NTR: Netsuzou Trap (Japanese: NTR‑ねつぞうトラップ) is a Japanese yuri manga series written and illustrated by Naoko Kodama. The work was serialized in Ichijinsha's Comic Yuri Hime magazine from 2014 to 2017 and collected in five tankōbon volumes. An anime television adaptation produced by Studio Gokumi aired in Japan from July to September 2017, comprising twelve episodes.
Plot
The narrative follows two high‑school girls, Yuma Suzuhara and Hotaru Shirakawa, who are each in heterosexual relationships with their respective boyfriends. Despite their outwardly conventional romances, the two girls develop a secret, emotionally charged attraction to one another. The series explores themes of infidelity, same‑sex desire, and the complexities of adolescent relationships, employing the Japanese term “NTR” (short for netorare, meaning “cuckoldry”) as a conceptual motif.
Publication
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Author / Illustrator | Naoko Kodama |
| Original Run | Comic Yuri Hime (Ichijinsha), 2014 – 2017 |
| Collected Volumes | 5 tankōbon volumes (published 2015 – 2017) |
| Genre | Yuri, Drama, Romance |
Anime Adaptation
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Studio | Studio Gokumi |
| Director | Yoshiko Okuda |
| Broadcast Period | 5 July – 20 September 2017 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Network | AT‑X, Tokyo MX, Sun TV, BS11 |
| Opening Theme | “Koi no Hoshi” performed by Nanawo Akari |
| Ending Theme | “Sukoshidake” performed by Yui Ishikawa and Kana Asumi |
The adaptation retained the core premise of the manga while condensing certain plotlines to fit the twelve‑episode format. Production staff beyond the director have not been uniformly documented in publicly available sources; therefore, details regarding series composition, screenplay, and music composition are limited to verified information.
Reception
Critical and audience reception was mixed. Reviewers noted the series’ willingness to depict emotionally fraught and non‑conventional relationships within the yuri genre, while also commenting on the pacing and the handling of the “NTR” thematic elements. The manga and anime have been discussed in various anime and manga publications for their portrayal of complex interpersonal dynamics among teenagers.
Cultural Context
The title incorporates the abbreviation “NTR,” a term derived from netorare, which in Japanese popular culture denotes narratives involving romantic or sexual infidelity. The use of “NTR” in the title signals an emphasis on the emotional turmoil associated with secretive relationships, aligning with the series’ focus on hidden attraction and betrayal. “Netsuzou” (ねつぞう) can be translated as “fabrication” or “deception,” further reinforcing the series’ thematic preoccupation with concealed feelings.
Availability
The manga has been licensed for English-language release by Seven Seas Entertainment. The anime has been distributed internationally through streaming platforms, including Crunchyroll (as of its 2017 release) and later via home video releases in North America and other regions.
