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Kaguya-sama: Love Is War

2019 – 2022Show3 seasons37 episodesTV-14

AnimationComedy
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Rotten Tomatoes–97%

A deeply romantic, uplifting comedy series about growing up and the mind, with standout dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality or scares.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 37 episodes · best: S2E11 "Yu Ishigami Closes His Eyes, Part 3/Miyuki Shirogane and Yu Ishigami/Kyoko Otomo Doesn't Realize" 9.8

Episodes

8.5
9.0
9.1
9.2

Story

Considered a genius due to having the highest grades in the country, Miyuki Shirogane leads the prestigious Shuchiin Academy's student council as its president, working alongside the beautiful and wealthy vice president Kaguya Shinomiya. The two are often regarded as the perfect couple by students despite them not being in any sort of romantic relationship.

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy Battle of Wits
  • High School Prestige Satire
  • Psychological Mind Games
  • Charming Ensemble Cast
  • Slow-Burn Romance
  • Exaggerated Internal Monologues
  • Cute & Hilarious
  • Student Council Dynamics
  • Pride vs. Love Conflict

Cast

24 of 130 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Mamoru Hatakeyama, Takayuki Kikuchi, Tsuyoshi Tobita
Written by
Yasuhiro Nakanishi, Yukie Sugawara
Produced by
Tatsuya Ishikawa, Toshihiro Maeda, Taku Funakoshi
Music by
Kei Haneoka, Keiki Nishida

Everyone

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Facts

January 12, 2019 · June 25, 2022 · Ended

First aired
January 12, 2019
Last aired
June 25, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 37 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Genres
Comedy, Animation
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
101 countries

Tropes

Sexy Surfacing Shot, Light Liege, Dark Defender, Career Path Concerns +9

  • Sexy Surfacing Shot
  • Light Liege, Dark Defender
  • Career Path Concerns
  • Birthday Buddies
  • Running Gag
  • Characterization Marches On
  • Operation: [Blank]
  • Lost Will and Testament
  • Artistic License – Statistics
  • Injured Limb Episode
  • Title Theme Drop
  • Remake Cameo

12 of 545 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Kaguya-sama: Love Is War?"

Questions about Kaguya-sama: Love Is War

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kaguya-sama: Love Is War?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, Kaguya-sama: Love Is War streams on Crunchyroll. It also streams in 100 other countries.

Is Kaguya-sama: Love Is War worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 8.5).

Does Kaguya-sama: Love Is War get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 8.5, and season 4 peaks at 9.2. The highest-rated episode is Yu Ishigami Closes His Eyes, Part 3/Miyuki Shirogane and Yu Ishigami/Kyoko Otomo Doesn't Realize (season 2, episode 11) at 9.8, and the lowest is OVA: Kaguya-sama Darkness Volume 1/Kaguya-sama Darkness Volume 2/Kaguya-sama wa Tabesasetai (season 2, episode 13) at 7.3.

Is Kaguya-sama: Love Is War okay for kids?

TV-14

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Kaguya-sama: Love Is War?

15 h

About 15 hours: 37 episodes in 3 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2019 to 2022.

Will Kaguya-sama: Love Is War make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (9 of 10).

Is Kaguya-sama: Love Is War good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.