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Fans save a yuri from cancellation

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The new yuri series “Love Bullet”published under the Kadokawa imprint, saw an unexpected spike in sales after author Inee shared her concerns about a possible cancellation due to low sales numbers. Now, inee is thanking her fans around the world after the first volume of her work sold out in several stores.

© inee (著) / KADOKAWA

On September 17, the author informed fans via her Twitter account that she would take a month to promote her book due to reports of low sales.My biggest goal has always been to tell Koharu's entire story, and I will do everything I can to make that a reality." the author commented. Additionally, he noted that the story would be taking a brief month-long hiatus as he works toward this ambitious goal.

Bala de amor
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“Love Bullet” follows the story of Koharu, Cupid’s apprentice who, instead of using a bow and arrow, uses weapons to make love blossom in everyday life, a concept that has caught the attention of the yuri fan community. However, after the author's confession about sales difficulties, followers of the series started a campaign on social media to prevent its cancellation.

Several users on platforms such as Reddit and Twitter began sharing posts detailing the situation and offering step-by-step instructions for purchasing physical and digital copies of the manga, both in Japan and abroad. Community after community, including groups like r/yurimemes and er/yurimanga, came together to support Inee and her work, promoting purchases of Volume 1 of “Love Bullet.”

Thanks to this support campaign, the first volume was sold out at several retailers, including major platforms such as Amazon and Manga Republic. Two days after her initial message, the author expressed her gratitude to the fans who helped drive sales.I have no words to describe how moved I am by the movement of 'Love Bullet' fans around the world.", he wrote. "I know that since the book is in Japanese, this is a collective vote of support for my story, and for that I am immensely grateful. I don't know what the future holds, but I will continue working as hard as I can!“.

The author also highlighted that digital sales are as important as physical sales to support both the author and the continuity of the series.encouraging followers to continue buying in both directions. This case is a clear example of the power of the fan community, especially those who support love stories between girls, and how their dedication can change the course of a work.

Source: Official Twitter Account