Popular Novel Adapted to Comic! Surpassed 250,000 Copies!

KADOKAWA Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Takeshi Natsuno) released the print and digital editions of 'Gokudo-san wa Unmei no Papa de Aisaika' (Art: Yaya Sakuragi, Original Story: On Sakura) on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

The 'Gokudo-san' series is a 'family BL' (Boys' Love) story serialized in the digital BL magazine 'CIEL.' It follows the lives of Kengo, a childhood friend and yakuza, and Sachi, a handsome doctor, as they raise a child named Fumi under complicated circumstances.

This fifth installment of the comic adaptation starts with a dramatic twist: Kengo loses his memory. Having lost his memories of Sachi, Kengo displays a cold attitude never seen before. Fans will be moved by Sachi's unwavering belief in Kengo's love and Kengo's subconscious attraction to Sachi despite his amnesia.

Double Signing Event to Commemorate the 10th Anniversary!

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the original novel series 'Gokudo-san wa Papa de Aisaika' (published by Ruby Bunko) since its debut in 2016, a signing event will be held at Animate. Both the original author, On Sakura, and the illustrator/manga artist, Yaya Sakuragi, will be in attendance.

Applications for the signing event close on Monday, April 13, 2026. Don't forget to apply!

**Event Details:** - **Venue:** Ikebukuro PACKS, 4th Floor - **Date:** Saturday, May 16, 2026 - **Time:** Doors open at 13:30 / Starts at 14:00

Synopsis of 'Gokudo-san wa Unmei no Papa de Aisaika'

Sachi enjoyed a private overnight date with Kengo. However, on the way home, Kengo gets injured while protecting Sachi and loses only his memories of Sachi. While Sachi tries to remain strong, Kengo's cold demeanor brings loneliness. Meanwhile, Kengo finds himself inexplicably bothered by Sachi's presence... When Sachi is attacked by an unknown assailant, Kengo charges into a rival organization's territory alone!? A story of doting parental love between a childhood friend yakuza and a tsundere doctor!

Publication Information - **Title:** Gokudo-san wa Unmei no Papa de Aisaika - **Art:** Yaya Sakuragi / **Original Story:** On Sakura - **Label:** Asuka Comics CL-DX - **Release Date:** April 1, 2026 - **Price:** 924 yen (including tax) - **Format:** B6 / 226 pages - **ISBN:** 978-4-04-117264-3

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