How I Met My Soulmate Vol. 01

How I Met My Soulmate Vol. 01. From the creator of “Waiting for Spring” comes a new college romance that meditates on just what destiny means, and whether “the one” is really out there. A fresh and stylish spin on shojo manga!

In How I Met My Soulmate Vol. 01, Yuuki is a 20-year-old college sophomore who has wished for one thing since moving to Tokyo: to find her soulmate. Growing a bit desperate after a long drought, she goes along with a friend to a club for the first time. Her friend thrives, but it’s chaotic and loud…just not Yuuki’s scene. Just when Yuuki begins to despair that she’ll ever find a real, adult relationship, she meets Iori, a man with bleached hair and a slightly scary demeanor…but first impressions don’t always tell the whole story. Could destiny still have more cards to play?

Biographical Notes:

Anashin is a shojo manga artist who debuted in 2012. Waiting for Spring was Anashin’s first series released in English. How I Met My Soulmate was released in Dessert magazine in 2021. Her pen name is derived from her three cats; Ann, Nana and Shin.

Title Notes:

COLLEGE SETTING: Shojo manga taking place during college is gaining popularity with readers, as seen in A Sign of Affection. Outside of the restrictions of a high school backdrop, a college setting allows for more mature exploration in relationships and development of oneself.

RISING SHOJO MANGA CREATOR: Anashin’s work has been growing in popularity and is highly sought out in both Japan and the U.S.

STYLISH ARTWORK: Frequently shared on social media, the crisp artwork and character design is compared to many stylish celebrities.

More details on Anashin:

Anashin’s Twitter Page

More works by Anashin