Onodera Ritsu has just transferred from his father's publishing company to Marukawa Shoten. Assigned to the shoujo manga division, he crosses path with the person he'd least expected to meet. Takano Masamune is the editor-in-chief of the division Ritsu's been assigned to, and the two seem get off on the wrong foot right from the very start when Takano unexpectedly kisses him. However, there is more to than what meets the eye: Takano is actually Saga, Ritsu's senpai and high school love-- whom Ritsu had thought to have played him for a fool by taking his affections for granted when he confessed and summarily dumped him. (from zero_kiryuu) It never rains but it pours" is the eleventh episode of the Sekai-ichi Hatsukoi anime series. The episode focuses on the relationship between Ritsu Onodera and Masamune Takano. The World's Greatest First Love Boys-Love Manga Gets New Anime". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2019-08-29. BChiaki Kon Directs Sekai-ichi Hatsukoi Boys-Love Film at DEEN". Anime News Network . Retrieved 1 October 2013.

Sekaiichi Hatsukoi 6.5 Vol 08 Onodera Ritsu no Baai Volume 8 extra & The Case of Kisa Shouta No. 5.5 Aug 05,2013 I like this series, don't get me wrong, but some major flaws and the ending prevented me from giving this a 9/10 like I would have originally put as my enjoyment score. I looked forward to watching a new episode every week, but it simply didn't astound me like some other anime has done. I'd still consider it a favorite, but objectively speaking there are quite a few weaknesses within this series. As it turns out, Takano is actually Ritsu's high school love, and it is the aftermath of that heartbreak has caused Ritsu's reluctance to fall in love again. Now with the two reunited after several years of separation, the reestablishment of their relationship is marked by Takano's vow to make Ritsu say that he loves him again. Written and illustrated by Shungiku Nakamura, Sekai-ichi Hatsukoi began serialization in the November 2006 issue of The Ruby magazine, which went on sale October 13, 2006. It moved to Asuka Ciel magazine in July 2009 where it continued through May 2014. Publisher Kadokawa announced in May 2014 that it would launch a real-life version of the Emerald manga magazine from Shungiku Nakamura's Sekai-ichi Hatsukoi manga. As of August 2014, Sekai-ichi Hatsukoi and Nakamura's other manga Junjou Romantica have switched publications to Emerald magazine. [8] [9] The individual chapters have been released as eighteen tankōbon volumes by Kadokawa Shoten's Asuka Comic CL-DX branch. The first volume was published on July 1, 2008, and the eighteenth on May 1, 2023.The Case of Chiaki Yoshino (吉野千秋の場合, Yoshino Chiaki no Baai) is the first light novel series. It follows mangaka Chiaki Yoshino and his developing relationship with lifelong friend and current editor Yoshiyuki Hatori, and the love triangle formed with Yuu Yanase, Chiaki's friend who also vies for Chiaki's affections. Sekai-ichi Hatsukoi Boys-Love Manga to Bundle Anime DVD". Anime News Network. July 1, 2010 . Retrieved February 22, 2011.

Takano recalls memories of the past; his troubles with his family, and how he fell in love with Ritsu. This is the finale of season 2.Funimation to Release Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi – The World's Greatest First Love Anime on Home Video". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2016-12-13. The anime series has ended and there is no word on a new season. In 2020, a new anime feature was released in theatres.

Meeting Ryouichi Sumi and the advice from Hasegawa have put doubt into Ritsu Onodera's heart. He remembers the reason he transferred to Marukawa and wonders if he can continue to work as a manga editor. While he is struggling, Takano asks him if he wants transfer to the literature department. A call from an author interrupts Onodoera's thoughts, and the author expresses her gratitude for his work and gives him encouragement. Onodera relays her praise to Takano, who further shows his approval of Onodera's work. While at Onodera's place, Takano tells Onodera of the history between him and Yokozawa. As Onodera is immersed in his own thoughts about the two, Takano once again confesses his love for Onodera. This is the finale of season 1. New 'World's Greatest First Love's' BL Anime's Video Reveals Shuhei Kita's Song, February 21 Opening". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2019-12-20.

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When Ritsu runs into an author whose work he used to edit, he's reminded of his love for editing literature and learns that he could transfer to Marukawa's literature department, leaving him with a decision to make. Read more! It's really nothing very special. The opening is upbeat which fits Sekaiichi Hatsukoi considering this anime is a lighthearted romance/comedy, and the ending is more serene. As for voice acting, it was simply alright. The ukes sounded girly and whiny and the semes sounded manly and rough. Too bad that, like the art, everyone sounded the same. It was a mediocre performance on the seiyuu's parts. Tonight is the company's annual New Year’s Party and Onodera has to learn how to navigate the crowd of publishers, editors, and authors. Onodera and the rest of the editorial party go to work early to finish up before the party when Onodera gets an unexpected call from his mother about An-chan. Takano, to Onodera, calls An-chan his "girlfriend" until the end of the party where he thinks he might have learned the truth about Onodera's love. It's simple, sweet, and straight to the point. Some may view that as a good thing while others may disagree and claim that's a bad thing. Personally, I thought the story was fairly well done considering this is a BL anime. One of the biggest flaws, however, is

Sep 1, 2016 - The light novel The Case of Takafumi Yokozawa 2 omnibus volume was released. This is a re-release of the original volumes 3 and 4. The Case of Takafumi Yokozawa (横澤隆史の場合, Yokozawa Takafumi no Baai) is the second light novel series which began publication in 2011. It follows the relationship between Takafumi Yokozawa and Zen Kirishima. Apr 28, 2018 - Emerald's spring issue went on sale. It includes a chapter of The Case of Kou Yukina. Sekai-ichi Hatsukoi Film Slated for March 15". Anime News Network. 2013-12-26 . Retrieved 2013-12-29. The first two seasons of the anime with English subtitles are officially available streaming on Crunchyroll and were released on DVD by Funimation.

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Some may argue that this anime is just another BL anime focused on fanservice for the girls. While I'm not totally denying this, I do have to say that there's more than meets the eye when it comes to Sekaiichi Hatsukoi. Unlike Junjou Romantica where it's just SEXSEXILOVEYOUSEXSEX every episode, this actually has a pretty good story. End of an era: Tokyopop shutting down US publishing division". Comics Beat. Archived from the original on 2012-03-06 . Retrieved 2011-07-01. a b 世界一初恋 (in Japanese). Web Newtype. Archived from the original on March 15, 2011 . Retrieved March 11, 2011. Aug 30, 2016 - Emerald's summer issue went on sale. It includes a manga chapter for The Case of Ritsu Onodera. Mar 7, 2017 - The anime series, including both seasons and both OVAs, was released on DVD in North America.