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The Romance Manga Artist

The Romance Manga Artist

2021•54m•6.2/10
Drama

Ratings

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6.2/10(5)

Aiko goes to the funeral of her ex, Jun, where she is approached by his older brother Seiichirou, a reclusive romance manga creator, who asks her to date guys, and then report back to him, so he can portray it in his manga.

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Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 8, 2021

Last Aired

June 17, 2021

Networks

Fuji TV

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Love Mission Start! A manga artist who doesn't know love and a girl who wants to
E1
Love Mission Start! A manga artist who doesn't know love and a girl who wants to
Air date: 2021-04-08
When Aiko goes to her boyfriend's funeral, his older brother asks her to fall in love, so he can portray it in his popular manga. Aiko takes the job, and meets Rugby fan Tsuyoshi in a cafe.
Beauty and the Beast! Her next assignment is break up!
E2
Beauty and the Beast! Her next assignment is break up!
Air date: 2021-04-15
Karibe orders Aiko to break up with Hayase. She reads Karibe's comic, and realizes his skill. After much agonizing, she breaks it off, but doesn't get paid. Her next assignment is to go out with Ren's teacher.
The Ogre's Strange Plan: Forbidden love with a gal-loving teacher
E3
The Ogre's Strange Plan: Forbidden love with a gal-loving teacher
Air date: 2021-04-22
Aiko tries to reel in Ren's teacher, Ookura, but he proposes to his girlfriend instead. Aiko's apartment is closing, so Seiichihiro offers her use of a room in his place.
Changes from his Life Alone. Acting Cute to Snag a Rich Guy
E4
Changes from his Life Alone. Acting Cute to Snag a Rich Guy
Air date: 2021-04-29
Aiko moves in, but at first, gets in Seiichirou's way. He gets her to go after a rich man, but when this guy turns on her, Seiichirou steps in to defend her.
Her sis shows up, so they pretend to be lovers!? A new Seiichirou!?
E5
Her sis shows up, so they pretend to be lovers!? A new Seiichirou!?
Air date: 2021-05-06
Aiko's older sister Ruriko shows up, so Kougo recommends that Aiko and Seiichirou pretend to be in love. Seiichirou initially balks, but Ren is closing in on the truth about the picture Seiichirou drew.
Out of the blue our hero/heroine's hearts stir! A battle breaks out between the men!!
E6
Out of the blue our hero/heroine's hearts stir! A battle breaks out between the men!!
Air date: 2021-05-13
Yuna at 2Story Cafe falls ill, so Aiko fills in for her as a waitress. Cafe manager Nikaidou and Seiichirou argue. Seiichirou saves Aiko from falling, holding her in his arms again. Nikaidou kisses Aiko.
Mom from Hell Returns. The Reason a Romance Cartoonist Cannot Love
E7
Mom from Hell Returns. The Reason a Romance Cartoonist Cannot Love
Air date: 2021-05-20
Ren's mom, Minami, shows up, but Seiichirou tells her to go. It turns out Jun asked Minami to date Seiichirou, but she ended up marrying Jun, then running away. Aiko confesses her love for Seiichirou
What Happens after She Confesses her Love? Mom from Hell Comes Back! Will the Fake Family Fall Apart?
E8
What Happens after She Confesses her Love? Mom from Hell Comes Back! Will the Fake Family Fall Apart?
Air date: 2021-05-27
Minami comes back. Aiko thinks all is lost, and tells Seiichirou she will move out. Minami takes Ren shopping, but when Seiichirou finds her she is alone. He finally goes to find Aiko to tell her how he feels.
After their kiss...
E9
After their kiss...
Air date: 2021-06-03
Hayase tells Ren et al about Seiichirou kissing Aiko. Seiichirou asks her out on a date. That Maria is a man leaks out. Seiichirou goes to award ceremony going public about his identity.
Lovers Date! Has Happiness Blocked the Manga Writer? Beyond Broken Love
E10
Lovers Date! Has Happiness Blocked the Manga Writer? Beyond Broken Love
Air date: 2021-06-10
Aiko and Seiichirou go on their first date. After, Seiichirou has stopped writing, and collapses. Is happiness blocking him from writing? What will Aiko do?
What's with Seiichirou? The Conclusion of this Awkward Pure Love Comedy
E11
What's with Seiichirou? The Conclusion of this Awkward Pure Love Comedy
Air date: 2021-06-17
A year later, Seiichirou is investing, running, cooking, doing anything but writing. Aiko is working for Karen. Seiichirou disappears. Kougo asks Aiko to go to the shore. What will she find?

Cast

Ryohei Suzuki

Ryohei Suzuki

Karibe Seiichiro

Riho Yoshioka

Riho Yoshioka

Kuon Aiko

Shunya Shiraishi

Shunya Shiraishi

Karibe Jun

Ainosuke Kataoka

Ainosuke Kataoka

Kogo Tatsuya

Haruka Kinami

Haruka Kinami

Kinjo Karen

Ryo Ryusei

Ryo Ryusei

Hayase Tsuyoshi

Yu Inaba

Yu Inaba

Okura Shingo

Gordon Maeda

Gordon Maeda

Nikaido Satoru

Sakurako Konishi

Sakurako Konishi

Ito Yuna

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