Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! isn’t reinventing the wheel with its take on romance anime. Instead, the extremely promising premiere sets itself apart with wit, charm, and passion.
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Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!
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First Look: Makeine — Too Many Losing Heroines!
By mere coincidence, Kazuhiki Nukumizu witnesses his classmate Anna Yanami having her heart broken by the boy she has been in love with for years. Much against his…
First Impression: Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!
When Kazuhiko witnesses his beautiful classmate Anna getting dumped by her childhood friend, and then when she looks up to discover that not only has he seen the…
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! – 01 (First Impressions) – Keep Moving
I’m a little late to it, but right out of the gate this one has the makings of an Anime of the Season, let alone beating out Alya-san.…
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! – Ep. 2
Such devastating news shouldn’t be so funny.
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! – Ep. 3
Well gee, I wonder what will happen next?
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! – Episode 1
This show is an example of just how much strong animation and adaptation can elevate even the most banal of premises.
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! – Ep. 7
Even though it is a bit of a stretch, I am nevertheless content with the outcome.
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! – Ep. 4
I’m biased but evidently, the show seems to be just as guilty.
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! – Ep. 6
One slip up is enough to ruin everything.
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! – Ep. 5
Should’ve hired a PI with Anna’s supply of somen.
First Impressions – Make Heroine ga Oosugiru! (Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!)
What's with the girls uniforms all having four bow ties?
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! – 08 – Edible Readings
Anna and Lemon have had their little arcs, and now it’s Komari Chika’s turn. The school festival is coming up and Chika wants to do something special, but…
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! – 04 – Zero Balance
Chika’s sudden confession catches both Shintarou and Koto completely off guard. Kazuhiko, Anna, and Lemon can only stand by and watch as All The Drama unfolds: Shintarou asks…
Second Impressions – Make Heroine ga Oosugiru! (Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!)
Something good is clearly happening over at A-1 Pictures.
Too Many Losing Heroines!
by Takibi Amamori Support Group for Sore Losers The popular girls in Nukumizu Kazuhiko's class seem to have it all--good looks, lots of friends, and the hearts of…
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! – 03 – The Magic of Summer
Episode three focuses on the third losing heroine, Komari Chika, who loves the lit club president Shintarou even though he and Koto are childhood friends and virtually married…
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! – 07 – The Good Girls
Kazuhiko gets out of bed to sample the delicious mountain sourced tap water when he notices Yanami is also still awake. She can’t officially root for anyone in…
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! – 05 – Sigma Drive Resonating
After a cold open in which Lemon is fixing her hair when her face lights up at the arrival of an unknown date, Kazuhiko arrives home to find…
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! – 02 – Somewhere to Run
The next Losing Heroine in the blocks is the whimsically-named Yakishio Lemon, a tanned track ace who is popular with the guys but only has eyes for her…
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! – 06 – Someone to Chase Her
Turns out Mitsuki wasn’t cheating on Chihaya, but simply asking Lemon for relationship advice, something he’d probably never ever do if he knew Lemon loved him in a…
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! – 09 – You’ll Never Club Alone
After receiving the full force of Winning Heroine Himemiya Karen’s ample…charisma upon catching her from falling down the stairs, Kazuhiko checks in on Chika in the club room…
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! is better than I was expecting
I'm glad this did not drag out.
Too Many Losing Heroines!, Vol. 1
By Takibi Amamori and Imigimuru. Released in Japan as “Make Heroine ga Ōsugiru!” by Gagaga Bunko. Released in North America by Airship. Translated by Matthew Jackson. Hoo boy.…
Make Heroine ga Oosugiru! (Too Many Losing Heroines!) – 07
Turning the lights out in a room so you can't see the clutter doesn't mean it's not there.
Make Heroine ga Oosugiru! (Too Many Losing Heroines!) – 08
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