“On her forgotten 17th birthday, Mizuha faces unexpected romance when her childhood friend confesses, forcing her to confront changing feelings.”
Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You.
どうせ、恋してしまうんだ。
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Synopsis
On her forgotten 17th birthday, Mizuha faces unexpected romance when her childhood friend confesses, forcing her to confront changing feelings.
Mizuha's 17th birthday is the pits. Her parents totally forgot, and the senpai she likes isn't interested in her. But when her longtime childhood friend asks her out, Mizuha has to sort out what this change in relationship could mean. And her feelings may not be the only ones changing...! (Source: Kodansha USA)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 3 sampled reviews
What 3 readers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.49 · split reception
6.0 pts
Recommenders 8.0 · others 2.0
↓ 2.67
Running avg · Dec 2023 → Dec 2024
- 8 “The writing excels at creating lovable characters and a sweet lead, all brought to life through beautiful artwork and genuine emotional bonds. While the narrative structure creates a sense of...”
- 2 “There are no redeeming qualities to be found in this series. The narrative is plagued by an annoying, non-consensual male lead and a passive, "uwu" female protagonist that evoke a cringeworthy 90s...”
- 6 “This volume successfully captures the delightful, high-drama energy of early 2000s shoujo manga, offering a fun and nostalgic experience. However, the pacing feels rushed, leaving little room for...”
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You. begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 57 × 14 ch × vol
- Total read 7h 36m approx
- Published Nov 2020 – Feb 2026
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M56209 catalog