is a Japanese
manga
are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. Most manga conform to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century, and the form has a long history in earlier Japanese art. The term is used in Japan to refer to both comics ...
series written by Wataru Hinekure and illustrated by
Aruko. It was serialized in ''
Bessatsu Margaret
, or for short, is a shōjo manga magazine published monthly in Japan by Shueisha since 1964. The stories featured in it are noted to have an emphasis on character growth, focusing on themes of interpersonal relationships and settings of ever ...
'' from June 2019 to June 2022. A
spin-off, titled ''Kieta Hatsukoi: Shōgekijō'', was serialized from July to September 2021. A Japanese
live action
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television drama adaptation aired from October to December 2021 and a
Thai television drama adaptation premiered in June 2024.
In 2022, ''My Love Mix-Up!'' won the 67th
Shogakukan Manga Award
The is one of Japan's major manga
are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. Most manga conform to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century, and the form has a long history in earlier Japanese art. The term is ...
in the category.
Plot
Sota Aoki is a high school student who harbors romantic feelings for his classmate, Mio Hashimoto. During class, Hashimoto lends Aoki her eraser as an act of assistance. Upon examining it, Aoki notices the name "Ida" inscribed alongside a heart symbol. Coincidentally, Kōsuke Ida, another classmate, occupies the seat in front of Aoki. Aoki deduces that the eraser likely signifies Hashimoto's affection for Ida, leaving him disheartened.
When Ida observes the eraser in Aoki's possession, he misinterprets its meaning, assuming it belongs to Aoki and that the heart indicates Aoki's romantic interest in him. Unwilling to reveal Hashimoto's feelings, Aoki refrains from correcting the misunderstanding, leading Ida to remain under the false impression.
This chain of misinterpretations results in a series of awkward yet increasingly complex interactions, as the characters operate under conflicting assumptions regarding each other's intentions. Over time, the dynamic between Aoki and Ida shifts, fostering an unconventional rapport between them.
Characters
;Sota Aoki
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;Kōsuke Ida
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;Mio Hashimoto
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;Hayato "Akkun" Aida
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;Masahiro Taniguchi
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;Jun Tomita
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;Taishō Nakabayashi
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Media
Manga
The series is written by Wataru Hinekure and illustrated by
Aruko. It began serialization in ''
Bessatsu Margaret
, or for short, is a shōjo manga magazine published monthly in Japan by Shueisha since 1964. The stories featured in it are noted to have an emphasis on character growth, focusing on themes of interpersonal relationships and settings of ever ...
'' on June 13, 2019. The series completed its serialization on June 13, 2022. In June 2021, it was revealed the series would get a short
spin-off titled ''Kieta Hatsukoi: Shōgekijō'', which started serialization in the same magazine as the main series on July 13, 2021. It ended serialization on September 13, 2021. The main series' individual chapters have been collected into nine volumes.
In February 2021,
Viz Media
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The company was founded in 1986 as Viz, ...
announced they licensed the series for English publication.
Volume list
TV dramas
A Japanese live-action TV drama adaptation was announced in August 2021. The series was directed by Shōgo Kusano and Tadaaki Hōrai, with scripts by Tsutomu Kuroiwa, and Harumi Fuuki composing the music.
Ren Meguro and
Shunsuke Michieda performed the leads. It aired on
TV Asahi
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from October 9 to December 18, 2021, for ten episodes.
Viki licensed the series for an English release.
A
Thai television drama adaptation, produced by
GMMTV, was announced on October 17, 2023 and premiered on June 7, 2024.
Reception
''My Love Mix-Up!'' won the 67th
Shogakukan Manga Award
The is one of Japan's major manga
are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. Most manga conform to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century, and the form has a long history in earlier Japanese art. The term is ...
in the category in 2022. In the 2021 edition of the ''
Kono Manga ga Sugoi!
is an annual reference mook series published by Takarajimasha since 2005 featuring yearly rankings and reviews of manga. The rankings are compiled by surveying professionals in the manga and publishing industry. The first two years saw two s ...
'' guidebook, the series tied with ''
A Sign of Affection'' as the ninth highest ranked manga for female audiences. The series was also nominated for the first manga award.
The Japanese television drama series was featured on ''
Teen Vogue
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''s best BL dramas of 2021 list.
References
External links
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{{Shogakukan Manga Award - Shōjo
2021 Japanese television series debuts
Japanese television dramas based on manga
LGBTQ-related anime and manga
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Shōjo manga
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Winners of the Shogakukan Manga Award for shōjo manga