Aishiteru Game wo Owarasetai
I Want to End This Love Game

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So when I first started reading this, I didn't read much rom-com manga where it didn't left off from an anime. But when I saw it only had 5 chapters I thought I'd give it a try and I got hooked right away.
It has your typical childhood friend rom-com where they've been friends since chilhood but never dated, but the childhood friend will actually win in this cause it's not a harem, it's just a guy and a girl with no rivals and we jump right into the middle of their "I love you game".

And what the I love you game is, is basically ... making the other person go doki-doki and they have to admit it. It happens in basically every chapter since they are the main focus, no side characters until chapter 20. It's usually the girl trying to make the guy show how cute she is but the guy plays it cool and smooth and counterattacks. But in reality they're both having a heart attack (not all the time but sometimes). Just check page 5 of the first chapter and you'll see what I mean.

Anyways, this is definitely worth trying, jus give it a few chapters and see what you think. I give it a 10 cause I don't see anything negative in it, cute girl, relatable guy (gamer, likes anime, can't talk to girls except MC girl). No drama that happens, fun times all the time. Cliches happen of course but that doesn't make it bad.
Art is really good too, story and art by the same person, always big respect for people who make good art while making the story.

This manga really was a lot better than what I expected. You have this common romance trope, but the way it is executed is so cute, wholesome, and exciting. I'm not a huge fan of the romance genre, but this one instantly had me hooked from chapter 1. Normally I find romance mangas more designed for female audiences, and I find it hard to relate to many of the female characters(I'm a male). However, this is one of those few romance anime that I am able to relate to both the female and male mc and fall in love with their chemistry. Give this manga ... a shot; I guarantee that you won't regret it.

The art is a 10/10 for me, and there's little to none overly sexualization of any of the characters. Highly underrated manga.

This is very mixed depending on how you perceive these type of mangas, however it is quite recommended. The manga starts off very well explaining the concept of the entire game, however after the first few chapters everything seems repetitive. It feels like there actually has been no actual progression between the two MC's. But despite being repetitive, the manga just makes you want to read more until the point where you get sick of it.

I recommend reading it in few chapters and coming back every few months. Its not like the mangaka uploads oftenly anyway.

Should u read it? maybe. its very slow paced and ... repetitive.

Manga enthusiasts searching for a delightful and heartwarming slice-of-life story need look no further than the enchanting world of "The 'I Love You' Game." Authored with precision and imbued with subtle emotions, this manga is a tender exploration of young love, friendship, and the challenges that come with growing up.

Set in the realm of adolescence, the story revolves around Yukiya Asagi and Miku Sakura, two childhood friends who concocted a game in sixth grade where they would try to embarrass each other by saying, "I love you." What was once a lighthearted competition to outwit and outmaneuver the other gradually evolves into something deeper and ... more profound as they enter high school. As the years pass, the simple phrase "I love you" takes on new significance, transcending the confines of their playful game.

One of the manga's most endearing qualities is its ability to capture the genuine emotions and struggles of its characters. Yukiya and Miku's hesitation to take their relationship beyond friendship feels authentic, relatable, and heartrending at times. The narrative artfully navigates the complexity of their evolving feelings, allowing readers to connect with the characters on a profound level. The manga masterfully depicts the emotional turbulence of adolescence and the poignant moments that accompany it.

The character development is a strong point of "The 'I Love You' Game." Yukiya and Miku are not one-dimensional caricatures; they are beautifully fleshed-out individuals with their own dreams, insecurities, and ambitions. Watching them grow and mature as they grapple with the prospect of admitting their feelings to each other is a rewarding and emotionally satisfying experience.

The artwork in this manga is both charming and expressive. The character designs are visually appealing, and the delicate use of paneling enhances the storytelling, emphasizing key moments and emotions. The author's skill in conveying subtle facial expressions and body language contributes significantly to the story's emotional depth.

While "The 'I Love You' Game" may not be action-packed or filled with dramatic twists, its simplicity and sincerity are its strengths. The focus on the genuine, everyday experiences of its characters makes it relatable and heartwarming. Readers looking for a story that explores the beauty of the ordinary, the hesitations of youth, and the evolution of deep bonds will find this manga a truly rewarding read.

TL;DR, "The 'I Love You' Game" is a touching and heartwarming manga that captures the essence of youth and the magic of first love. With its well-crafted characters, thoughtful storytelling, and beautiful artwork, it invites readers to journey alongside Yukiya and Miku as they navigate the delicate path from childhood friends to something more. This manga reminds us that love, in all its forms, is a beautiful and transformative force in our lives, and it does so with grace, tenderness, and a touch of nostalgia.

I highly recommend reading Aishiteru Game wo Owarasetai, basically if you like romcoms, chances are you'll love this manga aswell.

I'm writing this review on the 31/01/2023, meaning there is only ( unfortunately :( ) 27 chapters released at the time.

To sum it up, this manga isn't trying to revolutionize the genre, it's simply a cute lovestory with every detail done right. The alchemy between the two main characters works, it's your typical childhood friend premise, but the balance is just right between comedy, romance, cute moments, "tense" moments. There is a benevolent atmosphere, you'll quickly like both Miku & Yukiya, the dynamic between ... them is quite similar to the one in Kaguya-sama between Kaguya & Shirogane in my opinion.

It's subjective I guess but the drawings are nice, better than average at least, we are only at the beginning of the manga ( 3 volumes so far ) and I don't know how long it's going to be, but in my book, there isn't any redflags, I'm eager to read the next chapters and I think this manga has a strong basis to become a solid entry in the romcom category.

I rate it 10/10, lovely story !

6.6/10


If middle school relationships were materialized into a manga, it would be this. Now, I speak from the heart here because I had a relationship exactly like this, and the second-hand/first-hand embarrassment of nostalgia I get from this manga is absurd. Well, moving on from that negative bias, the manga’s trope sets the rest of the story to be pretty one-dimensional with one specialty, so there’s not much diversity in the conflict or plot.

Although the plot/trope isn’t revolutionary, with “Kaguya-sama” being one of the first drawn similarity, it relies on the cringe/wholesome moments the characters exhibit as the main attention. However, that’s all there is ... to it, as the characters have a somewhat silly personality, considering they are freshmen, but that does not excuse it from being a painful read.

The appeal for this manga is definitely there, as it is pretty wholesome/cute; however, if you have some traumatic backstory like me, you’d absolutely hate this. I’m sadly on that boat…you can join me if you want to.


Reading Rankings (Portnoy inspired & A Huang Teizan Original)
10 – God’s penmanship
9 – Must-read. Drop everything else.
8 – Instant bookmark
7 – Entertaining
6 – Good to pass time
5 – Why are you reading this?
4 – Bad.
3 – Typical garbage.
2 – My head hurts.
1 – Retirement is a thought.
0 – “Did they even give you a story?!”

It was one of the best romcoms I've ever seen. I loved the storyline and the characters. In most of the mangas, we see the MC is gloomy but then somehow he makes friends and becomes an extrovert, I'm glad this story didn't turn that way it was just 2 childhood friends trying to figure out the other person's feelings. It was a bit cliche but I guess it's fine it's supposed to cliche.

Art: The best part was the art. It was clean and really sharp. It was one of the best arts in romcom I've ever seen.

Story: The story was a bit unbelievable and ... cliche but romcoms are supposed to be chiche so I would say it had a good storyline. they could have given a bit more backstory of the MCs where he was coming from and why he got gloomy because of an incident or anything like that. Overall it was one of the best romcoms I've ever seen.

Character: Ya they really just focused on the 2 MCs and didn't give any details about the side characters which I suppose is good in my opinion for a romcom. They could have given a bit more backstory of the MCs.

Overall I'll highly recommend you if you are a sucker for romcom or romance manga.

*spoilers in marked section*

Its another high school romance, so what does it do differently this time? Not much, its fairly typical for a romance anime where both characters love each other but they dont wanna admit it. Sure the premise is a bit unique and can make interactions a bit different and at the beginning it was neat. But thats kind of it, it can make interactions different, but it really doesnt, its just like any other romance out there.

Its a comfy and nice read and nothing is too bad about it. The main thing that irks me is that the story progresses but at ... the same time it feels like it doesnt. It takes 1 step forward and 1 step back. The MCs like each other and slowly and slowly open up to the idea of confessing, but just still wont admit it, which is especially mind boggling after a story arc where

-----SPOILERS-----
They pretend to be a couple for 3 days and in the end are still like, yeah im not worth it even though they both clearly thought they had so much fun and want to be together. Not too mention early on in the manga they kind of know they like each other.
-----SPOILERS END------

However if you're a sucker for romance just like me, then i recommend it, its a nice wholesome romance in the end.

"I Want to End the Game of Love" is a manga that embraces its cheesy moments in a surprisingly enjoyable way. While the romantic encounters can be over-the-top by hanging on the edge of this "game" they are partaking in, they add a touch of charm to the story, making it endearing rather than cringeworthy. However, in my opinion, the male MC, Yukiya, can be unlikable at times due to his social ineptitude. It's a common trope in manga to have socially awkward male protagonists, and while it may feel overdone, it's ultimately a matter of personal preference.

On the other hand, Miku, the female lead, ... is portrayed as cute and perfect, which can feel a bit unrealistic. Nevertheless, this idealized version of her character adds a sense of innocence and sweetness to the narrative, enhancing the overall romantic atmosphere. It's important to suspend disbelief and embrace the manga's lighthearted approach.

While the central focus of the story revolves around the game of love, the manga could benefit from introducing additional hooks to maintain reader engagement. I am aware that the "game" is literally embedded in the title of the manga, but the prolonged nature of the game can make the story drag on, and it would be refreshing to see more diverse plot elements that complement the romantic theme.

Despite its shortcomings, "I Want to End the Game of Love" captures the tender moments and blossoming emotions between childhood friends Yukiya and Miku. It portrays their hesitation to confess their true feelings and explores the complexities of their evolving relationship. If you're a fan of cute and light-hearted romance, this manga offers an enjoyable experience, even if it could use some narrative diversification.

This is I would say the most sweetest manga I've read and possibly can give you diabetes reading this manga. You are guaranteed to smile in every chapter without you realizing. The execution of the Formula is really amazing that many rom coms fail to do.

It starts of introducing the characters and the background of the game. Your typical childhood friends trope but they are in this game they made between them where they confess to each other making the opponent get flustered. So no other candidate would be entering the mix and you a guaranteed to have the both of them to get ... together in the end. While it falls into cliches which doesnt really hinder the experience. Cliches arent bad if its rightly executed

The way they set up the scenes and how beautiful the art work makes you want to read more which they execute really well. Both of them have really great chemistry together. The banter, bluffs, attacks and counter attacks to make the other party flustered puts a grin ear to ear on my face.

Over all this is an amazing manga where you cant stop smiling and a set of relatable characters that you would definitely enjoy.

This manga is really great. Personally, I wasn't a big fan of romance manga or anime but lately I have been watching and reading romance manga and they are just so wholesome. I found about this manga from "You must read this manga 2024" and I am glad I did. You can't help but smile and feel good while reading this manga. Both Yukiya and Miku are so relatable and adorable, and their interactions are so wholesome. Just from chapter 1, I got hooked on the story and completely invested.

The are of the manga is great and beautiful. Making the manga even more special.

Totally recommend ... this. You will love it. How can anyone not like something so wholesome?

This manga is really heartwarming, well-written, well-drawn, and is indeed entertaining. Using the never-ending "I LOVE YOU" game as the main reason they can act kind of 'flirty' is unexpectedly great. As the story progress, it actually got more entertaining. Supported by the well-drawn characters, it is really interesting. The mangaka gives you the mixed feeling of 'SWEETNESS' (because the MC and the Female Lead are both shy but also try to be agressive with each other and can't be honest about their feelings. That's why you will see them flirt a lot) and 'UNCERTAINTY' (because of the uncertainty about their relationship, as they didn't ... want to call it 'flirting' because they are only playing the "I LOVE YOU" game).

The thing that i love about this manga is that the characters starts to have a character development as the time went by. The feeling of them wanted to end the "I LOVE YOU" game, however also wanted to keep the game as they can be that close is the ultimate reason of it. The Female Lead starts to become inpatient and the MC starts to change himself for the better. However, the author did not overcomplicate the story which is a good thing. Why? Because if it's too complicated, the story will be so boring, so i'm glad he didn't do that.

Alright, to sum it up, this manga is indeed entertaining. The character are well-drawn, 10/10 (especially the Female Lead) and as they start to develop themselves to be a better person for each other, the story become more entertaining and hearthwarming. I highly recommend it. It is well worth reading. Just hope that it will get an anime adaptation.