I Shall Never Return is a manga written and illustrated by Kazuna Uchida that is complete at thirty chapters within five volumes. It was adapted into an anime OVA which was produced by Soft Garage and licensed by Media Blasters with studio J.C.Staff.
Plot[]
Upbeat Ritsuro and downbeat Ken have been longtime friends. Although Ken leads a dark life of prostitution after dropping out of high school, Ritsuro still cares about him. When Ritsuro realizes that what Ken wants is something more than friendship he vacillates between Ken and his girlfriend Moeko, setting the stage for a bizarre love triangle.
Characters[]
Ken Amafuji []
(海部フジ ケン Amafuji Ken) He drops out of High School after his parents divorced. Considered a delinquent he sleeps with Ritsurou's girlfriend Moeko seemingly in attempt to make him jealous. Voiced by: Kouichi Toochika
Ritsurou Yoshinari []
(吉成 律亮 Yoshinari Ritsurou) Whilst he experiences a largely regular High School life he is concerned for Ken and cares about his wellbeing. Voiced by: Kazuya Ichijou
Moeko Kobashi []
(小林 萌子 Kobashi Moeko) Ritsurou's girlfriend who also has feelings for Ken. Voiced by: Yuko Nagashima
Kazuyoshi Iwasaki []
(岩崎 和義 Iwasaki Kazuyoshi) Voiced by: Kazunari Tanaka