Nakamura, Shungiku (10 July 2018). The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 10. SuBLime. ISBN 978-1421599083. Sekaiichi Hatsukoi 1.1 Vol 09 Onodera Ritsu no Baai vol 9 extras & The Case of Kisa Shouta No. 6 - W... Sep 09,2014 Sekai-ichi Hatsukoi Film Slated for March 15". Anime News Network. 2013-12-26 . Retrieved 2013-12-29. The series then moved to Asuka Ciel magazine beginning in the March 2009 issue. It continued until the May 2014 issue, which went on sale March 28, 2014.

On December 13, 2016, Funimation announced they had licensed the series, including the OVA. It was released on home-video on March 7, 2017. [5]As of December 2012, three novels about Yokozawa and his new lover have been published, titled "Yokozawa Takafumi no Baai" (The Case of Takafumi Yokozawa). These novels also include mini-comics. In 2013's January issue of Asuka Ciel magazine, it was confirmed that an anime adaptation film of this story is currently in development. [42] [43] The series director, Chiaki Kon, will also be directing the film. [44] In addition, a special Sekai-ichi Hatsukoi anime short called " Valentine-hen'" will screen alongside the film on March 15, 2014. [45] After Takano and another staff member have a heated argument in the Emerald office about an underprinted publication, Onodera sees the two of them later having a seemingly friendly conversation in the lobby, stirring a sense of jealousy within him. Perturbed by the fact that this bothered him, he begins avoiding Takano even more, prompting Takano to confront him about the situation before it begins affecting their capacity to work together. I like this series, don't get me wrong, but some major flaws and the ending prevented me from giving this a 9/10 like I would have originally put as my enjoyment score. I looked forward to watching a new episode every week, but it simply didn't astound me like some other anime has done. I'd still consider it a favorite, but objectively speaking there are quite a few weaknesses within this series. a b 世界一初恋 (in Japanese). Web Newtype. Archived from the original on March 15, 2011 . Retrieved March 11, 2011. you doin m8". Oh, and apparently all the dudes that work at this shoujo department are gay. Makes sense.

The author that Onodera has been overseeing suddenly falls ill along with all of her helpers near the publication deadline. He rushes to the distant Hokkaido to assist her personally, despite protests from his superiors. As the entire editing staff stands on the end of their nerves, Onodera barely makes the deadline with the finished manuscript. He later falls asleep on the train with Takano, and finds himself sleeping in the same bed as Takano the following morning, flustering his emotions and pushing him further into refusal to open himself to Takano. The World's Greatest First Love Boys-Love Manga Gets New Anime". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2019-08-29.Aug 1, 2016 - The light novel The Case of Chiaki Yoshino 2 omnibus volume was released. This is a re-release of the original volumes 3 and 4. Dec 28, 2016 - Emerald's winter issue went on sale. It includes a manga chapter for The Case of Ritsu Onodera and a light novel chapter for The Case of Yoshiyuki Hatori. New 'World's Greatest First Love's' BL Anime's Video Reveals Shuhei Kita's Song, February 21 Opening". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2019-12-20. The manga began serialization is The Ruby magazine, volume 1, which went on sale October 13, 2006. It continued in The Ruby until the magazine's final issue, volume 5, which went on sale November 13, 2008. The Case of Ritsu Onodera (小野寺律の場合, Onodera Ritsu no Baai) is the main story told in the manga series and the anime adaptation. It follows Ritsu Onodera, a literature editor, as he begins a new job in shoujo manga at Marukawa Publishing. His new boss, Masamune Takano, turns out to be Ritsu's first love from high school.

Takano and Yokozawa discuss their past and the future of their friendship. Takano and Onodera share a moment in the rain and talk about their time in school. A few startling truths are revealed that may change their opinion about each other.Even though I had issues with the characters and story, I will admit that I enjoyed watching this at times. Why? Cuz I like BL, and there are barely any shows that have it. a b c d 世界一初恋 (in Japanese). Web Newtype. Archived from the original on April 27, 2011 . Retrieved May 4, 2011. a b c d 世界一初恋 (in Japanese). Web Newtype. Archived from the original on July 2, 2011 . Retrieved June 10, 2011.