# Booty Royale

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***Booty Royale: Never Go Down Without a Fight!***,[2] known in Japan as ***Hagure Idol: Jigoku-hen*** (はぐれアイドル 地獄変, *Hagure Aidoru Jigoku-hen*, 'Stray Idol's Picture of Hell'), is a Japanese *[ecchi](/source/Ecchi)* [manga](/source/Manga) series written and illustrated by Rui Takato.[3] It was serialized in [Nihon Bungeisha](/source/Nihon_Bungeisha)'s *[Bessatsu Manga Goraku](/source/Bessatsu_Manga_Goraku)* in 2014 before being transferred over to *[Manga Goraku Special](/source/Manga_Goraku_Special)*, where it ran from 2015 to 2025 and continued on the *[Goraku Web!](/source/Goraku_Web!)* manga website.

## Plot

Misora Haebaru is an 18-year-old karate expert from Okinawa who decides to move to Tokyo in order to realize her dream of becoming a famous singer. When she arrives there, however, she discovers that her handlers have tricked her into joining the adult entertainment industry. As such, Misora is forced to participate in a martial arts tournament where she has to fight 100 opponents. If she loses, she must have sex with them.

## Media

### Manga

Written and illustrated by [Rui Takato](/source/Rui_Takato), *Booty Royale: Never Go Down Without a Fight!* was first serialized in [Nihon Bungeisha](/source/Nihon_Bungeisha)'s *[Bessatsu Manga Goraku](/source/Bessatsu_Manga_Goraku)* from April 25, 2014,[4] to December 25 of that same year, when the magazine ceased its publication.[5] The manga was then transferred over to *[Manga Goraku Special](/source/Manga_Goraku_Special)*, where it began serialization on March 10, 2015.[6] The magazine last print issue was released on July 15, 2020,[7] and went online starting on August 15 of that same year.[8][9] Nihon Bungeisha has collected its chapters into individual *[tankōbon](/source/Tank%C5%8Dbon)* volumes. The first volume was released on November 19, 2014.[10] As of April 28, 2026, nineteen volumes have been released.[11]

In July 2022, Takato announced on [Twitter](/source/Twitter) that he was retiring from drawing manga, though it was unclear whether this was permanent or temporary—his wording suggested both possibilities. He stated that *Booty Royale* would go on hiatus, citing personal circumstances that made it difficult to continue drawing a manga focused on "boobs and sex." However, he left open the possibility of resuming work if his situation changed. Takato expressed satisfaction with the series as a hybrid "softcore porno" and "battle" manga, noting its consistent sales, but admitted his motivation to continue was low due to production challenges.[12] The last chapter before entering on hiatus was released on September 15, 2022.[13] The series returned from its hiatus on March 15, 2024.[14] *Manga Goraku Special* ended publication on May 15, 2025, and the series moved to the *[Goraku Web!](/source/Goraku_Web!)* manga website starting on June 20 of that same year.[15][16]

The manga is licensed in North America by [Seven Seas Entertainment](/source/Seven_Seas_Entertainment) under their Ghost Ship mature imprint in two-in-one omnibus edition.[2]

A spin-off series, titled *Hagure Idol Jigoku-hen Gaiden: Princess Sarah* (はぐれアイドル地獄変外伝 プリンセス・セーラ, *Hagure Aidoru Jigoku-hen Gaiden Purinsesu Sēra*), was serialized on the online platform *Goraku Egg* in 2015.[17] Its chapters were collected in a single volume released on February 19, 2016.[18]

### Live-action film

A [live-action](/source/Live-action) film adaptation, directed by Tsuyoshi Shōji at Sedic Deux and starring [Rina Hashimoto](/source/Rina_Hashimoto) as Misora, premiered in Japan on September 12, 2020.[19][20]

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## Further reading

- ["ja:『はぐれアイドル地獄変』第1巻 高遠るい 【日刊マンガガイド】"](https://konomanga.jp/guide/18026-2) (in Japanese). *[Kono Manga ga Sugoi!](/source/Kono_Manga_ga_Sugoi!)*. [Takarajimasha](/source/Takarajimasha). December 11, 2014.
- ["ja:『はぐれアイドル地獄変』 第5巻 高遠るい 【日刊マンガガイド】"](https://konomanga.jp/guide/116809-2) (in Japanese). *[Kono Manga ga Sugoi!](/source/Kono_Manga_ga_Sugoi!)*. [Takarajimasha](/source/Takarajimasha). July 9, 2017.
- Clewis, Mercedez (December 8, 2021). ["Booty Royale: Never Go Down Without a Fight! - Review"](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/booty-royale/never-go-down-without-a-fight/.180047). *[Anime News Network](/source/Anime_News_Network)*

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