Koisuru (Otome) no Tsukurikata: A Cosmetics-Obsessed Guy and a Cross-Dressing Boy's Romantic Comedy Gets an Anime

Koisuru (Otome) no Tsukurikata (How to Make a Girl in Love), a popular romantic comedy manga by Azusa Manjo, announced today with an official announcement that it will receive a TV anime adaptation. Manjo shared this exciting news with a special celebratory illustration she drew herself and a comment.

The manga follows the complex and sweet relationship between a male high school student who is crazy about cosmetics and another male who likes to cross-dress (a "otokonoko"). Although it seems like an ordinary high school romance at first glance, the characters' humor-filled approaches that challenge gender roles and beauty perceptions quickly brought the series a large fan base.

In her announcement of the manga's anime adaptation, Azusa Manjo said: "It's an incredible joy to announce that this story will become an anime. Without the support of my readers, this dream would not have come true. I can't wait to see the characters get voices." Manjo is an experienced artist known for works such as "Majo to Koi no Houkago"; her sincere and cheerful art style seems likely to be retained in the new anime adaptation.

The series first began serialization in Young Gangan magazine (Square Enix) and has reached 6 volumes so far. The manga's focus on cosmetics and fashion themes resonated especially among readers interested in the beauty industry. Details such as which studio will produce the anime adaptation, the release date, and the voice cast have not yet been announced.

This announcement is big news especially for anime fans who question gender norms and are interested in inclusive stories. Koisuru (Otome) no Tsukurikata, as one of the most popular representatives of the "otokonoko" genre in recent times, is also a sign of LGBT+ themed works gaining more mainstream presence. With new announcements expected in the coming months, the project's details are likely to become clearer. Fans are already showing their excitement by trending the series' hashtags on social media.