Osamake: Romcom Where the Childhood Friend Won't Lose (2021)
A chaotic high school romantic comedy anime where a childhood friend refuses to step aside — no matter what the competition looks like.
Osamake: Romcom Where the Childhood Friend Won't Lose - Series Information
- Original Title: 幼なじみが絶対に負けないラブコメ
- First Air Year: 2021
- Last Air Year: 2021
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 14, 2021 (United States - TV-14), April 14, 2021 (Canada - 14+), April 14, 2021 (France - 12), April 14, 2021 (Australia - M), April 14, 2021 (Brazil - 14), April 14, 2021 (Mexico - B-15)
- Networks: AT-X
- Production Companies: Doga Kobo, KADOKAWA, AT-X, armabianca, movic, KADOKAWA Media House, Sun TV
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: 青梅竹马绝对不会输 (CN), เลิฟคอมเมดี้เรื่องนี้ เพื่อนสมัยเด็กไม่มีวันแพ้ (TH), Osananajimi ga Zettai ni Makenai Love Come (JP), The Romcom Where the Childhood Friend Won't Lose! (US), Osananajimi ga Zettai ni Makenai LoveCome (KR)
Osamake: Romcom Where the Childhood Friend Won't Lose - Plot
My childhood friend Shida Kuroha seems to have feelings for me. She lives next door, and is small and cute. With an outgoing character, she's the caring Onee-san type, this being one of her greatest strengths. ...But, I already have my first love, the beautiful idol of our school, and the award-winning author, Kachi Shirokusa! Thinking about it rationally, I should have no chances with her, but, while walking home from school, she only talks to me, with a smile even! I might actually have a chance, don't you think?! Or so I thought, but then I heard that Shirokusa already has a boyfriend, and my life took a turn for the worse. I want to die. Why is it not me?! Even though she was my first love... As I was drowning in despair and depression, Kuroha whispered. —If it's that tough for you, then how about we get revenge? The best revenge ever, that is~
Osamake: Romcom Where the Childhood Friend Won't Lose - Trailer
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Osamake: Romcom Where the Childhood Friend Won't Lose - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Inori Minase
- Saori Onishi
- Ayane Sakura
- Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
- Nobunaga Shimazaki
- Takuma Terashima
- Kosuke Kobayashi
- Shota Hayama
- Miyuri Shimabukuro
- Makoto Koichi
Writers
- Yoriko Tomita
Executive Producers
- Tomonari Sakai
- Hatsu Takabayashi
- Fumihiko Shinozaki
- Shingo Kunieda
- Sho Tanaka
Osamake: Romcom Where the Childhood Friend Won't Lose - FAQs
Where can you stream Osamake: Romcom Where the Childhood Friend Won't Lose?
Osamake is available to stream on Crunchyroll, both directly and through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Both options offer full streaming access to all 12 episodes of the series as part of a subscription.
Is Osamake based on a light novel?
The anime is adapted from a light novel series by Mikawaghost, illustrated by Fly, published under KADOKAWA's Dengeki Bunko label. The original novels began serialization in 2019 and served as the direct source material for the 2021 anime adaptation.
Who voices the main characters in Osamake?
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka voices protagonist Sueharu Maru, Inori Minase plays childhood friend Kuroha Shida, Ayane Sakura portrays school idol Shirokusa Kachi, and Saori Onishi voices Maria Momosaka. Nobunaga Shimazaki and Takuma Terashima round out the main supporting cast.
Does the childhood friend actually win in Osamake?
The title boldly promises the childhood friend won't lose, but the anime keeps viewers guessing throughout. The series ends without fully resolving the love triangle, leaving the romantic outcome open-ended — a common point of frustration and debate among fans who were hoping for a definitive answer.
How many episodes does Osamake have?
Osamake: Romcom Where the Childhood Friend Won't Lose ran for 12 episodes across a single season, which aired from April to June 2021. Each episode has an average runtime of around 24 minutes.
What is Osamake: Romcom Where the Childhood Friend Won't Lose about?
High schooler Sueharu Maru has his heart set on school idol and novelist Shirokusa Kachi — until he discovers she already has a boyfriend. His childhood friend Kuroha Shida then proposes a revenge scheme, kicking off a chaotic romantic comedy full of love triangles and unexpected twists.
What anime series are similar to Osamake?
Fans of Osamake tend to enjoy Girlfriend, Girlfriend, A Couple of Cuckoos, and Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian for their similarly chaotic romantic comedy energy. The Dangers in My Heart and Our Dating Story offer a slightly more grounded take on high school romance.
When did Osamake first air and what is its content rating?
The series premiered on April 14, 2021, broadcasting on AT-X in Japan. It carries a TV-14 content rating in the United States, indicating it contains material that may be unsuitable for children under 14, including suggestive romantic content typical of the harem romcom genre.
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