Is Love Flops Finished?#
If you are wondering whether you can dive into Love Flops (also known as Renai Flops) without worrying about an unfinished story, you are in luck. The anime premiered in October 2022 and provides the primary narrative experience.
Interestingly, the manga adaptation of the series has also reached its conclusion, having ended its run in July 2023. Because the manga is based on the anime rather than the other way around, viewers can generally expect the anime to be the definitive version of the story. If you enjoy the series and want more, you can buy the Love Flops manga to see the story told in a different medium.
What is Love Flops About?#
Love Flops follows the chaotic life of Asahi Kashiwagi, a student whose morning begins with a series of bizarre accidents. These events mirror a vague television fortune he watched earlier that day, leading him to several unfortunate—yet interesting—encounters with girls who happen to be new students or teachers at his school.
Asahi’s strange familiarity with these girls catches the attention of Yoshio, a self-proclaimed “friend” who becomes suspicious of Asahi’s knowledge. The mystery deepens when Asahi finds a love letter in his shoe locker, directing him to the cherry blossom tree behind the school—once again, exactly as his morning fortune predicted.
If you’re looking for more collectibles from the series, you can browse Love Flops merchandise here.
Audience and Appeal#
Love Flops is best suited for fans of the romantic-comedy genre who enjoy school-based settings and plots involving fate, fortunes, and harem dynamics. The series appeals to those who like a mix of lighthearted accidents and the mystery of why the protagonist’s life is suddenly aligning with television predictions.
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Recommended Watch Order#
Because of the unique relationship between the different versions of this series, the order is straightforward:
For the Standard Experience#
Start with the anime. Since the manga is an adaptation of the anime, the anime is the original source of the plot and character arcs. You can watch the anime on Prime Video (depending on your region’s Crunchyroll collaboration).
For Completionists#
If you want to experience every piece of available media, we recommend watching the anime first and then reading the manga. You can refer to the relationship tree below to see the specific release dates and adaptation links for both the anime and the manga.
Whether you prefer the English dub or the original Japanese audio, the experience remains a focused rom-com journey.
Love Flops • anime • 2022-10-12
└─(adaptation)→ Renai Flops • manga • 2022-06-24 to 2023-07-28 (Young Animal, 2022 #13 - 2023 #15)
