The artist Mao Bunny has generated a great stir in the community of anime and manga fans after publishing the first chapter of an unofficial manga inspired by the popular “Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san” franchise. This project, titled “Please Don't Bother Me, Naoto-san”, proposes an interesting narrative twist by exchanging the roles of the main characters: Hayase Nagatoro adopts a shy and self-conscious personality, while Naoto Hachiouji presents himself as an uninhibited and daring young man.
The release has captured the attention of fans thanks to the exceptional quality of the drawing and the ingenious rewriting of the plotwhich has given a new meaning to the change of roles. Mao Bunny shared the chapter through his social networks and on his Patreon account, where followers can support his work.
The publication of unofficial mangas based on existing franchises, known as doujinshi, is a common practice in Japan. However, the legal landscape changes when they are monetized. In general, doujinshi are usually tolerated by rights-owning companies, as long as they do not generate significant profits or compete directly with official products. However, by using platforms like Patreon to receive financial support, the artist could face legal problems if the rights owners decide to act on it.
For now, there has been no sign of legal action against Mao Bunny, and the artist continues to gain popularity among fans, who have expressed their support with messages full of enthusiasm. The publication of this project has generated a wave of positive opinions on social networks and forums:
- «The net you made my existence happy ptm, I am surprised by how well it turned out and how well you did it, I hope you continue like this and net if it were in physical stores I would buy all the issues».
- «Damn beautiful thank you, I need to read more».
- «I wasn't expecting too much, but you went overboard, you rewrote the plot very well, you gave meaning to the change of role and the drawing, not to mention, spectacular».
- «I already read it and wow… If I disliked Nagatoro before, now I can understand how very hypocritical his attitude is when it is reflected in a man and even more so in Naoto. Dude, what a tremendous idiot, a sovereign asshole. Excellent art direction, good job Mao».
Mao Bunny's work has opened a debate among fans about the possibility of experimenting with the roles of iconic characters in stories. This project not only showcases the creativity and dedication of fans, but also highlights how fandom can reinterpret popular works in a respectful and passionate way.
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