Yes, No, or Maybe? (イエスかノーか半分か, Iesu ka Nō ka Hanbun ka) is a Japanese yaoi light novel series written by Michi Ichiho and illustrated by Lala Takemiya. The stories are serialized in the quarterly magazine Shōsetsu Dear+ since 2013. Shinshokan have published three volumes, three side stories, and two spin-off volumes since November 2014 under their Dear+ Bunko imprint. Seven Seas Entertainment has licensed the series in English for North American release.[1] An anime film adaptation by Lesprit premiered on December 11, 2020. Plot[edit]Kei Kunieda, a popular TV host, is known for his professional behavior, but his behavior is the opposite in private. One day, Ushio Tsuzuki, a stop-motion animator, discovers his off-camera personality when they run into each other at the grocery store, where a bicycle accident causes Ushio to injure his wrist. Kei is forced to help Ushio while he recovers, and in an attempt to prevent him from discovering his secret, he gives his name as "Owari." Ushio, however, comes to love him for who he truly is, and Kei struggles with his own feelings as well as hiding the truth from him.[1] Characters[edit]Kei Kunieda (国江田計, Kunieda Kei)Voiced by: Atsushi Abe[2]Ushio Tsuzuki (都築潮, Tsuzuki Ushio)Voiced by: Yoshihisa Kawahara[2]Media[edit]Light novels[edit]Main series[edit]
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Anime film[edit]An anime adaptation was announced on October 31, 2019,[9][10] later revealed in 2020 to be a film. It is animated by Lesprit, with Masahiro Takata directing,[11] Toshiyuki Morikawa as producer,[12] Ayano Ōwada designing the characters, and Tomoki Hasegawa composing the music.[11] The film premiered in Japanese theaters on December 11, 2020 as part of the BL Fes!! project's first event screenings.[13] Atsushi Abe and Yoshihisa Kawahara performed the film's theme song "Sekai to Kakurenbo" as their respective characters.[2] On March 10, 2021, Crunchyroll announced they had acquired streaming rights for the film outside of Asia and German-speaking Europe, releasing it on the same day.[14] Reception[edit]The light novel series ranked first in 2016, 2018, and 2019 and second in 2017 in Next Books's annual light novel guide book Kono BL ga Yabai!, in the novel category. The series also ranked third in the Yomiuri Shimbun's Sugoi Japan Award in 2017, in the light novel category.[15] References[edit]
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Does yes Ka No Ka Hanbun Ka have a manga?Anime Announced for Yes ka No ka Hanbun Ka | MANGA.
What is Yes ka No ka Hanbun ka about?Kei, a popular young TV caster encounters Tsuzuki, an animation artist and gradually starts to have feeling for him but he owns a big secret that he has to pretend being a totally different ... Read all.
How long is Yes No or Maybe?For a short one-hour film, Yes, No, or Maybe Half tells a cute, compelling love story at a comfortable pace. This anime deals with the theme of duality, exploring the discrepancies between perception and behaviour. Unfortunately, the problematic scene in the last few minutes tarnishes an otherwise enjoyable movie.
Is yes no or maybe a series or movie?Yes No Maybe (TV Series 2016–2019) - IMDb.
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