"I Want to End This Love Game" Anime Teaser PV Released! Starring Miku Itou & Kaito Ishikawa, Premieres April 2026
The super popular romantic comedy "I Want to End This Love Game", serialized on Shogakukan's manga platform "Sunday Webry", has officially released its TV anime teaser PV today, confirming it will begin airing in April 2026.
This manga, created by Domoto Yuki, has been highly praised for its delicate portrayal of the awkward emotions of "mutual unrequited love". With the release of the teaser PV, fans can finally get a glimpse of the sweet back-and-forth between this childhood friend pair in the anime.
🌸Teaser PV🌸
— TV Anime 'I Want to End This Love Game' Official (@aishiterugame) December 19, 2025
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The closer I get, the more I like you. The closer I get, the less I can say it—
The 'Love Game' I can't afford to lose begins now.
TV Anime "#IWantToEndThisLoveGame"
Broadcast begins April 2026✨
Asagi Yukiya: #KaitoIshikawa
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Teaser PV Released: Miku Ito and Kaito Ishikawa Portray an Awkward Love Story
In the newly released teaser PV, Miku Ito plays the heroine Sakura Miku, and Kaito Ishikawa plays the hero Asagi Yukiya.
The PV showcases scenes of the "I love you game" where the two main characters clearly care for each other but cannot be honest. Through the performances of these two skilled voice actors, the subtle atmosphere of wanting to make the other person blush and admit defeat, while being unable to resist feeling moved themselves, is vividly expressed. The video is filled with the bright colors of a youthful school setting, perfectly capturing the "sweet and sour" flavor of love from the original work.
Story Synopsis: A Childhood Friend Confession War
"I Want to End This Love Game" tells the story of childhood friends—Asagi Yukiya and Sakura Miku—who have been playing a strange game since sixth grade.
After entering the same high school, this game continues. The rules are simple:
- Take turns saying "I love you" to each other
- The person who gets embarrassed loses
However, the reality is that the two are in a state of "mutual unrequited love":
- They've both long since realized their own feelings
- Their feelings of affection are almost overflowing
- But they absolutely cannot admit it honestly
This is a tug-of-war between pride and love. Both share the same goal: "Confess properly after winning the game" and "Defeat the other and force them to admit they like me." In order to graduate from this ambiguous relationship, this love game, staking all their feelings, is about to begin in earnest.
A Must-Watch for Spring 2026 New Anime
The original manga's immense popularity, combined with the luxurious voice cast of Miku Ito and Kaito Ishikawa, has already made this work a focal point for the Spring 2026 anime season.
For viewers who enjoy love mind games like "Kaguya-sama: Love is War", or who simply enjoy childhood friend romance stories, this anime is definitely worth adding to your watchlist.
Work Information Summary
- Title: "I Want to End This Love Game"
- Original Author: Domoto Yuki
- Broadcast Time: April 2026
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Main Voice Cast:
- Sakura Miku: CV Miku Ito
- Asagi Yukiya: CV Kaito Ishikawa
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Q: When does the "I Want to End This Love Game" anime start airing? A: The anime is scheduled to begin airing in April 2026.
Q: Who are the main voice actors for the anime? A: The heroine Sakura Miku is voiced by Miku Ito, and the hero Asagi Yukiya is voiced by Kaito Ishikawa.
Q: What is the original work for this series? A: The original is a manga created by Domoto Yuki, serialized on Shogakukan's "Sunday Webry" platform.