Mitsuru Adachi Essay Comic Selection

Grand Blue Dreaming

Iori Kitahara begins his freshman year at Izu University and moves into his uncle's scuba diving shop, Grand Blue, in a seaside town. After an all-boys high school, he dreams of a fresh start full of beautiful girls and good friends. Instead, he is greeted by a rowdy group of naked upperclassmen who drag him into their alcohol-fueled antics. His cousin Chisa Kotegawa catches him at the worst possible moment, earning her scorn. Iori still wants his ideal college life, but the diving club's parties keep pulling him under.

How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?

Sakura Hibiki is a high school girl with a voracious appetite. When she notices her clothes getting tighter and her waistline expanding, she decides to visit a local gym. There she runs into her classmate Souryuuin Akemi, the student council president with a passion for muscles, who tries to get her to enroll. Hibiki hesitates until she meets Machio, a handsome trainer whose appearance convinces her to sign up. Now Hibiki begins her weight training journey, learning about exercise, proper form, and diet alongside Akemi and the ever-enthusiastic Machio.

Touch

Tatsuya Uesugi and his twin brother Kazuya have grown up alongside Minami Asakura, their beautiful neighbor and childhood friend. While Kazuya is a hardworking ace pitcher admired by everyone in town, Tatsuya is seen as a lazy slacker who always steps aside to let his brother shine, even though he may be just as talented. Everyone assumes Kazuya and Minami are destined to become the perfect couple, and Tatsuya accepts that idea at first. But as time passes, he realizes there is one thing he cannot sacrifice for his brother: his feelings for Minami. Determined to prove himself, Tatsuya begins to take baseball seriously, setting the stage for a quiet rivalry that will test the bond between t

DAYS

Tsukushi Tsukamoto is a timid and unremarkable high school student who becomes the target of bullies. His life takes an unexpected turn during spring break when he is rescued by Jin Kazama, a gifted soccer player his own age. To fill a spot, Jin invites the completely inexperienced Tsukushi to a casual futsal match. Despite his clumsiness and lack of skill, Tsukushi discovers a passion for the sport through sheer, relentless effort. His only notable talent is an incredible stamina that keeps him running forward no matter what. Inspired by this first taste of soccer and his connection with Jin, Tsukushi decides to join the prestigious soccer club at their new high school, Seiseki, which is k

I'm Addicted to Her

A reclusive and introverted boy finds his quiet, slacker lifestyle completely upended when he unexpectedly crosses paths with the popular and athletic ace of the school's track team. Their unlikely encounter pulls him out of his shell and into her vibrant, demanding world. The situation escalates into a comedic conflict as she begins to persistently invade his personal space and favorite skipping-class spots, forcing a reluctant interaction. This clash between a gloomy loner and a charismatic athlete sparks a series of humorous and awkward situations, exploring the dynamics of an unforeseen connection.

Aoharu X Machinegun

Hotaru Tachibana is a high school student with a strong sense of justice, often mistaken for a boy due to her appearance and mannerisms. When she learns a classmate has been swindled by a host, she confronts the culprit, only to discover he is her new neighbor, Masamune Matsuoka. He challenges her to a 'survival game'—a simulated battle using airsoft guns—to settle their dispute. Hotaru loses the match and, burdened with a debt for damages, is forced to join Masamune's all-male team, Toy ☆ Gun Gun, as its third member. She must now navigate this competitive world alongside the team's other member, the initially disapproving Tooru Yukimura, while hiding her true gender from her teammates. As