The popular massage-themed romantic comedy manga, Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun (さわらないで小手指くん), also known as Don’t Touch Kotesashi!, is set to receive a TV anime adaptation. Fans of the manga can anticipate a dose of energy and laughter with this upcoming series.
Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun: From Manga to Anime
Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun is written and illustrated by Takuya Shinjō. The manga began serialization in Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket in May 2021. As of November 2024, the series has been compiled into ten tankōbon volumes. The announcement of the anime adaptation has generated excitement within the manga and anime community.
Storyline: A Masseur’s Life at a Sports Powerhouse
Kotesashi Kouyou, the main character, is a skilled masseur who aims to become a sports doctor. He is working towards getting a scholarship to medical school. In the spring, he attends Seiwa High School, which is known for its strong sports programs. Since he comes from a family that is not wealthy, he takes a job as a hostel manager, where he also lives, to cover his school costs. At the hostel, he interacts with high school female athletes who each have their own problems. Kotesashi’s responsibilities include managing the hostel and taking care of the athletes’ physical and mental well-being.
Characters and Themes
The manga features a range of characters, including Kotesashi Kouyou and the various female athletes he encounters at the hostel. The manga incorporates several themes, including:
- Romance: The series is a romantic comedy, implying romantic relationships will develop.
- Sports: Set in a sports-focused high school.
- School Life: The daily lives of high school students.
- Harem: Implies multiple female characters show romantic interest in the main character.
- Ecchi: Contains suggestive or mildly erotic content for comedic effect.
- Medical: Focuses on massage therapy and sports medicine.
Production Details and Release Date
Currently, details regarding the anime’s production, such as the studio and staff involved, remain undisclosed. The release date for the Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun anime is also yet to be announced. More information is expected to be revealed in the coming months.
Where to Read the Manga
The Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun manga is available on Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket service. It can also be purchased as tankōbon volumes.
