The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses
| Company type | Manga series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manga, Anime |
| Founded | April 23, 2018 |
| Founder | Koume Fujichika |
| Headquarters | Japan |
| Products | Manga, Anime adaptation |
is a Japanese manga created by Koume Fujichika. It debuted on Fujichika's Twitter account in April 2018 before being serialized in Square Enix's Monthly Gangan Joker magazine from November 2018 until April 2024. The series comprises twelve compiled volumes. An anime adaptation produced by GoHands was broadcast between July and September 2023.
Plot
Kaede Komura is a reserved student who harbors feelings for his classmate Ai Mie, captivated by her appearance behind her glasses. Ai often forgets to bring her glasses due to poor eyesight, and Kaede assists her throughout the school day. As Ai increasingly depends on Kaede, their connection strengthens, highlighting Kaede’s growing significance in her life.
Characters
- Kaede, a timid middle schooler, has been enamored with Ai since their first school day. Hesitant to express his feelings for fear of rejection, he frequently daydreams about her, which impacts his academic concentration. He enjoys playing arcade games and is resolute about winning Ai’s affection. Kaede feels jealousy toward Ren Azuma, who also vies for Ai’s attention. Ai regards Kaede as kind and supportive, likening him to her father. Their initial encounter was at an ice cream shop when they were eight years old.
- Ai is a well-liked yet forgetful girl and Kaede’s object of affection. She often leaves her glasses behind but manages because she lives close to school. Occasionally, she speaks with the bravado reminiscent of a warrior, a trait inherited from her father. Ai has a fondness for aquariums and marine life. When without her glasses, she leans in close to Kaede to see clearly, causing him embarrassment. Initially unaware of Kaede’s feelings, she gradually becomes more open and possibly develops romantic interest.
- Ren is an attractive and popular classmate who knows about Kaede’s admiration for Ai. He frequently receives romantic confessions but politely turns them down. His efforts to assist Ai sometimes spark jealousy in Kaede. Despite Ai’s obliviousness, Ren occasionally acts as a mediator between the two.
- A fellow student with pigtails who occasionally provokes jealousy in Ai when Kaede spends time helping or being near her, though Ai denies feeling jealous.
- One of Kaede’s closest companions who often notices when Kaede gazes at Ai.
- Ai’s friend who has a crush on Ren, though he does not return her feelings.
- A nearsighted classmate who aids Ai with contact lenses during the sports festival.
- A chubby classmate wearing glasses who might secretly like Ai.
- A former elementary school peer known for taking Ai’s glasses.
Manga
The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses is both written and illustrated by Koume Fujichika. It originally appeared as a webcomic on Twitter starting April 23, 2018. The series was later serialized in Square Enix's Monthly Gangan Joker from November 22, 2018, through April 22, 2024. Square Enix published twelve collected volumes; the first volume was released on February 22, 2019, with the final volume arriving on June 20, 2024. Digital English rights are held by Comikey, while Square Enix manages the print edition.
Anime
The announcement of an anime television adaptation came on January 13, 2023. The project was produced by GoHands, directed by Katsumasa Yokomine with Susumu Kudo serving as chief director. It aired from July 4 to September 26, 2023, on Tokyo MX and other channels. Tamazo Yanagi handled scriptwriting; Takayuki Uchida was responsible for character design; and Jimmy Thumb P composed the music. The opening theme "Name" was performed by Tsuzuri, while the ending song "Megane Go Round" featured Masayoshi Ōishi, Masahiro Itō, and Shion Wakayama under the group name "Masayoshi ga Megane wo Wasureta". The series was streamed worldwide via Crunchyroll, with Medialink acquiring rights for South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania (excluding Australia and New Zealand), where it was available on the Ani-One Asia YouTube channel.
Reception
In 2019, the manga secured the twelfth position in the print division of the Next Manga Awards, competing against 50 contenders. By August 2023, its circulation exceeded one million copies, indicating significant consumer interest.
See also
- I'm in Love with the Older Girl Next Door, another work created by the same mangaka
External links
- at Square Enix