Netsuzou Trap (NTR) Manga: Read Online + Complete Guide

Netsuzou Trap, NTR is one of the most searched yuri manga series online, and one of the most polarizing. A story about secret desire, infidelity, and the complicated space between friendship and love, it pushed boundaries that many yuri series avoid. This guide covers everything about the manga: plot, characters, the anime, why it's controversial, and how to read it right now.

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Netsuzou Trap - NTR

29 chapters · 934 pages

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What is Netsuzou Trap?

Netsuzou Trap, NTR is a yuri manga by Kodama Naoko, serialized in Comic Yuri Hime from 2015 to 2017. The complete series spans 6 volumes (29 chapters). An anime adaptation aired in Summer 2017. The title is a deliberate play on words: 'NTR' abbreviates both the title and 'netorare,' a Japanese term for cheating storylines.

The manga follows two childhood best friends, Yuma and Hotaru, who begin a secret physical relationship while both are dating boyfriends. It explores the tension between social expectations and genuine desire, making it a unique entry in the yuri genre that doesn't shy away from messy, uncomfortable emotions.

Story Overview

Yuma Okazaki and Hotaru Mizushina have been best friends since childhood. As high school students, both have boyfriends, Yuma dates the earnest Takeda, while Hotaru is with the more aggressive Fujiwara. Their double dates seem normal on the surface.

Everything changes when Hotaru initiates physical contact with Yuma, claiming she's 'just practicing.' What starts as supposedly innocent experimentation quickly becomes something neither can control. Yuma struggles with guilt and confusion as her feelings for Hotaru deepen, while Hotaru's motivations remain opaque, is she manipulating Yuma, or hiding her own vulnerability?

The series doesn't flinch from showing the emotional fallout. Takeda's growing suspicion, Fujiwara's controlling behavior, and the girls' inability to be honest with themselves or each other creates an increasingly tense atmosphere. Kodama Naoko uses the short chapter format to maintain constant momentum toward the climax.

Main Characters

• Yuma Okazaki: The point-of-view character. Earnest and anxious, Yuma genuinely wants to do the right thing but can't suppress her feelings for Hotaru. Her internal conflict drives the narrative.
• Hotaru Mizushina: Yuma's childhood friend. Outwardly calm and beautiful, Hotaru initiates the affair and often appears to be in control. As the story progresses, her facade cracks to reveal deep emotional wounds.
• Takeda: Yuma's boyfriend. Kind and genuinely caring, he becomes increasingly suspicious of Yuma's behavior. His role highlights the collateral damage of dishonesty.
• Fujiwara: Hotaru's boyfriend. Possessive and at times emotionally abusive, his character adds a darker dimension to the story and provides context for Hotaru's actions.

Manga Volumes

Netsuzou Trap was published in 6 volumes by Ichijinsha (Comic Yuri Hime). Seven Seas Entertainment released the English translation in 2 omnibus volumes:

• Volumes 1-3 (Chapters 1-15): The setup and escalation. Hotaru initiates the physical relationship; Yuma's confusion deepens. The double-dating facade begins to crack.
• Volumes 4-6 (Chapters 16-29): The fallout. Relationships unravel as the truth becomes harder to hide. Hotaru's backstory is revealed, recontextualizing earlier events. The series reaches its conclusion.

Anime Adaptation

The anime aired in Summer 2017, produced by Creators in Pack. It consists of 12 episodes, each approximately 9 minutes long. The short-form format was controversial, fans felt the already compact manga needed more room to breathe, not less.

Despite the compressed format, the anime covers the complete manga story. The voice cast includes Ayane Sakura as Yuma and Hiromi Igarashi as Hotaru. The anime is available on Crunchyroll in some regions. For the complete experience with full art and pacing, the manga is recommended.

The NTR Controversy

Netsuzou Trap is divisive within the yuri community for several reasons:

• The cheating premise: Both protagonists are cheating on their boyfriends. Some readers find this refreshingly honest about the complexity of closeted queer experiences; others find it morally uncomfortable.
• Manipulation vs. vulnerability: Hotaru's behavior toward Yuma can be read as manipulative or as a defense mechanism from someone deeply hurt. The manga doesn't always make the distinction clear, which frustrates some readers.
• Male characters as obstacles: Takeda and Fujiwara serve primarily as obstacles to the yuri relationship. Some critics argue this reduces the story's complexity.
• Pacing and length: At 29 chapters, some readers feel the emotional arcs don't have enough room to develop naturally. The anime's 9-minute episodes compressed this further.

Despite, or because of, the controversy, Netsuzou Trap remains one of the most discussed yuri manga. Its willingness to portray messy, morally gray relationships set it apart from more idealized romance series. For readers interested in the adult side of yuri more broadly, our lesbian hentai guide covers explicit yuri manga, doujinshi, and anime with mature content.

Read Netsuzou Trap Manga Online

We have the complete Netsuzou Trap manga available to read online, all 29 chapters in a continuous vertical reader. No account required. Start from chapter 1 and read straight through to the conclusion. For a complete overview of every platform where you can read yuri manga online for free, see our dedicated guide.

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Netsuzou Trap - NTR

29 chapters · 934 pages

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Similar Recommendations

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• Citrus by Saburouta. Another controversial yuri with intense drama, step-sister romance, and complicated consent dynamics. Read all 84 chapters on Yurivan. Read on Yurivan →
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