Ryouma Ichijou
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 10
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 3 h 50 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 10, 2014 – September 11, 2014
- Season
- Summer 2014
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- J.C.STAFF
- Director
- Kenichi Kasai
- Original creator
- Eiki Eiki
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
- Score across sites
- 7.31/10
- Official site
- lovestage-tv.jp
Estimated watch time
3h 50m
⚡ 2 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Boys' Love92%LGBTQ+ Themes90%Acting78%Femboy73%Crossdressing72%Otaku Culture70%Family Life65%Gender Bending64%Cute Boys Doing Cute Things55%Age Gap45%
overview details
Synopsis
Though his family is packed with famous celebrities, Izumi Sena is just your average guy. Currently a college student, he's a huge otaku with aspirations of becoming a manga creator. But one day he gets roped into filming a TV commercial and meets hot young actor Ryoma Ichijo. Not only does Ryoma remember Sena from a commercial they were in together as children, but he’s also been carrying a torch all these years for the girl he thinks starred opposite him! What will he do when he finds out she is really a he? (Source: SuBLime Manga)
Trailer
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Should you watch LOVE STAGE!!?
Probably, if you enjoy comedy and romance, especially stories with boys' love, lgbtq+ themes, acting.
Reception is positive but mixed: 66/100 on AniList, with 39% of 24.5K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #91 highest-rated anime of 2014.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 4.3% of viewers drop it.
At about 3 h 50 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
10 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Eiki Eiki
- Director
- Kenichi Kasai
- Series composition
- Michiko Yokote
- Character design
- Youko Itou
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: LOVE STAGE!!: Chotto ja Nakutte
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“LΦVEST” by SCREEN mode
Endings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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LOVE STAGE!! FAQ
How many episodes does LOVE STAGE!! have?
LOVE STAGE!! has 10 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 3 h 50 min in total.
How long does it take to watch LOVE STAGE!!?
About 3 h 50 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 5 days; at one hour a day, about 4 days.
Is LOVE STAGE!! finished?
Yes. LOVE STAGE!! has finished airing — the final episode aired September 11, 2014.
Is there a season 2 of LOVE STAGE!!?
No sequel is listed for LOVE STAGE!! as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is LOVE STAGE!! based on a manga?
Yes. LOVE STAGE!! adapts the manga by Eiki Eiki.
Who animated LOVE STAGE!!?
LOVE STAGE!! was animated by J.C.STAFF and directed by Kenichi Kasai.
Who sings the opening of LOVE STAGE!!?
The opening, "LΦVEST", is performed by SCREEN mode.
Where can I watch LOVE STAGE!!?
LOVE STAGE!! is listed on HIDIVE. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.