is a Japanese
manga
are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. Most manga conform to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century, and the form has a long history in earlier Japanese art. The term is used in Japan to refer to both comics ...
series written and illustrated by
Takako Shimura
is a Japanese manga artist. She is primarily known for her manga works which feature LGBT (especially lesbian and transgender) topics.
Career
Her best known and selling series are '' Aoi Hana'' and ''Wandering Son''. ''Aoi Hana'' was adapted ...
. The series was serialized on
Ohta Publishing
is a Japanese publishing company. With a number of controversial books that disturbed the Japanese society and its erotic manga comics, the company has established itself like a source of provocative "subculture" items.
History
Ohta Publishing ...
's ''PocoPoco'' website from June 2011 to 2016, and it moved to the ''Ohta Web Comic'' website, where it was serialized from July 2016 to March 2024. It was compiled into five ''
tankōbon
A is a standard publishing format for books in Japan, alongside other formats such as ''shinsho'' (17x11 cm paperback books) and ''bunkobon''. Used as a loanword in English, the term specifically refers to a printed collection of a manga that w ...
'' volumes from April 2015 to May 2024. An
anime
is a Traditional animation, hand-drawn and computer animation, computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, , in Japan and in Ja ...
television series adaptation produced by
Madhouse is set to premiere in 2026.
Media
Manga
Written and illustrated by
Takako Shimura
is a Japanese manga artist. She is primarily known for her manga works which feature LGBT (especially lesbian and transgender) topics.
Career
Her best known and selling series are '' Aoi Hana'' and ''Wandering Son''. ''Aoi Hana'' was adapted ...
, ''Awajima Hyakkei'' was originally serialized on
Ohta Publishing
is a Japanese publishing company. With a number of controversial books that disturbed the Japanese society and its erotic manga comics, the company has established itself like a source of provocative "subculture" items.
History
Ohta Publishing ...
's ''PocoPoco'' website from June 7, 2011, to 2016. It later moved to the ''Ohta Web Comic'' website where it continued from July 29, 2016, to March 15, 2024. Its chapters were collected into five ''
tankōbon
A is a standard publishing format for books in Japan, alongside other formats such as ''shinsho'' (17x11 cm paperback books) and ''bunkobon''. Used as a loanword in English, the term specifically refers to a printed collection of a manga that w ...
'' volumes from April 15, 2015, to May 13, 2024.
Anime
An
anime
is a Traditional animation, hand-drawn and computer animation, computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, , in Japan and in Ja ...
adaptation was announced on May 9, 2024.
It was later confirmed to be a television series produced by
Madhouse and directed by
Morio Asaka
is a Japanese storyboard artist and director.
After graduating Osaka Designers' College, Asaka entered Madhouse. He was inspired to become a director by '' Phoenix: Yamato Chapter'' and made his debut as an episode director in episode 40 of '' ...
, with series composition by Yasuhiro Nakanishi, character designs by Kunihiko Hamada, and music by Takahiro Obata. It is set to premiere in 2026.
Reception
The series was ranked 17th in the 2016 edition of
Takarajimasha
is a Japanese publishing company based in Chiyoda, Tokyo. It is known for publishing subculture-oriented fashion magazines aimed at teens, fashion magazines in general, as well as guide books.
History
The company was founded on September 22, ...
's ''
Kono Manga ga Sugoi!
is an annual reference mook series published by Takarajimasha since 2005 featuring yearly rankings and reviews of manga. The rankings are compiled by surveying professionals in the manga and publishing industry. The first two years saw two s ...
'' guidebook of the best manga for female readers.
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