Things took an unfortunate turn for international fans of Thai BL, specifically the Thai adaptation of ‘Cherry Magic.’
The series, which revolves around Achi, the 30-year-old virgin with the power to read people’s minds with physical contact, and Karan, his co-worker with a huge crush on him, began airing on December 9, 2023, and was an instant hit. The comeback of the TayNew pairing, which hasn’t had a series together since 2019’s ‘Dark Blue Kiss’ was much awaited by fans everywhere. However, GMMTV, made an announcement just days before the third episode was set to air that disappointed many fans who were looking forward to the series.
GMMTV ขอแจ้งให้ทราบว่า ซีรีส์ “Cherry Magic 30 ยังซิง” มีความจำเป็นต้องระงับการเผยแพร่ซีรีส์ผ่านช่องทาง YouTube GMMTV ที่เปิดให้รับชมในต่างประเทศทั้งหมด
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GMMTV would like to announce that we’re required to suspend the broadcast of the “Cherry Magic” series on the GMMTV YouTube… pic.twitter.com/8SSk1N4mit— GMMTV (@GMMTV) December 21, 2023
GMMTV told viewers that they ran into issues with the copyright holders of ‘Cherry Magic’ in Japan and would have to suspend the airing of the series outside Thailand until further notice. The original writer of the manga, mangaka Toyota You, also made a statement on Twitter, explaining that she was also surprised by this announcement and was not involved in the suspension of the series’ airing.
チェリマジ一時停止って事はそのうち再開するって事…？色んな憶測が出ていますが私は何も知らされてないし、何かした訳ではないです。#CherryMagicTH
— 豊田悠🍒 チェリまほアニメ化＆13巻12/21発売 (@toyotayou) December 21, 2023
