Name: I Want to End This Love Game
Genre: Animation, Anime

I Want to End This Love Game season 1 on Tokyo MX

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S1 E7 airs on Tue May 26th, 2026

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"A high-tension romantic duel where the first person to blush loses everything, blending childhood nostalgia with sharp modern wit."

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Adapted from the popular manga, I Want to End this Love Game elevates the childhood-friend-to-lovers trope into a high-stakes psychological battle. Yukiya and Miku have spent years locked in a stalemate, weaponizing affection to see who cracks first. This Tokyo MX production captures the agonizing tension of adolescence where every "I love you" serves as a tactical strike rather than a confession. The animation prioritizes the subtle shifts in body language and the internal panics that define their competitive intimacy. As the boundaries between the game and genuine vulnerability blur, the series avoids the usual genre pitfalls by focusing on the emotional exhaustion of keeping up appearances. It is a sharp, funny, and surprisingly poignant look at the fear of rejection, making it essential to track Season 1.

Tone: Competitive Romantic Comedy Refined: April 2026

Season: 1

#	Air Date	Episode Name
E1	Apr 14, 2026	幼なじみは負けたくない
E2	Apr 21, 2026	幼なじみは料理する
E3	Apr 28, 2026	幼なじみは誘いをかける
E4	May 05, 2026	幼なじみはなんでもする
E5	May 12, 2026	幼なじみは朝に来る
E6	May 19, 2026	幼なじみは泊まりたい
E7	May 26, 2026	幼なじみは勝負を決めたい
E8	Jun 02, 2026	TBA
E9	Jun 09, 2026	TBA
E10	Jun 16, 2026	TBA
E11	Jun 23, 2026	TBA
E12	Jun 30, 2026	TBA

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Network: Tokyo MX

Seasons: 1

Years: 2026 - 2026

Genre: Animation, Anime

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