Lovely★Complex


Lovely Complex

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Synonyms: Love★Com, Love Com
Japanese: ラブ★コン
English: Lovely Complex
German: Lovely Complex
Spanish: Lovely Complex
French: Lovely Complex
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Type: TV
Episodes: 24
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Apr 7, 2007 to Sep 29, 2007
Premiered: Spring 2007
Broadcast: Unknown
Licensors: Discotek Media
Studios: Toei Animation
Source: Manga
Genres: ComedyComedy, RomanceRomance
Theme: SchoolSchool
Demographic: ShoujoShoujo
Duration: 24 min. per ep.
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

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Score: 8.031 (scored by 301121301,121 users)
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Ranked: #6222
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Popularity: #372
Members: 611,191
Favorites: 10,447

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From episode one it was easy to tell who SHOULD REALLY be going out, even though they both try to go for other boyfriend/girlfriends (in each show), also making me having to cover my mouth in laughter so I wont wake up people and just about falling over from the hilariousness (is that even a word?) of it. 
report Recommended by kristin
Both Kimi ni Todoke and Lovely Complex both deal with a very awkward love between two individuals that progresses very slowly. And during the show, the side characters support the two main characters and have their own little romantic dramas. The characters and style of the show feel very similar, even though lovely complex is a little more comedic than Kimi ni Todoke,both have their funny moments...Sawako and Risa make the most interesting facial expressions! 
report Recommended by katsup
A girl and a boy who falls in love, but there is always a problem between them. Both are Romantic comedies but Bokura Ga Ita is a more serious anime than Lovely Complex. I like serious stuff, but not too much. Therefore, I like Lovely Complex more. 
report Recommended by Hagu
Similar shoujo romance series that sets up from high school until graduation. 
report Recommended by chibuki
Pretty much the same, its just that Ouran is more focused on humor and LoveCom on romance. Love them both SOO much :D 
report Recommended by Hagu
Also has that fun crazy hillarious love story vibe to it. I find that the drawing style is also similar. 
report Recommended by Pankeikki
Lovely Complex is more dramatic whereas Special A is more lighthearted. Both animes have more than one couple but Lovely Complex really focuses on one couple compared to Special A. Both fit the romance comedy drama school life categories. 
report Recommended by othic
The portrayal of the not your average shoujo story, following unique relationships and a slew of comedic moments tie these two series together.  
report Recommended by retii
They both have comedy and the school life setting. Also there's a pair (Miyazawa and Arima) who are against eachother in the beginning but end up falling for one another. 
report Recommended by PandaPuff
Two funny shojo things with strong entertaining female leads, romance and lots of fun 
report Recommended by as3
Both Risa and Nodame are silly and fun. The romance, drama, and comedy are very similar although NC is a bit more subtle and mature while LC is more exaggerated and ridiculous at times. For the most part, the characters in NC and LC are all searching for their own goals and trying their best to reach success and find happiness. Both anime are very deep in their own ways, realistic, and motivational! The most important thing is I finished them each in exactly 1.5 days. Go enjoy! 
report Recommended by Annisa
Both are romance comedies. Some supporting characters are similar to eachother. For example a cute girl who is actually a boy.  
report Recommended by Lylaaz
Both are about two friends with very different height: While in Lovely Complex the main girl is the taller in her class and the main boy is the shortest one, in Hiyokoi the main girl is extremely short and the main boy very tall. They slowly start to develop feelings for each other. Both are very sweet. 
report Recommended by Orulyon
Yes, if you liked Lovely complex, Soredemo Sekai wa Utsukushii is very simmilar. Very good art, funny interesting story, includes romance, both of them are awesome. Lovely complex was my favourite shoujo anime, but now I can't decide between these two. Both girls are strong, funny and rude and boys are smaller than girls.  
report Recommended by animaky
This 2 show revolve around Love X Girls Thought X Girls going after guys and basically Humor... But just to warn you, NANA storyline has more Adulthood then Lovely Complex =D  
report Recommended by DeZheKun
They are a comedy with "high school and slice of life" themes. Both consist of an insecure girl , that likes a boy and does boyish things.  
report Recommended by ronybr
similar cute high school romance good characters similar small good friend group btw i think the lovely complex manga is better than its anime 
report Recommended by qbuj
the two main characters have the same kind of relationship in both series. the female lead is taller than the main guy and always tease them about how short they are... they also have the same interests or personality but always fighting which is hilarious!! they both definately have romance in them and they all soon to relise they they are falling in love with the other person. Lovely complex is more focused about the charaters relationships+comedy and Toshoukan is more military, training and books.... 
report Recommended by itzMojoj0
Peach Girl and Lovely Complex had almost same their idea story. I love both! 
report Recommended by roxyhawaii
lovely complex and fruit basket has both a lot of their own magic but you can find similltary between them, in the humar department, they both would knock you out to the floor in several moments. although LC hasn't finished yet, i cant find it dropping it's quality an time soon. i would like more and more from both of them :) 
report Recommended by bini
Both are cute school days comedies that have to do with friendship and love through out high school. 
report Recommended by Obsessed-W-Shojo
In both anime are school romance. In both anime are love not corresponded correctly on behalf of the girl. In both anime sometimes the masculine protagonist is equal of indifferent. In both anime are nice comedy. Sorry for my bad english. 
report Recommended by Geroldo-Kun
Lovely Complex and Golden Time are considered romantic comedy series based off of characters who falls in love through development. There's plenty of doses of comedy, drama, but also emotions as well. The main female protagonist has a crush/admiration towards another character from the very beginning of both series. However, they also spent time with the main male protagonist to discover more about the concept of love. There's humorous dialogues throughout both series that has a variety of themes to them.  
report Recommended by Stark700
The humour, humour, humour is the main thing for these two anime, can they and are not similar to identical plots, but they are worthy to stand near to comedy creations face to face... In Lovely Complex to be told about ridiculous pair (at first they certainly do not know that become pair) which on a serial extent will do such things that for you the smile from the person will not fall... About Yamato - there business is necessary on another... 4 handsome men of the guy for which all are but to live in the super-puper-enormous house it give the job: from ... Pseudo-girls (which  read more 
report Recommended by ZeDesu
Different premises but both series adapts a shoujo manga involving lives of two main characters. They get off to a rocky start in the beginning but their relationship gradually develops over time. Love triangle should be expected along with other characters that gets involved in the story that affects their relationship. Both series has a lighthearted mood although there are moments when emotions takes hold. Recommended for fans of rom-com. 
report Recommended by Stark700
The over the top comedy and loveable female MCs with their loudness and hilarious personality is very similar. Both are hopeless when it comes to love and romance. Also, the love interests start and builds around genuine friendship. 
report Recommended by F0rcefi3ld
Another lovely romance story, Kamisama's art is better though. 
report Recommended by cherriox
2 prime examples of romcom anime done right - an entire cast of interesting characters with comedic traits - genuinely funny scenarios w/out use of awkward ecchi moments - fast-paced laugh out loud jokes - protagonist who isn't completely defined by her attraction - the chase (not the resolution) is the central focus although gekkan shoujo has even less actually emotional moments than lovely complex 
report Recommended by wengdeng
High School love and about wining the main's heart ;D 
report Recommended by Lilly1x
Both dealing with the same issues--unrequited love, school, and not to mention lovable characters and great humor. 
report Recommended by ummyeah
Both have protagonists who fall in love with a person who constantly refuses to reciprocate said love and treats the protagonist like crap, yet the protagonist continues throughout the entire series to try to win the object of their affection's heart even when superior alternatives come around. 
report Recommended by Florete
You have a 'short' guy (shunsuke) in love with a 'tall' girl (Eru), and there is some hilarity due to the height discrepancies between these two. Shunsuke and Eru aren't Otani and Risa, but they have a good relationship.. Lovely Complex plays it for laughs more than Kabocha, but there is a good romance story going on here, and the longer span of Kabocha draws it out more than Love Com, but there is still a lot to like about this show.It won't be for everyone's liking  
report Recommended by keitasama
Chihayafuru and Lovely★Complex have similar main characters. They don't share interests or circumstances but are both adorably dense and wear their hearts on their sleeves. They mess up often but are honest and strive to improve themselves. The atmosphere in these anime are similar—funny and warm with emphasis on growing up and figuring out who you are, where you belong, and what you're capable of. 
report Recommended by Melodic999
the mc of lovely complex is nami The same voice actor, build, personality, and animated by the same studio if you like pre time skip nami you'll like lovely complex 
report Recommended by Eldencheese
Crossdresser. LoveCom and Himegoto just feature crossdressers I thought were quite similar. They are secondary characters, but they still have lovability compatibility to them rather than just appearing for 2 seconds. With very different stories too, there isn't a lot to say other than they are quite funny and good at that when it comes to the genres they reside in. Not just saying that, they genuinely are funny at times. Great s.o.l and great shoujo romance anime I would recommend to anyone with a decent bit of experience in anime.  
report Recommended by NextUniverse
More than a friend? Lovely Complex and The Girl Who Leapt Through Time both follow female protagonists who use a superficial layer when coming across with one other. TokiKake does this with Makoto and Chiaki, LoveCom does this with Koizumi and Ootani. Both Makoto and Koizumi lie to themselves over and over again when it comes to the two boys. Both are great romance anime with TokiKake having sci-fi features to it, whereas LoveCom is dedicated to the shoujo demographic. 
report Recommended by NextUniverse
both romance and both are realy very good 
report Recommended by bigt1892
Both will make you laugh Both are colorful and creative Both have crazy/weird characters.  
report Recommended by RainbowInk
if you are looking for another rom com anime where every thing ends well and has an happy ending then go for this one .  
report Recommended by NK2112
like i said in soredemo sekai, gosick is male lead its also rom com,drama,mystery gosick is one of my most favourite anime that i may rewatch more and more. i highly recommend this anime to all otaku, this anime is worth a million just watch first 5 episodes you will become addicted to this gosick comes in my #1 recommendation list even if you dont like romance i still recommend this anime. and if you feel the emotions in this anime just message me about how you felt.  
report Recommended by Twilight_rose
Both anime are about a romantic relationship between a tall girl and a short boy. Both anime have a complete and satisfying ending. In both anime, the girl first falls in love with the boy Both anime have the same vibe and are romantic comedy with drama Both anime are among the best romance animes, IMO. If you like one, you will definitely like the other. 
report Recommended by saeed1m
Facade of hate. Lovely Complex and A Whisker Away both follow two pairs that this misunderstood relationship with each other, more so in a romantic way. Lovely Complex does this with comedy duo Koizumi and Ootani, Whisker Away does this eccentric Muge and a calmer Hinode. Both of these pairs have the ladies question whether they should initiate a relationship with their love interest. Both are good romance anime with a good share of comedy. All in a school setting.  
report Recommended by NextUniverse
After watching any episode of either Lovely Complex or Kimi to Boku it leaves you with a happy, warm feeling. A satisfied feeling yet one that will make you want more. Although Kimi to Boku has an all male lead both animes have its fair share of laughs and highschool students with personalities you'll just fall in love with.  
report Recommended by Wuddupashley
Chiaki/Kana (Tsurezure Children) and Koizumi/Ootani (Lovely Complex) have a VERY similar dynamic! Another similarity is that both also take time to focus on aspects outside of just the couple/romance, aka their interpersonal relationships with their friends and family.  
report Recommended by fishpun
Both have similar shojo/comedy style with charismatic characters and a bit of drammatic moments. 
report Recommended by Baka_93
Both involve 2 characters who treat each other harshly, especially at first, but as the series develops they begin to have their moments where they break that front and eventually have romantic feelings toward each other. Both have hilarious comedy and i highly reccomend this anime to any who enjoyed Lovely complex. If you've seen this anime and liked it, you must watch Ranma 1/2. I'd even consider it a step up. 
report Recommended by Mangos-and-Manga
Both have similar comedy and are about a boy and a girl who constantly butt heads at first but eventually fall deeply in love with one another. 
report Recommended by SherlyCat25
Ok, this is probably the least similar anime you will see on the recommendation list. But the reason why I think you would love one anime if you watched the other is because of the main characters. Even though Haikyuu's Kageyama and Hinata aren't a couple (yet ;)), the relationship between them are VERY similar with Risa and Otani. They both have one taller and one shorter person, they fight a lot and isn't exactly 'friends', you can say that they have a friendly rivalry. But both pairs got a very strong relationship which I think is similar enough to recommend. Both shows are also really  read more 
report Recommended by wthkagehina
The comedy styles are very similar as well as the animation  
report Recommended by FloBuri
Kimi ga Nozomu Eien is more for guys, while Lovely Complex is more for girls. That doesn't mean its gender-exclusive; it just means the series was originally intended for that audience. Both series are realistic in terms of romance and life. Unlike regular romance series where they always happy-happy-happy, both series show you that life isn't always fair. Be ready to cry and smile in either of these series.  
report Recommended by donte_gg
Another story of a couple of high school friends who become a couple, involving comedy and drama along the way. This has less side characters but still feels fairly "slice of life" and also deals with the same coming of age issues of leaving school and working out what to do next. 
report Recommended by staindude
Similar art and plot which makes them very interesting, but Complex is more as comedy, Kyou is more romance-like. 
report Recommended by Intro
Stories about group of friends that involves couple, who tries to put two together and one girly girl (?) ^^ 
report Recommended by Eriis
Both are great shoujo romance series about a couple no one thought would ever happen, whose biggest relationship obstacle seems to be themselves. Both also have great supporting casts who gradually get fleshed out and have their own great subplots. 
report Recommended by lithiumflower
they both hate each other in the first episode then they both have kissing scene and a happy ending. watch love hina follow up by love hina again. 
report Recommended by devildixie
LoveCom and Abenobashi are both comedies with an entire Kansai-ben cast! The humor in Abenobashi is a hundred times wackier than anything in LC, but you'll definitely get a laugh out of them both! Also, if you want to hear some more from Akemi Okamura (Risa), she plays a supporting character (Sayaka) in AMS. 
report Recommended by YakuzaDog
both animes have significant height different between the couple. also both comedies. 
report Recommended by midori-
Mermaid Melody has a main theme of romance centering around the two main characters and also their friend's romances as well. Actually the only huge difference is that Lov*Com has no mermaids(thank god cuz what would that be like). Luchia and Risa both go through the many troubles of confessing and they both have certain reasons that complicate it even more. Oh and of course since its a rom-com there's a whole lot of good comedy in M.M.P.P.P. And plus, Mermaid Melody's got a second season. ^ ^ 
report Recommended by kitkat23316
Although LovCom(Short for Lovely Complex) is much lighter than Myself;Yourself, they both have a good amount of drama in it. Both are also romance-concentrated, and deal with the troubles of the main characters and their relationships. Lovely Complex is so hilarious!! So if you're looking for a romance-comedy somewhat similar to Myself;Yourself, then I recommend it to you(vice-versa for LovCom). ^ ^ 
report Recommended by kitkat23316
Both are tackling complicated relationships and the comedy that goes with it Sakura Diaries is a little R+ rated and tackles a taboo subject. (but its okay if they're not related by blood right?) Lovely Complex is more PG rated and is more conventional. Both are still funny dramas in their own right. When i was watching Sakura Diaries i kept comparing it to Love Complex throughout the entire viewing.  
report Recommended by Ranivus
Both anime are high school romance comedies, though with somewhat diffrent setting - Lovely Complex is firmly slice of life, while Karin is fantasy/supernatural. 
report Recommended by hajil
If you enjoy watching light-hearted rom-coms in the Kansai dialect, then these series are made for you. Both series also have several interesting side characters with their own love problems. Also, Lovely Complex is maybe a bit more comedy-oriented while Inari Konkon Koi Iroha spends more time on the romantic aspects of the story. 
report Recommended by pallokala
Both are having the same genres and little problems that they should or rather must be solved. They also have conflicts as well. 
report Recommended by Beezheen
Both shows revolve around a group of friends dealing with relationship issues among another. Even though Kokoro Connect is more serious than Lovely Complex it still has its funny moments that take you away from the drama. These two animes arent 100 percent similar but if you enjoyed Lovely Complex then you shouldnt miss out on Kokoro Connect 
report Recommended by LancelotTypeZero
The same, provide comedy, -Both anime in love complex, the girl is super tall for her age, and the guy is super short, in Recorder To Randoseru is guy extreamly tall for his age, and the girl is extreamly short for her age. 
report Recommended by iNinjeek
Both include the totally knows nothing about love guy. Both in a F.M.F love triangle, except told by a different gender protangist. But other parts are really different... 
report Recommended by AppleEncore
While you shouldn't be watching Fumoffu unless you've already seen FMP!, Lovely Complex and Fumoffu are quite similar. Both are hilarious and center around school life. Both characters have feelings for each other but are way too proud/embarrassed to show them to the other person. Definitely check out one or the other! 
report Recommended by Xinil
A romantic love story, similar to Sukitte Ii na yo. Really cute, with a happy ending. The main protagonist falls in love with a person, who's truly different from what he thought. He mainly he likes the girl not because she's cute, but instead for who she really is. An "out-of-friend zone" love story, with a lot of funny moments, sometimes sad. Both of them show us how we should handle our issues and are about human relationships that are not so far away from the reality. 
report Recommended by haganey
Lovely Complex is a hilarious story, that appealed to me after I watched REC so, I thought maybe it will appeal to you as well. 
report Recommended by Greyskulduggery
They both remind me of how the two main characters in it are kind of alike, with having the boy being shorter and the girl being taller; they both also have romance, if Maria†Holic's morbid gender bending "romance" counts. Maria†Holic is NOT a yuri anime by the way, it just uses the "yuri" and dramatizes it by a great degree that makes it hilarious. 
report Recommended by AuroraStar
The relationship between the male and female leads are similar since both are mismatched couples coming of age. 
report Recommended by arimakenshin
Both series don't really have a "real" plot. The stories just go with the flow. Both anime involve romance among friends and the hesitation to admit it. They're both comical though Acchi Kocchi is shorter and focuses more on the comedy. 
report Recommended by Athena_Carolyn