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Watari-kun's ****** Is About to Collapse

is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Naru Narumi. It was originally serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's Young Ace magazine from August 2014 to June 2015. The series was later transferred to Kodansha's Monthly Young Magazine where it continued from November 2015 to September 2023. It tells the story of a young Japanese male high school student living with his younger sister after the loss of his parents.

An anime television series adaptation produced by Staple Entertainment aired from July to December 2025.

Plot

Following his parents' death, Naoto Watari has been living with his aunt, together with his younger sister Suzushiro. Years ago, he was close to his childhood friend Satsuki Tachibana, but after an incident, she suddenly moved away, with him developing resentment towards her. Having been traumatized by that incident, he is surprised when Satsuki returns, transferring to his school. With Satsuki back in his life, Naoto now has to deal with his past traumas, her re-apparance, and his past feelings for her.

Characters

The protagonist of the series. He has been raising his younger sister Suzu ever since the death of their parents, but suddenly finds his peaceful life turned upside down with Satsuki's return.
Naoto's childhood friend who suddenly reappears in his life during their high school years. She has an unresolved history with Naoto that makes him want nothing to do with her, though it is revealed that he still cares for her deeply. She later moves away and transfers schools, although she and Naoto reunite when their respective schools have their school trips in Okinawa.
Naoto's classmate who has a crush on him, though she now finds competition with Satsuki's return. She later becomes a popular actress.
Naoto's junior who is a famous athlete that he knew in middle school.
One of Naoto's friends.
Naoto's younger sister who dotes heavily on her big brother as much as Nao prioritizes taking care of her.
The Watari siblings' aunt, who took in the two orphans.

Media

Manga

Written and illustrated by Naru Narumi, Watari-kun's ****** Is About to Collapse was initially serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's Young Ace magazine from August 4, 2014, to June 4, 2015. It was later transferred to Kodansha's Monthly Young Magazine where it continued from November 20, 2015, to September 20, 2023. The series' chapters were compiled into sixteen volumes from February 2015 to November 2023.

During their 2019 Anime NYC panel, Kodansha USA announced that they licensed the manga in digital-only formats.

Anime

An anime adaptation was announced in Monthly Young Magazine on September 20, 2023, which was later confirmed to be a television series produced by Staple Entertainment and directed by Takashi Naoya, with Tatsuya Takahashi handling series composition, Tetsuya Yamada writing scripts alongside Naoya, Matsuo Asami serving as assistant director, and Shōko Yasuda designing the characters and serving as chief animation director alongside Yukiyo Komito, Toshimitsu Kobayashi, and Taeko Ōgi. The series aired from July 5 to December 27, 2025, on Tokyo MX and other networks. The first opening theme song is , performed by Yuika, while the first ending theme song is , performed by Pedro. The second opening theme song is , performed by Shallm, while the second ending theme song is , performed by Yurina Hirate. Crunchyroll is streaming the series.

Episodes

See also

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