Hit Manga Artist Kurato Yukime, Known for Viral SNS Success, Teams Up with WOOMA, Illustrator Behind Numerous Hit MVs, for First-Ever Collaboration! New Series 'Kiss Me with Your Face' Begins Serialization!

Akita Shoten Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Noriji Yamaguchi) announces the launch of the new serialization 'Kiss Me with Your Face' in the June 15 (Monday) issue of 'Bessatsu Shonen Champion' (Editor-in-Chief: Tarou Oguchi).

Work Overview

In a school where students are ranked, Shikama holds an A-rank while Akaduki is at the very bottom, an E-rank. These two, who should never have crossed paths, begin to form a bond after a certain incident...

Editor's Comment

A highly anticipated work featuring the first collaboration between Kurato Yukime, known for hit digital titles such as 'Marimo Kyodai no Chahanji' and 'Ja, Kimi no Kawari ni Korosou ka?', and WOOMA, a popular illustrator behind numerous hit music videos and character designs.

Two students, separated by the school's ranking system, come to share a fate after a pivotal event. Please look forward to this intense human drama set in a school ruled by hierarchy.

【Product Details】

● Publication: 'Bessatsu Shonen Champion' ● First Issue: July 2026 Issue (Release Date: June 15, Monday) ● Price: 780 yen (tax included)

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