During the KADOKAWA Light Novel EXPO 2020 event, it was reported that the literary franchise based on the light novels written by Shuuichi Nimaru and illustrated by Ui Shigure, Osanananajimi ga Zettai ni Makenai Love Comedy (The Romcom Where The Childhood Friend Won't Lose! or also OsaMake), has surpassed 800,000 copies in cumulative circulation.
Nimaru and Shigure began publishing the light novels through Kadokawa's Dengeki Bunko publishing imprint in June 2019. The publisher released the fifth volume last October 10, followed by the sixth volume last February 22 in Japan.
In addition to a manga adaptation by Ryou Itou, the work is inspiring an anime adaptation produced by Doga Kobo Studios, under the direction of Takashi Naoya and scripts written by Yoriko Tomita, scheduled to premiere next April.
Synopsis of Osananajimi ga Zettai ni Makenai Love Comedy
My childhood friend, Kuroha Shida, seems to have feelings for me. She lives next door and is small and cute. With an outgoing character, she's a "caring older sister" type, this being one of her greatest strengths... But, I already have my first love, our school's beautiful idol and award-winning author, Shirokusa Kachi! Thinking about it rationally, I shouldn't have a chance with her, but, while walking home from school, she just talks to me, even with a smile! Actually, I might have a chance, don't you think?
Or so I thought, but then I heard that Shirokusa already has a boyfriend, and my life took a turn for the worse. I want to die. Why isn't it me?! Even though she was my first love... As I was drowning in despair and depression, Kuroha whispered, "If it's so hard for you, how about revenge? The best revenge of all time, that's it".
Source: Comic Natalie
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