Love Stage!! (Anime)

Izumi Sena grew up in a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry. With his mother as an actress, his father a producer, and his older brother a rock star, Izumi was inspired to make his own mark in the same world. But instead of following in their footsteps, he chose a different path: becoming a manga artist. This was a shift from his childhood days when he briefly shone as a star in a magazine advertisement.

As a teenager, Izumi gets a chance to revisit his past. The magazine celebrates its 10th anniversary by inviting its former child actors to participate in a special project. It's here that Izumi reconnects with Ryouma Ichijou, who has since become a well-known actor.

But Izumi's feminine looks lead Ryouma to mistakenly believe he's a girl, and Ryouma starts to have feelings for Izumi. Even after Izumi reveals his true gender, Ryouma's feelings don't change, and he continues to pursue a romantic relationship with Izumi.

The anime "Love Stage!!!", which first aired in 2014, is an adaptation of 15 chapters from the manga series written by Eiki Eiki. Its popularity led to the creation of an OVA (Original Video Animation) sequel in the same year, titled "Love Stage!!!: Chotto ja Nakutte."