is a Japanese web manga series written and illustrated by Yuki Domoto. It has been serialized on Shogakukan's online platform since December 2021. An anime television series adaptation produced by Felix Film aired from April to June 2026.
Plot Yukiya Asagi and Miku Sakura are childhood friends that began a game when they were in the sixth grade, in which they both must say "I love you" to each other, with the one who gets flustered losing. Four years later and the game has continued even in high school. Though they continuously say "I love you" to each other for fun, the two have secretly developed feelings for each other, but both fear it may be too late for them to confess.
Characters
A usually stoic, but secretly caring, high school boy, and Miku's childhood friend; the two have been close for a long time. Like Miku, he has had a deep crush on her since they were children, but he constantly becomes irritated by Miku beating him in their game. Eventually, he confesses to her for real and they begin dating.
A popular and playful high school girl, and Yukiya's childhood friend. She has had feelings for him since they were children and is fond of teasing him when they do their love game. She also confesses to him for real and becomes his girlfriend.
Media Manga Written and illustrated by Yuki Domoto, I Want to End This Love Game began serialization in Shogakukan's online platform on December 24, 2021. Shogakukan has collected its chapters into individual volumes. The first volume was released on April 12, 2022. As of June 12, 2026, nine volumes have been released.
In June 2023, Viz Media announced that they had licensed the manga for an English release in North America, releasing the first English volume in February 2024.
Volumes
Anime In June 2025, it was announced that the manga would receive an anime television series adaptation. It was produced by Felix Film and directed by , with series composition and screenplays handled by , characters designed by Yūki Fukuchi, and music composed by . It was broadcast for 12 episodes from April 14 to June 30, 2026, on Tokyo MX and other networks. The opening theme song is , performed by CHiCO with HoneyWorks, and the ending theme song is , performed by . Crunchyroll is streaming the series.
Episodes
Reception The series was nominated for the 2022 Next Manga Award in the web manga category; it ranked 12th in the 2023 edition in the same category.
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