Author Ghost Mikawa revealed that he will make a major announcement on April 2 and another on April 5, one being related to his works, such as Days With My Stepsister. The specific work(s) this announcement relates to were unstated. Mikawa revealed this in a lengthy post to X (formerly Twitter), where he also shared he had been appointed as an executive officer of Talepot Inc., which produces and manages the Days With My Stepsister YouTube channel.
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Mikawa launched the YouTube channel in 2020 to build an initial following and give him leverage over the content production, promotion, and business development of his works. He expanded on this in his interview with Anime Corner, citing the fierce competition with web novels and identifying YouTube as a fairly niche medium at the time for this type of promotion. He also spoke about his inspirations, motivations, his attitude to fanservice in the story, advice to creators, and how Oreimo is a masterpiece.
As an executive of Talepot, Mikawa will oversee the management of two content production brands, and confirmed, “I will be announcing two separate major initiatives, one on April 2 and one on April 5. Incidentally, one of these initiatives is related to my work, such as Days With My Stepsister. If this one does not succeed, I will be fired as a board member, so I would appreciate it if you all could help me out when I make the announcement! (Though I think “fired” is indeed an exaggeration. (I think firing is a bit of an exaggeration, though.……, Right ……?)“
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Mikawa says the company isn’t his property, so he can’t do everything alone. Nevertheless, “If I can gain the trust of others in both the production of works and business development, I am sure the possibilities will expand,” he added. “If we can set a good example for some of these endeavors, we may be able to increase opportunities and broaden the possibilities not only for my own work but also for my fellow artists. I’m not yet in a position where I can think about saving others, so I’ll start with looking after myself, and hope that something good will come from that. –So, I will continue writing at the same pace, so please rest assured, readers.“
Crunchyroll streamed Days With My Stepsister as it aired from July to September 2024. The series topped Anime Corner’s overall Summer 2024 Anime of the Season, Best Adaptation, Best Drama, Best Slice of Life, Best Anime Soundtrack, and Best Storytelling rankings. It’s described:
When his father remarries, Yuta Asamura winds up sharing a roof with his new stepsister, Saki Ayase, the hottest girl in his grade. Carrying the scars of their parents’ troubled divorces, they vow to maintain a respectful distance. But what starts as cautious camaraderie blossoms into something deeper from shared experiences. Is it admiration, familial love, or something more?
Source: Ghost Mikawa’s official X (formerly Twitter)
© Ghost Mikawa / Hiten / Kadokawa / Gimai Seikatsu Production Committee
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