Tokyo, Japan – Manga artist Jin Mocoyama is set to launch a new series titled Hatsukoi Geinin (First Love Comedian) on August 8, 2025. The announcement was made by Shogakukan’s Manga ONE platform, revealing the new work will feature a story by Takeshi Nakazawa, known for Kimoiman.
“Hatsukoi Geinin” — A Love Story Takes Center Stage
The upcoming series, Hatsukoi Geinin, is described as a love story centered around a struggling comedian who has no prior experience with romance and the enigmatic character, Ichikawa. This collaboration with Takeshi Nakazawa marks an anticipated new direction for Mocoyama’s distinct storytelling.
A Look at Mocoyama’s Previous Works
Jin Mocoyama is known for several manga series that span various genres, demonstrating a versatile creative range. Their previous works include:
Nemu-chan no Sei de Nemurenai! (I Can’t Sleep Because of Nemu-chan!)
This manga began serialization in Kadokawa’s Comic Cune magazine in January 2023. The series falls under comedy, ecchi, seinen, shotacon, and slice of life genres, often featuring supernatural elements.
I’m Cute Enough to Get Away With It! (Kawaii Kara Giri Yuruseru)
Launched in August 2021 on Shogakukan’s Ura Sunday web manga service, I’m Cute Enough to Get Away With It! concluded with its third and final compiled volume in November 2022. This popular series was digitally licensed and published in English by Comikey. Its genres include comedy, ecchi, gender bender, harem, romance, and shonen.
Other Notable Contributions
Mocoyama’s extensive bibliography also includes titles such as Futago, Futagokoro, Gal to Tsukiacchatta Anthology, and Yuri na Watashi to Akuma na Kanojo(?), showcasing a consistent presence in comedy, romance, and ecchi genres, often with school life and supernatural themes.
Where to Read “Hatsukoi Geinin”
Fans can expect Hatsukoi Geinin to begin serialization on Shogakukan’s Manga ONE platform starting August 8. This platform has been a key outlet for many of Mocoyama’s past works, providing accessibility for readers.
