New Manga Series "Kimi no Kao de Boku ni Kiss Shite" Officially Started
The new manga series 'Kimi no Kao de Boku ni Kiss Shite' officially started with the July issue of Bessatsu Shonen Champion published on June 15, 2024. The story is written by Kurabito Koumei and illustrated by WOOMA. The story revolves around two male students at the top and bottom of the school caste system, promising a tension that oscillates between love and hate.
According to sources, the series is described as a 'love-hate tension between the top and bottom of the school caste'. This genre could bring a new breath to the school psychological drama genre, which has gained popularity in recent years. In the first chapter, it's a matter of curiosity how the encounter between a popular student at the top of the caste system and an ostracized character seen at the bottom will turn into a relationship.
Bessatsu Shonen Champion is a magazine published by Akita Shoten that has hosted hit series such as 'Yowamushi Pedal' and 'Mob Psycho 100' (early period). The start of a new series here means it will potentially reach a wide readership. Writer Kurabito Koumei has previously published short stories in various anthologies, while WOOMA is known for digital illustrations shared on social media. The duo has thus embarked on a new collaboration with this project.
For manga fans, this offers an unusual dynamic. While many manga with school caste system themes are often comedic or romance-oriented, 'Kimi no Kao de Boku ni Kiss Shite' adopts a darker, psychological approach. Elements of tension and emotional conflict may set the story apart from ordinary school manga. Especially if you like themes of 'class division' and 'identity change', you might want to follow this series.
In future chapters, more hints about the characters' backgrounds and the power balance between them are expected. Although it hasn't been announced how long the series will run, its placement in a well-established magazine like Bessatsu Shonen Champion suggests it could be long-running if it receives enough interest. Followers will be able to read the new chapter of 'Kimi no Kao de Boku ni Kiss Shite' in each new issue of the magazine every month.
