On June 12, 2025, Shogakukan confirmed that Yuki Domoto’s hit romantic comedy I Want to End This Love Game is getting an anime adaptation! A key visual was released, along with a heartfelt message and illustration from the creator.The Childhood Crush Game Is Going Anime!
Rom-com fans, it’s happening! After years of teasing emotions and flirty one-liners, I Want to End This Love Game is officially heading to the small screen with a full-fledged anime adaptation.
The announcement dropped on Thursday, June 12, through Shogakukan, and let’s just say — fans (and the author) are thrilled.
To celebrate, Yuki Domoto shared an adorable commemorative illustration on their official X (formerly Twitter) account, featuring the main characters in a snapshot-style visual.
It’s giving wholesome, it’s giving “group selfie energy,” and it’s honestly perfect for the vibe of this story.
First Visual and Characters: Meet the Cast of Cuteness
The newly released visual captures a moment that feels straight out of a slice-of-life anime:
At the center are our flirty frenemies-turned-almost-soulmates, Yukiya Asagi and Miku Sakura.
Alongside them, Yukiya’s little sister Wakana Asagi makes an appearance, while Masaru (Yukiya’s dad) is waving joyfully in the background.
Sitting playfully on a step, we also spot Hinako, Miku’s mischievous aunt, winking at fans through the illustration.
This image alone hints at the kind of warm, quirky family dynamic and emotional depth fans can expect in the adaptation.
A Dream Come True for the Creator
Yuki Domoto didn’t hold back their excitement. Here’s a translated snippet of their message to fans:
“Thanks to all the readers who supported me and to all the people involved, my long-held dream has come true…!!!! Thank you so, so much!!!!”
Domoto also mentioned that more updates on the anime adaptation will be shared on Sunday Webry (Shogakukan’s official platform) and their personal X page.
It’s clear that this project is personal for the creator — and that energy is definitely going to show in the anime.
What’s I Want to End This Love Game About?
For those who haven’t caught up yet: I Want to End This Love Game is a wholesome, hilarious, and emotional web manga that started serialization on Sunday Webry back in December 2021.
Since then, it’s released six volumes, with the seventh volume dropping in June 2025.
The plot? It’s all about a long-running “game” between childhood friends Yukiya Asagi and Miku Sakura.
The rule is simple: say “I love you” to embarrass the other person. Whoever cracks first, loses. But what happens when that joke starts turning into real feelings?
Spoiler alert: It’s cute. Really cute.
Why This Anime Could Be the Next Rom-Com Hit
In a genre full of chaotic love triangles and overly dramatic plot twists, I Want to End This Love Game offers something refreshing: a slow-burn romance built on friendship, games, and genuine growth.
If the anime captures the manga’s balance of comedy and emotion — and nails the character chemistry — we might be looking at the next Kaguya-sama or Horimiya in the making.
Final Thoughts: A Love Game We Don’t Want to End
Whether you’re a rom-com veteran or new to this genre, this announcement is big news.
With a strong fanbase, lovable characters, and a deeply personal touch from the creator, the anime has all the ingredients to be a comfort watch.
Are you ready to play the “I love you” game? Or are you already rooting for Yukiya and Miku to finally confess for real?
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