Futari Escape

Futari Escape
First tankōbon volume cover
ふたりエスケープ
(Futari Esukēpu)
Genre
Manga
Written byShōichi Taguchi
Published byIchijinsha
English publisher
MagazineComic Yuri Hime
Original runJuly 18, 2020 – December 16, 2022
Volumes4
Television drama
Directed byKahori Higashi
Produced by
  • Hiroki Yamamoto (chief)
  • Miyuki Sasagi
  • Seiya Horio
Written by
  • Kahori Higashi
  • Mari Kawada
StudioUnited Productions
Original networkTV Osaka, TV Aichi
Original run October 4, 2025 – scheduled

Futari Escape (ふたりエスケープ, Futari Esukēpu) is a Japanese yuri manga written and illustrated by Shōichi Taguchi. It was serialized in Ichijinsha's Comic Yuri Hime from July 2020 to December 2022, and is licensed for an English-language release by Seven Seas Entertainment. A live-action television drama adaptation premiered in October 2025.

Plot

The series follows two young women, one a stressed-out manga artist and the other a total slacker, attempt to get away from the burdens of adult life. The pair, simply known as Senpai and Kouhai, spend their days having a good time when they are together, whether they are spending money on epic meals or dashing off on a day excursion instead of getting work done.

Characters

Senpai (先輩)
Portrayed by: Renka Iwamoto[2]
Kouhai (後輩, Kōhai)
Portrayed by: Nao Tomisato[2]

Media

Manga

Written and illustrated by Shōichi Taguchi, Futari Escape was serialized in Ichijinsha's Comic Yuri Hime from July 18, 2020, to December 16, 2022.[3] The series was collected in four tankōbon volumes from November 2020 to February 2023.

The series is licensed for an English release in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment.[4]

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1November 18, 2020[5]978-4-75802-182-1November 15, 2022[1]978-1-63858-568-8
2March 17, 2021[6]978-4-75802-226-2February 21, 2023[1]978-1-63858-569-5
3December 18, 2021[7]978-4-75802-317-7June 6, 2023[1]978-1-68579-565-8
4February 16, 2023[8]978-4-75802-498-3December 26, 2023[1]979-8-88843-090-3

Drama

A live-action television drama adaptation was announced on September 1, 2025. The series will be directed by Kahori Higashi, with Higashi writing scripts alongside Mari Kawada, Hiroki Yamamoto serving as chief producer, Miyuki Sasagi and Seiya Horio serving as producers, and stars Nogizaka46 members Renka Iwamoto and Nao Tomisato as the two leads. It is set to premiere on TV Osaka and TV Aichi on October 4, 2025.[2] The opening theme song, "Futari de Hitotsu" (The Two of Us Are One), is performed by Kentarō Seino.[9]

Reception

The series was nominated for the 2021 and 2022 Next Manga Award in the print manga category, and was ranked 19th in both editions.[10][11]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Series: Futari Escape". Seven Seas Entertainment. Seven Seas Entertainment. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Tai, Anita (August 31, 2025). "Futari Escape Comedy Manga Gets Live-Action Series on October 4". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
  3. ^ "Futari Escape Manga Ends in December". Anime News Network. November 22, 2022. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  4. ^ "Seven Seas Licenses Ayakashi Triangle, Futari Escape, Ramen Wolf and Curry Tiger, More Manga". Anime News Network. March 23, 2022. Archived from the original on September 24, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  5. ^ "ふたりエスケープ(1)". Ichijinsha (in Japanese). Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  6. ^ "ふたりエスケープ(2)". Ichijinsha (in Japanese). Archived from the original on July 15, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  7. ^ "ふたりエスケープ(3)". Ichijinsha (in Japanese). Archived from the original on July 15, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  8. ^ "ふたりエスケープ(4)". Ichijinsha (in Japanese). Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  9. ^ Tai, Anita (September 16, 2025). "Live-Action Futari Escape Series Unveils Opening Song Artist, Key Visual". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  10. ^ Loveridge, Lynzee (August 24, 2021). "Kaiju No. 8, Oshi no Ko Win Next Manga Awards Web, Print Categories". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on August 24, 2021. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  11. ^ Loveridge, Lynzee (August 31, 2022). "Medalist, WITCH WATCH, Akane-banashi Win Next Manga Awards 2022 Results". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on November 1, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
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