In recent times, we have seen how the multimedia franchise “Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san” (Don’t Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro) has given a lot to talk about within the otaku community. The story and development of the protagonists’ relationship, coupled with the good reception not only from foreign audiences, but also from the Japanese public, for the manga written and illustrated by nanashi and its respective anime adaptation, have given the franchise in general a huge relevance.
This huge relevance on the internet allows the characters of the franchise to be better known by people, and this can be proven by a curious publication created by a Twitter user who was surprised by the appearance of a “real life Nagatoro” in a Japanese program, something that has quickly caught the public’s attention, going viral in a surprising way in different social networks and internet platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, etc.
Captivating Nagatoro-san goes viral for a Japanese show
As we have mentioned before, this publication where a woman in a swimsuit with white tan marks on her skin has become viral on the internet, a detail that many quickly reminded them of the protagonist of the manga Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san, who also has these white tan marks on those parts of her body.
Comparisons with the character did not take long to arrive and both Japanese Twitter users and users on this side of the world also made mention of this curiosity that has given so much to talk about in recent times.
This publication was presented by Twitter/X user Johann (@LookAtMyMeat1), who, in addition to publishing this capture, made the following comment in the description: “Nagatoro if it were real“. Currently, this publication has more than 30 million reproductions, more than 50 thousand reactions and several comments, including several from Japanese users who also showed their surprise for this “curious appearance” on TV.
Recall that, on a previous occasion, a “Nagatoro” went viral on the internet, and is that in an otaku convention in Peru called “NogFest” was held a curious theme where cosplayers were auctioned to the public to spend a day with them.
In this event, a young girl who wore a cosplay of the protagonist of the anime/manga “Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san“, Hayase Nagatoro, went viral. Due to the cosplay and the theme, the photos of this cosplayer invaded social networks and internet platforms, generating a considerable amount of memes that were shared in various groups and Facebook pages and also on the Twitter platform.
“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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