At 25:00 in Akasaka Vol. 01

At 25:00 in Akasaka Vol. 01

The award-winning Boys’ Love manga about actors “researching” a relationship is finally available in English print—and don’t miss the live-action adaptation!

Yuki Shirasaki finally landed his big break. But the pressure is on when he’s cast alongside current superstar (and his former classmate!) Asami Hayama. Determined to do his best, Shirasaki decides to dive deep into researching playing the role of a gay man and visits a gay bar for a one-night stand. To his surprise, Hayama is there and gives Shirasaki the shock of his life by suggesting they become friends with benefits! Can Shirasaki keep his attention on the role, or will he be captivated by Hayama’s good looks and irresistible charm? Recommended for Mature Audiences.

Biographical Notes:

Hiroko Natsuno is a manga creator best known for BL titles including About A Love Song, The Love of Calendula, and At 25:00 in Akasaka.

Title Notes:

NEW BOYS’ LOVE SERIES (POPULAR GENRE) UNDER SEVEN SEAS BL LABEL: For fans of Our Dining Table and Seaside Stranger, featuring romance between men.

AWARD-WINNING SERIES, DIGITAL HIT: This title was awarded Best Series in the 14th annual BL Awards and is currently available in English digitally from Futekiya. This is the first English edition in print.

LIVE-ACTION ADAPTATION: A TV series airing in Japan beginning April 2024, available streaming worldwide.

FOR FANS OF: Other titles in the Boy’s Love genre, especially those that deal with the entertainment industry, such as Yes, No, or Maybe?, Gravitation, and Black or White.

AGE RANGE, SHRINKWRAPPED: This Adult title is rated Mature with a [Parental Advisory] note and will be shrinkwrapped.

SERIES INFO: This series is ongoing in Japan (4 volumes and counting) with a planned pub every 3-4 months or whenever a new volume is released.

More details on Hiroko Natsuno:

Hiroko Natsuno’s Twitter account

More works by Hiroko Natsuno

Publisher’s Twitter account