Manga artist Fumie Akuta

Manga artist Fumie Akuta is known in France through Kana editions for her series Au-delà de l'apparence. She will release her latest manga series Korogaru Onna to Koi no Numa with the publisher naBan in 2027.

Release date and details

The first volume of Korogaru Onna to Koi no Numa is scheduled for February 2027, though no further details have been provided. The series began in Japan in 2020 in the Feel Young magazine published by Shôdensha and currently has four volumes.

Main character and setting

The story follows Shiori Kimura, a mid-30s office worker living with her parents and an avid idol fan. Her monotonous life is disrupted by a fire that forces her to leave her home, destroying her cherished collection.

Plot development

After finding a new apartment, she attempts to adjust to independent living, but a mysterious man begins to follow her, and her attractive neighbor, Kon Inoue, comes to her aid. As she spends more time with this elusive and carefree man, her daily life undergoes significant changes.

Themes and focus

The series explores whether she can find stability and open herself to new life opportunities.