Nisekoi 2014
What is Nisekoi?
Nisekoi, also known as Nisekoi: False Love, is a Japanese romantic comedy series based on the manga written and illustrated by Naoshi Komi. The story follows Raku Ichijo, an average high school student and the sole heir to the Shuei-gumi Yakuza family.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 32
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 11, 2014
- Last aired
- Jun 26, 2015
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Tokyo MX, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 32 episodes and an average 24-minute runtime.
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Overview
Nisekoi, also known as Nisekoi: False Love, is a Japanese romantic comedy series based on the manga written and illustrated by Naoshi Komi. The story follows Raku Ichijo, an average high school student and the sole heir to the Shuei-gumi Yakuza family. Ten years prior to the events of the series, Raku made a secret promise to a girl he met to marry her upon their reunion, and he has kept the pendant she gave him ever since. In the series, Raku is forced into a relationship with the daughter of a rival gangster family head to prevent a gang war. Produced by the studio Shaft, the anime television series consists of a 20-episode first season that aired from January to May 2014 and a 12-episode second season titled Nisekoi: that aired from April to June 2015. Aniplex of America holds the license for streaming and home video distribution in North America, with the show available on platforms including Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+.
Should you watch it?
“A yakuza heir must navigate high school romance while searching for his childhood promise.”
- unique blend of romance and yakuza elements
- relatable high school setting
- charming character dynamics
- predictable romantic plotlines
- light on serious yakuza drama
you enjoy romantic comedies with unconventional backgrounds.
Suitable for teens and up, with mild romantic themes and yakuza references.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 20 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Promise Jan 11, 2014
- E2 Encounter Jan 18, 2014
- E3 Two of a Kind Jan 25, 2014
- E4 The Visit Feb 1, 2014
- E5 Swimming Feb 8, 2014
- E6 Borrowing and Lending Feb 15, 2014
- E7 Rival Feb 22, 2014
- E8 Happiness Mar 1, 2014
- E9 Hot Spring Mar 8, 2014
- E10 Lottery Mar 15, 2014
- E11 Celebration Mar 22, 2014
- E12 Confirmation Mar 29, 2014
- E13 After School Apr 5, 2014
- E14 Ordeal Apr 12, 2014
- E15 Three Keys Apr 19, 2014
- E16 Typhoon Apr 26, 2014
- E17 Festival Day May 3, 2014
- E18 At the Beach May 10, 2014
- E19 The Play May 17, 2014
- E20 Showtime May 24, 2014
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 From Now On / Please Notice Apr 10, 2015
- E2 Fate / Showdown Apr 17, 2015
- E3 Need Apr 24, 2015
- E4 Mother May 1, 2015
- E5 Teach Me / Master Raku May 8, 2015
- E6 Delicious May 15, 2015
- E7 Sister May 22, 2015
- E8 Magical Patissiere Kosaki!! / Work May 29, 2015
- E9 Cleaning / Sick Visit Jun 5, 2015
- E10 Support Jun 12, 2015
- E11 I Want to Lose Weight / Good Morning Jun 19, 2015
- E12 The Search / Just Testing Jun 26, 2015
Frequently asked questions
Is this anime suitable for children?
The series is generally appropriate for teens, featuring mild romantic themes and comedic yakuza elements without graphic content.
What genre is Nisekoi?
It's primarily a romantic comedy with high school and yakuza elements.
Does it have a lot of action scenes?
The series focuses more on romance and comedy than action, though it has yakuza background elements.
Is the romance resolved quickly?
The series develops its romantic storylines over time with typical high school romance pacing.
Are there supernatural elements?
No, the series is grounded in reality with no supernatural components.