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Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!

Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!

Shine even in defeat, girls!

6+2024•24m•8.2/10
AnimationComedyDrama

Ratings

🎬TMDb
8.2/10(63)

Meet the girls on the losing side of romance! First is Anna Yanami, the girl-next-door type who can’t say no to delicious food. Then there’s Lemon Yakishio, a beautiful and spirited athlete. Last but not least is Chika Komari, the cute yet shy heroine with gentle charm. Together, they navigate awkward setbacks hoping to finally find love!

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Production

A-1 Pictures, Aniplex, BS11, Tokyo MX, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, Good Smile Company, Contents Seed, JR Tokai Agency

Language

JA

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

July 14, 2024

Last Aired

September 29, 2024

Networks

Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV

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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
Professional Childhood Friend Yanami Anna's Style of Losing
E1
Professional Childhood Friend Yanami Anna's Style of Losing
Air date: 2024-07-14
Nukumizu Kazuhiko, a loner with a love for light novels, accidentally sees popular Yanami Anna being rejected by her childhood friend. This leads to unexpected interactions with other seemingly defeated girls like Yakishio Lemon from the track team and Komari Chika from the literature club.
The Promised Failure for You
E2
The Promised Failure for You
Air date: 2024-07-21
Lemon goes to the gym storage room to talk to Nukumizu. They get locked in but are rescued just before they pass out from the heat. Lemon's crush Mitsuki shows up at the nurse's office with a get well gift. Later, the two visit the lit club together...
Losing the Battle Before It Is Ever Fought
E3
Losing the Battle Before It Is Ever Fought
Air date: 2024-07-28
Lemon and Yanami join the literature club. Pressured by the student council to demonstrate their club activities, Tamaki and Koto decide that everyone should write and submit web novels. The members head to the beach together for a weekend training camp.
When You Stare Into a Losing Heroine, the Losing Heroine Stares Back Into You
E4
When You Stare Into a Losing Heroine, the Losing Heroine Stares Back Into You
Air date: 2024-08-04
Komari confesses to Tamaki and then runs away. Tensions between Tamaki and Koto also flare up. Koto packs her things and leaves the campground.
Asagumo Chihaya Is Led Astray
E5
Asagumo Chihaya Is Led Astray
Air date: 2024-08-11
Nukumizu endures a chaotic few days of being constantly distracted by his sister Kaju and Yanami. One afternoon, Yanami invites Nukumizu to a café and the two spot Lemon and Ayano hanging out together.
Let Any One of You Who Has Never Been Dumped Be the First to Throw a Stone at the Losing Heroine
E6
Let Any One of You Who Has Never Been Dumped Be the First to Throw a Stone at the Losing Heroine
Air date: 2024-08-18
Nukumizu gets grilled by Ayano after being caught together with Chihaya. Nukumizu clears things up, but then for whatever reason Nukumizu, Ayano, Chihaya, Lemon, and Yanami end up hanging out together.
The Other Side of a Happy Ending
E7
The Other Side of a Happy Ending
Air date: 2024-08-25
Lemon opens up to Nukumizu about her complex feelings for Ayano. She decides to clear things up with Ayano and Chihaya. She asks Nukumizu to escort her to her former elementary school at night to secretly meet Ayano and finally tell him the honest truth.
If You Are in Trouble, Feel Free to Consult
E8
If You Are in Trouble, Feel Free to Consult
Air date: 2024-09-01
Nukumizu, Yanami, and Komari go to town to research a theme for their Tsuwabuki Festival exhibit. They successfully find a new club advisor and preparations seem to be going smoothly...
Consider Your Teacher a Stain on the Ceiling or Something, and Please Continue
E9
Consider Your Teacher a Stain on the Ceiling or Something, and Please Continue
Air date: 2024-09-08
Having settled on "Edible Readings" for the literature club exhibit, Nukumizu and Komari continue preparing for the Tsuwabuki Festival. When the two stop by the local library to return some reference books, they notice Tamaki and Koto on a date together.
I Suppose It's a Bit Too Early for Goodbye
E10
I Suppose It's a Bit Too Early for Goodbye
Air date: 2024-09-15
Nukumizu and friends manage to complete the literature club exhibit in time. Once the festival begins, the exhibit draws a constant stream of visitors. Yanami steps in to give Nukumizu and Komari a break to go explore the other events on campus together.
Let's Have a Talk About Responsibility
E11
Let's Have a Talk About Responsibility
Air date: 2024-09-22
Komari practices her presentation for the club presidents' meeting, but still has trouble talking due to her intense fear of public speaking. Nukumizu tries to throw her a lifeline, but it turns into an argument and she runs away from him in frustration.
Am I Actually Just Some Unseasoned Rando Who Drops In for the Last Episode with the Losing Heroine?
E12
Am I Actually Just Some Unseasoned Rando Who Drops In for the Last Episode with the Losing Heroine?
Air date: 2024-09-29
Yanami asks Nukumizu to arrange an adult date. As Yanami's old friends are gradually realizing that she doesn't actually have a steady boyfriend, she wants to maintain her charade with a fake date.

Cast

Shuichiro Umeda

Shuichiro Umeda

Kazuhiko Nukumizu (voice)

Hikaru Tono

Hikaru Tono

Anna Yanami (voice)

Shion Wakayama

Shion Wakayama

Lemon Yakishio (voice)

Momoka Terasawa

Momoka Terasawa

Chika Komari (voice)

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