Title

Love Stage!!

Also known as: ラブステージ

by Eiki Eiki, Mikiyo Tsuda

Score from AniList: 71/100finished7 volumes43 chapters

Comedy Romance More like Love Stage!!

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Though his family is packed with famous celebrities, Izumi Sena is just your average guy. Currently a college student, he's a huge otaku with aspirations of becoming a manga creator. But one day he gets roped into filming a TV commercial and meets hot young actor Ryoma Ichijo. Not only does Ryoma remember Sena from a commercial they were in together as children, but he’s also been carrying a torch all these years for the girl he thinks starred opposite him! What will he do when he finds out she is really a he? (Source: SuBLime) Note: Includes 10 extra chapters.

Chapters available: 43
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A light, comic boys' love romcom in which an otaku college student is drawn into a TV shoot with an idol who has been carrying a childhood crush, with a playful, self-aware tone.

Pros

Playful, self-aware comedy
A charming show-business setting
A complete 43-chapter run

Cons

Crossdressing gags can repeat
The romance follows predictable beats

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Love Stage!! begins with an unexpected meeting. Izumi Sena is an otaku college student from a family full of celebrities, and he is only just average. He gets roped into filming a TV commercial, where he meets young actor Ryoma Ichijo. Ryoma remembers Sena from a commercial they made together as children, and he has been carrying a torch for the girl he believes starred opposite him. The premise is a playful comic set-up built on mistaken identity.The series is at its best in its lively show-business comedy. The set-up gives the leads plenty of misunderstandings to play with, and Sena's self-deprecating voice makes the awkward moments fun. The tone stays light and affectionate.The weaknesses are crossdressing gags that can repeat and romance beats that follow predictable paths. Readers who enjoy light, comic romances with a mistaken-identity hook will find a pleasant read. Those wanting deeper drama may find it slight, though its warmth is consistent.