Manga artist Mikanuji, best known for the popular yuri series Assorted Entanglements, has officially launched a new manga titled Tsukuru Niwa (A Garden for Creating) on Kadokawa’s Comic Newtype website. The new series premiered this past Tuesday, November 25, 2025, introducing readers to a fresh narrative centered around twin sisters.
A New Horticultural Tale Unfurls
Tsukuru Niwa marks Mikanuji’s latest venture, following the conclusion of Assorted Entanglements. The series is being published by Kadokawa on their Comic Newtype platform. While specific plot details remain somewhat limited, the initial premise introduces twin sisters named Hime and… The title, “A Garden for Creating,” suggests themes of growth, cultivation, and perhaps the careful nurturing of relationships or personal spaces, aligning with Mikanuji’s signature style of nuanced character development.
Mikanuji’s Established Legacy: From Web Comic to Critically Acclaimed Yuri
Mikanuji has built a strong reputation within the manga community, particularly for their work in the yuri (girls’ love) genre. Their most prominent series, Assorted Entanglements (Japanese: Fuzoroi no Renri), garnered a dedicated fanbase.
The Heart of Assorted Entanglements
Assorted Entanglements began independently on Mikanuji’s Pixiv account in June 2017 before being picked up for serialization by Kadokawa Shoten’s Comic Newtype in November 2020. The series concluded its serialization in March 2025 and was collected into ten tankōbon volumes. Yen Press has licensed the series for English-language release, making it accessible to a broader international audience.
The manga explores an array of interconnected love stories between women, with the initial premise following Iori, a 28-year-old office worker, after a spontaneous encounter with a bartender named Minami. The narrative delves into mature relationships, often tackling complex subject matter and societal challenges faced by lesbian couples in Japan, earning praise for its sharp and witty exploration of these themes.
Other Notable Works
Beyond Assorted Entanglements, Mikanuji’s portfolio includes other serialized works such as Now Loading…!, which ran from 2017 to 2017, and Senpai, Oishii desu ka? (Senpai, Does It Taste Good?), serialized from September 2021 to August 2023. They have also contributed to various yuri anthologies, demonstrating their versatility and commitment to the genre.
What to Expect from Tsukuru Niwa
Fans of Mikanuji’s previous works will likely anticipate the thoughtful character interactions and emotional depth that define their storytelling. While Tsukuru Niwa appears to move in a new narrative direction with its focus on twin sisters, the artist’s ability to craft compelling relationships and explore intricate human connections is expected to remain a central draw. The launch of Tsukuru Niwa offers a fresh opportunity to engage with Mikanuji’s evolving artistic vision.
