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Love Com
Seventh tankōbon volume cover, featuring Risa Koizumi (left) and Atsushi Ōtani (right)
ラブ★コン
(Rabu★Kon)
GenreRomantic comedy[1]
Manga
Written byAya Nakahara
Published byShueisha
English publisher
ImprintMargaret Comics
MagazineBessatsu Margaret
Original run11 August 2001 – 11 August 2007
Volumes17
Video game
DeveloperAQ Interactive
GenreAdventure
PlatformPlayStation 2
Released13 July 2006
Live-action film
Directed byKitaji Ishikawa
StudioTohokushinsha Film Corporation
Licensed by
Released15 July 2006
Runtime100 minutes
Anime television series
Directed byKonosuke Uda
Produced by
  • Junko Abe
  • Hiromi Seki
  • Yoshiyuki Ikezawa
Music byHironosuke Sato
StudioToei Animation
Licensed by
  • NA: Discotek Media
Original networkTBS, CBC, MBS
Original run 7 April 2007 – 29 September 2007
Episodes24
Manga
Love Com Two
Written byAya Nakahara
Published byShueisha
Magazine
  • Deluxe Margaret (2009)[a]
  • Betsuma Two (2012)[b]
Original run28 April 2009 – 13 July 2012
Volumes1
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Love Com (Japanese: ラブ★コン, Hepburn: Rabu★Kon; stylized as Love★Com, abbreviated for Lovely Complex) is a Japanese romantic comedy manga series written and illustrated by Aya Nakahara. It was published by Shueisha in Bessatsu Margaret from 2001 to 2007, with its chapters collected in 17 tankōbon volumes. The series is about the romance between a tall girl and a short boy who are treated as a comedy duo by their classmates.

The story has been adapted as a live-action film released in 2006, a 24-episode anime television series broadcast in 2007, and an adventure game released for PlayStation 2 released in 2006. Two drama CDs have also been produced. The manga and the live-action film were licensed in North America by Viz Media. The anime series was later licensed by Discotek Media, who also re-licensed the live-action film.

Two spin-off stories, Love Com Deluxe (published in Deluxe Margaret in 2009) and Love Com Two (published in Betsuma Two in 2012), were collected in a single volume in 2012.

In 2004, Love Com received the 49th Shogakukan Manga Award for the shōjo category.

Plot

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Love Com is a love story between a boy and a girl in Sakai, Osaka. The girl, Risa Koizumi, is 172 centimetres (5 ft 8 in) tall—much taller than the average Japanese girl. The boy, Atsushi Ōtani, is 156 cm (5 ft 1 in)—way below the height of the average Japanese boy. Because of this, the pair are called the "All Hanshin Kyojin" after a popular comedy duo that has a similar height difference.

During summer school, a very tall student named Ryouji Suzuki (from another class) shows up and Risa immediately falls for him because he is tall. There is a girl that Atsushi likes as well, so Risa and Atsushi decide to put aside their differences and help each other get their love interests. Their efforts fail spectacularly as Suzuki and the girl whom Ōtani had a crush on, Chiharu Tanaka, end up becoming a couple. All is not lost though, since Risa and Ōtani become close friends. As they get to know each other better, Risa's feelings for Atsushi begin to blossom, and her love life gets complicated from there on.

Characters

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Risa Koizumi (小泉 リサ, Koizumi Risa)
Portrayed by: Ema Fujisawa
Voiced by: Akemi Okamura (anime),[2] Risa Hayamizu (drama CD, video game)[3][4] (Japanese); Amber Lee Connors[5] (English)
Risa Koizumi is not an average Japanese high school girl. Standing 172 centimetres (5 ft 8 in) tall, Risa stands taller than the average height of Japanese boys let alone Japanese girls (the average height for a female is 158 cm (5 ft 2 in)).[6] In the anime she states that she has always been the tallest person in her class. Ironically, her surname means "small fountain". She and other characters compare her to a giraffe. Risa can be impulsive and strong-willed at times, and is rarely willing to display her softer side. She had a crush on Suzuki before he started dating Chiharu.
Risa starts developing feelings for Ōtani and soon admits to herself that she likes him. She then starts trying to confess. Failing the first time, Nobuko and Nakao try to help with Nobuko often giving Risa advice on what to do. Finally she very directly tells him. She immediately regrets it, and tells Ōtani to pretend it never happened, but in spite of herself she tells Ōtani once again that she likes him. Ōtani responds that he cannot see her as a girlfriend yet, so her new goal is to make Ōtani regret that and make him like her as well.
Atsushi Ōtani (大谷 敦士, Ōtani Atsushi)
Portrayed by: Teppei Koike
Voiced by: Akira Nagata (anime),[2] Takahiro Sakurai (drama CD, video game)[3][4] (Japanese); Howard Wang[5] (English)
Atsushi Ōtani is one of the main characters. He is very short for a boy, standing 156 centimetres (5 ft 1 in). Like Koizumi, Ōtani's surname (roughly, "big valley") is a pun on his diminutive stature. He can be thoughtless and rude but he is kind and a little silly at heart. Ironically, Ōtani also happens to be the star player of the school basketball team. He reveals he wants to go to University after graduation to get his teaching certificate. He dreams of teaching basketball to elementary school students.
His ex-girlfriend is Mayu Kanzaki, the manager of his middle-school basketball team. She broke up with him for a much taller boyfriend, and this is one of the reasons Ōtani is sensitive about his height. He later finds out that his lack of height was not the reason that she broke up with him; it was because she was in love with someone else already who just happened to be tall. He does not know quite yet how he feels about Risa when she confesses her feelings for him, and responds that he cannot see her as a girlfriend (at the time). He later realizes that he does care for her, and he kisses her. Later on in the series, Ōtani gets the wrong idea when Risa does suspicious things with her co-worker Kohori, and then breaks up with her. However, after seeing how devoted she is to him, Ōtani reconsiders and they make up on Christmas Eve.
Nobuko Ishihara (石原 信子, Ishihara Nobuko)
Portrayed by: Nami Tamaki
Voiced by: Saori Higashi[3][2] (Japanese); Hayden Daviau[5] (English)
Fashionable and charming, Nobu is Risa's best friend. She is generally wiser than Risa or Chiharu in the ways of love, and is always ready to offer her advice. She is usually the one who sets up all the 'alone time' moments with Risa and Ōtani. Unfortunately her efforts tend to end in failure and Risa returns to her for comfort. She is utterly in love with her boyfriend, Nakao, and is always calling him her 'honey', 'darling', and 'baby'. Whenever Otani upsets Risa, she and Nakao express their disapproval, usually through means of torture and insults.
Heikichi Nakao (中尾 平吉, Nakao Heikichi)
Portrayed by: Yusuke Yamazaki
Voiced by: Yasuhiko Tokuyama (anime),[2] Kenjiro Tsuda (drama CD, video game)[3][4] (Japanese); Alejandro Saab[5] (English)
Nobu's boyfriend and Ōtani's best friend. Considerate, sensitive, mild-mannered and easygoing., Nakao is absolutely dedicated to Nobu, and when he is not playing basketball with Ōtani, he can usually be found helping with her match-making schemes. Despite the fact that Otani is his best friend, Nakao and Nobu-chan are seen multiple times insulting and torturing him, usually after Otani rejects or upsets Risa.
Chiharu Tanaka (田中 千春, Tanaka Chiharu)
Portrayed by: Risa Kudo
Voiced by: Kazuko Kojima (anime),[2] Ai Maeda (drama CD, video game)[3][4] (Japanese); Sarah Wiedenheft[5] (English)
One of Risa's closest friends, Chiharu has such a shy, demure personality that she fears most boys her own age. Ōtani once harbored a crush on her (she resembles Kanzaki, his ex-girlfriend, or vice versa), but Chiharu instead fell for the gentle Suzuki. The two are now a couple. When everybody starts making college plans, Suzuki and Chiharu applied for the same college, but Suzuki got rejected. He sadly tells Chiharu somebody else would be able to protect her. For the first time, Chiharu breaks out of her shy character and violently lifts up a desk and throws at him (narrowly missing), frustrated that Suzuki thinks he can be replaced. They later make up and Suzuki promises to join Chiharu in her new school the next year.
Ryoji Suzuki (鈴木 涼二, Suzuki Ryoji)
Portrayed by: Hiro Mizushima
Voiced by: Kenjiro Tsuda (anime),[2] Masaya Onosaka (drama CD, video game)[3][4] (Japanese); Aaron Dismuke[5] (English)
Chiharu's boyfriend. Suzuki's cool demeanor is often mistaken for standoffishness, and so he has few friends. Oblivious to Risa's crush on him, he develops feelings for Chiharu, and eventually asks her out. Like Chiharu, Suzuki is shy and easily embarrassed. When he fails to get into the same university as Chiharu, he promises to try again the year after.
Haruka Fukagawa (深川 遥, Fukagawa Haruka)
Voiced by: Masaya Onosaka (anime),[2] Ryotaro Okiayu (drama CD)[3] (Japanese); Tom Lafflin[5] (English)
A handsome, effeminate young man who developed a childhood crush on Risa when she defended him from a gang of bullies. Though he is popular with many of the other girls (dating seven at a time and towards chapter 52 dates 2 more for a total of nine), he says it is all preparation for when he goes out with Risa, despite the fact that she always rejects him. According to Risa, his grandmother is English. It is also suggested that he might have a crush on Seiko. He never tires of insulting Otani, (his most frequently used insult is "Midget"), and is constantly pestering Risa about her feelings for him, stating that Otani is not good enough for her.
Mayu Kanzaki (神崎 真由, Kanzaki Mayu)
Portrayed by: Mio Kato
Voiced by: Yuki Matsuoka[3][2] (Japanese); Elizabeth Quedenfeld[5] (English)
She is Ōtani's ex-girlfriend. She and Chiharu look very similar, which is the most likely reason that Ōtani had a crush on Chiharu. They started dating in middle-school, and she was the manager for the school basketball team. She broke up with him because she was in love with someone else who was tall, leaving him completely heartbroken and causing his inferiority complex.
She invites Ōtani to the team Christmas party, and though Ōtani accepts, he ends up going to the Umibōzu concert with Risa instead. She then visited Ōtani's school to see him, but encountered Risa and Nobu. Risa is convinced that Ōtani is still in love with Mayu, so she goes to clear up a misunderstanding. It is then that Mayu tells him that she did not break up with him because of his height. However, she appears again later, after having broken up with her boyfriend. When she asks to meet up again, he says: "Sorry, I can't because if I do there'll be an idiot who'll cry."
Kuniumi Maitake (舞竹 国海, Maitake Kuniumi)
Portrayed by: Shosuke Tanihara
Voiced by: Junichi Suwabe[2] (Japanese); Gianni Matragrano[5] (English)
Student teacher at Risa and Ōtani's school. Maitake, who prefers the nickname "Maity" or "Mighty", is taller than Risa and extraordinarily good-looking. He bears a resemblance to "Cain-sama", a character in one of Risa's favorite visual novels, and soon acquires a legion of female fans. Gaining affection from Risa, Ōtani soon becomes jealous and quickly starts to realize his feelings for her. It is later revealed he has a fiance – named Jody – much to the disappointment of his fan club – and that he is Haruka's cousin.
Mimi Yoshioka (吉岡 美々, Yoshioka Mimi)
Voiced by: Kae Araki[2] (Japanese); Marissa Lenti[5] (English)
Ōtani's next door neighbor. She is in love with Ōtani and brings him milk every day in hopes that he would one day grow taller. She is about the same height as Risa. Mimi harbors a burning hatred and jealousy for Risa because (despite her having the same height issue as Mimi) she had won Ōtani's heart. She comically switches between her alter egos, acting sweet towards Ōtani, yet sour to Risa behind his back. Eventually, she accepts that Ōtani likes Koizumi but swears that she will someday take Ōtani from Koizumi.
Kazuki Kohori (小堀 和希, Kohori Kazuki)
Voiced by: Hiroki Shimowada[2] (Japanese); Kdin Jenzen[5] (English)
A young student who works part time with Risa in Ikebe. He is notably shorter than her, although slightly taller than Ōtani (158 cm.), and has distinctive black hair with a red streak. Risa soon discovers that he is also an avid Umibouzu fan. He very soon develops feelings for Risa, who admits to herself that she finds him 'cute'. Against her better judgment, Risa attends an Umibōzu concert with Kohori which leads to complications in her relationship with Ōtani. He even proclaims his love for Risa, which causes Ōtani to give him a right hook. Around chapter 60 in the manga, Risa's classmate Abe is shown to have a crush on Kohori and is dating him.
Seiko Kotobuki (寿 聖子, Kotobuki Seiko)
Voiced by: Fujiko Takimoto (anime),[2] Rika Komatsu (drama CD)[3] (Japanese); Siv Ryan[5] (English)
A blonde who has a large crush on Ōtani. She is transgender, and states that God placed her in a wrong body. She prefers to be called Seiko instead of Seishiro (birth name) because it sounds more feminine. She kissed Ōtani to confess her feelings while she is tending to Ōtani's injury in the school infirmary. Ōtani got a shock when he found out Seiko's real sex, but still chooses to be her friend. In the manga, she has a crush on Haruka and confessed to him in the same manner she did with Ōtani. When Seiko was planning on confessing to a man who saved her from a creeper, her voice became deeper and not "cute", therefore Seiko cut her long hair and decided to become "a dangerous man", choosing Ōtani as her master. But then it seemed that only a cold was making Seiko's voice change, and she went back to her chirpy, female self.
Umibōzu (海坊主)
Portrayed by: Susumu Terajima
Voiced by: Smokey Tetsuni,[7] Hisao Egawa[8] (Japanese); Brent Mukai[5] (English)
A popular rapper whom both Risa and Ōtani are avid fans of, leading to Nobu's suggestion that the two are compatible. Risa and Ōtani accidentally cross paths with Umibōzu while on a class trip, and learn that he is actually a devoted family man, with a wife and son with a similar story of how they became a couple. He is named after the mythological creature Umibōzu due to his bald head.
Ms. Matsubara (松原さん, Matsubara-san)
Voiced by: Keiko Tsukamoto (Japanese); Natalie Van Sistine[9] (English)
The manager in charge at the restaurant where Risa works. She wears glasses and is quite nosy. When she is intoxicated, she turns wild, and does things that she will not remember the next day.
Kiyoji Nakano (中野 清司, Nakano Kiyoji)
Voiced by: Masashi Hirose[2] (Japanese); Marc Swint[5] (English)
Homeroom teacher at Risa and Ōtani's class. He gave Risa and Atsushi the nickname "All Hanshin Kyojin."
Risa's senpai
Portrayed by: Shugo Oshinari
Dancing Yoshiko
Portrayed by: Eiji Wentz

Creation and development

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According to the afterword of volume 6, Ōtani ("big valley") was going to be named Nakatani ("middle valley"), but Aya Nakahara changed her mind because naka was "too middlin."[10] Almost all of the characters speak in Kansai dialect.[11]

Media

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Manga

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Written and illustrated by Aya Nakahara, Love Com was serialized in Shueisha's shōjo manga magazine Bessatsu Margaret from 11 August 2001 to 13 November 2006.[c] Additional chapters, released under the title Love Com Plus (ラブ★コン プラス), were published in the same magazine from 13 March to 12 May 2007;[d] a final chapter, released as Love Com Final (ラブ★コン ファイナル), was published in the same magazine on 11 August of that same year.[e] Shueisha collected its chapters in 17 tankōbon volumes, released from 25 March 2002[19] to 25 September 2007.[20]

The manga is licensed in English in North America by Viz Media, who published the volumes from 3 July 2007 to 2 March 2010.[21] The Viz edition is licensed for distribution in Australia and New Zealand by Madman Entertainment,[22] which released volume one in May 2008.[23]

The series is also licensed in France by Delcourt,[24] in Italy by Planet Manga,[25] in Mexico by Grupo Editorial Vid,[26] in Spain by Planeta DeAgostini,[27] in Taiwan by Tong Li Publishing,[28] in Hungary by Mangafan,[29] and in Vietnam by TVM Comics.[30]

A spin-off volume, titled Love Com Two, was released on 25 September 2012.[31] It contains the one-shot chapter Love Com Deluxe (published in Deluxe Margaret on 28 March 2009),[32][33] the three-chapter story Love Com Two (published in Betsuma Two from 12 May to 13 July 2012),[34][35] and Nakahara's one-shot story Honey Going.[31]

Volumes

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No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 25 March 2002[19]4-08-847487-23 July 2007[36]978-1-4215-1343-0
2 25 July 2002[37]4-08-847532-14 September 2007[38]978-1-4215-1344-7
3 25 October 2002[39]4-08-847563-16 November 2007[40]978-1-4215-1345-4
4 25 February 2003[41]4-08-847604-21 January 2008[42]978-1-4215-1538-0
5 25 June 2003[43]4-08-847642-54 March 2008[44]978-1-4215-1738-4
6 24 October 2003[45]4-08-847676-X6 May 2008[46]978-1-4215-1739-1
7 25 February 2004[47]4-08-847715-41 July 2008[48]978-1-4215-1740-7
8 23 July 2004[49]4-08-847762-62 September 2008[50]978-1-4215-1741-4
9 25 November 2004[51]4-08-847802-94 November 2008[52]978-1-4215-1742-1
10 25 March 2005[53]4-08-847836-36 January 2009[54]978-1-4215-1743-8
11 25 July 2005[55]4-08-847877-03 March 2009[56]978-1-4215-2369-9
12 22 December 2005[57]4-08-846017-05 May 2009[58]978-1-4215-2370-5
13 25 April 2006[59]4-08-846050-27 July 2009[60]978-1-4215-2371-2
14 14 July 2006[61]4-08-846074-X1 September 2009[62]978-1-4215-2372-9
15 25 December 2006[63]4-08-846124-X3 November 2009[64]978-1-4215-2373-6
16 13 March 2007[65]978-4-08-846148-95 January 2010[66]978-1-4215-2383-5
17 25 September 2007[20]978-4-08-846215-82 March 2010[67]978-1-4215-3234-9

Live-action film

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Love Com was adapted into a live action film, directed by Kitaji Ishikawa with screenplay by Osamu Suzuki. It starred Ema Fujisawa as Risa Koizumi and Teppei Koike as Atsushi Ōtani. It was released in theaters on 15 July 2006 and on DVD on 1 January 2007.

An English-subtitled DVD was released in North America by Viz Media on 19 February 2008.[68] In January 2024, Discotek Media announced that they had licensed the film, and it is set to be released on Blu-ray in March of the same year.[69]

Anime

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The anime television series was produced by Toei Animation and directed by Konosuke Uda, with music by Hironosuke Sato and character designs by Hideaki Maniwa.[70] The opening theme songs were "Kimi + Boku = Love?" (キミ+ボク=LOVE?) by Tegomass (episodes 1–13) and "Hey! Say!" by Hey! Say! 7 (episodes 14–24); the ending themes were "Kiss ~ Kaerimichi no Love Song~" (キッス〜帰り道のラブソング) by Tegomass (episodes 1–13) and "Bon Bon" by Hey! Say! 7 (episodes 14–24).[70] It was broadcast on TBS, CBC, and MBS from 7 April 2007 to 29 September 2007.[71]

In April 2012, Discotek Media announced that they will distribute the Love Com anime on DVD in North America in one subtitled boxset,[72] which was released on 16 July 2013. In October 2023, Discotek Media announced during a livestream that it will receive an English dub produced by Sound Cadence Studios for the first time,[5] and it was released on Blu-ray on 30 January 2024.[73] The staff for the localization garnered controversy when writer Brendan Blaber wrote on his Patreon account that he hated the original show, criticized its writing and voice acting, and changed the script and character personalities in an attempt to make the show "watchable." He also claimed they re-wrote transphobic parts of the show. Discotek Media stated they would no longer work with Blaber as a result of his admittance of this, though also explained the changes by stating dubs often "punch up the comedy" of anime and that all changes that went through were approved by the show's original producers.[74][75][76]

Episodes

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Episode Title [77] Original air date[71]
1"Freshman Year Summer! I'll Definitely Find a Boyfriend!"
Transliteration: "Kou-1 no Natsu! Zettai Kareshi, Tsukuttaru wa!" (Japanese: 高1の夏!絶対カレシ、つくったるわ!)		7 April 2007 (2007-04-07)
High school girl Risa Koizumi, who is far taller than average, is friends with high school boy Atsushi Otani, who is far shorter than average, and together are known as All Hanshin Kyojin. Koizumi develops a crush on Ryoji Suzuki. Otani says he will help Koizumi begin a relationship with Suzuki if Koizumi helps him begin a relationship with her friend Chiharu Tanaka. Otani and Koizumi invite Suzuki and Chiharu to the pool along with their other friends Nobuko "Nobu" Ishihara and Heikichi Nakao who are already dating. Otani and Koizumi accidentally spend more time with each other than with their crushes and Suzuki and Chiharu end up developing crushes on each other and begin dating. Otani and Koizumi console each other and attend a summer festival where they challenge each other to find love before the other does.
2"The Ex-Girlfriend Love Triangle?!"
Transliteration: "Moto Kano to Sankakukankei!?" (Japanese: 元カノと三角関係!?)		14 April 2007 (2007-04-14)
3"A Guy You Like or a Guy from the Past?"
Transliteration: "Suki na Otoko ka, Mukashi no Otoko ka?" (Japanese: 好きなオトコか、昔のオトコか?)		21 April 2007 (2007-04-21)
4"Kiss! I've Fallen For You!"
Transliteration: "Chū! Suki ni Natchaimashita!" (Japanese: チュッ!好きになっちゃいました!)		28 April 2007 (2007-04-28)
5"Send Forbidden Love Flying!"
Transliteration: "Kindan no Ai o Buttobase!" (Japanese: 禁断の愛をぶっ飛ばせ!)		5 May 2007 (2007-05-05)
6"A Maiden's Determination! Love-Love Confession Plan!!"
Transliteration: "Otome no Ichidai Kesshin! Raburabu Kokuhaku Dai Sakusen!!" (Japanese: 乙女の一大決心! ラブラブ告白大作戦!!)		12 May 2007 (2007-05-12)
7"Sunk! Worst Confession in History"
Transliteration: "Gekichin! Shijō Saitē na Kokuhaku" (Japanese: 撃沈!史上サイテーな告白)		19 May 2007 (2007-05-19)
8"Comeback Impossible! Major Heartbreak!!"
Transliteration: "Saiki Funō! Dai Shitsuren!!" (Japanese: 再起不能!大失恋!!)		26 May 2007 (2007-05-26)
9"Resuscitation!! Aim for Girlfriend Status!!"
Transliteration: "Kishikaisei!! Mezase Kanojo no Za!!" (Japanese: 起死回生!!めざせ彼女の座!!)		2 June 2007 (2007-06-02)
10"A Confrontation with the Ex-Girlfriend?! The Epic Breast-Baring Battle!!"
Transliteration: "Moto Kano to Taiketsu!? Chichi Dashi Daitakusen!!" (Japanese: 元カノと対決!?乳だし大作戦!!)		9 June 2007 (2007-06-09)
11"Absolute Death! Revived Love with the Ex-Girlfriend?!"
Transliteration: "Zettai Zetsumei! Moto Kano to Fukkatsu Ai?!" (Japanese: 絶対絶命!元カノと復活愛?!)		16 June 2007 (2007-06-16)
12"Recapture Love! Improve as a Girl with Winning Honmei Chocolate!!"
Transliteration: "Ai o Torimodose! Honmei Choko de Onna o Migaku!!" (Japanese: 愛を取り戻せ!本命チョコで女を磨く!!)		23 June 2007 (2007-06-23)
13"Heating Up! A First Kiss in His Room?"
Transliteration: "Hatsunetsu! Aitsu no Heya de Fāsuto Kissu?" (Japanese: 発熱!あいつの部屋でファースト·キッス?)		30 June 2007 (2007-06-30)
14"A Killer Crush on Maity"
Transliteration: "Maiti ni Kyunshiniya!" (Japanese: マイティにキュン死にや!)		7 July 2007 (2007-07-07)
15"A Dangerous Man, Maity's Sweet Temptation"
Transliteration: "Kiken na Otoko Maiti no Amai Yūwaku" (Japanese: 危険なオトコ マイティの甘い誘惑)		14 July 2007 (2007-07-14)
16"Maity's Magic! The Transforming Patterns of Love?!"
Transliteration: "Maiti no Mahō! Hengesuru Renbo Yō!?" (Japanese: マイティの魔法! 変化する恋模様!?)		21 July 2007 (2007-07-21)
17"Love's Iron Fist! Catch, O Maiden Soul!!"
Transliteration: "Ai no Tekken! Uketomero, Otome Tamashii!!" (Japanese: 愛の鉄拳! 受け止めろ、乙女魂!!)		28 July 2007 (2007-07-28)
18"The Best Birthday in History"
Transliteration: "Shijō Saikō no Tanjōbi" (Japanese: 史上最高の誕生日)		4 August 2007 (2007-08-04)
19"Sudden Downturn!! The First Date Is the Beginning of Disaster"
Transliteration: "Kyūten Chokka!! Hatsu Dēto wa Fumei no Hajimari" (Japanese: 急転直下!!初デートは不運の始まり)		11 August 2007 (2007-08-11)
They go on their first date and are embarrassed in a stadium. She starts to have second doubts after he bumps into her ex-girlfriend attending the same event but they gently reaffirm their love. In the end, she meets her rival, the next door neighbor idol!
20"Declaration of War!! The Dangerous Beauty Burns with Envy!!"
Transliteration: "Sensen Fukoku! Shitto ni Moeru Denjarasu Bishōjo!!" (Japanese: 宣戦布告!!嫉妬に燃えるデンジャラス美少女!!)		18 August 2007 (2007-08-18)
21"Premonition of Separation?! Risa and Ōtani Walk Separate Paths"
Transliteration: "Wakare no Yokan?! Risa to Ōtani ga Ayumu Betsubetsu no Michi" (Japanese: 別れの予感?!リサと大谷が歩む別々の道)		8 September 2007 (2007-09-08)
22"A Catastrophic Declaration from Ōtani!!"
Transliteration: "Ōtani kara no Hakyoku Sengen!!" (Japanese: 大谷からの破局宣言!!)		22 September 2007 (2007-09-22)
23"Various Paths!! Everyone Embraces Their Own Circumstances"
Transliteration: "Shinro wa Iroiro!! Minna ga Kakaeru Sorezore no Jiko" (Japanese: 進路はいろいろ!!みんなが抱えるそれぞれの事故)		22 September 2007 (2007-09-22)
24"Together Forever"
Transliteration: "Zutto Issho!!" (Japanese: ずっと一緒!!)		29 September 2007 (2007-09-29)

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Love Com won the 49th Shogakukan Manga Award for the shōjo category.[78] The English edition of Love Com has been favorably reviewed, with praise especially for Nakahara's comedic timing,[79] sympathetic characters,[80][81] and deft depictions of emotions.[79] A reviewer at Anime News Network praised it as "the standard by which all other modern romantic comedies should be measured" for its handling of the range of its characters' emotions.[81] The first volume was named by the Young Adult Library Services Association as among the best graphic novels for teens for 2007.[82]

The live-action film of Love Com was named by Young Adult Library Services Association as one of 16 films that are 2009 Fabulous Films for Young Adults on the theme of coming of age around the world.[83]

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Love Com, stylized as Love☆Com and also known as Lovely Complex (Japanese: Rabu☆Kon, Hepburn: Rabu Kon), is a Japanese series written and illustrated by . It was serialized in Shueisha's magazine Bessatsu Margaret from September 2001 to December 2006, with its chapters collected into 17 volumes. The series centers on Risa Koizumi, a tall high school girl standing at 172 cm, and Atsushi Ōtani, a short boy at 156 cm, who bond over their height insecurities and form a bickering comedic duo while pursuing romance. An television adaptation by aired from April to September 2007, consisting of 24 episodes, and a live-action followed in 2006. The has been licensed in by , which released the volumes from July 2007 to March 2010 under the Love Com title. It won the 49th in the shōjo category in 2003. The story explores themes of , , and young love through the protagonists' misadventures. Risa and Ōtani initially clash due to their contrasting personalities—Risa's boisterous energy versus Ōtani's demeanor—but their shared experiences with height-related teasing draw them closer. As Risa confesses her feelings and they navigate high school crushes, rejections, and growth, the narrative blends humor with emotional depth, highlighting how physical differences can influence but not define relationships. Supporting characters, including their friends Nobuko "Nobu" Ishihara and Heikichi Nakao, add layers of comedic and romantic subplots, enriching the ensemble dynamic. Love Com received acclaim for its relatable characters and witty dialogue, earning high user ratings on platforms like , where the manga holds a weighted mean score of 8.348 out of 10. The anime adaptation, directed by , faithfully captures the manga's charm and was praised for its and voice performances, contributing to the series' enduring popularity in the shōjo genre. It has influenced discussions on in media and remains a staple recommendation for fans.

Synopsis

Plot Summary

Love Com follows the centered on Risa Koizumi, a 172 cm tall high school girl, and Atsushi Ōtani, a 156 cm short high school boy, who are perpetually teased by classmates as the "All Hans" duo—a reference to the height-mismatched comedy pair All Hanshin Kyojin—due to their significant height difference. Their initial interactions are marked by rivalry and frequent arguments, stemming from insecurities about their heights and clashing romantic ideals: Risa dreams of a tall, handsome boyfriend, while Ōtani desires a cute, petite girlfriend. Forced into partnership through shared class responsibilities and teacher assignments, the pair's bickering gives way to mutual support as they navigate high school life together, fostering an unlikely but deepening . This collaboration exposes their complementary personalities—Risa's bubbly optimism contrasting Ōtani's sharp-witted demeanor—which propel key comedic and relational developments in the narrative. As their bond strengthens, romantic tension emerges when they aid each other in pursuing crushes, including Risa's infatuation with the charming student Ryouji Suzuki and Ōtani's feelings for the gentle Chiharu Tanaka, leading to a series of misunderstandings, jealousies, and heartfelt confessions. Major plot milestones, such as collaborative preparations for the school festival and shared summer outings, highlight their growing closeness amid these romantic entanglements. Spanning their high school years across 17 volumes, the story progresses chronologically from early rivalries through evolving affections to , with later arcs exploring post-high school challenges and the ultimate resolution of their relationship.

Themes and Motifs

Lovely Complex centers on the theme of "," exemplified by the height disparity between protagonists Risa Koizumi and Atsushi Ōtani, which serves as a for overcoming personal insecurities in romantic relationships. This dynamic highlights how physical differences can mirror emotional barriers, fostering growth through mutual understanding and acceptance. The narrative deeply explores issues, with Risa grappling with perceptions of being "unfeminine" due to her above-average height, leading to efforts to conform through choices that symbolize her desire to fit societal ideals of . Similarly, Ōtani contends with insecurities stemming from his shortness, compounded by family expectations that pressure him to embody traditional , underscoring the internal conflicts tied to physical appearance in . Comedy plays a pivotal role in the romance, blending humor derived from height-related gags—such as mismatched physical interactions—with character dynamics that mask affection through banter and denial, creating a lighthearted yet relatable portrayal of budding love. These elements not only provide but also humanize the characters' vulnerabilities, making their emotional journey accessible and engaging. On a broader level, the story offers on high school hierarchies, where physical traits influence social standing and peer interactions, while emphasizing the strength of bonds as a counterbalance to isolation. It also addresses the transition to adulthood, portraying how youthful romances challenge and reshape personal identities amid evolving responsibilities. Recurring motifs include , representing Ōtani's passion and determination despite limitations, and , illustrating Risa's path toward authentic self-expression and growth.

Characters

Protagonists

Risa Koizumi serves as the primary female lead in Love Com, depicted as a high school student standing at 172 cm tall, which causes her significant self-consciousness about her height in a society favoring petite women. She possesses a cheerful and outgoing personality but grapples with impulsiveness, often charging ahead on emotional momentum and being easily swayed by her friends, leading to frequent mishaps tempered by her resilient spirit. Inspired by classic shōjo manga tropes, Risa harbors dreams of an idealized romance filled with dramatic confessions and perfect pairings, which initially shapes her pursuit of love but evolves as she confronts real-world complexities. Her personal arc traces a path from impulsive youth to greater maturity, centered on self-acceptance as she learns to embrace her height and unique traits rather than viewing them as barriers to happiness. Atsushi Ōtani is the male protagonist, a dedicated club member measuring 156 cm in height, fueling his hot-tempered demeanor and tendencies that mask underlying tied to repeated romantic rejections and societal expectations for male stature. Despite his short frame, he exhibits a strong sense of responsibility and a masculine edge, earning popularity among peers while excelling athletically through sheer determination. His growth arc focuses on reconciling with his height insecurities and past setbacks, gradually opening up to express genuine feelings and . The protagonists' complementary dynamic highlights Risa's inherent optimism offsetting Ōtani's skeptical outlook, creating a foundation of mutual encouragement where each supports the other's insecurities during pivotal moments of and . This interplay not only drives their evolving but also underscores themes of balanced interdependence, as Risa's enthusiasm helps Ōtani confront emotional barriers, while his steadfastness aids her journey toward authentic self-worth.

Supporting Characters

Nobuko Ishihara, commonly known as , serves as Risa Koizumi's closest confidante and a key source of emotional support throughout the series. Fashionable and outgoing with a keen sense of style, Nobu often provides through her enthusiastic personality while offering practical advice on romantic matters, drawing from her own experiences. Her subplot involving a budding romance with Heikichi Nakao parallels the main protagonists' relationship, highlighting themes of mutual growth and compatibility within the friend group. Heikichi Nakao, Ōtani's steadfast best friend and 's devoted boyfriend, embodies a laid-back demeanor that contrasts with the protagonists' intensity. Standing at an average height for his age, Nakao frequently mediates conflicts among the group and participates in activities with Ōtani, reinforcing their bond. His easygoing nature and unwavering loyalty to Nobu underscore the supportive dynamics of the ensemble, as he encourages Ōtani during moments of romantic uncertainty. Seiko Kotobuki adds layers to the group's interactions as Risa's friend and occasional romantic rival, particularly in her pursuit of Ōtani early on. Petite and stylish, Seiko is cheerful yet impulsive, often displaying jealousy that sparks humorous tensions within the circle. Her development, including navigating challenges, contributes to subplots exploring acceptance and self-expression among peers. Kazuki Kohori, a younger part-time worker at the restaurant where Risa is employed, introduces external romantic tension through his infatuation with Risa Koizumi. As a high school student from an all-boys school, Kohori's earnest but awkward advances create comedic side stories that intersect with the main group's activities, emphasizing the pressures of young love in a high school setting. Haruka Fukagawa, Risa's childhood friend who transfers back to , complicates the friend dynamics with his unrequited affection for her. Flirtatious and persistent, Haruka's presence heightens peer rivalries and forces Risa to confront her feelings, while his integration into the group amplifies themes of enduring friendships amid romantic pursuits. Teachers like Kuniumi Maitake, the flirtatious English instructor nicknamed "Maity," provide the school environment's backdrop and occasional comic interference in student relationships. Maitake's eccentric behavior and familial ties to Haruka further entwine the adult figures with the teens' social circle, illustrating institutional influences on high school . The principal and other faculty members occasionally oversee class events, reinforcing the communal atmosphere where group interactions drive the narrative's exploration of adolescence. Collectively, these supporting characters form a tight-knit ensemble that mirrors real high school friendships, offering counsel, rivalry, and levity to the protagonists while developing parallel romances like Nobu and Nakao's, which echo the central duo's journey without dominating it. Their interactions highlight the role of peer support in navigating insecurities and societal expectations.

Creation and Conception

Development History

Lovely Complex, written and illustrated by Aya Nakahara, debuted as her first serialized manga in Shueisha's monthly shōjo magazine Bessatsu Margaret, beginning in the September 2001 issue. The series ran until the December 2006 issue, spanning over five years of monthly installments that built its romantic comedy around a height-disparate central pairing. Shueisha compiled the chapters into 17 volumes under the Margaret Comics imprint, transitioning from magazine serialization to collected editions starting with the first volume on March 25, 2002. Subsequent volumes followed roughly quarterly, culminating in the 17th and final volume, subtitled Lovely Complex Plus, released on September 25, 2007. This format allowed for broader accessibility and contributed to the manga's growing popularity during its run. The height-based humor, central to the story's dynamic between protagonists Risa Koizumi and Atsushi Ōtani, drew from the visual comedy of the real-life Kansai duo All Hanshin Kyojin, whose pronounced height difference mirrors the characters' "All Hanshin Kyojin" nickname. Nakahara's editorial collaboration with emphasized this comedic premise, evolving the narrative to deepen romantic elements and pacing adjustments over the serialization period. Following the original series' conclusion, Nakahara extended the universe with the spinoff Love Com D (also known as Lovely Complex Deluxe), serialized in Shueisha's bimonthly Deluxe Margaret starting in the May 2009 issue. This focused on Risa's shorter younger brother Takato, perpetuating height-related themes in her subsequent romantic comedies.

Author Influences

Aya Nakahara, a Japanese from , debuted professionally in 1995 with short stories published in shōjo magazines such as . Her breakthrough series Love Com (2001–2006) drew inspiration from established tropes, including romantic entanglements and comedic misunderstandings rooted in character quirks, while incorporating observations from everyday high school life, such as couples with noticeable height differences. Nakahara's artistic style prominently features exaggerated facial expressions and dynamic poses to heighten comedic and emotional impact, paired with meticulous illustrations of contemporary that highlight character personalities. This approach evolved throughout the series, shifting from predominantly humorous scenarios to more nuanced explorations of and growth. Her detailed fashion depictions reflect influences from 2000s Japanese streetwear trends, including casual elements and styling, which added authenticity to the protagonists' wardrobes. The cultural context of Love Com is deeply tied to early 2000s Japanese youth culture, where the pervasive "kawaii" (cute) aesthetic often idealized petite, feminine figures, contrasting with the series' realistic portrayal of issues like height insecurities. This tension allowed Nakahara to challenge conventional beauty standards in shōjo narratives, promoting themes of amid societal pressures. Academic analyses note how the work engages with norms, using height as a lens to traditional romance dynamics and foster discussions.

Media Franchise

Original Manga

Love Com, written and illustrated by , was serialized in Shueisha's monthly magazine Bessatsu Margaret from September 2001 to 2007. The series was collected into 17 volumes under the Margaret Comics imprint, with the first volume released on March 25, 2002 (ISBN 978-4-08-847487-8), and the final volume on November 24, 2006 (ISBN 978-4-08-846058-1). The manga consists of 68 chapters, structured around key narrative arcs that explore the protagonists' high school experiences, including everyday school life challenges and a climactic progression toward romantic resolution. Volumes feature black-and-white artwork with dynamic panels that highlight comedic timing through exaggerated expressions and situational humor, alongside occasional full-color inserts; many volumes also include bonus side stories expanding on supporting characters or alternate scenarios. In , licensed and published the series in English, releasing all 17 volumes from July 3, 2007 (Volume 1, ISBN 978-1-4215-1343-0), to March 2, 2010 (Volume 17, ISBN 978-1-4215-3234-9). issued a collector's edition starting December 19, 2012, reformatting the artwork for enhanced readability in black-and-white printing across the same 17 volumes. Digital versions of the English edition became available through the Manga app and website in the 2010s, with ongoing accessibility as of 2024 for international readers.

Anime Adaptation

The anime adaptation of Lovely Complex was produced by and directed by Konosuke Uda, with series composition by and character designs by Tetsuya Nishio. It aired on TBS from April 7 to September 29, 2007, spanning 24 episodes in a single cour format. The series faithfully adapts the manga's early arcs, with episodes 1–6 focusing on Risa Koizumi and Atsushi Ōtani's initial encounters and budding friendship amid their height-based insecurities, while later episodes cover their evolving romantic tensions and school life challenges up to approximately volume 12 of the source material. Key voice actors include as Risa Koizumi and Akira Nagata as Atsushi Ōtani, alongside supporting cast such as as Nobuko Ishihara and as Seiko Kotobuki. To fit the television format, the features pacing adjustments, including a compressed narrative that omits or alters certain events for smoother episodic flow, such as streamlined subplots involving side characters and added filler scenes to emphasize comedic banter and visual gags. Character designs remain true to Aya Nakahara's original artwork but incorporate dynamic styles, particularly in exaggerated height-contrast humor and expressive reactions during romantic misunderstandings. The , composed by Hironosuke , complements the rom-com tone with upbeat tracks; opening themes include "Kimi + Boku = Love?" by Tegomass (episodes 1–13) and "Hey! Say!" by Hey! Say! 7 (episodes 14–24), while endings feature "Kiss Kaerimichi no Love Song" by Tegomass (episodes 1–13) and "Bon Bon" by Hey! Say! 7 (episodes 14–24). Home video releases include DVD sets from prior licensors, with issuing the first worldwide Blu-ray remaster in January 2024, featuring a new English dub alongside the original Japanese audio and clean opening/ending sequences. The series is available for streaming on platforms such as (as of 2025), broadening its accessibility to international audiences.

Live-Action Film

The live-action of Lovely Complex, known as Love Com: The Movie in , was directed by Kitaji Ishikawa and produced by . Released theatrically on July 15, 2006, by distributor , the film runs for 99 minutes and stars Ema Fujisawa in the role of the tall high school student Risa Koizumi and as the short-tempered Atsushi Ōtani. Supporting cast includes as the teacher Haruka Suzuki and guest appearances by musicians such as . The production aimed to capture the manga's comedic romance through real-world high school dynamics, with occurring primarily in during 2005. The screenplay, written by Osamu Suzuki, condenses the expansive manga narrative into a feature-length format, emphasizing the central romantic arc between Risa and Ōtani as they navigate height-related insecurities and evolving feelings. Key subplots, such as extended side character developments and secondary romances, are streamlined or omitted to fit the two-hour structure, resulting in a brisk pacing that prioritizes humorous banter and emotional milestones over intricate backstories. Costume design features standard Japanese school uniforms tailored to accentuate the protagonists' height contrast—Risa's outfits underscoring her stature and Ōtani's evoking his compact build—while location shooting at actual high schools and urban settings in enhances the authentic teen atmosphere. At its premiere in Tokyo on July 15, 2006, the film attracted attention for its faithful yet accessible take on the source material, appealing to manga fans and general audiences alike. Commercially, it earned $2,589,674 at the Japanese , reflecting solid performance for an independent adaptation. In subsequent years, the movie saw renewed availability through releases, including a North American DVD by in 2008 and a high-definition Blu-ray edition by on March 26, 2024, which included English subtitles and bonus features to reach international viewers.

Video Game Adaptation

An adventure video game titled Lovely Complex, developed by and published by Marvelous Interactive, was released for the in on July 13, 2006. The game is a where the player assumes the role of Risa Koizumi, making choices that influence relationships and lead to multiple endings, including romantic resolutions with Atsushi Ōtani or other characters. It features from the anime cast and original scenarios expanding on the manga's high school setting. A limited edition included promotional items such as a beach ball and towel. The game received moderate attention among fans but was not localized outside .

Reception and Impact

Critical Acclaim

Lovely Complex, known in Japan as Love Com (ラブ☆コン), garnered significant critical praise for its innovative approach to , particularly in how it subverts traditional height-based stereotypes in teen relationships. The manga won the 49th in the shōjo category in 2004, recognizing its serialized run in Bessatsu Margaret magazine from 2001 to 2007. Critics highlighted the series' skillful balance of humor and heartfelt emotional moments, with the protagonists' bickering dynamic serving as a foundation for genuine character growth. This blend was seen as a refreshing take on shōjo tropes, emphasizing relatable insecurities around physical differences while delivering authentic depictions of high school romance. Internationally, the Viz Media English edition received positive reviews for its accessibility and charm. Anime News Network's 2008 review of volumes 7 and 8 praised it as "the standard by which all other modern romantic comedies should be measured," commending the eye-catching art, sharp dialogue, and sympathetic characters that make the unlikely pairing of tall Risa Koizumi and short Atsushi Ōtani both hilarious and touching. The 2007 anime adaptation extended this acclaim, with reviewers appreciating its faithful adaptation of the manga's comedic timing and emotional depth. In a 2024 retrospective on the Blu-ray release, noted the series' enduring appeal through its grounded storytelling and laugh-out-loud humor, crediting the leads' chemistry for maintaining engagement despite prolonged misunderstandings.

Commercial Success

The Lovely Complex manga series achieved substantial commercial success in Japan, with over 8 million copies in circulation as of May 2006, ranking it among the top shoujo titles historically. By March 2007, the cumulative print run had exceeded 12 million copies across its 17 volumes, reflecting strong domestic demand driven by its serialization in Bessatsu Margaret. Viz Media's English-language release under the Shojo Beat imprint performed well in North American markets, with individual volumes regularly charting in the top 200 manga sales through comic shops during the late 2000s, contributing to the franchise's international viability. The 2007 anime adaptation, consisting of 24 episodes broadcast on TBS and other networks, bolstered the series' popularity through releases, including DVD box sets that appealed to fans of romantic comedies. Discotek Media's 2013 re-release of the complete series on DVD further extended its accessibility, maintaining steady sales in the market. The 2006 live-action grossed approximately 596 million yen at the Japanese , positioning it as a top performer among single-theater romantic comedies that year and demonstrating the manga's adaptability to cinematic formats. Merchandising efforts have included character-based goods such as apparel, accessories, and limited-edition items, with notable collaborations like the 2008 lines inspired by the series' style. Recent initiatives, such as the 2024 lottery-based gacha merchandise featuring original illustrations by creator , continue to generate revenue through fan-targeted products sold via retailers like Animate. Digital sales have seen growth in recent years, with e-book editions available on platforms like Kindle Japan amid renewed interest in classic shoujo titles, offered through Viz Media's digital catalog.

Cultural Legacy

Lovely Complex has left a significant mark on the genre by challenging conventional romantic tropes, particularly through its depiction of a height-diverse couple where the female protagonist, Risa Koizumi, stands taller than her male counterpart, Atsushi Ōtani. This reversal of the typical ", short girl" dynamic in romance narratives resonated with readers, contributing to broader acceptance of diverse body types in storytelling. The series' fanbase remains active, fostering vibrant online communities dedicated to fanart, discussions, and creative tributes. Platforms like host numerous illustrations of characters from Lovely Complex, reflecting sustained interest among artists in the and beyond. Cosplay enthusiasts have also embraced the series, with costumes of Risa and Ōtani appearing at major events like , where fans recreate iconic scenes and outfits to celebrate the story's comedic romance. On a societal level, Lovely Complex has sparked conversations about in , portraying characters who confront insecurities related to height and learn . Media features in the mid-2010s highlighted the series' role in promoting healthier attitudes toward physical differences, aligning with growing discussions on diverse representations in . Internationally, the anime adaptation has been dubbed into multiple languages, including English and Italian, expanding its reach to global audiences and facilitating dialogues on romance and . In the 2020s, Lovely Complex continues to influence modern media through fan-driven references and viral content. TikTok trends frequently feature recreations of memorable scenes, such as the protagonists' bickering exchanges, amassing views among younger viewers discovering the series via streaming platforms like . The 2023 English dub release by further boosted its visibility, introducing it to new generations during a period of heightened consumption post-pandemic. These elements underscore the series' enduring legacy in shaping perceptions of love beyond physical norms.

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