Love Stage!!
Izumi was born in a family of celebrities. His father is a singer, his mother an artist, his older brother the lead vocalist for the popular band Crashers. Izumi himself, however, is just a nerdy college student. He loves the manga "Magical Girl Lala Lulu" and dreams of becoming a manga writer himself. One day he is roped into filming a commercial where he wears a dress. Another actor on the set, Ryoma Ichijo, mistakes him for a woman and falls in love at first sight. As it turns out, though, they met ten years in the past. And Ryoma feelings don't change when he finds out Izumi is a boy.
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Plot Summary
The story follows Izumi Sena, a weak-willed boy born into a family of famous actors and singers. Unlike his siblings, he has no interest in show business and dreams of becoming a manga artist. However, he finds himself reluctantly pulled back into the entertainment world when he's asked to star in a commercial. During the shoot, he reunites with Ryouma Ichijou, a popular actor who has a crush on him, unaware that Izumi is actually a boy.
Critical Reception
Love Stage!! was generally well-received by fans of shoujo anime and romantic comedies. It was praised for its humor, charming characters, and faithful adaptation of the source manga. While some found the premise a bit tropey, the execution and the chemistry between the main characters often won over viewers.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its lighthearted humor and charming romantic dynamic.
- Appreciated for its faithful adaptation of the popular manga.
- Some viewers found the plot predictable but enjoyed the character interactions.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Love Stage!! highlight its enjoyable humor and the sweet, endearing romance between the main characters. Many viewers found the anime to be a fun and engaging watch, appreciating its positive and lighthearted tone. The characters' chemistry and development were frequently cited as highlights.
Fun Fact
The voice actor for Izumi Sena, Tsubasa Yonaga, also voiced the character's father in the anime, adding a unique layer to his performance.
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