Eren the Southpaw (左ききのエレン) is a Japanese web manga series written and illustrated by Kappi. It was published on cakes web manga service from March 2016 to September 2017. A remake version, illustrated by nifuni, has been published on Shueisha's online platform Shōnen Jump+ since October 2017, with its chapters collected in 24 volumes as of December 2022. A 10-episode television drama adaptation was broadcast on MBS and TBS from October to December 2019. An anime television series adaptation produced by Signal.MD and Production I.G premiered in April 2026.
Plot
Halfway through high school, everyone is starting to consider what their plans are for their future careers. One day, Kōichi Asakura is shocked to see graffiti on the wall of an art museum. He finds out it was created by Eren Yamagishi, a left-handed high school girl. The two soon recognize each other's talents for art and set out on their own paths, with Kōichi wanting to become a designer and Eren a painter.
Characters
- Kōichi Asakura (朝倉 光一)
- Eren Yamagishi (山岸 エレン)
- Sayuri Katō (加藤 さゆり)
- Akari Kishi (岸 あかり)
- Yūsuke Kamiya (神谷 雄介)
- Yurina Mitsuhashi (三橋 由利奈)
- Hajime Yanagi (柳 一)
- Shun Rukawa (流川俊)
- Yūko Akane (朱音優子)
- Ifū Sakuma (佐久間威風)
Media
Webcomic
Written and illustrated by Kappi, Eren the Southpaw was serialized on cakes web manga service from March 24, 2016,[4] to September 21, 2017.[5]
Manga
A manga adaptation, illustrated by nifuni, was published on Shueisha's online platform Shōnen Jump+ from October 7, 2017, to October 8, 2022; an additional chapter was published on December 2 of the same year.[6][7] The series resumed publication on Shōnen Jump+ on March 4, 2026.[8] Shueisha has collected its into individual volumes, with the first volume released on December 4, 2017.[9] As of December 2, 2022, 24 volumes have been released.[10]
Volumes
Volumes
Drama
A 10-episode television drama adaptation that featured Elaiza Ikeda and Fūju Kamio in lead roles was broadcast on MBS and TBS from October 21 to December 23, 2019.[34][35]
Anime
In December 2022, it was announced that the series will receive an anime adaptation.[7] It was later revealed to be a television series that will be produced by Signal.MD and Production I.G and directed by Toshimasa Suzuki, with series composition handled by Taku Kishimoto, characters designed by Yuka Fukuchi and Akane Tamai, who will also serve as chief animation directors, and music composed by Pasocom Music Club.[36][37] The series premiered on April 8, 2026, on TV Tokyo and its affiliates.[38] The opening theme song is "Funkin' Beautiful", performed by ALI feat. ZORN, and the ending theme song is "New Walk", performed by Ima Murasaki.[39] Crunchyroll is streaming the series.[40]
Episodes
Episodes
Reception
The manga was recommended by manga artist Yuki Suetsugu.[44]
External links
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