Image: Azusa Banjo / Ichijinsha, Azusa Banjo, Ichijinsha / Ototsuku Production Committee
AMBot | 06/22/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
A few days ago, it was announced that the popular manga series »Koisuru (Otome) no Tsukurikata« (How to Make a Loving Maiden) by Azusa Banjo will receive a TV anime adaptation. The announcement was made on June 22, 2026, via the official channels of the publisher Ichijinsha and the web manga portal comic POOL, where the series is currently being published.
The story revolves around high school student Mido, who has a strong passion for cosmetics. Eager to try out his learned makeup techniques on someone, he turns to his best friend Hiura, a classmate. After Mido applies makeup to him, Hiura transforms into a stunning girl—the beginning of an »Emokyun« romantic comedy that plays with the unusual pairing of a cosmetics-obsessed boy and a »male girl.«
The manga series, which originally gained attention through social media posts, has since been continued on the comic POOL platform (a collaboration between Ichijinsha and pixiv). It has already won several awards, including top spots in the »Web Manga General Election 10th Anniversary Special Edition« and the »Manga Ranking 2024« by AnimeJapan. The total circulation of printed and digital volumes has exceeded 600,000 copies. The 12th and latest volume is set to be released on June 25, 2026.
To celebrate the anime adaptation, author Azusa Banjo released a specially drawn illustration along with a statement: »I am incredibly happy that my series, in which I was able to realize the long-cherished theme of a ›male girl heroine who loves the protagonist,‹ is getting an anime adaptation. The moving and speaking Hiura will surely be even cuter! I sincerely hope that Hiura and the others will be loved by even more people than before.«
Further details about the anime adaptation, such as the broadcast date, cast, or the responsible studio, have not yet been announced. However, an official X account (@ototsuku_info) has been set up to disseminate future information.
The story revolves around high school student Mido, who has a strong passion for cosmetics. Eager to try out his learned makeup techniques on someone, he turns to his best friend Hiura, a classmate. After Mido applies makeup to him, Hiura transforms into a stunning girl—the beginning of an »Emokyun« romantic comedy that plays with the unusual pairing of a cosmetics-obsessed boy and a »male girl.«
The manga series, which originally gained attention through social media posts, has since been continued on the comic POOL platform (a collaboration between Ichijinsha and pixiv). It has already won several awards, including top spots in the »Web Manga General Election 10th Anniversary Special Edition« and the »Manga Ranking 2024« by AnimeJapan. The total circulation of printed and digital volumes has exceeded 600,000 copies. The 12th and latest volume is set to be released on June 25, 2026.
To celebrate the anime adaptation, author Azusa Banjo released a specially drawn illustration along with a statement: »I am incredibly happy that my series, in which I was able to realize the long-cherished theme of a ›male girl heroine who loves the protagonist,‹ is getting an anime adaptation. The moving and speaking Hiura will surely be even cuter! I sincerely hope that Hiura and the others will be loved by even more people than before.«
Further details about the anime adaptation, such as the broadcast date, cast, or the responsible studio, have not yet been announced. However, an official X account (@ototsuku_info) has been set up to disseminate future information.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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