Recently, the author Shigeno Shuuichi, known worldwide for being the creator of the iconic racing series Initial D, surprised the manga fan community by expressing his admiration for a work completely different from his specialty, Daredemo Dakeru Kimi ga Suki. This story unites romantic comedy with NTR theme, and has generated multiple comments since its publication in 2023, due to the type of story it handles, and it seems that Shuuichi is such a fan that he asked for this work to have its own animated adaptation in the future.
Shigeno Shuuichi praises Daredemo Dakeru Kimi ga Suki and calls for its anime adaptation
Daredemo Dakeru Kimi ga Suki was released in 2023 by Takeda Super, being a manga that has caused multiple fans to give their different opinions since its release, its plot focused on a romantic comedy with elements of the controversial NTR genre, has generated both enthusiasm and criticism. However, it was in the 50th chapter of this series where the work experienced an unexpected twist, and is that several renowned mangakas were invited to collaborate in this special issue, bringing their own visions and styles to the universe of Daredemo Dakeru Kimi ga Suki.
Among the recognized names were mainly mangakas specializing in H-genre works, such as Terasu MC, known for his work in the NTR, and Aiue Oka, a celebrated author in the hypnosis genre. However, the collaboration that stood out the most was that of Shigeno Shuuichi, who surprised everyone by participating in a project so far removed from the car races that characterize his most famous work, Initial D.
The Initial D mangaka made an illustration of the protagonist, Misaki from Daredemo Dakeru Kimi ga Suki and accompanied his work with a message that left everyone surprised, this message from Shigeno Shuuichi expressed his enthusiasm for the title, highlighting its unique style and his opinion, the message he left was the following: It’s extremely entertaining. I would love to draw something like this, but I know I couldn’t do it. This is the pinnacle of romantic comedies of this era. For someone like me, who loves gyaru heroines and has a soft spot for thigh-highs, this touches my heart. I hope it gets an anime adaptation!!!!
This statement has generated a great commotion in social networks and forums specialized in anime and manga. Fans of Initial D have been surprised by Shigeno Shuuichi’s interest in such a different genre, while fans of Daredemo Dakeru Kimi ga Suki supported this comment in view of the recognition of their favorite manga by such an important figure in the manga industry.
What is NTR and why does it generate so much debate?
NTR is a subgenre of manga and anime that is characterized by exploring situations in which a character’s partner is stolen or taken away from him or her, a subject that may be considered controversial to some and has generated debates about consent, power relations and morality. However, it has also attracted a loyal audience that finds in this genre a way to explore much more complex emotions and different situations.
Moreover, Shigeno Shuuichi’s statement goes beyond a simple show of admiration, it can be seen that the mangaka is calling on the industry to adapt Daredemo Dakeru Kimi ga Suki to the anime format. Even his recognition could be key for this manga to reach a much wider audience in the future.
