“Gay teen Akari envies straight friends' romance, seeks love at gay bar, meets argumentative adult.”
Akari to Kare wa Nayamashii
あかりと彼はなやましい
Would You Love or Hate This?
AI-powered analysis tailored to your taste
Based on your preference for character-driven stories with layered emotional arcs, this title's exploration of identity and belonging would deeply resonate. The pacing mirrors series you've rated highly, and its thematic depth aligns with your appreciation for nuanced storytelling...
However, the slow initial episodes might test your patience given your history of dropping shows that don't hook you early. The art style shift in the middle arc could also be a concern...
Synopsis
Gay teen Akari envies straight friends' romance, seeks love at gay bar, meets argumentative adult.
"Can you, a straight man, fall in love with me?" The openly gay high schooler Akari is somehow displeased with his two (straight) friends getting together. Is it jealousy? "Someday, I'll definitely find someone to love too!" Having eagerly gone to a gay bar, the one he meets there is an irritating adult wielding a fair argument. (Source: Libre, translated)
What people say
Read Order & Related
Explore the Akari to Kare wa Nayamashii universe
Cast
See all →Gallery
See all →If you stay for this, you'll stay for these
See all →The community pairs this with
See all →Publication slate
A Manga Publication
- Format 19 × 2 ch × vol
- Total read 2h 32m approx
- Published Nov 2017 – Jun 2021
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M51799 catalog