10 best anime to watch if you like Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!

Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! has quickly become a well-received anime in its niche audience, thanks to its fun premise, endearing characters, and lighthearted take on romantic misadventures.

It follows Kazuhiko Nukumizu, a self-proclaimed "background character," who helps Anna Yanami and other girls cope with romantic rejection. The story explores their struggles and Kazuhiko and Anna's evolving bond, ending on a cliffhanger hinting at romance.

For viewers craving more high school hijinks with sympathetic protagonists and sweet romantic tension after finishing this series, several other anime can scratch that same itch. Fans should find plenty to love in these recommendations.

10 best anime for fans of Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!

1) Oreshura

Much like Makeine’s Kazuhiko, Oreshura’s protagonist Eita Kidō starts his sophomore year aiming to focus solely on his studies, avoiding romantic distractions partly due to his trauma from his parents’ failed relationships.

But his resolve quickly falters upon meeting the beautiful and popular Masuzu Natsukawa, who proposes to become fake lovers to solve her own social troubles.

What follows is a bubbly rom-com as Eita gets caught up in Masuzu’s schemes, drawing the attention of other girls in silly misadventures while also helping Masuzu navigate sincere issues behind her confident façade.

2) My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU

My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU (Image via Brain's Base, Feel)

With a cynical lead named Hachiman Hikigaya and vibrant female characters facing relatable struggles, My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU has heavy Makeine vibes.

The tone shifts between laugh-out-loud awkward moments and quieter resonant scenes as Hachiman’s cold views on society get challenged by genuineness from girls like the intelligent and aloof Yukino Yukinoshita.

Though slower-paced than Makeine, SNAFU still provides messy high school social politics blended seamlessly with underlying drama and secrets that hint at potential romance. The endearing cast goes through recognizable growing pains, even if they tackle problems more philosophically.

3) Kanojo mo Kanojo

Kanojo mo Kanojo (Image via Tezuka Productions)

Few anime match Kanojo mo Kanojo’s sheer comical absurdity in depicting the headaches of juggling multiple romantic partners.

When kind-hearted idiot Naoya Mukai begins dating both the fiery Nagisa Minase and gentle Saki Saki, he ends up having to navigate the chaos of keeping them happy while hijinks inevitably unfold.

Like Makeine’s lighter moments, the series thrives on misunderstandings and close calls as Naoya fumbles through this unconventional relationship. Beyond the exaggerated scenarios lies genuine sentiment, capturing how earnest emotions can emerge even in farcical circumstances.

4) Toradora!

A classic slice-of-life/rom-com hybrid, Toradora! matches Makeine’s deft balance between laugh-out-loud situational comedy and quiet drama emerging from sensitively-portrayed characters.

Protagonists Ryūji and Taiga may initially seem like polar opposites, but their gradual bond while helping each other secretly pursue their actual crushes leads to a sweet will-they-won’t-they tension and an intimate look at their inner selves.

With empathetic perspectives on pressures around romance and maturity sewn naturally into the narrative, plus an endearing and motley crew of side characters, Toradora! captures the spirited-yet-grounded essence that makes Makeine such a treat.

5) Masamune-kun no Revenge

Masamune-kun no Revenge (Image via Silver Link)

Masamune-kun no Revenge provides another twist on the “fake relationship” premise established between Makeine’s Kazuhiko and Anna. Former victim of cruel childhood rejection Masamune Makabe schemes to woo the beautiful and guarded Aki Adagaki to ultimately break her heart himself.

But he finds this revenge plot complicated as he learns more about sorrow in Aki’s own past experiences with love. With sensitively handled drama complementing all the expected misunderstandings and reversals of fake flirting, this series takes mature yet optimistic angles on both its leads’ sympathy-inducing backstories.

The ultimate message champions maturity and communication in working through romantic barriers.

6) Haganai

Antisocial Kodaka Hasegawa struggles to make friends at his new school in Haganai, leading to widespread misunderstanding among peers that he leads a violent gang.

But his solitary situation takes a sweet turn when he crosses paths with the arrogant but socially awkward Sena Kashiwazaki, whose gaming obsession isolates her. Together they form a club intended to help them make friends and learn social skills, attracting a lovable cast of quirky female oddballs.

Much like with Makeine’s losing heroines, seeing the leads open up to sincere friendship yields heartwarmingly comedic rewards.

7) Clannad

Perhaps the most emotionally hard-hitting entry on this list, Clannad still overlaps with Makeine’s focus on empathy and support in healing personal wounds.

Kind, helpful protagonist Tomoya Okazaki finds himself assisting others at his school, with the central focus on Nagisa Furukawa’s attempts to restore her school’s discontinued drama club.

Impactful drama eventually emerges as deeper aspects of these and other heroines’ struggles come to light. But consistent hope and compassion permeate the narrative thanks to Tomoya’s determined loyalty. Devoted Makeine fans should keep tissues handy for this cathartic title.

8) Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend

Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend (Image via A-1 Pictures)

Light parallels emerge between budding visual novel creator Tomoya Aki of Saekano and Makeine’s “background character” Kazuhiko finding a new purpose thanks to encouragement from a dream-filled girl.

Quiet “boring girlfriend” Megumi Kato hesitantly recruits Tomoya into actually making the dating simulation game he always fantasizes about. Soon surrounded by other colorful female creators and muses, Tomoya navigates the volatile personalities involved in passion project collaboration.

But the ultimate theme champions commitment to big dreams even in the face of daunting creative challenges, echoing the can-do spirit of Makeine’s protagonists.

9) Nisekoi

Nisekoi blends zany romantic entanglements rooted in utterly farcical origins with a simmering serious tone regarding the core "fake couple” at the story’s center. Raku Ichijo and Chitoge Kirisaki must pretend to date to prevent conflict between their feuding crime family patriarchs.

Initially bitter rivals, the two slowly discover endearing quirks behind one another’s rough exteriors. Further complications, misunderstandings, and love triangle hijinks emerge thanks to additional girls catching feelings for Raku.

But Nisekoi nails mixing screwball comedy with the believable growing attraction between Raku and Chitoge, not unlike Makeine’s central duo.

10) Rent a Girlfriend

Rent a Girlfriend (Image via TMS Entertainment)

Lastly, Rent a Girlfriend provides another comparable situation to Makeine’s initial "fake relationship for appearances’ sake” premise blended with authentic connections.

After an ugly breakup, Kinoshita Kazuya impulsively starts paying to go on dates with Chizuru Mizuhara through a mobile app-based girlfriend rental service. Gradually, however, the time spent together unveils surprising chemistry and vulnerabilities in both these leads.

Rent-a-Girlfriend thus similarly juggles unlikely bonds formed amid originally superficial circumstances with light dramatic undertones. The ultimate messages convey maturity in sincerely confronting feelings of romantic affection.

Conclusion

Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! has struck a chord through its empathetic leads, fun situational comedy with fanservice dialed down just enough, and teases of blooming affection. Fans taken with these elements should definitely see them further explored across many of the excellent anime titles above.

With evocative blends of laughs and drama in navigating the chaos of high school life and relationships, these series provide more of the heartfelt connection and sweetness central to Makeine’s charm.