Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! It's a 'different' harem

The most popular romance anime of the summer, "Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!", has revealed exclusive information about its production in a recent interview with the director of the series, Shoutarou Kitamura. This anime, based on the light novel by Takibi Amamori, has captured the attention of fans for its unique approach within the harem genre, standing out not only for its characters, but for the peculiar dynamic between them and the protagonist.

In the interview published by Febri, Kitamura delved into how the series distinguishes itself from typical school romantic comedies with a "harem". According to the director, he was inspired by the unconventional perspective that the original novel offers on the classic tropes of the genre. "The central theme of the original work is to 'deviate slightly from the ordinary,'" Kitamura explained. This is clearly reflected in Kazuhiko Nukumizu, the protagonist of the story, who, unlike other main characters in harem series, does not have a romantic relationship with the girls in the group. Although he develops genuine bonds with them, based on trust and affection, these relationships do not become romantic (at least for the time being).

One of the most intriguing aspects that Kitamura highlights is Nukumizu's vision of the three "losing heroines," female characters who are attractive and strong, but who have been unlucky in love. Although Nukumizu is someone who also sees himself as a "loser," he distances himself emotionally from them. Kitamura describes him as someone who "sees the heroines from a somewhat distant perspective, but being also a loser, he is actually on the same level as them."

"Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!" has gained popularity this summer for its unusual plot, where instead of actively seeking romance, Nukumizu acts more as an emotional support for the heroines around him. The protagonist, an antisocial high school student and lover of anime and light novels, ends up becoming the unwitting confidant of his classmates, who face failures in their love lives.

The success of the series is reflected in its reception: it is currently the highest-rated romance anime of the season on MyAnimeList, as well as being the fifth most popular anime among those that are on air. This reception shows that, despite starting from a seemingly common premise, anime has been able to capture the attention of the public thanks to its novel approach.

Nukumizu, as the protagonist, has several of the classic characteristics of a harem main character: he is reserved, ordinary in appearance, and surrounded by beautiful young women. What makes him different, however, is that, despite being around them, he doesn't perceive himself as a hero or someone destined to get romantically involved. Despite his loneliness, Nukumizu finds solace in his relationships with the "losing heroines," developing a "harem" that, instead of romance, is based on true friendship.

This combination of elements has positioned "Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!" as one of the most pleasant surprises of the summer, both for its humor and for the way it plays with the typical clichés of the genre, turning what could have been just another school romance story, into a reflection of characters facing their failures together. creating a unique bond between them.

Source: Febri