Maki Enjōji’s romantic comedy manga, Zenbu Hatsukoi no Sei da (It’s All Because of First Love), is set to conclude in just two more chapters. The announcement was made on Friday in the September issue of Shogakukan’s Petit Comic magazine.
Series Overview and Plot Details
Zenbu Hatsukoi no Sei da first debuted in Shogakukan’s Petit Comic magazine in March 2024. The josei (for women) manga centers on Urara, a woman in her thirties who desires to bypass the complexities of dating and proceed directly to marriage. Her plans take an unexpected turn when she receives a proposal from Suwa, a younger college student, a relationship dynamic she initially dismisses. The story explores their unfolding romantic comedy. Shogakukan released the third compiled book volume of the series on June 10, 2025.
Maki Enjōji’s Esteemed Career in Josei Manga
Maki Enjōji is a prolific Japanese manga artist, widely recognized for her contributions to the josei genre, often crafting compelling romantic comedies. Her debut as a manga artist was with the one-shot Fu Junai in 2004, published in a special issue of Petit Comic, the same magazine where all her subsequent works have been serialized.
Enjōji has garnered significant popularity through several of her works, many of which have received live-action adaptations. Her notable series include Happy Marriage!? and An Incurable Case of Love (Koi wa Tsuzuku yo Doko made mo). Happy Marriage!? inspired a live-action series in 2016, while An Incurable Case of Love was adapted into a live-action television series that aired from January to March 2020. Other works by Enjōji include Private Prince, Tsumari Sukitte Iitain dakedo (I Mean, I Want to Say I Like You But), and Amaku Naru Made Matemasen (I Can’t Hold Out Until It’s Sweet Enough).
The impending conclusion of Zenbu Hatsukoi no Sei da marks another milestone in Enjōji’s consistent career, leaving fans to anticipate her next narrative venture.
