Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!

Overview

Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! follows Kazuhiko Nukumizu, a high-school student who prefers to stay in the background, as he keeps crossing paths with girls who have just lost out in love. Anna Yanami, Lemon Yakishio, and Chika Komari each believed they had a chance with someone special — until a childhood friend, a rival, or a first love chose someone else.

Rather than a single romance, the series collects these small heartbreaks into a warm, funny look at what happens after rejection. Nukumizu becomes an accidental confidant to the so-called losing heroines, and their awkward, honest attempts to move on give the show its charm. Based on the light novel series by Takibi Amamori, it mixes school-life comedy with genuine emotion.

Quick facts

• Year: 2024
• Type: Series
• Seasons: 1 (12 episodes)
• Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama
• Original language: Japanese
• Network: Gunma TV
• Status: Returning Series

Watch the Trailer

Watch the official trailer from Crunchyroll’s YouTube channel below.

Where to Watch

Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! streams in India on Crunchyroll (JustWatch India also lists the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and Sony Liv).

Frequently asked questions

What is Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! about?

It follows Kazuhiko Nukumizu, a self-described background character, as he befriends Anna Yanami, Lemon Yakishio, and Chika Komari — three girls who have each just lost out in love — and watches them try to pick themselves up after rejection.

How many episodes are there?

Season 1 has 12 episodes. It premiered on July 14, 2024, and the season finale aired on September 29, 2024. The series is listed as a returning series.

Who voices the main characters?

Shuichiro Umeda voices Kazuhiko Nukumizu, Hikaru Tono voices Anna Yanami, Shion Wakayama voices Lemon Yakishio, and Momoka Terasawa voices Chika Komari.

Where can I watch it in India?

It streams in India on Crunchyroll, which lists it with English and Japanese audio. JustWatch India also lists the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and Sony Liv.