Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! (2024)
A heartfelt anime rom-com about the girls who always end up on the losing side of love — and the boy who befriends them all.
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! - Series Information
- Original Title: 負けヒロインが多すぎる！
- First Air Year: 2024
- Last Air Year: 2024
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: July 14, 2024 (United Kingdom - 12), July 14, 2024 (France - 12), July 14, 2024 (Australia - PG), July 14, 2024 (Brazil - 14), July 14, 2024 (Spain - 16)
- Networks: Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV
- Production Companies: A-1 Pictures, Aniplex, BS11, Tokyo MX, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, Good Smile Company, Contents Seed, JR Tokai Agency
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: 败犬女主角也太多了 (CN), Make Heroine ga Oosugiru! (JP), Too Many Losing Heroines! (PH), Too Many Losing Heroines! (US), ¡Demasiadas heroínas perdedoras! (ES), Paebae Hiroin-i Neomu Manh-a! (KR)
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! - Plot
Meet the girls on the losing side of romance! First is Anna Yanami, the girl-next-door type who can't say no to delicious food. Then there's Lemon Yakishio, a beautiful and spirited athlete. Last but not least is Chika Komari, the cute yet shy heroine with gentle charm. Together, they navigate awkward setbacks hoping to finally find love!
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the losing heroines in action:
Shine even in defeat, girls!
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Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Shuichiro Umeda
- Hikaru Tono
- Shion Wakayama
- Momoka Terasawa
- Atsumi Tanezaki
- Minami Tanaka
- Yusuke Kobayashi
- Reina Ueda
- Chiaki Kobayashi
- Mayumi Tsukishima
Writers
- Masahiro Yokotani
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! - FAQs
Where can you stream Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines?
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! is available to stream on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Crunchyroll remains the primary and most accessible streaming destination for international audiences.
Is Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! based on a light novel?
Yes, Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! is adapted from a light novel series written by Takibi Amamori and illustrated by Imigimuru. The light novel, published under the Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko label, began in 2021 and inspired the 2024 anime adaptation produced by A-1 Pictures.
Who are the main voice actors in Makeine?
The main voice cast includes Shuichiro Umeda as Kazuhiko Nukumizu, Hikaru Tono as Anna Yanami, Shion Wakayama as Lemon Yakishio, Momoka Terasawa as Chika Komari, and Atsumi Tanezaki as Koto Tsukinoki. Supporting roles are voiced by Yusuke Kobayashi, Reina Ueda, and Chiaki Kobayashi.
Will there be a Season 2 of Makeine?
Yes, a second season of Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! has been confirmed. The series is currently listed as a Returning Series and remains in production, with Season 2 announced following the successful reception of the first 12-episode season that aired in 2024.
What is Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! about?
The series follows Kazuhiko Nukumizu, a high school student who befriends girls who have been romantically rejected — the so-called 'losing heroines.' With warmth and comedy, it explores unrequited love, friendship, and the bittersweet side of school romance through the eyes of its endearing cast.
When did Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! first air?
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! first aired on July 14, 2024. The anime debuted simultaneously across multiple Japanese networks including Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV, and Tochigi TV, and was made available internationally through Crunchyroll on the same date.
How many episodes does Makeine Season 1 have?
Season 1 of Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! consists of 12 episodes. Each episode runs approximately 24 minutes. The first season aired in 2024 and covered the early arcs of the light novel, introducing the three central 'losing heroines' and their dynamic with protagonist Kazuhiko Nukumizu.
How was Makeine received by critics and audiences?
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! was warmly received by anime fans and critics, praised for its fresh take on the rom-com genre, sharp writing, and likable characters. Many viewers highlighted its emotional honesty and comedic timing, making it one of the standout anime titles of the Summer 2024 season.
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