Overview of Renai Bōkun (Love Tyrant)#
If you are looking for a series that blends supernatural chaos with romantic tension, Renai Bōkun (also known as Love Tyrant or The very lovely tyrant of love) is a title worth investigating. The story centers on Seiji Aino, a high school boy who finds himself caught in a whirlwind of affection and magic.
Across the series, we meet Guri, an angel possessing a mysterious item capable of forcing any two people who kiss into a committed couple. Adding to the complexity is Akane, a high school girl with a yandere streak whose love for Seiji is as intense as it is dangerous.
If you want to jump straight into the chaos, you can watch the anime on Prime Video.
Is the Anime Really Finished?#
When deciding whether to commit to an anime, the biggest question is often whether the story reaches a satisfying conclusion.
Based on the available data, the Renai Bōkun anime premiered in April 2017. However, the source material—the manga by Megane Mihoshi—continued for some time after the anime’s release, eventually concluding with its 14th volume in May 2018.
Because the manga provides a definitive end to the narrative, viewers who find the anime’s conclusion lacking or want the full story arc will likely need to transition to the source material. To get the complete experience, we highly recommend you buy the Renai Bōkun manga.
Audience and Appeal#
Renai Bōkun is best suited for fans of the following:
- Comedy & Romance: The series leans heavily into the absurdity of its premise, making it a great choice for those who enjoy romantic hijinks.
- Supernatural Elements: With angels and magical artifacts driving the plot, it appeals to those who like a touch of the otherworldly in their slice-of-life settings.
- Character Tropes: The inclusion of a yandere character (Akane) provides a specific kind of tension and dark comedy that is a staple of the genre.
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Recommended Watch and Read Order#
Depending on your goals, there are a few ways to approach this series. For a detailed breakdown of the connections between the versions, please refer to the relationship tree provided below this article.
Release Order#
For those who want to experience the series as it was released to the general public:
- Love Tyrant (Anime)
- Renai Bōkun (Manga)
The Completionist Order#
If you want every detail and the full narrative scope from the beginning, the best route is to start and end with the manga. This ensures you see the story exactly as the author intended from the very first volume through the 14th.
The “Source Material” Route#
For viewers who don’t mind switching mediums, watching the anime first to get a feel for the characters and then reading the manga from the beginning (or from where the anime leaves off) is a popular choice.
Extra Goodies#
If you’ve fallen in love with Guri, Seiji, or Akane and want to bring some of that chaos into the real world, you can buy Love Tyrant merchandise here.
Renai Bōkun • manga • 2012-05 (serialized on Comic Meteor)
└─(adaptation)→ Love Tyrant • anime • 2017-04-06
