A Sweet Romantic Comedy Set Between Online Gaming and Real‑Life Love
My Love Story with Yamada‑kun at Lv999 (Japanese: Yamada‑kun to Lv999 no Koi o Suru) is a romantic comedy manga series written and illustrated by Mashiro, serialized since 2019 and adapted into both an anime and a live‑action film. The story blends slice‑of‑life romance and online gaming culture in a charming, modern tale of love and self‑discovery.
The series centers on Akane Kinoshita, a college student whose boyfriend cheats on her with someone he met in the MMORPG Forest of Savior a game they used to play together. Heartbroken but not ready to quit, Akane logs back into the game for comfort and accidentally meets Akito Yamada, a high‑level pro gamer who is socially awkward and detached from emotional drama. The two belong to the same guild and slowly grow closer both in the game and in real life.
To cover up an awkward encounter with her ex at a gaming event, Akane impulsively claims Yamada is her boyfriend, sparking a series of sweet, funny, and occasionally awkward moments as their relationship deepens across real and virtual worlds.
