Sekai ichi Hatsukoi
Asuka · 2014–2018 · 12 issues
About the series
In Sekai ichi Hatsukoi, the tangled threads of love, work, and pride weave through the lives of manga editors at a publishing house, with a focus on the reluctant romance between a new editor and his talented, prickly author. Running from 2014 to 2018 under the Asuka imprint, this 12-issue series is a standout from the prolific creator known for her nuanced BL (boys' love) storytelling, capturing the humor and heartache of office dynamics and unspoken feelings. It matters as a defining work in the genre, offering a mature, character-driven take on romantic comedy that resonates with fans of slice-of-life drama.