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“Two betrayed classmates fake an affair for revenge, but real feelings complicate their secret relationship.”
"Nisekoi"
偽コイ同盟。
6.71
14,672 rank · 10,187 readers · 57 favorites
School
Romance
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Synopsis
Two betrayed classmates fake an affair for revenge, but real feelings complicate their secret relationship.
When classmates Mayuri Asana and Youji Aikawa catch their lovers kissing each other, they form a secret pact: to get back at them, Mayuri suggests that she and Aikawa have a love affair of their own. But these sorts of clandestine dealings are never simple, and what started out as a business-like conspiracy soon sparks something between them. Initially a romance born from revenge, they must now deal with the troubles and secrecy that come with being partners in crime and love.Note: this entry is for the two-volume release and not the webcomic serialized on the E★Everystar platform.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 11 sampled reviews
6.1
/10
What 11 readers settled on.
57%
recommend
Score distribution
median 6
mode 5
σ 2.50
Agreement
Polarized
σ 2.50 · split reception
The polarity gap
6.0 pts
Recommenders 9.0 · others 3.0
Yes
No
Score over time
↑ 3.09
Running avg · Jul 2015 → Dec 2020
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 9 “I thoroughly enjoy this manga, particularly the compelling way the author depicts the cheating dynamic and the splendid presentation of the characters, all complemented by an art style I find very...”
- 9 “This manga is an underrated gem that offers a much deeper and more compelling narrative than its initial premise suggests. While the plot may initially seem like a simple revenge story and the...”
- 8 “The story is uniquely interesting and serves as the manga's strongest point, complemented by art that becomes quite good once you adjust to it. While the main character is admittedly weak, this...”
Verbosity
Short · 55%
Medium · 27%
Long · 18%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — "Nisekoi" begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 34 × 2 ch × vol
- Total read 4h 32m approx
- Published Jun 2012 – Dec 2013
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M31528 catalog