Bunny Drop Creator Yumi Unita Returns with New Manga 'Heights Nanten ~2-mei-sama Gentei Desu~' in September
According to Anime News Network's August 11, 2026 report, Bunny Drop (Usagi Drop) manga creator Yumi Unita is starting a new series in September: Heights Nanten ~2-mei-sama Gentei Desu~. Unita is known for her works in the josei genre, which primarily appeals to adult female readers. Although details about the new series' story and publication platform are still limited, the manga creator's return with a new project has already excited readers.
Unita's best-known work, Bunny Drop, was serialized in Monthly Feel Young from 2005 to 2011. The series followed Daikichi, a single man who adopts Rin, his grandfather's secret daughter, and their warm yet challenging family life. The story reached a wide audience with an anime adaptation by Production I.G in 2011 and a live-action film released the same year. However, the romantic relationship that developed between Daikichi and an adult Rin after the manga's time skip caused much debate among readers.
The phrase '2-mei-sama Gentei' in the new series' title means 'limited to two people' or 'exclusive to two guests.' The word 'Heights' suggests the name of an apartment building. Based on this, some speculate that the story might revolve around a living space for two or the residents of a small apartment building; however, these are only title-based guesses for now.
This new project is especially important for josei manga fans. Because Yumi Unita had become one of the standout names not only in the genre but in the manga world as a whole with Bunny Drop. Unita's ability to tell human relationships in a simple and heartfelt manner could be the greatest strength of her new series as well. Readers will have the opportunity to follow a new story by Unita for the first time in a long while.
The first chapter, set to be published in September, will provide the first concrete clues about the series' tone, characters, and world. Additionally, whether the series will debut on a digital platform or in a print magazine may become clear in the coming weeks. Although there is no information yet about international licensing agreements, publishers worldwide are expected to show interest in the project thanks to Unita's popularity.
