My Love Story!!

My Love Story!! is a TV anime comedy-romance produced by MADHOUSE, directed by Morio Asaka, and based on the manga by Kazune Kawahara. The series follows Takeo Gouda, a gentle giant whose imposing looks have always scared away girls—until he meets the sweet and sincere Rinko Yamato. Unlike his effortlessly popular best friend Makoto Sunakawa, Takeo has never had luck in love, making this unexpected romance all the more heartwarming. With series composition handled by Natsuko Takahashi, the adaptation preserves the manga's signature blend of big laughs and genuine emotion, delivering a refreshingly wholesome love story that defies every shojo cliché.

My Love Story!! takes place in an ordinary modern-day Japan, but tells a story far from ordinary. Takeo Gouda is a towering, intimidating-looking high schooler whose gentle and heroic nature is often overshadowed by his rough exterior. While his cheerful personality and strong sense of justice make him a loyal friend, the world of romance has never been kind to him — girls consistently gravitate toward his best friend, Makoto Sunakawa, who is effortlessly charming and handsome. Accustomed to watching from the sidelines, Takeo has quietly accepted that love might not be in the cards for him. Everything changes, however, when a chance encounter puts him face to face with a girl named Rinko Yamato. This heartwarming series explores what it truly means to be seen and appreciated for who you are, challenging the idea that looks are everything when it comes to matters of the heart.