Over 250,000 Copies Sold! Latest Comic in the 'Gokudo-san' Series, 'Gokudo-san wa Unmei no Papa de Aisaika,' Released on April 1, 2026
KADOKAWA has released the latest comic adaptation of the popular BL 'Gokudo-san' series, which has sold over 250,000 copies. To celebrate the 10th anniversary, a special joint signing event with the author and illustrator will be held.
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KADOKAWA Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takeshi Natsuno) released the print and digital editions of 'Gokudo-san wa Unmei no Papa de Aisaika' (Art: Yaya Sakuragi, Original Story: Sakura Wen) on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
## Popular Novel Gets a Comic Adaptation! Surpasses 250,000 Copies (including e-book downloads)!
The 'Gokudo-san' series, currently serialized in the digital BL magazine 'CIEL Electronic Edition,' is a family BL story about childhood friends Kengo, a yakuza, and Sachi, a handsome doctor, raising a child with a complicated background named Fumi.
The fifth installment in the series begins with a turbulent event: Kengo loses his memory. Having lost his memories of Sachi, Kengo shows a coldness he never has before.
The deep bond between Sachi, who believes in Kengo's love for him, and Kengo, who finds himself unconsciously drawn to Sachi, is sure to be moving!
## Joint Signing Event to Commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the 'Gokudo-san' Series!
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the original novel 'Gokudo-san wa Papa de Aisaika' (published by Ruby Bunko) which began publication in 2016, a signing event with author Sakura Wen and illustrator/comic artist Yaya Sakuragi will be held at Animate.
The application deadline for the signing event is Monday, April 13, 2026! Don't forget to apply!
Venue: Ikebukuro PACKS 4th Floor
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: Doors open 13:30 / Starts 14:00
▼Click here for details
[https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/contents/fair_event/detail.php?id=114734](https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/contents/fair_event/detail.php?id=114734)
*Please contact the store for inquiries regarding the signing event.
## 'Gokudo-san wa Unmei no Papa de Aisaika' Synopsis
Sachi enjoyed an overnight date alone with Kengo. However, on their way back, Kengo gets injured while protecting Sachi and loses only his memories of Sachi.
While Sachi acts strong, he feels a growing loneliness from Kengo's cold attitude. Meanwhile, Kengo can't hide his irritation, wondering why Sachi is on his mind...?
Just then, when Sachi is attacked by someone, Kengo single-handedly storms the rival organization's turf――!?
A doting love story about a childhood friend yakuza and a tsundere handsome doctor raising a child!
The 5th comic adaptation of the popular series!
## Popular Novel Gets a Comic Adaptation! Surpasses 250,000 Copies (including e-book downloads)!
The 'Gokudo-san' series, currently serialized in the digital BL magazine 'CIEL Electronic Edition,' is a family BL story about childhood friends Kengo, a yakuza, and Sachi, a handsome doctor, raising a child with a complicated background named Fumi.
The fifth installment in the series begins with a turbulent event: Kengo loses his memory. Having lost his memories of Sachi, Kengo shows a coldness he never has before.
The deep bond between Sachi, who believes in Kengo's love for him, and Kengo, who finds himself unconsciously drawn to Sachi, is sure to be moving!
## Joint Signing Event to Commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the 'Gokudo-san' Series!
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the original novel 'Gokudo-san wa Papa de Aisaika' (published by Ruby Bunko) which began publication in 2016, a signing event with author Sakura Wen and illustrator/comic artist Yaya Sakuragi will be held at Animate.
The application deadline for the signing event is Monday, April 13, 2026! Don't forget to apply!
Venue: Ikebukuro PACKS 4th Floor
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: Doors open 13:30 / Starts 14:00
▼Click here for details
[https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/contents/fair_event/detail.php?id=114734](https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/contents/fair_event/detail.php?id=114734)
*Please contact the store for inquiries regarding the signing event.
## 'Gokudo-san wa Unmei no Papa de Aisaika' Synopsis
Sachi enjoyed an overnight date alone with Kengo. However, on their way back, Kengo gets injured while protecting Sachi and loses only his memories of Sachi.
While Sachi acts strong, he feels a growing loneliness from Kengo's cold attitude. Meanwhile, Kengo can't hide his irritation, wondering why Sachi is on his mind...?
Just then, when Sachi is attacked by someone, Kengo single-handedly storms the rival organization's turf――!?
A doting love story about a childhood friend yakuza and a tsundere handsome doctor raising a child!
The 5th comic adaptation of the popular series!