Nisekoi: False Love is now available to stream in its entirety on Hulu and Crunchyroll, complete with English dub and subtitle options. The 20-episode series from Studio Shaft adapts Naoshi Komi's manga about a gangster's son and a gangster's daughter forced into a fake relationship to maintain peace between their families.
This fake dating setup quickly spirals as Raku Ichijou discovers his new girlfriend, Chitoge Kirisaki, is the daughter of a rival gang leader. Complicating matters further is the reappearance of a childhood friend, leading to a classic rom-com love triangle with a gangster twist. The series is known for its energetic humor and a cast of distinct female characters, including a loyal bodyguard and a shy but capable classmate.
Studio Shaft, known for its distinctive visual style in series like Monogatari and Madoka Magica, brings its unique flair to Nisekoi. The animation studio's signature abstract backgrounds and dynamic character expressions are on full display, enhancing the comedic timing and romantic tension.
With a MAL score of 7.55 from over 690,000 voters, Nisekoi: False Love garnered significant attention during its initial run. This release makes the complete first season, which sets up the core premise and introduces the main romantic contenders, readily accessible for binge-watching. A second season, Nisekoi: False Love Season 2, followed in 2015, continuing the story.
