Koikimo Explained

Koi to Yobu ni wa Kimochi Warui
Ja Kanji:恋と呼ぶには気持ち悪い
Genre:Romantic comedy
Type:manga
Author:Mogusu
Publisher:Ichijinsha
Magazine:Comic POOL
First:January 25, 2015
Last:March 25, 2021
Volumes:8
Type:TV series
Director:Naomi Nakayama
Producer:Shunsuke Saito
Music:Hiroaki Tsutsumi
Studio:Nomad
Licensee:Crunchyroll
Network:AT-X, Tokyo MX, UHB, MRT, GTV, GYT, BS Fuji
First:April 5, 2021
Last:June 21, 2021
Episodes:12
Portal:yes

Koikimo, short for, is a Japanese romantic comedy illustration collection by Mogusu. It was first uploaded on Pixiv until it got an online manga serialization on Ichijinsha's Comic POOL digital manga magazine in January 2015. Eight volumes were released between January 2015 and March 2021. An anime television series adaptation produced by Nomad premiered on March 29, 2021, on streaming platforms and on television from April 5 to June 21, 2021.

Characters

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  • A 16 year old high school student who, after saving Ryo from falling down the stairs and giving him her lunch, ends up receiving Ryo's enthusiastic approaches. Her name means "one flower" and probably because of this, Ryo sends her one flower a day to her house as a way to prove his feelings. While rejecting Ryo everytime he approaches her, Ichika doesn't seem to mind Ryo's presence.
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  • A 26 year old womanizer salaryman who falls in love with Ichika after receiving a cold reply from her when offering his own body as gratitude for saving him.
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  • Ryo's younger sister and Ichika's best friend and classmate who is supportive of her brother's feelings.
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  • Ichika's classmate who develops feelings for her.
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  • Ryo's colleague at work who has feelings for him.
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  • Ryo's best friend since middle school and he is a photographer.

    Media

    Manga

    The series is written and illustrated by Mogusu.[2] It was first uploaded on Pixiv until it got an online manga serialization on Ichijinsha's Comic POOL digital manga magazine in January 2015. Eight volumes were released between January 2015 and March 2021.[3]

    Anime

    An anime television series adaptation was announced by Ichijinsha on January 21, 2020.[4] The series is animated by Nomad and directed by Naomi Nakayama, with Taku Yamada serving as assistant director. Yūko Kakihara overseeing scripts, Mariko Fujita designed the characters and serve as chief animation director, and Hiroaki Tsutsumi composed the music. The series aired from April 5 to June 21, 2021, on AT-X, Tokyo MX, UHB, MRT, GTV, GYT, and BS Fuji. The series premiered on March 29, 2021, on streaming platforms.[5] [6] Ace Collection performed the series' opening theme song "Monoqlo City", while MaRuRi to Ryuga performed the series' ending theme song "Linaria".[7] Crunchyroll licensed the series outside of Southeast Asia.[8]

    Episodes

    Stage play

    A stage play adaptation of the manga was announced in February 2024. It is scheduled to run in Tokyo from April 26–May 5, and in Osaka from May 10–12, 2024. The play will be directed and written by Naohiro Ise. The cast includes Yuna Shibata as Ichika Arima, Hiroki Uchi as Ryō Amakusa, Yayoi Tatsumoto as Rio Amakusa, Mizuki Chiba as Masuda, Ryōki Nagae as Kai Tamaru, and Chiaki Omigawa as Arie Matsushima.[9]

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Pineda. Rafael Antonio. Koi to Yobu ni wa Kimochi Warui Anime's Video Reveals Cast, April 2021 Premiere. Anime News Network. December 3, 2020. December 3, 2020.
    2. Web site: "恋と呼ぶには気持ち悪い"/"もぐす" Series [pixiv]]. April 13, 2021. Pixiv. en.
    3. Web site: 一迅社WEB 恋と呼ぶには気持ち悪い . Ichijinsha. May 3, 2021 . ja.
    4. Web site: Loo. Egan. Koi to Yobu ni wa Kimochi Warui Age-Gap Romantic Comedy Manga Gets TV Anime. Anime News Network. January 21, 2020. January 21, 2020.
    5. Web site: Pineda. Rafael Antonio. Koi to Yobu ni wa Kimochi Warui Anime Premieres on April 5, Manga Ends in 8th Volume. Anime News Network. February 15, 2021. February 15, 2021.
    6. Web site: Pineda. Rafael Antonio. Koi to Yobu ni wa Kimochi Warui Romantic Comedy TV Anime Reveals Staff, Spring Debut. Anime News Network. October 2, 2020. October 2, 2020.
    7. Web site: Linaria / MaRuRi to Ryuga - VGMdb . 2022-07-17 . vgmdb.net . en.
    8. Web site: Crunchyroll to Stream The Slime Diaries, 'Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro,' Those Snow White Notes, Fairy Ranmaru, More Anime. Anime News Network. March 24, 2021. March 24, 2021.
    9. Web site: Mateo. Alex. Koi to Yobu ni wa Kimochi Warui Manga Gets Stage Play. Anime News Network. February 26, 2024. February 26, 2024.