◐ Shell
reader mode source ↗
Jump to content
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Japanese light novel series

Too Many Losing Heroines!
First light novel volume cover, featuring Anna Yanami
負けヒロインが多すぎる！
(Make Hiroin ga Ōsugiru!)
GenreRomantic comedy[1]
Light novel
Written byTakibi Amamori
Illustrated byImigimuru [ja]
Published byShogakukan
English publisher
ImprintGagaga Bunko
Original runJuly 21, 2021 – present
Volumes8 + 2 short story collections
Manga
Written byTakibi Amamori
Illustrated byItachi
Published byShogakukan
English publisher
  • NA: Seven Seas Entertainment
Magazine
Original runApril 29, 2022 – present
Volumes5
Anime television series
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!
Directed byShōtarō Kitamura
Written byMasahiro Yokotani
Music byKana Utatane
StudioA-1 Pictures
Licensed by
Original networkTokyo MX, GTV, GYT, BS11, Chukyo TV, ytv
English network
Original run July 14, 2024 – present
Episodes12
icon Anime and manga portal

Too Many Losing Heroines! (Japanese: 負けヒロインが多すぎる！, Hepburn: Make Hiroin ga Ōsugiru!), also known as Makeine (マケイン), is a Japanese light novel series written by Takibi Amamori and illustrated by Imigimuru [ja]. The story takes place in Toyohashi, Aichi, where Amamori comes from. It follows a boy in high school interacting with several girls who got heartbroken after being rejected by their respective love interests.[2] It began publication under Shogakukan's Gagaga Bunko imprint in July 2021. A manga adaptation illustrated by Itachi began serialization on Shogakukan's Ura Sunday [ja] website and MangaOne [ja] app in April 2022.

An anime television series adaptation produced by A-1 Pictures aired from July to September 2024. A second season has been announced. Both the novel and the anime series were met with very positive reviews.

Plot

[edit]

Self-proclaimed "background character" Kazuhiko Nukumizu accidentally witnesses Anna Yanami, a popular girl in his class, being rejected by her childhood friend. He labels her a "losing heroine", and soon finds himself getting involved with Anna and other similar girls.

Characters

[edit]

Main characters

[edit]
Kazuhiko Nukumizu (温水 和彦, Nukumizu Kazuhiko)
Voiced by: Shotaro Uzawa[3] (audiobook), Shūichirō Umeda[4] (anime) (Japanese); Kevin D. Thelwell[5] (English)
The protagonist of the series. He is a reserved first-year high-school student with an analytical personality and is also an otaku fond of reading light novels. He usually doesn't like socializing and tends to be on his own, but can still offer good advice to others around him. He witnesses the various heroines of the story being rejected by their crushes and decides to emotionally support them and help them move on — though at times, their antics tend to annoy him beyond belief. As the story progresses, Nukumizu begins to open up and socialize more thanks to his time with the girls, and starts developing genuine friendships with people for the first time in his life. He has a taste for tap water and its quality, a hobby he shares with Chika.
Anna Yanami (八奈見 杏菜, Yanami Anna)
Voiced by: Rina Honnizumi[3] (audiobook), Hikaru Tono[4] (anime) (Japanese); Trisha Mellon[5] (English)
One of the loser heroines. She is the popular girl in Kazuhiko's class with vibrant blue hair, a bright and charming personality, and is close friends with Lemon. Though she's known for her beauty and playful nature, and is often the target of many other boys' affections, she's had a long-lasting crush on her childhood friend Sōsuke Hakamada, who never reciprocated her feelings at all and instead started dating her rival Karen Himemiya, much to her frustration and inner jealousy. She is a glutton and is often seen eating, though always manages to maintain a healthy and slim figure. Though her antics tend to annoy Nukumizu, she genuinely does care for him, and with his help, she is eventually able to move on from her heartbreak and enjoy life.
Amamori did not originally plan Anna to be a glutton, but wrote her that way as he continued writing the story. He originally planned to name her Iroha, although his editor suggested he change it as it was already the name of a major character in My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, as I Expected.
Lemon Yakishio (焼塩 檸檬, Yakishio Remon)
Voiced by: Maki Yamaichi[3] (audiobook), Shion Wakayama[4] (anime) (Japanese); Bev Mageto[5] (English)
One of the loser heroines and another classmate of Kazuhiko. She is the ace of the track and field club, and like Yanami, is also popular. She's also in love with her childhood friend Mitsuki Ayano, who already has a girlfriend named Chihaya Asagumo. She initially feels dismay that Mitsuki does not see her in the same way he sees Chihaya, but later on, it is revealed that Mitsuki also had romantic feelings for her when they were younger. This helps Lemon come to terms with her heartbreak and move on with her life, while still remaining good friends with Mitsuki and Chihaya.
Chika Komari (小鞠 知花, Komari Chika)
Voiced by: Mei Shibata[3] (audiobook), Momoka Terasawa[4] (anime) (Japanese); Morgan Lea[5] (English)
One of the loser heroines and another classmate of Kazuhiko. A member of the literature club, she is shy and has a hard time talking to others. She's had a long-lasting crush on Shintarō Tamaki, who has remained completely oblivious due to her not being able to confess sooner while harboring feelings for Koto. Despite Shintarō not reciprocating her feelings, she is still in good terms with him and Koto. One notable trait of hers is that she tends to stutter when speaking with other strangers.

Tsuwabuki High School

[edit]

Students

[edit]
Koto Tsukinoki (月之木 古都, Tsukinoki Koto)
Voiced by: Keaki Watanabe[3] (audiobook), Atsumi Tanezaki[6] (anime) (Japanese); Madeleine Norton[5] (English)
The vice president of the literature club who is Shintarō's childhood friend. Shintarō holds feelings for her, and she recently became his girlfriend.
Shintarō Tamaki (玉木 慎太郎, Tamaki Shintarō)
Voiced by: Shuma Konoe[3] (audiobook), Yūsuke Kobayashi[6] (anime) (Japanese); Ethan Gallardo[7] (English)
The president of the literature club whom Chika is in love with. However, he has no romantic feelings for Chika at all, and instead is in love with Koto.
Sōsuke Hakamada (袴田 草介, Hakamada Sōsuke)
Voiced by: Taira Yamauchi[3] (audiobook), Ryōta Ōsaka[8] (anime) (Japanese); Alejandro Saab[5] (English)
Another classmate of Kazuhiko who is Anna's childhood friend and long-term crush.
Karen Himemiya (姫宮 華恋, Himemiya Karen)
Voiced by: Azumi Waki[8] (Japanese); Alexis Tipton[5] (English)
Another classmate of Kazuhiko who is Sōsuke's girlfriend and Anna's rival. She is unaware of Anna being rejected by Sōsuke, and is often seen trying to get along with her. She is a kind and good-natured girl who always worries for others and would try to befriend people like Kazuhiko.
Mitsuki Ayano (綾野 光希, Ayano Mitsuki)
Voiced by: Chiaki Kobayashi[8] (Japanese); Connor Allison[5] (English)
Another classmate of Kazuhiko who is Lemon’s childhood friend and crush. When he was younger, he used to have feelings for Lemon, but didn't quite understand what they were and never got a chance to confess, seeing himself as unworthy for her due to her popularity. He is currently dating Chihaya Asagumo, but still remains on good terms with Lemon.
Chihaya Asagumo (朝雲 千早, Asagumo Chihaya)
Voiced by: Reina Ueda[8] (Japanese); Meg McClain[5] (English)
Another classmate of Kazuhiko who is Mitsuki's girlfriend. She and Lemon become good friends later on, though at times, she can't help but worry if Mitsuki is cheating on her.

Student Council

[edit]
Hibari Hōkobaru (放虎原 ひばり, Hōkobaru Hibari)
Voiced by: Hiroki Nanami[9] (Japanese); Hollis Beck[10] (English)
The incumbent President of the student council and Hiroto's cousin. Kazuhiko observes that she has a clumsy, airheaded personality beneath her dignified and beautiful appearance.
Tiara Basori (馬剃 天愛星, Basori Tiara)
Voiced by: Sumire Morohoshi[9] (Japanese); Rebecca Chiara Marano[11] (English)
The vice president of the student council. She is conscious about her poor grades in school.
Yumeko Shikiya (志喜屋 夢子, Shikiya Yumeko)
Voiced by: Chihiro Shirata[3] (audiobook), Chika Anzai[12] (anime) (Japanese); Brianna Roberts[13] (English)
The Secretary of the student council. She is described as a "zombie girl", due to her dress sense and her perceived personality. It is implied she has a condition that contributes to her low-energy demeanor, as she is once compared to a cold-blooded creature. She is one of the top students of her year, and is very capable in handling student council work, in spite of her physical condition, and is actually quite attractive.
Hiroto Sakurai (桜井 ひろと, Sakurai Hiroto)
The treasurer of the student council and Hibari's cousin.

Staff

[edit]
Konami Amanatsu (甘夏 古奈美, Amanatsu Konami)
Voiced by: Yurie Igoma[3] (audiobook), Sumire Uesaka[8] (anime) (Japanese); Corinne Sudberg[5] (English)
The homeroom teacher of Kazuhiko's class.
Sayo Konuki (小抜 小夜, Konuki Sayo)
Voiced by: Kiri Kamasawa[3] (audiobook), Chiwa Saitō[14] (anime) (Japanese); Maganda Marie[15] (English)
The school nurse.

Other characters

[edit]
Kaju Nukumizu (温水 佳樹, Nukumizu Kaju)
Voiced by: Chihiro Shirata[3] (audiobook), Minami Tanaka[6] (anime) (Japanese); Monica Flatley[5] (English)
A second-year middle school student who is Kazuhiko's little sister and is concerned about her older brother's lack of friends. She calls Kazuhiko "Onii-sama" and speaks in the third-person. She is a member of her school's student council. She becomes good friends with several of the girls later on.
Asami Gondō (権藤 アサミ, Gondō Asami)
Voiced by: Akira Sekine[16] (Japanese); Natalie Van Sistine[17] (English)
A second-year middle school student who is Kaju's best and closest friend. She is noted to be unusually tall for a middle school student.

Media

[edit]

Light novel

[edit]

Written by Takibi Amamori and illustrated by Imigimuru, Too Many Losing Heroines! began publication under Shogakukan's Gagaga Bunko imprint on July 21, 2021.[18] Eight volumes and two short stories volumes have been released as of January 26, 2026.[19]

In July 2023, the official Twitter account of the light novel announced that the series had been licensed in English without revealing a publisher.[20] In February 2024, Seven Seas Entertainment announced that they had licensed the series.[21]

An audiobook version of the series began on September 20, 2023, featuring the voices of Shotaro Uzawa, Rina Honnizumi, Maki Yamaichi, Mei Shibata, Chihiro Shirata, Keaki Watanabe, Shuma Konoe, Yurie Igoma, Kiri Kamasawa, and Taira Yamauchi, all of whom are from 81 Produce.[3][22] It has been released up to the second volume of the series.[23][24]

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1July 21, 2021[18]978-4-09-453017-9July 4, 2024 (digital)
August 13, 2024 (print)[25]		979-8-89160-307-3
  • Foreword
  • Loss 1: The Pro Childhood Friend Strikes Out
  • Intermission: Even Though She Was Hungry—She Was a Good Girl, an Angel
  • Loss 2: Yakishio Lemon versus the Narrative
  • Loss 3: Komari Chika Wins the Battle, Loses the War
  • Intermission: She’s Right Behind Me, Isn’t She?
  • Loss 4: When You Gaze upon the Losing Heroines, the Losing Heroines Gaze Back
2November 18, 2021[26]978-4-09-453041-4October 17, 2024 (digital)
November 12, 2024 (print)[27]		979-8-89160-308-0
  • Foreword
  • Loss 1: Yanami Anna
  • Intermission: It’s Never What You Think It’ll Be
  • Loss 2: Asagumo Chihaya and the Goose Chase
  • Loss 3: Let He Who Is Without Loss Cast the First Stone
  • Intermission: Central Japan Railway—Hon-Nagashino Station
  • Loss 4: Yakishio Lemon Tells All
  • Epilogue: After Happily Ever After
  • Bonus Story: When Your Sister Might Have Problems
3April 19, 2022[28]978-4-09-453064-3January 30, 2025 (digital)
February 18, 2025 (print)[29]		979-8-89160-582-4
  • Foreword
  • Loss 1: Shikiya Yumeko to the Rescue
  • Intermission: Rendezvous Avenue
  • Loss 2: Himemiya Karen, the Fashionably Late
  • Intermission: Think of the Neighbors
  • Loss 3: Early Goodbyes
  • Intermission: Brother-Sister
  • Loss 4: Let’s Talk Accountability
  • Epilogue: A Few Floors Up
  • Bonus Story: I’m Beggin’ Ya, Teacher!
4October 18, 2022[30]978-4-09-453094-0April 24, 2025 (digital)
May 27, 2025 (print)[31]		979-8-89160-583-1
  • Foreword
  • Loss 1: I’ll Have You Know
  • Intermission: Thoughts and Prayers
  • Loss 2: A Small Kindness
  • Intermission: His and Her Lack of Circumstances
  • Loss 3: Defining the Heart
  • Intermission: Christmas Eve with Tiara-san
  • Loss 4: Prelude to Sixteen
  • Epilogue: Secrets
  • Bonus Story: All-Ages, No Problems
5March 17, 2023[32]978-4-09-453118-3August 7, 2025 (digital)
September 2, 2025 (print)[33]		979-8-89373-561-1
  • Foreword
  • Loss 1: A Battle of Dimwits
  • Intermission: A Student Council’s IdioSYDcracies
  • Loss 2: Two Steps Forward, Three Steps Back
  • Intermission: Ruminations with the B-Team
  • Loss 3: Dividing and Conquering, but It’s Long Division
  • Intermission: Friends at Dusk
  • Loss 4: The Courage to Let Go
  • Epilogue: Past and Future
  • Bonus Story: No Rest for the Wicked
6December 18, 2023[34]978-4-09-453164-0November 27, 2025 (digital)
December 23, 2025 (print)[35]		979-8-89373-562-8
  • Foreword
  • Loss 1: Briny Confessions
  • Intermission: Little Sister Is Watching You
  • Loss 2: What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Sopping
  • Intermission: Spring in Bloom, Spring in Bloom
  • Loss 3: Goodbye Season
  • Intermission: Love Takes Time
  • Loss 4: A Girl Called Yakishio Lemon
  • Epilogue: Tsuwabuki Second-Years
  • Bonus Story: Secret × Secret
7July 18, 2024[36]978-4-09-453197-8March 19, 2026 (digital)
April 21, 2026 (print)[37]		979-8-89373-791-2
  • Foreword
  • Loss 1: Nukumizu Kazuhiko of Class 2-C
  • Intermission: Stranger Danger
  • Loss 2: It's Complicated
  • Intermission: Let There Be Midnight Snacks
  • Loss 3: It Takes a Thief
  • Intermission: Sweet Tea
  • Loss 4: Shiratama Riko Strikes Back
  • Epilogue: Shiratama Riko of Class 1-F
  • Bonus Story: Birds of a Feather Balk Together
SSSJuly 18, 2024[38]978-4-09-453201-2December 22, 2026 (print)[39]979-8-89863-157-4
8May 19, 2025[40]978-4-09-453242-5August 18, 2026 (print)979-8-89765-551-9
8.5January 26, 2026978-4-09-453276-0——
9July 17, 2026978-4-09-453300-2——

Anime

[edit]

An anime television series adaptation was announced in December 2023.[54][55] It is produced by Aniplex,[56] animated by A-1 Pictures, and directed by Shōtarō Kitamura, with scripts written by Masahiro Yokotani, characters designed by Tetsuya Kawakami, and music composed by Kana Utatane. The series aired from July 14 to September 29, 2024, on Tokyo MX and other networks.[a] The opening theme song is "Tsuyogaru Girl" (つよがるガール; lit. 'Tough-Acting Girl'), performed by BotchiBoromaru feat. Mossa of Necry Talkie,[6] while the multiple ending theme songs are performed by the losing heroines in the following order: the first is a cover of Hitomi's "Love 2000" performed by Hikaru Tono as her character Anna Yanami,[4] the second is a cover of Kylee's "Crazy For You" performed by Shion Wakayama as her character Lemon Yakishio,[57] and the third is a cover of Yui's "Feel My Soul" performed by Momoka Terasawa as her character Chika Komari.[58]

The closing sequence for the first episode, was made using cel animation superimposed on live-action backgrounds shot with an 8mm film camera, marking the first time a new cel animation has been broadcast on television in 10 years and 9 months.[59]

Crunchyroll streamed the series worldwide outside of Asia, but including Indian subcontinent.[60] An English dub produced in Coppell under the direction of Helena Walstrom that premiered on July 27, 2024.[5] Plus Media Networks Asia licensed the series in Southeast Asia and airs it on Aniplus Asia.[61]

According to the editor-in-charge of the light novel series, Iwaasa, the discussion about the anime adaptation started before the publication of the first volume of the series.[62] The 12th and final episode was an original episode written by Takibi Amamori.[63]

A second season was announced during an event for the anime series on April 6, 2025.[64]

Episodes

[edit]
No.Title [65][66]Directed by [65]Storyboarded by [65]Original release date [67][a]
1"Professional Childhood Friend Yanami Anna's Style of Losing"
Transliteration: "Puro Osananajimi Yanami Anna no Make-ppuri" (Japanese: プロ幼馴染八奈見杏菜の負けっぷり)		Shōtarō KitamuraShōtarō KitamuraJuly 14, 2024 (2024-07-14)
2"The Promised Failure for You"
Transliteration: "Yakusoku Sareta Haiboku o Kimi ni" (Japanese: 約束された敗北を君に)		Yuki WatanabeShōtarō KitamuraJuly 21, 2024 (2024-07-21)
3"Losing the Battle Before it is Ever Fought"
Transliteration: "Tatakau Mae Kara Maketeiru" (Japanese: 戦う前から負けている)		Komao YukihiroShin'ichirō UshijimaJuly 28, 2024 (2024-07-28)
4"When You Stare into a Losing Heroine, the Losing Heroine Stares Back into You"
Transliteration: "Make Hiroin o Nozoku Toki, Make Hiroin mo Mata Anata o Nozoiteiru Noda" (Japanese: 負けヒロインを覗く時、負けヒロインもまたあなたを覗いているのだ)		Tsuyoshi TobitaShōtarō KitamuraAugust 4, 2024 (2024-08-04)
5"Asagumo Chihaya Is Led Astray"
Transliteration: "Asagumo Chihaya wa Madowaseru" (Japanese: 朝雲千早は惑わせる)		Ayako KōnoMasakazu ObaraAugust 11, 2024 (2024-08-11)
6"Let Any One of You Who Has Never Been Dumped Be the First to Throw a Stone at the Losing Heroine"
Transliteration: "Furareta Koto no Nai Mono Dake Ga, Make Hiroin ni Ishi o Nagenasai" (Japanese: 振られたことのない者だけが、負けヒロインに石を投げなさい)		Yuki Watanabe & AmagaeruYuki Watanabe & Motoki NakanishiAugust 18, 2024 (2024-08-18)
7"The Other Side of a Happy Ending"
Transliteration: "Happīendo no Mukōgawa" (Japanese: ハッピーエンドの向こう側)		Yudai ShimizuShōtarō KitamuraAugust 25, 2024 (2024-08-25)
8"If You Are In Trouble, Feel Free to Consult"
Transliteration: "Oko Marideshitara Kon Saru ni" (Japanese: おこまりでしたらコンサルに)		Akiyoshi WatariAkiyoshi WatariSeptember 1, 2024 (2024-09-01)
9"Teacher Thought It Was a Stain in the Ceiling or Something... Please Continue"
Transliteration: "Sensei wa Tenjō no Shimi ka Nankada to Omotte, Tsuzuki o Dōzo" (Japanese: 先生は天井の染みかなんかだと思って、続きをどうぞ)		Komao YukihiroKei OikawaSeptember 8, 2024 (2024-09-08)
10"I Suppose It's a Bit Too Early for Goodbye"
Transliteration: "Sayōnara ni wa Hayasugiru" (Japanese: さようならには早すぎる)		Tsuyoshi TobitaTatsuya MurakamiSeptember 15, 2024 (2024-09-15)
11"Let's Have a Talk About Responsibility"
Transliteration: "Kekka Sekinin Nitsuite no Hanashi o Shiyō ka" (Japanese: 結果責任についての話をしようか)		Kīchirō Murase & Kazuki KawagishiShōtarō KitamuraSeptember 22, 2024 (2024-09-22)
12"Am I Actually Just Some Unseasoned Rando Who Drops In for the Last Episode With the Losing Heroine?"
Transliteration: "Ore wa Hyottoshite, Saishū Banashi de Hiroin no Yoko ni iru, Pottode no Mobukyara na no Darō ka" (Japanese: 俺はひょっとして、最終話でヒロインの横にいる、ポッと出のモブキャラなのだろうか)		Akihito Sudō & Shōtarō KitamuraAkihito SudōSeptember 29, 2024 (2024-09-29)

Other

[edit]

The series had an illustration collaboration with the second volume of the manga series Starting Today, We're Childhood Friends by Midori Obiya.[68] It also had multiple collaborations with Toyohashi Zoo and Botanical Park and JR Central.[69][70][71][72]

Shogakukan released an art book titled Too Many Losing Heroines! Imigimuru ARTWORKS (負けヒロインが多すぎる！いみぎむるＡＲＴＷＯＲＫＳ) (ISBN 978-4-09-199094-5) on January 26, 2026.[73]

Reception

[edit]

In the 2022 edition of Takarajimasha's annual light novel guide book Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi!, the novel series ranked 18th in the bunkobon category, and 11th in the new work category.[74] It ranked first in the bunkobon category in 2025.[75]

Both the light novel and the anime series have received positive reviews from critics, highlighting the artstyle, characters, humor and emotional depth.

[edit]
Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2024 Abema Anime Trend Awards Ending Animation Award "Love 2000" by Hikaru Tono
"Crazy For You" by Shion Wakayama
"Feel My Soul" by Momoka Terasawa		 Won [76]
2025 AT-X Top Anime Ranking Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Won [77]
D-Anime Store Awards Recommended Anime Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Won [78]
Worth Rewatching Anime Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Won
11th Anime Trending Awards Anime of the Year Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Nominated [79][80]
Boy of the Year Kazuhiko Nukumizu Nominated
Girl of the Year Anna Yanami Nominated
Best in Adapted Screenplay Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Nominated
Best in Animation Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Nominated
Best in Character Design Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Nominated
Best in Episode Directing and Storyboard Episode 12: "Am I Actually Just Some Unseasoned Rando Who Drops in for the Last Episode With the Losing Heroine?" Nominated
Best in Sceneries and Visuals Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Nominated
Best in Voice Cast Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Nominated
Opening Theme Song of the Year "Tsuyogaru Girls" by BotchiBoromaru feat. Mossa of Necry Talkie Nominated
Ending Theme Song of the Year "Love 2000" by Hikaru Tono Nominated
Comedy Anime of the Year Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Won
Romance Anime of the Year Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Nominated
Best Voice Acting Performance - Female Hikaru Tono as Anna Yanami Won
9th Crunchyroll Anime Awards Best Romance Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Nominated [81]
Best Slice of Life Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Won
Japan Expo Awards Daruma for Best Romance Anime Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Nominated [82]
15th Newtype Anime Awards Best Work (TV/Streaming) Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Won [83]
Best Male Character Kazuhiko Nukumizu Won
Best Studio A-1 Pictures Won
Best Theme Song "Tsuyogaru Girls" by BotchiBoromaru feat. Mossa of Necry Talkie Won
Best Voice Actor Hikaru Tono as Anna Yanami Won

See also

[edit]
  • Engage Kiss, the manga adaptation of which is illustrated by Itachi, and was serialized at the same time with Too Many Losing Heroines!
  • Haganai, another light novel series whose manga adaptation is illustrated by Itachi
  • Lycoris Recoil, an anime series with characters designed by Imigimuru and produced by A-1 Pictures
  • This Art Club Has a Problem!, a manga series illustrated by Imigimuru

Notes

[edit]
  1. 1 2 Tokyo MX lists the series premiere on July 13, 2024, at 24:30, which is effectively July 14 at 12:30 a.m. JST.

References

[edit]
  1. 1 2 『負けヒロインが多すぎる！』のコミカライズが決定 恋に破れたヒロインたちが織り成す異色の青春ラブコメ. LN News (in Japanese). April 15, 2022. Archived from the original on April 14, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  2. ↑ Suzuki (July 21, 2021). 独占インタビュー「ラノベの素」 雨森たきび先生『負けヒロインが多すぎる！』. LN News (in Japanese). Archived from the original on July 21, 2021. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Shogakukan Comic [@ShogakukanComic] (September 20, 2023). 【ガガガ文庫×81プロデュース】#ガガガ文庫 より #雨森たきび 氏 『負けヒロインが多すぎる！』のオーディオブックが本日配信開始！ (Tweet) (in Japanese). Archived from the original on May 21, 2024. Retrieved January 1, 2024 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 Cayanan, Joanna (March 17, 2024). "Too Many Losing Heroines! Anime's 1st Video Unveils Cast, Staff, Ending Song, July Debut". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on March 17, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Dempsey, Liam (July 26, 2024). "Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! English Dub Reveals Cast & Crew, Release Date". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on July 27, 2024. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  6. 1 2 3 4 Tai, Anita (June 9, 2024). "Too Many Losing Heroines! TV Anime's New Video Reveals More Cast, Opening Song, July 13 Debut". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on June 9, 2024. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  7. ↑ Gallardo, Ethan [@EthanGallardoVO] (August 4, 2024). "Hey y'all! Now that episode 2 is out I'm really excited to say I'm the English voice for Shintaro Tamaki in #makeine #TooManyLosingHeroines! I've really been enjoying this show so far and I'm super grateful to be a part of it! ✨" (Tweet). Archived from the original on September 16, 2024 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 負けヒロインが多すぎる！：テレビアニメEDは「LOVE 2000」カバー "負けヒロイン"八奈見杏菜が歌う. Mantan Web (in Japanese). July 14, 2024. Archived from the original on July 14, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  9. 1 2 アニメ「マケイン」8話EDのノンクレ映像公開、七海ひろきと諸星すみれの出演も発表. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). September 1, 2024. Archived from the original on August 31, 2024. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  10. ↑ Beck, Hollis [@hollisbeckacts]; (September 22, 2024). "I AM THE QUEEN OF THE POST-CREDITS ENTRANCE. And WHAT an entrance. I'm pleased to declare that I'll be voicing club chairwoman Hibari Hokobaru in "Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!"" – via Instagram.
  11. ↑ Marano, Rebecca Chiara [@rcmvoice] (September 25, 2024). "💙Introducing..."best girl!" (If I do say so myself)💙 I'm ECSTATIC to announce I voice Tiara in "Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!" She's such a quirky bean and I love her so much. Not to mention I share a character with Sumire Morohoshi😱 So so grateful for this opportunity!" (Tweet) – via X (formerly Twitter).
  12. ↑ 負けヒロインが多すぎる！：“小動物系ヒロイン”小鞠知花 キャラPV公開　「最上級にかわいいの！」カバー. Mantan Web (in Japanese). July 28, 2024. Archived from the original on July 28, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  13. ↑ Roberts, Brianna [@VoicesByBri] (August 19, 2024). "Thank you to @HelenaWalstrom for letting my voice the creepiest student council member ever -- Shikiya! Check out #MakeineTooManyLosingHeroines for all her creepy goodness. She's watching...always watching 👀" (Tweet). Archived from the original on September 15, 2024 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  14. ↑ Cayanan, Joanna (July 21, 2024). "Too Many Losing Heroines! Anime Casts Chiwa Saito". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on July 21, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  15. ↑ Marie, Maganda [@MagandaMarieVA] (August 4, 2024). "✨ROLE ANNOUNCMENT [sic]!✨ #makeine: #TooManyLosingHeroines Episode 2 is out in English! You can hear me as the mysterious, quirky, and suspiciously flirty: Konuki Sayo! I'm honored and thankful to be in such a beautiful slice of life anime! See you in the nurse's office! ❤️‍🩹" (Tweet). Archived from the original on August 4, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  16. ↑ 「負けヒロインが多すぎる！」に関根明良が出演、和彦の妹・佳樹の親友役. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). August 11, 2024. Archived from the original on August 10, 2024. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
  17. ↑ Van Sistine, Natalie [@nvansistine] (August 30, 2024). "One more for the week! I'm delighted to also be a part of Too Many Losing Heroines! as Asami Gondo! I'm already loving the beautiful animation and can't wait to see more of the shenanigans to come. Thank you @HelenaWalstrom for having me! 🙏" (Tweet). Archived from the original on September 15, 2024 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  18. 1 2 負けヒロインが多すぎる！ (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on May 8, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  19. 1 2 負けヒロインが多すぎる！　８．５ (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  20. ↑ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (July 13, 2023). "Too Many Losing Heroines! Light Novels Get English Release". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on July 13, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  21. 1 2 "Seven Seas Licenses TOO MANY LOSING HEROINES! Light Novel and Manga Series". Seven Seas Entertainment. February 14, 2024. Archived from the original on February 14, 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  22. ↑ 81 Produce [@81pro_official] (September 20, 2023). オーディオブック「負けヒロインが多すぎる！」(#ガガガ文庫/著:#雨森たきび)が9/20より各オーディオブック配信ストアで販売開始！ (Tweet) (in Japanese). Archived from the original on May 21, 2024. Retrieved January 1, 2024 – via X (formerly Twitter).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  23. ↑ Audible版『負けヒロインが多すぎる！（ガガガ文庫） 』 (in Japanese). Audible. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  24. ↑ Audible版『負けヒロインが多すぎる！ ２（ガガガ文庫） 』 (in Japanese). Audible. Archived from the original on January 1, 2024. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  25. ↑ "Too Many Losing Heroines! (Light Novel) Vol. 1". Seven Seas Entertainment. Archived from the original on February 24, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  26. ↑ 負けヒロインが多すぎる！ ２ (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  27. ↑ "Too Many Losing Heroines! (Light Novel) Vol. 2". Seven Seas Entertainment. Archived from the original on June 7, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  28. ↑ 負けヒロインが多すぎる！ ３ (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on May 18, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  29. ↑ "Too Many Losing Heroines! (Light Novel) Vol. 3". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  30. ↑ 負けヒロインが多すぎる！ ４ (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on September 9, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  31. ↑ "Too Many Losing Heroines! (Light Novel) Vol. 4". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  32. ↑ 負けヒロインが多すぎる！ ５ (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  33. ↑ "Too Many Losing Heroines! (Light Novel) Vol. 5". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  34. ↑ 負けヒロインが多すぎる！ ６ (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on November 9, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  35. ↑ "Too Many Losing Heroines! (Light Novel) Vol. 6". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  36. ↑ 負けヒロインが多すぎる！ ７ (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on July 14, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  37. ↑ "Too Many Losing Heroines! (Light Novel) Vol. 7". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
  38. ↑ 負けヒロインが多すぎる！　ＳＳＳ (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on July 20, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  39. ↑ "Too Many Losing Heroines! (Light Novel) Short Stories". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
  40. ↑ 負けヒロインが多すぎる！　８ (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  41. ↑ "Too Many Losing Heroines! (Light Novel) Vol. 8". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
  42. ↑ 負けヒロインが多すぎる！ ９ (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  43. 1 2 負けヒロインが多すぎる！＠ｃｏｍｉｃ ５. Shogakukan. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
  44. ↑ 負けヒロインが多すぎる！＠ｃｏｍｉｃ １. Shogakukan. Archived from the original on October 16, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  45. ↑ "Too Many Losing Heroines! (Manga) Vol. 1". Seven Seas Entertainment. Archived from the original on February 24, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  46. ↑ 負けヒロインが多すぎる！＠ｃｏｍｉｃ ２. Shogakukan. Archived from the original on November 9, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  47. ↑ "Too Many Losing Heroines! (Manga) Vol. 2". Seven Seas Entertainment. Archived from the original on June 7, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  48. ↑ 負けヒロインが多すぎる！＠ｃｏｍｉｃ ３. Shogakukan. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  49. ↑ "Too Many Losing Heroines! (Manga) Vol. 3". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  50. ↑ 負けヒロインが多すぎる！＠ｃｏｍｉｃ ４. Shogakukan. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  51. ↑ "Too Many Losing Heroines! (Manga) Vol. 4". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
  52. ↑ "Too Many Losing Heroines! (Manga) Vol. 5". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
  53. ↑ 負けヒロインが多すぎる！＠ｃｏｍｉｃ ６. Shogakukan. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
  54. ↑ ラノベ『負けヒロインが多すぎる!』2024年テレビアニメ化決定 PV公開. Oricon (in Japanese). December 14, 2023. Archived from the original on December 14, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  55. ↑ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (December 14, 2023). "Too Many Losing Heroines! Light Novels Get TV Anime in 2024". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on December 14, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  56. ↑ 「負けヒロインが多すぎる！」24年にTVアニメ化決定 アニプレックスが製作. Eiga.com (in Japanese). December 17, 2023. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  57. ↑ Tan, Melvyn (August 10, 2024). "2nd Ending Animation for Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Released on YouTube". Anime Trending. Archived from the original on August 24, 2024. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
  58. ↑ Tan, Melvyn (August 31, 2024). "The Lovely 3rd Ending Animation for Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Is Now On YouTube". Anime Trending. Archived from the original on September 1, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  59. ↑ "本当に令和？新作アニメで"セル画×8mm実写"異例のエンディングに反響　LOVE 2000カバーも相まり懐かしすぎる". 0115765.com (in Japanese). July 15, 2024.
  60. ↑ Cardine, Kyle (June 18, 2024). "Crunchyroll Summer 2024 Anime Season Lineup Announced!". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on June 18, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  61. ↑ TaiPineda, Rafael Antonio (June 21, 2024). "Aniplus Asia Airs Simulcast of Too Many Losing Heroines!, My Wife Has No Emotion Anime". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on June 21, 2024. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  62. ↑ Iwaasa [@kiwaasa_gagaga] (December 14, 2023). マケインに最初にアニメ化の話があったのは、１巻発売前のことでした。 (Tweet) (in Japanese). Archived from the original on May 21, 2024. Retrieved December 25, 2023 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  63. ↑ Jovanovic, Marko (September 21, 2024). "Too Many Losing Heroines Finale Will Be an Original Episode With New Story by Author". Archived from the original on September 21, 2024. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
  64. ↑ Cayanan, Joanna (April 6, 2025). "Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Anime Gets 2nd Season". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on April 6, 2025. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  65. 1 2 3 "Sutōrī | TV Anime「Make Heroine ga Oosugiru!」Kōshiki Saito" STORY | TVアニメ「負けヒロインが多すぎる！公式サイト [Story | TV Anime "Too Many Losing Heroine" Official Site]. makeine-anime.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on July 13, 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  66. ↑ "Watch Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on July 14, 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  67. ↑ "On'ea | TV Anime 「Make Heroine ga Oosugiru!」Kōshiki Saito" ON AIR | TVアニメ「負けヒロインが多すぎる！」公式サイト [On Air | TV Anime "Too Many Losing Heroines!" Official Site]. makeine-anime.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on June 9, 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  68. ↑ コミックス『今日から始める幼なじみ』第2巻の書店特典に『負けヒロインが多すぎる！』とのコラボリーフレットが登場. LN News (in Japanese). February 4, 2022. Archived from the original on February 4, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  69. ↑ 『負けヒロインが多すぎる！』×豊橋総合動植物公園「のんほいパーク」のコラボイベントが開催決定. LN News (in Japanese). April 21, 2022. Archived from the original on April 20, 2022. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  70. ↑ 『負けヒロインが多すぎる！』×「のんほいパーク植物園」のコラボ企画第2弾として謎解きイベントを開催中. LN News (in Japanese). November 2, 2022. Archived from the original on November 2, 2022. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  71. ↑ 『負けヒロインが多すぎる！』×JR東海のコラボキャンペーン「負けヒロイン総選挙 in豊橋カルミア杯」の開催が決定. LN News (in Japanese). March 16, 2023. Archived from the original on March 16, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  72. ↑ "推しにかかわる地域"の活性化を推進 「負けヒロインが多すぎる！×推し旅」豊橋市内周遊イベント実施 (in Japanese). Chūkyō Television Broadcasting. December 19, 2023. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  73. ↑ 負けヒロインが多すぎる！いみぎむるＡＲＴＷＯＲＫＳ (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  74. ↑ このライトノベルがすごい！2022：各部門ベスト20位内にランクインした16作品のインタビュー記事を振り返ろう. LN News (in Japanese). November 26, 2021. Archived from the original on November 27, 2021. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  75. ↑ このライトノベルがすごい！2025：『負けヒロインが多すぎる！』が文庫部門1位＆単行本・ノベルズ部門は『魔導具師ダリヤはうつむかない』が1位に. LN News (in Japanese). November 23, 2024. Archived from the original on November 23, 2024. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  76. ↑ 「日本アニメトレンド大賞2024」エンディングアニメーション賞は「負けヒロインが多すぎる！」ABEMA生放送. Anime! Anime! (in Japanese). December 26, 2024. Archived from the original on December 26, 2024. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  77. ↑ 「加入者の皆さまが選ぶアニメランキング2024」結果発表！！ (in Japanese). AT-X. January 26, 2025. Archived from the original on August 7, 2025. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  78. ↑ あなたが選ぶdアニメストアアワード2024 (in Japanese). NTT Docomo. Archived from the original on March 21, 2025. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  79. ↑ "Official Nominees - 11th Anime Trending Awards". Anime Trending. Archived from the original on November 6, 2024. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  80. ↑ Cayanan, Joanna (March 9, 2025). "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Wins 11th Anime Trending Awards". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on March 9, 2025. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
  81. ↑ Cayanan, Joanna (May 25, 2025). "All the Winners of the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on May 25, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  82. ↑ "Daruma du Meilleur Anime de Romance". Mangacollec (in French). Archived from the original on June 12, 2025. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
  83. ↑ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (October 19, 2025). "Makeine, Bocchi the Rock! Anime Win Top Newtype Anime Awards (Updated)". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on October 20, 2025. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
[edit]
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Too_Many_Losing_Heroines!&oldid=1364098483"