Miyuki Nakayama’s popular Shota x Oni boys-love manga is set to receive an anime adaptation. The announcement was made in conjunction with the release of the manga’s sixth compiled book volume, exciting fans of the series. Shota x Oni, also known as Shota Oni, debuted in September 2021 and has garnered attention for its heartwarming story and unique character dynamics.
Story of Tsubaki and Yuu
Shota x Oni revolves around the relationship between two childhood friends: Tsubaki, an elementary school student, and Yuu, a high school student. The story explores their evolving bond as Tsubaki strives to become someone Yuu can rely on, despite their age difference. Tsubaki feels responsible for an old scar on Yuu’s face and is determined to protect him. The manga captures the sweet everyday lives of the two, portraying Yuu as someone who cherishes Tsubaki but still treats him like a child. This dynamic fuels Tsubaki’s desire to grow up quickly and win Yuu’s affection.
Miyuki Nakayama: From Blend-S to BL
Miyuki Nakayama is a Japanese manga artist and illustrator. While she gained significant recognition among male audiences for her work on Blend-S, she is also known for creating manga aimed at female audiences, including BL (Boys’ Love) works like Shota x Oni. Her other notable works include Kudamimi no Cat.
Blend-S: A Slice-of-Life Comedy
Blend-S, a four-panel manga series by Nakayama, follows Maika Sakuranomiya, a high school student who takes on a waitressing job at Café Stile. The café’s gimmick involves waitresses embodying specific character archetypes while serving customers. Maika is assigned the role of the “sadistic” waitress, which challenges her kind personality. Blend-S was serialized in Manga Time Kirara Carat from 2013 to 2022 and received an anime adaptation in 2017.
Kudamimi no Cat: A Pure Romance
Kudamimi no Cat is another work by Miyuki Nakayama, described as a traditional female-oriented pure romance manga.
Shota x Oni: Award-Winning BL
Shota x Oni debuted on the Comic CMOA website as part of Square Enix’s boys-love manga label “Gangan BLiss” in September 2021. It is also available on Manga UP!, ebookjapan, LINE Manga, and Kindle Store. In 2022, the manga won the Best Next Generation (Newcomer) award at boys-love website Chil-Chil’s 13th annual BL Awards.
Anime Adaptation Details
The announcement of the Shota x Oni anime adaptation has generated considerable excitement among fans. Details regarding the production staff, release date, and format are yet to be revealed.
Where to Read the Manga
Shota x Oni is available on various platforms, including:
- Comic CMOA
- Manga UP!
- ebookjapan
- LINE Manga
- Kindle Store
Physical copies of the manga are also available for purchase.
