"Pen to Tejou to Jijitsukon" TV Anime Adaptation Announced! Enako Appears on Cover & as Appendix in 'Young Animal' 9-10 Combined Issue, Released April 24 (Fri)!

Hakusensha Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Yasufumi Takagi) will release 'Young Animal' 9-10 combined issue on Friday, April 24.

[Youth Manga Magazine 'Young Animal'] https://magazine.younganimal.com/

'Young Animal' 2026 9-10 Combined Issue

[Cover & Lead Gravure & Appendix] Enako

[Lead Gravure] Enako (Photography: Takanori Fujishiro)

In the blooming season, Enako shines even more brilliantly! Her mere presence changes the temperature of the season ♪ This spring, on this stage, she captivates everyone.

Lawson and HMV exclusive clear file benefits also available!

Enako double-sided clear file A pattern, Enako double-sided clear file B pattern

When you purchase 'Young Animal' 9-10 combined issue at Lawson, or at Lawson & HMV, you will receive exclusive double-sided clear file benefits! Don't miss out on all 2 types of clear files!

[Special Appendix ①] "Enako" Double-sided BIG Poster

[Special Appendix ②] DVD 63min

[Special Appendix ②] DVD 63min

Tender Loving Memory That sparkle, this time in "video" ♪ We deliver secret moments that couldn't be shown in the magazine ♪ Enako, Umi Shinonome, Honoka Sasaki, Ririka Moriwaki, Fuka Hanasaki, Momoka Okumura, Rea Momosato, Ayuno, Danika Usa

TV Anime Adaptation Announced! "Pen to Tejou to Jijitsukon" (Original Story by Shinichi Sawaragi, Art by Tank Gasuyama) appears with a lead color page!

Lead Color Page "Pen to Tejou to Jijitsukon" (Original Story by Shinichi Sawaragi, Art by Tank Gasuyama)

Tennis Incident Arc Climax!

"Pen to Tejou to Jijitsukon" has been serialized with great popularity in 'Young Animal' since its debut in Issue 1, 2023.

To all 'Young Animal' readers who have supported this work from the earliest stages and for the longest time, comments and illustrations from both Sensei Shinichi Sawaragi (original story) and Sensei Tank Gasuyama (art) are also included!

TV Anime Official Website https://pentowappa-anime.com/

Read a sample here https://younganimal.com/episodes/cbb43853f6557

Latest Volume 7 of the Comics will be released on April 28 (Tue)!

YA Comics "Pen to Tejou to Jijitsukon" (Original Story by Shinichi Sawaragi, Art by Tank Gasuyama) Volume 7

"Pen to Tejou to Jijitsukon" Volume 7

Author: Original Story by Shinichi Sawaragi, Art by Tank Gasuyama

ISBN Code: 9784592167273

Series Name: Young Animal Comics

Price: 759 yen (690 yen + 10% tax)

Release Date: 2026.4.28

A high school girl with exceptional detective skills, Tsugumi Gardenia (18), approaches middle-aged detective Eiji Kirisame (40), and after many twists and turns, they end up living together. One day, Kirisame is invited to the wedding of an old junior high school friend and visits Hiji River Village in a rural area of Tohoku with Tsugumi. Tsugumi is in a honeymoon mood, but the village is enveloped in a strange atmosphere...? In a village with a custom of human sacrifice, an incident beyond human comprehension occurs...!? The highly popular age-gap mystery romantic comedy, Volume 7!

"March Comes in Like a Lion" (Chika Umino) latest chapter published!

"March Comes in Like a Lion" (Chika Umino)

Before the match against Kumaura 9-dan, Rei is overwhelmed by a certain memory...?

"Kakunaru Ue wa" (Original Story by Yumi Takahata, Art by Yuji Kamau) appears with a color page!

Color Page "Kakunaru Ue wa" (Original Story by Yumi Takahata, Art by Yuji Kamau)

Second school festival is about to begin ♪

First TV anime key visual also released!

TV Anime Official Website https://kakunaru-anime.com/

Latest Volume 7 of the Comics will be released on April 28 (Tue)!! Bookstore fair also held!

YA Comics "Kakunaru Ue wa" (Original Story by Yumi Takahata, Art by Yuji Kamau) Volume 7

"Kakunaru Ue wa" Volume 7

Author: Original Story by Yumi Takahata, Art by Yuji Kamau

ISBN Code: 9784592166979

Series Name: Young Animal Comics

Price: 759 yen (690 yen + 10% tax)

Release Date: 2026.4.28

Miyamoto, a gal, and Uehara, an otaku, have fostered their bond through their shared love for manga. While hiding their true feelings for each other, they continue their "pseudo-romance" to become manga artists. Then spring arrives for the two—and Uehara's childhood friend, Koi-chan, transfers to their school!? Forming a manga club and recruiting members, chatting on the rooftop, a fun school life that should be unrelated to introverts. However, Uehara's steps are heavy as he heads to a meeting... Even if it's scary, the power of belief pushes them forward! The 7th volume of the manga artist x youth romantic comedy, starting from the corner of the classroom!!

[Back Cover Gravure] Ikumi

[Back Cover Gravure] Ikumi (Photography: Masafumi Nakayama)

An angel in white? — No, this is a "dangerous diagnosis"... Behind that gentle smile lies something irresistible.