“Shoujo manga editors navigate messy first loves and complicated relationships at Marukawa Publishing House.”
Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi - World's Greatest First Love 2
世界一初恋 2
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Synopsis
Shoujo manga editors navigate messy first loves and complicated relationships at Marukawa Publishing House.
First loves are messy. While settling in as a shoujo manga editor at the famous Marukawa Publishing House, Ritsu Onodera is quite troubled. Working under the stern and superb Masamune Takano is hard enough as it is. However, Masamune is not only Ritsu's first love from middle school but he also suddenly declares that he will make Ritsu fall for him again. Unknown to them, another editor in the department, Yoshiyuki Katori, is in a relationship with the popular manga artist Chiaki Yoshino. The carefree Chiaki fails to notice, however, that his high school friend—Yuu Yanase—thinks of him as more than a friend. The stoic but caring Hatori will not surrender his love so easily. Falling in love for the first time when you are 30 is certainly troublesome. Shouta Kisa, yet another editor, is going out with 21-year-old Kou Yukina, an art student. Despite Yukina's assurances, Kisa cannot help but doubt whether someone like himself is truly worthy of his younger, "sparkling" boyfriend.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 13 sampled reviews
What 13 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.01 · split reception
6.5 pts
Recommenders 8.5 · others 2.0
↑ 0.77
Running avg · Dec 2011 → Oct 2024
- 7 “This season is a marked improvement over the first, featuring enjoyable character development and more believable interactions. Unfortunately, the show remains marred by "rapey" content that...”
- 10 “This is one of the best love stories I have ever experienced, as it deeply touches my heart and continues to inspire me long after watching. I have no criticisms to offer, as the narrative is truly...”
- 9 “This anime is a fantastic experience that balances funny, sad, and happy moments, making it highly recommended for fans of the shonen-ai/yaoi genre. There are no notable criticisms to report, as...”
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- Format 12 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 48m all episodes
- Aired Oct 2011 – Dec 2011 Fall 2011
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-6470 catalog
Produced by
- Lantis Producer
- Kadokawa Shoten Producer
- AT-X Producer
- KlockWorx Producer
Licensed by
- Funimation Licensor