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My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999
8.0
Yr
2023
Rt
24m
Status
Ended
Animation
Comedy
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?
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 66
Koki Uchiyama
as Akito Yamada (voice)
Saori Onishi
as Momoko Maeda (voice)
Inori Minase
as Akane Kinoshita (voice)
Natsuki Hanae
as Eita Sasaki (voice)
Rio Tsuchiya
as Yukari Tsubaki (voice)
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Keyword Cloud
Keywords
romcom
romance
based on manga
older woman younger man relationship
gaming
anime
online game
unassuming
relaxed
casual
gentle
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optimistic
straightforward
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Technical Sheet
Details
- First Aired
- April 02, 2023
- Status
- Ended
- Episode Runtime
- 24 minutes
- Origin
- JP
- TMDB Votes
- 174