Murai no Koi (2022)

Other name: 村井の恋, Murai in Love, Murai's Love, Murai’s Love

Description:

Murai no Koi introduces Murai, an introverted high school student who goes completely unnoticed, his unassuming appearance and shy demeanor making him blend seamlessly into the background. He secretly harbors deep feelings for the dazzling Tanaka, a beautiful and sparkling girl who is an inveterate otaku, with eyes solely for the beloved characters within her video games. Gathering immense courage, Murai shyly confesses his affection, only for Tanaka to gently decline his feelings, her heart belonging entirely to the digital realm.

However, Murai is not deterred. The very next morning, he arrives at school utterly transformed. He has dramatically cut and dyed his hair, meticulously adopting the distinctive style of Tanaka’s favorite game character. This radical makeover marks the beginning of Murai's audacious new quest. He is now committed to doing everything in his power, employing every tactic, to capture Tanaka's attention, seduce her, and ultimately win the love of his gaming-obsessed crush.

Producer: TBS

Director: Yamamoto Daisuke [山本大辅] and Matsuki Aya [松木彩]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2022

Genre:Comedy; Miniseries; Romance; School