Comic Label 'DONUTS COMICS' Launches! Original Comic 'One Chance Buddy!' by Gishou Akagi Starts Serialization Today!
DONUTS Co. Ltd. has launched a new comic label 'DONUTS COMICS' to create next-generation IPs. The first work, the BL comic 'One Chance Buddy!' by Gishou Akagi, begins distribution today.
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DONUTS Co. Ltd. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Keisei Nishimura) has established the comic label "DONUTS COMICS". As the label's first work, the original comic "One Chance Buddy!" (Author: Gishou Akagi) has started distribution today, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, on major e-book stores. It is scheduled to be serialized with bi-weekly updates from now on.
"DONUTS COMICS" Official X Account: https://x.com/donutscomics_bl
■ Background of Launching "DONUTS COMICS"
Our company has been deploying entertainment that shapes the enthusiasm of the times, such as creating trends through media like the women's fashion magazine "Ray", and supporting people flying towards their dreams through the live streaming & video app "MixChannel" and the community-based media "Bishoujo Zukan" operated by our group company Bishoujo Zukan Co., Ltd. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Kosuke Nakamura).
This time, we have established the comic label "DONUTS COMICS" to release new IPs (Intellectual Properties) to the world together with creators who spin fascinating stories. Moving forward, we will fuse the know-how cultivated in existing businesses to build an ecosystem that generates "next-generation hit IPs" predicated on multifaceted media mixes, and create new experiential value that resonates with digital native generation readers.
■ About the New Serialization "One Chance Buddy!"
[A buddy story depicted in a world coexisting with dog-type humans]
Police officer Daichi Narutaki, despite aspiring to be a handler (trainer), continued to fail in training and lost his confidence. Meanwhile, an incident occurs where his cousin and skilled handler, Yukari, is attacked by someone and left in critical condition. Daichi is temporarily entrusted with taking care of Rick, a police dog who is Yukari's partner.
However, Rick had a peculiar trait where his concentration increased by sniffing Daichi's scent!
Recognized for this aptitude, Daichi forms a duo with Rick as an exceptional case.
Amidst living together in a studio apartment and days of rigorous training, while being bewildered by Rick innocently closing the distance, Daichi gradually opens his heart...
"DONUTS COMICS" Official X Account: https://x.com/donutscomics_bl
■ Background of Launching "DONUTS COMICS"
Our company has been deploying entertainment that shapes the enthusiasm of the times, such as creating trends through media like the women's fashion magazine "Ray", and supporting people flying towards their dreams through the live streaming & video app "MixChannel" and the community-based media "Bishoujo Zukan" operated by our group company Bishoujo Zukan Co., Ltd. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Kosuke Nakamura).
This time, we have established the comic label "DONUTS COMICS" to release new IPs (Intellectual Properties) to the world together with creators who spin fascinating stories. Moving forward, we will fuse the know-how cultivated in existing businesses to build an ecosystem that generates "next-generation hit IPs" predicated on multifaceted media mixes, and create new experiential value that resonates with digital native generation readers.
■ About the New Serialization "One Chance Buddy!"
[A buddy story depicted in a world coexisting with dog-type humans]
Police officer Daichi Narutaki, despite aspiring to be a handler (trainer), continued to fail in training and lost his confidence. Meanwhile, an incident occurs where his cousin and skilled handler, Yukari, is attacked by someone and left in critical condition. Daichi is temporarily entrusted with taking care of Rick, a police dog who is Yukari's partner.
However, Rick had a peculiar trait where his concentration increased by sniffing Daichi's scent!
Recognized for this aptitude, Daichi forms a duo with Rick as an exceptional case.
Amidst living together in a studio apartment and days of rigorous training, while being bewildered by Rick innocently closing the distance, Daichi gradually opens his heart...