From Webcomic Hit to Anime: 'I Think I Turned My Childhood Friend Into a Girl' Gets TV Adaptation
Get ready: Azusa Banjou's popular gender-bender rom-com, Koisuru (Otome) no Tsukurikata, is officially getting a TV anime! Publisher Ichijinsha announced the adaptation, thrilling fans of the series, known as "I Think I Turned My Childhood Friend Into a Girl." The manga famously began as a webcomic on X and Pixiv in 2019, quickly earning a massive following before its official serialization. This marks a significant step for another internet-born hit making its way to animation.
“The manga famously began as a webcomic on X and Pixiv in 2019, quickly earning a massive following before its official serialization.”
Catzye Take
This adaptation is a fantastic example of a modern manga success story, proving the power of platforms like X and Pixiv for creators. Fans have loved Banjou's charming take on the gender-bender genre. We're eager to see how the animation captures its unique humor and heart.
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