About My Love Story!!

"My Love Story!!" is a charming Japanese romantic comedy TV series released in 2015. It is centered around Takeo Goda, a kind-hearted, yet often misunderstood teen, due to his gigantic size and intimidating appearance. The story takes an unexpected turn when Rinko Yamato, a petite girl, sees past Takeo's appearance and falls for his golden heart. The anime is heartwarming and hilarious, exploring sincere friendships, romantic relationships and the journey of self-acceptance.

Making / Production

“My Love Story!!” is based on the manga of the same name by Kazune Kawahara and Aruko. The television series is directed by Morio Asaka and produced by Madhouse, a renowned animation studio in Japan. The series was broadcast in Japan from April to September 2015.

Actors

• Takuya Eguchi as Takeo Gōda: Eguchi perfectly captures Takeo’s kind-hearted spirit and intimidating but gentle presence.
• Megumi Han as Rinko Yamato: Han delivers a performance that perfectly encapsulates Rinko's soft-spoken, gentle and loving character.
• Nobunaga Shimazaki as Makoto Sunakawa: Shimazaki portrays the best friend character wonderfully, adding depth to Makoto's cool, aloof exterior with his loyalty and concern for Takeo.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "My Love Story!!" stands out from most romantic comedies due to its focus on the perspective of the male protagonist, which is a rarity in the shoujo genre.
• The character designs, particularly Takeo's, are drawn distinctly different from the usual bishōnen character in shoujo manga to emphasize the unusual love story.

Quotes

• "Don't look down! Move forward!"- Takeo Gōda
• "Because you deserve to be happy, Takeo." - Makoto Sunakawa
• "You don't realize how precious something is until it's gone." - Rinko Yamato

Music & Soundtrack

• The opening theme, "Miraikei Answer," performed by TRUSTRICK, symbolizes the bright and optimistic nature of the series.
• The ending theme, "Shiawase no Arika" by LOCAL CONNECT, complements the sentimental undertone of the series.
• The instrumental pieces by S.E.N.S. Project add emotional depth and subtlety to various scenes throughout the series.