Eren the Southpaw

Eren the Southpaw (左ききのエレン, Hidarikiki no Eren) 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 tankōbon 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, Asakura Kōichi)

Eren Yamagishi (山岸 エレン, Yamagishi Eren)

Sayuri Katō (加藤 さゆり, Katō Sayuri)

Akari Kishi (岸 あかり, Kishi Akari)

Yūsuke Kamiya (神谷 雄介, Kamiya Yūsuke)

Yurina Mitsuhashi (三橋 由利奈, Mitsuhashi Yurina)

Hajime Yanagi (柳 一, Yanagi Hajime)

Shun Rukawa (流川俊, Rukawa Shun)

Yūko Akane (朱音優子, Akane Yūko)

Ifū Sakuma (佐久間威風, Sakuma Ifū)

Media

Webcomic

Written and illustrated by Kappi, Eren the Southpaw was serialized on cakes web manga service from March 24, 2016,^[2] to September 21, 2017.^[3]

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.^[1][4] The series resumed publication on Shōnen Jump+ on March 4, 2026.^[5] Shueisha has collected its into individual tankōbon volumes, with the first volume released on December 4, 2017.^[6] As of December 2, 2022, 24 volumes have been released.^[7]

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.^[8][9][a]

Anime

In December 2022, it was announced that the series will receive an anime adaptation.^[4] 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.^[10][11] The series premiered on April 8, 2026, on TV Tokyo and its affiliates.^[12] The opening theme song is "Funkin' Beautiful", performed by ALI feat. ZORN, and the ending theme song is "New Walk", performed by Ima Murasaki.^[13] Crunchyroll is streaming the series.^[14]

Reception

The manga was recommended by manga artist Yuki Suetsugu.^[15]

Notes

1. ^ MBS listed the air dates for the series on Sunday at 24:50, which is effectively Monday at 00:50 a.m. JST.^[8]

References

1. ^ "ja:かっぴー「左ききのエレン」、ジャンプ＋でリメイク版の連載がスタート" (in Japanese). Comic Natalie. Natasha, Inc. October 7, 2017. Archived December 2, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
2. ^ "ja:『原作版 左ききのエレン』クラウドファンディング、開始から10時間で1000万円達成 舞台化記念の単行本化＆描き下ろし0巻制作プロジェクトで、目標300万円に対して達成率333%超" (in Japanese). Number Nine Co., Ltd. January 27, 2020. Archived December 2, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 2, 2022. – via PR Times
3. ^ Kappi (September 20, 2017). "ja:左ききのエレン最終回に向けて" (in Japanese). note.com. Archived January 13, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
4. ^ Mateo, Alex (December 1, 2022). "Eren the Southpaw Manga Gets Anime". Anime News Network. Archived December 2, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
5. ^ "ja:「左ききのエレン」ジャンプ＋版の復活連載がスタート、舞台は最終回から4年後の2026年" (in Japanese). Comic Natalie. Natasha, Inc. March 4, 2026. Archived April 8, 2026 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
6. ^ "ja:「左ききのエレン」リメイク版1巻発売、内定通知書もらえる採用試験も" (in Japanese). Comic Natalie. Natasha, Inc. December 4, 2017. Archived December 2, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
7. ^ "ja:かっぴー×nifuni「左ききのエレン」最終巻含む2冊同時発売！原作版はアニメ化決定" (in Japanese). Comic Natalie. Natasha, Inc. December 2, 2022. Archived December 1, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
8. ^ "ja:神尾楓珠と池田エライザがクリエイターに、マンガ「左ききのエレン」ドラマ化" (in Japanese). Eiga Natalie. Natasha, Inc. September 8, 2019. Archived October 27, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
9. ^ "ja:左ききのエレン：最終回第10話 “凡才”神尾楓珠、“天才”池田エライザと再会…" (in Japanese). Mantan Web. December 22, 2019. Archived December 2, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
10. ^ "ja:TVアニメ「左ききのエレン」来年4月放送開始、キャストに千葉翔也&内山夕実" (in Japanese). Comic Natalie. Natasha, Inc. November 12, 2025. Archived March 23, 2026 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
11. ^ Cayanan, Joanna (November 12, 2025). "Eren the Southpaw Anime's Teaser Confirms Cast, More Staff, April 2026 Airing". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
12. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (February 12, 2026). "Eren the Southpaw TV Anime Debuts on April 7". Anime News Network. Archived February 12, 2026 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
13. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (March 3, 2026). "Eren the Southpaw Anime's Video Previews Theme Songs". Anime News Network. Archived March 4, 2026 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
14. ^ Cardine, Kyle (March 24, 2026). "Crunchyroll Spring 2026 Anime Season Lineup Announced!". Crunchyroll News. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
15. ^ "ja:「左ききのエレン」末次由紀が11巻帯で作品を絶賛、人気投票の結果発表も" (in Japanese). Comic Natalie. Natasha, Inc. January 5, 2020. Archived December 2, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 2, 2022.

External links

• Official website at Shōnen Jump+ (in Japanese)
• Official drama website at MBS (in Japanese)
• Official anime website (in Japanese)