My Love Story!!

Takeo Goda is a towering high schooler with a huge heart, but his size scares off the girls he likes, who tend to fawn over his handsome friend Makoto Sunakawa. Used to being on the sidelines, Takeo helps others and keeps his optimism intact. When he steps in to protect Rinko Yamato from a train harasser, her gratefulness turns into affection and his ordinary days start to shift. The show follows their awkward, sweet romance, the reactions of friends and rivals, and the small victories that reshape Takeo’s sense of worth, mixing broad comedy with quieter, sincere moments. Small setbacks and big gestures build warm, funny moments that feel real.

Adapted from Kazune Kawahara's manga, the anime premiered in 2015 with series work credited to Natsuko Takahashi. The main Japanese cast features Takuya Eguchi as Takeo, Megumi Han as Rinko, and Nobunaga Shimazaki as Makoto "Suna" Sunakawa, and it aired on TV.

While it didn't land major industry awards, My Love Story!! earned strong recognition within the anime community for its voice performances and faithful adaptation of the source material, and it found enthusiastic support across online communities. Reviewers and fans pointed to the show's tone and timing when highlighting standout episodes and character pairings.

The show helped popularize the "gentle giant" romantic lead in contemporary anime, and Takeo became an easily recognizable figure among fans. Memes, fan art, and cosplay focused on his booming laugh and earnest kindness, keeping the series visible after broadcast and influencing later rom-coms that favor sincerity over cynicism.

With an 8.4 average from audience voters, the series resonated for its mix of slapstick humor and sincere emotion. Key themes include friendship, self-acceptance, and honest communication, and critics highlighted how the show turns rom-com tropes on their head while staying light, funny, and affectionate. Fans praise its warm pacing.