Manga 'Koi Koite' Vol. 1 Released: A Modern Manyoshu Love Story by ito and Mai Mizuno
Gakken Co., Ltd. released 'Koi Koite 1' on May 25, 2026, a new romantic manga reimagining 1,300-year-old Manyoshu poems as modern youth stories. Created by artist ito and author Mai Mizuno, it features five short stories exploring universal themes of love with delicate visuals, riding the wave of the tanka poetry boom on social media.
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- 📰 Published: May 25, 2026 at 19:00
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## Press Release Overview
Gakken Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd., released the Nora Comics title 'Koi Koite 1' on May 25, 2026. Against the backdrop of a tanka poetry boom on social media and growing interest in Japanese traditional culture and classical literature, this manga revives the romantic sentiments of the 1,300-year-old 'Manyoshu' as vivid modern youth stories, targeting women of all generations.
## Powerful Collaboration by Acclaimed Creators
The manga is illustrated by ito, a rising artist whose previous work 'Kirakira, Aoi' received 100,000 likes on X (formerly Twitter) and was selected for 'Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2025.' ito captures subtle emotional changes with pale colors and a delicate touch. The original story is written by Mai Mizuno, a popular children's author whose debut 'Onegai! Fairy' series became a massive hit. Together, they have elevated Manyoshu romance into a modern narrative.
## Included Episodes (5 Stories)
The volume contains five stories inspired by Manyoshu poems:
1. **Episode 1: 'Kimi shi Fumiteba'**: Izumi secretly loves her art teacher but feels insignificant in his eyes. Her poignant feelings link with ancient poetry.
2. **Episode 2: 'Himotoki Mokena'**: Eto and Chiyu became distant after an incident at a Tanabata festival. Eto heads to the festival a year later, believing in Chiyu's promise.
3. **Episode 3: 'Komu to wa Mataji'**: The protagonist is toyed with by Koyama, who sends mixed signals over messages. A bittersweet conclusion set on Halloween night.
4. **Episode 4: 'Tsuki no Fune'**: Satsuki and Kaito meet in a seaside town. Their 'stopped time' begins to move again under the moonlight.
5. **Episode 5: 'Koi Koite'**: The final days before middle school graduation. Ai feels a sense of loneliness as Tomoki talks about his future without her.
## Product Information
- **Title**: Koi Koite 1
- **Original Story**: Mai Mizuno
- **Manga**: ito
- **Price**: 990 yen (including tax)
- **Release Date**: May 25, 2026
- **Format**: B6 size / 176 pages
- **Digital Version**: Available (Simultaneous release)
- **Official Website**: https://nora.gakken.jp/comic/page-koikoite/
Gakken Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd., released the Nora Comics title 'Koi Koite 1' on May 25, 2026. Against the backdrop of a tanka poetry boom on social media and growing interest in Japanese traditional culture and classical literature, this manga revives the romantic sentiments of the 1,300-year-old 'Manyoshu' as vivid modern youth stories, targeting women of all generations.
## Powerful Collaboration by Acclaimed Creators
The manga is illustrated by ito, a rising artist whose previous work 'Kirakira, Aoi' received 100,000 likes on X (formerly Twitter) and was selected for 'Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2025.' ito captures subtle emotional changes with pale colors and a delicate touch. The original story is written by Mai Mizuno, a popular children's author whose debut 'Onegai! Fairy' series became a massive hit. Together, they have elevated Manyoshu romance into a modern narrative.
## Included Episodes (5 Stories)
The volume contains five stories inspired by Manyoshu poems:
1. **Episode 1: 'Kimi shi Fumiteba'**: Izumi secretly loves her art teacher but feels insignificant in his eyes. Her poignant feelings link with ancient poetry.
2. **Episode 2: 'Himotoki Mokena'**: Eto and Chiyu became distant after an incident at a Tanabata festival. Eto heads to the festival a year later, believing in Chiyu's promise.
3. **Episode 3: 'Komu to wa Mataji'**: The protagonist is toyed with by Koyama, who sends mixed signals over messages. A bittersweet conclusion set on Halloween night.
4. **Episode 4: 'Tsuki no Fune'**: Satsuki and Kaito meet in a seaside town. Their 'stopped time' begins to move again under the moonlight.
5. **Episode 5: 'Koi Koite'**: The final days before middle school graduation. Ai feels a sense of loneliness as Tomoki talks about his future without her.
## Product Information
- **Title**: Koi Koite 1
- **Original Story**: Mai Mizuno
- **Manga**: ito
- **Price**: 990 yen (including tax)
- **Release Date**: May 25, 2026
- **Format**: B6 size / 176 pages
- **Digital Version**: Available (Simultaneous release)
- **Official Website**: https://nora.gakken.jp/comic/page-koikoite/
FAQ
『恋ひ恋ひて』はどのような作品ですか？
1300年前の「万葉集」の和歌をモチーフに、現代の青春ストーリーとして描いた新感覚の恋愛漫画です。
作品の制作陣は誰ですか？
漫画をito（代表作『きらきら、あおい』）、原作を人気児童書作家のみずのまいが担当しています。
『恋ひ恋ひて 1』の発売日はいつですか？
2026年5月25日に発売されました。
収録されている物語の内容は？
万葉集の和歌とリンクする5つの現代の恋物語（第1話〜第5話）が収録されています。
試し読みは可能ですか？
エンタメ漫画サイト「コミックノーラ」にて一部無料で公開されています。