'Takunomi' Creator Haruto Hino's New Manga 'Mizuki no Koibito' Starts on August 30
Haruto Hino, the manga artist known for Takunomi, launches his new series Mizuki no Koibito on August 30, 2026. According to Anime News Network, the manga follows two former child actors who become lovers. The title can be translated as 'Mizuki's Lover'.
Takunomi began serialization in Shogakukan's Monthly Big Comic Spirits magazine in 2015. The series followed Michiru, a young woman who moves to Tokyo, as she explores Japanese drinking culture with her roommates. Hino's work was adapted into an anime by Production IMS in 2018, and it particularly stood out for its warm character relationships.
The new manga signals a different direction from Hino's previous drink-themed daily life stories. Mizuki no Koibito focuses on the relationship of two characters who reunite after their years as child actors. The adult lives of former child stars, the traces of time spent on camera, and the theme of finding love again create a dramatic backdrop for the story.
In the manga world, stories centered on former child actors can strongly reflect the psychological and social impacts of an acting career. Hino's naturalism in character writing signals that he can tackle this theme in an emotional yet heartfelt manner. With the first chapter releasing on August 30, the series is expected to be a hot topic for both Takunomi fans and fans of the romantic genre.
