The author of Gachiakuta, Kei Urana, has once again taken to social media to counter false information about her personal life. This time, the manga artist directly responded to rumors circulating among Western fans, stating that she identifies as non-binary.
Through a post on her Instagram stories, Urana reacted with irony and surprise. “Internet: Urana is non-binary! Me: Seriously?”, the author wrote. In this way, she made it clear that the theory is nothing more than a misunderstanding created outside of Japan.
Furthermore, this situation occurs shortly after the mangaka also denied interpretations about characters in the work. According to Urana, some readings made by international fans end up straying from the manga's original intention.
The rumor surfaced in 2023 when foreign publishers began using gender-neutral pronouns when referring to the author. However, in Japan, this practice is common among creators who wish to preserve their privacy. Therefore, it is not a matter of gender identity, but of cultural choice.
Finally, the episode reinforces how cultural differences and translations can generate unnecessary noise in the world of anime and manga.
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