To most manga readers, their favorite series receiving an anime adaptation is a dream come true. The chance to relive the story from the printed page in breathtaking animation is something we all revel in. But there’s one manga fandom that goes against that trend. In fact, fans of Goodnight Punpun, the seinen manga by Inio Asano (Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction), actively fight against a manga adaptation… and for good reason.

First published in 2007, Goodnight Punpun is a story about the challenges of growing up and everyday life. The series is one of the most celebrated Seinen manga of all time, up there with Berserk, 20th Century Boys, and Hellsing. While fans are vehemently against an anime adaptation, they have little to worry about, as it will probably never happen.

Goodnight Punpun frequently ranks towards the top of “Best manga without an anime adaptation” lists. But, the fan base is happy for the series to remain there. From the first chapter, fans knew there was something different about Punpun, and that its plot and storytelling style wouldn’t work in an anime.