivers a lighthearted romantic story with charming performances, pleasant visuals, and an enjoyable atmosphere.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

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

The appeal of this 2023 animation lies in its grounded approach to the romcom genre. While many series rely on high-stakes drama, this story stays focused on the friction between Akane’s sincere personality and Yamada’s intense, singular obsession with his online life. The dynamic feels refreshingly casual, avoiding unnecessary melodrama to examine how different people navigate the blurred lines between digital and real-world connection.

Koki Uchiyama anchors the series with a performance that leans into Yamada’s unwavering commitment to his gaming hobby. This creates a straightforward, optimistic tone that separates it from more complicated genre tropes. It explores a classic setup with a lighthearted perspective, proving that sometimes the most interesting romantic challenges are rooted in a simple lack of shared priorities.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 66
Regulars 3
Longest run 5 eps
Inori Minase
Inori Minase
as Akane Kinoshita (voice)
Koki Uchiyama
Koki Uchiyama
as Akito Yamada (voice)
Natsuki Hanae
Natsuki Hanae
as Eita Sasaki (voice)
Ai Kakuma
Ai Kakuma
as Runa Sasaki (voice)
Saori Onishi
Saori Onishi
as Momoko Maeda (voice)
Nobuo Tobita
Nobuo Tobita
as Takezo Kamota (voice)
Rio Tsuchiya
Rio Tsuchiya
as Yukari Tsubaki (voice)
Aya Yamane
Aya Yamane
as Eri (voice)
2 episodes
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Ken Mizukoshi as (voice) 1 episode Katsunori Okai as (voice) 1 episode Yoshiki Nakajima as Takuma Furukawa (voice) 5 episodes Risa Kubota as High School Girl (voice) 1 episode Yu Sasahara as High School Girl (voice) 1 episode Shuichi Uchida as Saito-senpai (voice) 1 episode Junichi Yanagita as taniyan (voice) 1 episode Tomohiro Ono as Kim (voice) 1 episode Takeo Otsuka as Aqua of Jet Black (voice) 1 episode Hiroki Maeda as gobou02 (voice) 1 episode Shoya Chiba as Man in Matchmaking Party (voice) 1 episode Yuna Yoshino as Cafe Clerk (voice) 1 episode Yuka Nukui as Event Announcement (voice) 2 episodes Mayuko Kazama as Girl (voice) 3 episodes Satomi Arai as Sasaki's Mother (voice) 2 episodes Daisuke Ono as Man in Suit (voice) 1 episode Saya Aizawa as Runa's Classmate (voice) 1 episode Shio Kisui as Runa's Classmate (voice) 1 episode Hana Sato as Runa's Classmate (voice) 1 episode Ayaka Nanase as Runa's Classmate (voice) 1 episode Yusuke Kobayashi as Takeaki Okamoto (voice) 4 episodes Risae Matsuda as Akito Yamada (Elementary School) (voice) 2 episodes Mayu Minami as Clerk (voice) 1 episode Konomi Inagaki as High School Girl (voice) 1 episode Yuki Arai as Convenience Store Manager (voice) 2 episodes Reigo Yamaguchi as Obayashi (voice) 2 episodes Riho Sugiyama as Nurse (voice) 1 episode Hazuki Ogino as College Student (voice) 2 episodes Hiyori Kouno as Student (voice) 1 episode Anna Nagase as Student (voice) 1 episode Natsumi Hioka as Student (voice) 1 episode Miyari Nemoto as Student (voice) 1 episode Mari Kawano as Student (voice) 1 episode Nao Ojika as Student (voice) 1 episode Yuri Ise as Student (voice) 1 episode Kaito Takeda as Student (voice) 1 episode Yuki Ishikari as Nagaoka (voice) 2 episodes Yohei Matsuoka as Student (voice) 1 episode Kaori Nakamura as Shinohara (voice) 2 episodes Mei Shibata as Woman (voice) 1 episode Hina Natsume as Woman (voice) 1 episode Keisuke Hamaoka as Inoue (voice) 2 episodes Kenta Niikura as Man (voice) 1 episode Takushi Fujikawa as Man (voice) 1 episode Satomi Amano as Shiraishi (voice) 1 episode Rina Kawaguchi as Female Student (voice) 1 episode Emiko Takeuchi as Female Clerk (voice) 1 episode Shoya Ishige as Male Customer (voice) 1 episode Haruki Ishiya as Male Customer (voice) 1 episode Tomoko Ikeda as Tsubaki's Mother (voice) 1 episode Kouichi Souma as Kato (voice) 1 episode Kyo Yaoya as Female (voice) 1 episode Tomoyo Takayanagi as Saki (voice) 1 episode Sakura Kawaguchi as Female Student (voice) 1 episode Rena Motomura as Female Student (voice) 1 episode Misa Kato as Sumiyoshi (voice) 1 episode Mari Hino as Clerk (voice) 1 episode Naoko Komatsu as Clerk (voice) 1 episode
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Keywords

romcom romance based on manga anime online game video game slice of life gamer
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
April 02, 2023
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
197