The yuri manga adaptation of Sakura Kurihara’s Let Me Fix You (Kimi wo Tsumugu), which was initially set to debut on YouTube in late May 2026, has faced complications involving its European animation studio, Buta Productions. On May 2, an X user named Maryco shared chat transcripts alleging that Buta Productions co-founder Federico Antonio Russo groomed her when she was 14 years old. Although Maryco’s post was later removed, the anime’s publisher became aware of the claims and declared they would proceed with the project without the studio or Russo’s involvement.
Anime News Network reached out to Dokico, the German publisher handling the anime adaptation. They confirmed that both Russo and ButaPro have been excluded from the project. Dokico assured that while a new release date isn’t immediate, they remain dedicated to completing the Let Me Fix You anime.
ButaPro, however, issued a statement noting the anime was still in production, with minimal input from Russo—who was previously credited as an animation producer. The studio also mentioned its impending dissolution, with the co-founder departing, and added a cryptic remark in the first person about suing the accuser, labeling the accusations as “partial, misleading, and malicious.”
In reaction to these statements, former ButaPro staff members released their own announcement, separating themselves from the company and clarifying that the studio’s public comments didn’t reflect their views. These individuals have since regrouped under the animation collective Ponbleu, denouncing Russo’s actions, and are handling ongoing contracts. Ponbleu has not provided updates on current projects.
Let Me Fix You author Sakura Kurihara acknowledged the ButaPro controversy. Though specifics are pending, she expressed gratitude that the anime wasn’t cancelled and that the team’s commitment to the project remains strong.
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