The official cover of the 20th and final compilation volume of the popular romantic comedy manga “Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san” (Don’t Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro) was presented in the respective official media of the Kodansha publishing house. According to the information presented on the official website of the Kodansha publishing house, the final volume of the manga Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san is scheduled to be released for sale in bookstores and stores in Japan on August 7 this year.
As usual, the cover illustration of this volume of the manga Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san will feature Hayase Nagatoro, the main female protagonist of the story, who will dazzle her fans with her charming smile. It should be noted that this volume will have a total of 288 pages, as it will include an epilogue story that nanashi, author of the original manga, has created for the occasion.
The manga Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san presented the official cover of its final volume.
Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san, also known as Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro in the West, is a Japanese webmanga written and illustrated by Nanashi, also known as 774. This manga began to be published in physical form in the Shonen Magazine Comics of the Kodansha publishing house since November 2017 and reached its end last July 22 this year, counting a total of 154 chapters in total. In addition, in the ribbon of the compilation volume #19 of the manga Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san, it was confirmed that the work surpassed 4 million copies in circulation.
Thanks to the enormous popularity of the work in Japan, the manga Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san would receive its respective anime adaptation, which premiered in Japan last April 11, 2021 and consisted of 2 seasons (24 episodes in total).
The animation studio “Telecom Animation Film” was in charge of the production of the first season of the series, while “OLM” was in charge of the production of its second season. It is worth noting that the anime is legally available through the Crunchyroll platform and has an English dub.
“Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san” is a captivating story that follows the life of Naoto Hachiouji, a student who finds his routine disrupted by the presence of Hayase Nagatoro. From the moment Nagatoro discovers him in the library working on his manga, he decides to turn Naoto’s life into his personal playground. Adopting the title “Senpai” instead of his real name, Nagatoro begins a series of pranks and provocations that initially prove uncomfortable for Naoto.
As time progresses, the relationship between them develops in unexpected ways, transforming into a peculiar friendship. Despite initial antics and awkward situations, Naoto discovers that Nagatoro’s company brings a new and exciting twist to his life. “Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san” explores how the interaction between these two characters evolves from a teasing start to a deeper connection, revealing that Naoto’s days will no longer be monotonous. This series promises a unique blend of comedy, romance and personal growth, as Nagatoro and Naoto navigate the complexities of their evolving relationship.
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