The popular shōjo manga series, Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You. (Dōse, Koishite Shimaunda), written and illustrated by Haruka Mitsui, has officially begun its “countdown to climax” with the release of its 12th compiled volume. This announcement signals the impending conclusion of the romantic coming-of-age story that has captivated readers since its serialization began in Kodansha’s Nakayoshi magazine in November 2020.
The Journey to Climax
The 12th tankōbon volume of Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You., which shipped on August 12, revealed that the series is nearing its end. The manga has achieved significant success, with 1.7 million copies in circulation. This “countdown” marks a pivotal moment for fans who have followed protagonist Mizuho Nishino’s evolving relationships amidst the backdrop of her high school life.
Plot Overview and Key Themes
The story of Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You. centers on Mizuho Nishino, an aspiring manga artist, and her four male childhood friends: Kizuki, Shin, Airu, and Shuugo, living in the neighborhood of Koigahama. The narrative kicks off on Mizuho’s 17th birthday in 2020, a day marked by personal disappointments and the global pandemic causing school event cancellations. Her life takes a significant turn when Kizuki, one of her longtime childhood friends, confesses his love for her.
Mizuho, who initially views her male friends as brothers, is forced to confront her feelings and the changing dynamics within their tight-knit group as other friends also begin to reveal their affections. The series is noted for its exploration of high school drama, adolescent crushes, and childhood nostalgia, often set against the unique challenge of navigating a global pandemic. An intriguing aspect of the narrative also involves interspersed glimpses into Mizuho’s 27th birthday in 2030, revealing her future career path and current relationships with her childhood friends.
Manga’s Publication and Accessibility
Haruka Mitsui launched Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You. in Kodansha’s Nakayoshi magazine in November 2020. Kodansha has consistently collected its chapters into individual tankōbon volumes, with 12 volumes released as of August 2025.
For English-speaking audiences, Kodansha USA Publishing has licensed the manga for digital release and began releasing print versions in 2024. The ninth digital volume was released in English on February 25, with the physical release set for December 30.
Anime Adaptation and Future Seasons
The popularity of the manga led to an anime television series adaptation, which premiered in January 2025. Produced by Typhoon Graphics and directed by Junichi Yamamoto, the first season aired from January 10 to March 28, 2025, on TBS and BS11. Crunchyroll streamed the series in various regions, including North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS, also providing an English dub.
Following the conclusion of the first season, a second season of the anime adaptation has already been announced and is slated to premiere in 2026. For those looking to continue the story from where the first anime season concludes, the manga can be picked up from Volume 7, Chapter 25.
