Too Many Losing Heroines! Explained

Ja Kanji:負けヒロインが多すぎる！
Ja Romaji:Make Hiroin ga Ōsugiru!
Genre:Romantic comedy
Type:light novel
Author:Takibi Amamori
Illustrator:Imigimuru
Publisher:Shogakukan
Demographic:Male
Imprint:Gagaga Bunko
First:July 21, 2021
Volumes:7 + 1 short story collection
Type:manga
Author:Takibi Amamori
Illustrator:Itachi
Publisher:Shogakukan
Demographic:Shōnen
First:April 29, 2022
Volumes:3
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!
Type:tv series
Director:Shōtarō Kitamura
Music:Kana Utatane
Studio:A-1 Pictures
Network:Tokyo MX, GTV, GYT, BS11, Chukyo TV, ytv
First:July 14, 2024
Last:September 29, 2024
Episodes:12
Portal:yes

, also known as, is a Japanese light novel series written by Takibi Amamori and illustrated by Imigimuru. 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.[1] It began publication under Shogakukan's Gagaga Bunko imprint in July 2021. A manga adaptation illustrated by Itachi began serialization on Shogakukan's website and app in April 2022.

An anime television series adaptation produced by A-1 Pictures aired from July to September 2024.

Plot

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

Main characters

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. He has a taste for tap water and its quality.
  • One of the loser heroines. She is the popular girl in Kazuhiko's class with a bright and charming personality, and is close friends with Lemon. Though she's 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

    • Tsuwabuki High School

    Students

    The vice president of the literature club who is Shintarō's childhood friend. Shintarō holds feelings for her, and she recently became his girlfriend.
  • 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.
  • Another classmate of Kazuhiko who is Anna's childhood friend and long-term crush.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

    The president of the student council and Hiroto's cousin. Kazuhiko suspects that he may have a ditzy personality.
  • The vice president of the student council. She is conscious about her poor grades in school.
  • The secretary of the student council.
  • The treasurer of the student council and Hibari's cousin.

    • Staff

    The homeroom teacher of Kazuhiko's class.
  • The school nurse.

    • Other characters

    A second-year middle school student who is Kazuhiko's little sister and makes fun of her older brother's lack of friends. She calls Kazuhiko "Onii-sama" and speaks in the third-person. She becomes good friends with Anna later on.
  • A second-year middle school student who is Kaju's friend.

    • Media

    Light novel

    Written by Takibi Amamori and illustrated by Imigimuru, Too Many Losing Heroines! began publication under Shogakukan's Gagaga Bunko imprint on July 21, 2021. Seven volumes and a short story volume have been released as of July 18, 2024.

    In July 2023, the official Twitter account of the light novel announced that the series had been licensed in English without revealing a publisher.[2] In February 2024, Seven Seas Entertainment announced that they had licensed the series.[3]

    An audiobook version of the series began on September 20, 2023, featuring the voices of Shōtarō 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.[4] It has been released up to the second volume of the series.[5] [6]

    Manga

    A manga adaptation illustrated by Itachi began serialization on Shogakukan's website and app on April 29, 2022.[7] The manga's chapters have been collected in three tankōbon volumes as of July 18, 2024.

    In February 2024, Seven Seas Entertainment announced that they also licensed the manga adaptation.[3]

    Anime

    An anime television series adaptation was announced in December 2023.[8] [9] It is produced by Aniplex,[10] 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. The opening theme song is, performed by BotchiBoromaru feat. Mossa of Necry Talkie,[11] 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,[12] the second is a cover of Kylee's "Crazy For You" performed by Shion Wakayama as her character Lemon Yakishio,[13] and the third is a cover of Yui's "Feel My Soul" performed by Momoka Terasawa as her character Chika Komari.[14]

    Crunchyroll streamed the series worldwide outside of Asia but including Indian subcontinent.[15] An English dub produced in Coppell under the direction of Helena Walstrom that premiered on July 27, 2024. Plus Media Networks Asia licensed the series in Southeast Asia and airs it on Aniplus Asia.[16]

    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.[17]

    The 12th and final episode was an original episode written by Takibi Amamori.[18]

    Episodes

    Other

    The series had an illustration collaboration with the second volume of the manga series Starting Today, We're Childhood Friends by Midori Obiya.[19] It also had multiple collaborations with Toyohashi Zoo and Botanical Park and JR Tōkai.[20] [21] [22] [23]

    Reception

    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.[24] It ranked first in the bunkubon category in 2025.[25]

    See also

    Notes and References

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    2. Web site: Pineda. Rafael Antonio. Too Many Losing Heroines! Light Novels Get English Release. Anime News Network. November 9, 2023. July 13, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230713081418/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-13/too-many-losing-heroines-light-novels-get-english-release/.200206 . July 13, 2023 . live.
    3. Web site: Seven Seas Licenses TOO MANY LOSING HEROINES! Light Novel and Manga Series. Seven Seas Entertainment. February 14, 2024. February 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240214214318/https://sevenseasentertainment.com/2024/02/14/seven-seas-licenses-too-many-losing-heroines-light-novel-and-manga-series/ . February 14, 2024 . live.
    4. 81 Produce. 81pro_official. 1704329537516146781. ja: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！. September 20, 2023. January 1, 2024. ja. https://web.archive.org/web/20240521010352/https://x.com/81pro_official/status/1704329537516146781 . May 21, 2024 . live.
    5. Web site: https://www.audible.co.jp/pd/負けヒロインが多すぎる！（ガガガ文庫）-オーディオブック/B0CGJ583HH. ja:Audible版『負けヒロインが多すぎる！（ガガガ文庫） 』. Audible. January 1, 2024. ja.
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    7. Web site: ja:『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. https://ln-news.com/articles/113830. LN News. November 9, 2023. April 15, 2022. ja. https://web.archive.org/web/20220414210008/https://ln-news.com/articles/113830 . April 14, 2022 . live.
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    9. Web site: Hodgkins. Crystalyn. Too Many Losing Heroines! Light Novels Get TV Anime in 2024. Anime News Network. December 14, 2023. December 14, 2023.
    10. Web site: ja:「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. https://eiga.com/news/20231217/9/. Eiga.com. December 25, 2023. December 17, 2023. ja. https://web.archive.org/web/20231217143042/https://eiga.com/news/20231217/9/ . December 17, 2023 . live.
    11. Web site: Tai. Anita. Too Many Losing Heroines! TV Anime's New Video Reveals More Cast, Opening Song, July 13 Debut. Anime News Network. June 9, 2024. June 9, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240609152958/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-09/too-many-losing-heroines-tv-anime-new-video-reveals-more-cast-opening-song-july-13-debut/.211724 . June 9, 2024 . live.
    12. Web site: Cayanan. Joanna. Too Many Losing Heroines! Anime's 1st Video Unveils Cast, Staff, Ending Song, July Debut. Anime News Network. March 17, 2024. March 17, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240317115325/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-17/too-many-losing-heroines-anime-1st-video-unveils-cast-staff-ending-song-july-debut/.208852 . March 17, 2024 . live.
    13. Web site: Tan. Melvyn. 2nd Ending Animation for Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Released on YouTube. Anime Trending. August 11, 2024. August 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240824023601/https://anitrendz.net/news/2024/08/10/2nd-ending-animation-for-makeine-too-many-losing-heroines-released-on-youtube/ . August 24, 2024 . live.
    14. Web site: Tan. Melvyn. The Lovely 3rd Ending Animation for Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Is Now On YouTube. Anime Trending. September 1, 2024. August 31, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240901193123/https://anitrendz.net/news/2024/08/31/the-lovely-3rd-ending-animation-for-makeine-too-many-losing-heroines-is-now-on-youtube/ . September 1, 2024 . live.
    15. Web site: Cardine. Kyle. Crunchyroll Summer 2024 Anime Season Lineup Announced!. Crunchyroll. June 18, 2024. June 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240618160058/https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/seasonal-lineup/2024/6/18/summer-2024-anime-crunchyroll . June 18, 2024 . live.
    16. Web site: TaiPineda. Rafael Antonio. Aniplus Asia Airs Simulcast of Too Many Losing Heroines!, My Wife Has No Emotion Anime. Anime News Network. June 21, 2024. June 21, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240621151501/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-21/aniplus-asia-airs-simulcast-of-too-many-losing-heroines-my-wife-has-no-emotion-anime/.212219 . June 21, 2024 . live.
    17. Iwaasa. kiwaasa_gagaga. ja: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。. 1735254556085281066. December 25, 2023. ja. https://web.archive.org/web/20240521010352/https://x.com/kiwaasa_gagaga/status/1735254556085281066 . May 21, 2024 . live.
    18. News: Too Many Losing Heroines Finale Will Be an Original Episode With New Story by Author . Jovanovic . Marko . September 21, 2024 . September 23, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240921182810/https://animecorner.me/too-many-losing-heroines-finale-will-be-an-original-episode-with-new-story-by-author . September 21, 2024 . live.
    19. Web site: ja: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. https://ln-news.com/articles/113321. LN News. November 9, 2023. February 4, 2022. ja. https://web.archive.org/web/20220204070642/https://ln-news.com/articles/113321 . February 4, 2022 . live.
    20. Web site: https://ln-news.com/articles/113893. ja:『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. April 21, 2022. December 25, 2023. ja. https://web.archive.org/web/20220420230010/https://ln-news.com/articles/113893 . April 20, 2022 . live.
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