"My Childhood Friend Won't Lose in a Romantic Comedy" is a light novel published by Dengeki Bunko (KADOKAWA) and has been announced to be adapted into an anime series starting in April 2021. This light novel is amazing! It's been so well-received, it's become one of the most anticipated light novel-based animes of the season. Let's take a look at the author of "My Childhood Friend Won't Lose in a Romantic Comedy" (abbreviated as "Osamake")!
Introducing Shuichi Futamaru, Author of Osamake!!
He is a light novel author whose works are primarily published by Dengeki Bunko (KADOKAWA). He was born in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, and was 28 years old in 2011, making him 38. He didn't debut through a novel award; instead, he was selected through a selection process and made his debut with "Gifted" from Dengeki Bunko.
What kind of person is Shuichi Futamaru?
He loves anime and games, especially Nintendo's "Fire Emblem." The characters in "Osake wa Fuufuake" are named after Fire Emblem characters. He has also revealed on Twitter that he enjoys a wide range of other works. He is friends with fellow light novel author Mikawa Gosuto, and they often appear together in interviews.
Introducing Shuichi Futamaru's representative works!
Synopsis of "Gifted"
Published by Dengeki Bunko in November 2011. Two volumes in total. A group of Z-rank citizens with no human rights gather in the closed city of Tenshimine. Becoming an executive offers untold wealth and status. A life-threatening game of glory has begun.
Synopsis of "There Was a Time When I Thought Girls Were Kind and Cute"
Published by Dengeki Bunko in July 2013. Three volumes in total. A fierce battle between beautiful girls over precious boys begins! In a world where 99% of men have died out, Minato, a rare boy, transfers to a high school, dreaming of a harem life with kind girls. But he finds himself in a school full of carnivorous, physically powerful, and supernaturally beautiful girls! This school harem romantic comedy fulfills and shatters every man's fantasy!
Synopsis of "My Childhood Friend Won't Lose in a Romantic Comedy"
Released in June 2019, with six volumes currently available. Are the days of childhood friends being the loser over? The unpredictable heroine race begins! Kuroba Shida, a childhood friend, seems to be in love with the protagonist, Sueharu Maru. She lives next door and has a cute, lolita-like appearance. She's outgoing, popular in class, and a caring older sister type inside—she's the undisputed best. ...But Sueharu has his first love, a beautiful girl named Shirakusa Kachi, a high school idol and Akutami Prize-winning high school writer! Normally, Shirakusa seems like an unlikely match for Sueharu, but she smiles and chats with him on the way home from school! That's definitely a chance! However, when Sueharu hears that Shirakusa has a boyfriend, his life takes a sudden turn. He wants to die. Or rather, why not me?! She was his first love... Kuroba whispers to the despairing Sueharu, "If it's so painful, let's have revenge. Let's have the best revenge." "I'll give you a hand."
About Shigure Ui, the illustrator of "Osamake"
https://twitter.com/ui_shig/status/1266605078418345985
You may have seen Shigure Ui on YouTube, but she's an illustrator and virtual YouTuber. Originally from Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture, she previously worked at a game company before becoming a freelance illustrator. She's also active as a manga artist.
Shigure Ui as a VTuber
https://twitter.com /ui_shig/status/1233673740581359616
Vtuber Shigure Ui was originally the artist in charge of Hololive's second-generation member, Oozora Subaru, and appeared in collaboration illustrations with the character. This collaboration gained popularity, leading to her becoming a Vtuber herself, creating a buzz. Oozora Subaru calls her "Mom," and viewers call her "Ui Mama" due to her being the creator of the aforementioned Oozora Subaru and her gentle personality. Her channel currently has over 425,000 subscribers.
What kind of activities are you involved in as a Vtuber?
https://twitter .com/ui_shig/status/1264589852231651330
She mainly streams games and illustrations, and often collaborates with vtubers from Hololive and Nijisanji. In particular, she collaborates with the aforementioned Ozora Subaru and Nijisanji farmer vtuber Maimoto Keisuke, creating the Ozora Family, and has collaborated with both. She is also connected to fellow manga artist and illustrator Tamaki Inuyama.
Introducing works featuring illustrations and character designs by Shigure Ui!
Synopsis of "The Immortal and the Assassin's Death Game Creation"
Released in July 2018. A secret death game romantic comedy between a girl plagued by homicidal impulses and an immortal boy! Gamiya Ikuto is an ordinary high school student who, as a price for the "contract" he made three years ago, has repeatedly reset his life and become immortal. One day after school, the boy suddenly appears. "I'm Ayamesaki Leona. Will you die for me?" Having lost both parents at an early age, the young girl became the head of a family that made assassins a living. Due to a "curse" passed down from her ancestors, she is plagued by murderous impulses that interfere with her daily life, and it seems she has asked the "immortal" Ikuto for help. But...!? The two, whose "contract" leads to a strange fate, engage in a forbidden death game romantic comedy where they kill each other and are killed!
Synopsis of "JK Project in Progress!! ~At the Request of a Client, I Ended Up Living in the Dormitory of a Prestigious Girls' School~"
Released October 1, 2018. Living with and flirting with two high school girls is "work"! Kazato Hajime, a 27-year-old corporate slave (and closeted otaku) considered the ace of his workplace, is suddenly dumped by a client with a project: "Live in the dormitory of a prestigious girls' school and rehabilitate two problematic high school girls!" The subjects of his rehabilitation are Sayuri, a refined girl who is extremely taciturn, and Shio, who looks like a gyaru but is actually a naive otaku. Far from being problematic, living with these two well-behaved girls is a joy, and Hajime grows closer and closer to them. "If it were me, Kazato..." "You're not like other adults..." Then, upon learning that the two girls he trusted and loved had been labeled problematic for unreasonable reasons, Hajime mercilessly beats down the corrupt people who framed them! A romantic comedy about a corporate slave who handles both work and hardships!
WIXOSS DIVA(A)LIVE (Character Design)
This anime began airing in January 2021. While based on WIXOSS, it features a completely new worldview from previous works. The card game "WIXOSS" has become a global hit, allowing players to battle as LRIGs in the virtual space "WIXOSSLAND." In "WIXOSSLAND," teams of three battle in the popular "Diva Battle," competing to see who can gather the most fans, known as "Selectors." Asu Heiwa, a first-year high school student who admires the Divas known as "Yumegen Girls," boasts overwhelming fighting, singing, and performance skills, decides to join her own team, "No. 1 Divas," in order to fulfill her dream of becoming a top Diva herself. They form a group called "The Limit" and challenge the Diva Battle.
[A Romantic Comedy Where My Childhood Friend Won't Lose] Author Summary
We've introduced author Shuichi Futamaru and illustrator Ui Shigure of "A Romantic Comedy Where My Childhood Friend Won't Lose"! Osamake is a popular light novel this season, and Shigure Ui's Vtuber activities are also attracting attention, so we're looking forward to seeing her work there as well!
