Kaguya-sama: Love is War

Synopsis

As leaders of their prestigious academy’s student council, Kaguya and Miyuki are the elite of the elite! But it’s lonely at the top… Luckily for them, they’ve fallen in love! There’s just one problem—they both have too much pride to admit it. And so begins the daily scheming to get the object of their affection to confess their romantic feelings first… Love is a war you win by losing. (Source: VIZ Media) Notes: - The first 10 chapters were published in Monthly Miracle Jump. It switched to Weekly Young Jump starting with Ch. 11, with the chapter count being reset. This entry still includes the first 10 chapters from Miracle Jump. - Winner of the 65th Shogakukan Manga Award for "Best General Manga" category in 2019.

About

Kaguya-sama: Love is War is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2015, spanning 281 chapters, collected across 28 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2022).

Why readers enjoy Kaguya-sama: Love is War

Kaguya-sama: Love is War appeals to readers of Comedy manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Psychological, Romance, Slice of Life elements. This combination of Comedy, Psychological, Romance, Slice of Life sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Kaguya-sama: Love is War is written by Aka Akasaka, with art by Aka Akasaka.

Reception

Kaguya-sama: Love is War holds an average score of 8.7 out of 10 on AniList, placing it among the highest-rated titles on AniList, with 14,219 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Kaguya-sama: Love is War include: School, Heterosexual, Tsundere, Primarily Teen Cast, School Club, Female Protagonist, Ojou-sama, Ensemble Cast. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.