My Special One

My Special One
First tankōbon volume cover
君がトクベツ
(Kimi ga Tokubetsu)
GenreRomantic comedy[1]
Manga
Written byMomoko Kōda
Published byShueisha
English publisher
ImprintMargaret Comics
MagazineBessatsu Margaret
Original runMarch 13, 2019 – January 10, 2025
Volumes11
Live-action film
Directed byAyato Matsuda
Written bySatoko Okazaki
ReleasedJune 20, 2025 (2025-06-20)
Runtime102 minutes
Television drama
Directed by
  • Atsuya Asano
  • Hidemitsu Miyamoto
Written by
  • Satoko Okazaki
  • Sachi Kirino
Original networkMBS, TBS
Original run September 16, 2025 – November 12, 2025
Episodes9

My Special One (君がトクベツ, Kimi ga Tokubetsu) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Momoko Kōda. It was serialized in Shueisha's shōjo manga magazine Bessatsu Margaret from March 2019 to January 2025. A live-action film adaptation premiered in Japanese theaters in June 2025. A television drama sequel aired from September to November 2025.

Synopsis

After a humiliating rejection, Sahoko has sworn to never fall in love with attractive men again. That is, until she meets the idol Kouta Kirigaya who visits her family restaurant. Sahoko is initially cold to Kouta, owing to her previous vow, but gradually warms up to him.

Characters

Sahoko Wakaume (若梅さほ子, Wakaume Sahoko)
Portrayed by: Mei Hata[2]
Kouta Kirigaya (桐ヶ谷皇太, Kōta Kirigaya)
Portrayed by: Kazuya Ōhashi[2]
Emika Nanase (七瀬えみか, Nanase Emika)
Portrayed by: Nako Yabuki[3]
SHO
Portrayed by: Taiki Sato[3]
Kanato Asuma (遊馬叶翔, Asuma Kanato)
Portrayed by: Keito Kimura[3]
Haru Kurusu (来栖晴, Kurusu Haru)
Portrayed by: Jūtarō Yamanaka[3]
Yū Haruna (榛名優生, Haruna Yū)
Portrayed by: Naru Ōkubo[3]
Itsuki Naruse (成瀬一生, Naruse Itsuki)
Portrayed by: Naoya Kida[3]

Media

Manga

Written and illustrated by Momoko Kōda, My Special One was serialized in Shueisha's shōjo manga magazine Bessatsu Margaret from March 13, 2019, to January 10, 2025.[4][5] Its chapters were compiled into eleven tankōbon volumes released from July 25, 2019, to May 23, 2025.[6][7]

In June 2022, Viz Media announced that they had licensed the series for English publication.[8]

No. Original release date Original ISBN North American release date North American ISBN
1July 25, 2019[6]978-4-08-844225-9February 7, 2023[9]978-1-9747-3670-6
2November 25, 2019[10]978-4-08-844266-2May 2, 2023[11]978-1-9747-3691-1
3March 25, 2020[12]978-4-08-844316-4August 1, 2023[13]978-1-9747-3777-2
4July 22, 2020[14]978-4-08-844362-1November 7, 2023[15]978-1-9747-4128-1
5November 25, 2020[16]978-4-08-844386-7February 6, 2024[17]978-1-9747-4306-3
6March 25, 2021[18]978-4-08-844477-2May 7, 2024[19]978-1-9747-4564-7
7July 21, 2021[20]978-4-08-844503-8August 6, 2024[21]978-1-9747-4632-3
8November 25, 2021[22]978-4-08-844542-7November 5, 2024[23]978-1-9747-4933-1
9April 25, 2022[24]978-4-08-844605-9March 4, 2025[25]978-1-9747-5191-4
10August 25, 2022[26]978-4-08-844693-6July 1, 2025[27]978-1-9747-5486-1
11May 23, 2025[7]978-4-08-844706-3May 5, 2026[28]978-1-9747-6566-9

Live-action film

A live-action film adaptation was announced on February 6, 2025. The film is directed by Ayato Matsuda, with a screenplay written by Satoko Okazaki. It premiered in Japanese theaters on June 20, 2025.[2]

Drama

A television drama sequel to the film was announced on July 3, 2025. The series is directed by Ayato Matsuda and Hidemitsu Miyamoto, with a screenplay written by Satoko Okazaki and Sachi Kirino. The cast from the film reprised their roles. It aired nine episodes on MBS and TBS from September 16 to November 12, 2025.[29]

Reception

The series' first volume was listed in the Young Adult Library Services Association's "Great Graphic Novels for Teens" list in 2024.[30]

See also

References

  1. ^ 幸田もも子新作は陰キャJKと国民的アイドルのラブコメ、「君がトクベツ」1巻. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. July 25, 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c Pineda, Rafael Antonio (February 6, 2025). "Momoko Kōda's My Special One Shōjo Manga Gets Live-Action Film". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 14, 2025). "Live-Action My Special One Film Reveals 2 More Cast Members". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  4. ^ 幸田もも子＆綾瀬羽美の新連載が別マで、「君に届け」番外編の最新話も. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. March 13, 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  5. ^ Loo, Egan (January 10, 2025). "Momoko Kōda Ends My Special One Manga After 6-Year Run". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  6. ^ a b 君がトクベツ 1 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  7. ^ a b 君がトクベツ 11 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  8. ^ Mateo, Alex (June 17, 2022). "Viz Media Announces Spring 2023 Book Releases Including Nine Dragons' Ball Parade, Choujin X, Helck, Tista, More Manga". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  9. ^ "My Special One, Vol. 1". Viz Media. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  10. ^ 君がトクベツ 2 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  11. ^ "My Special One, Vol. 2". Viz Media. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  12. ^ 君がトクベツ 3 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  13. ^ "My Special One, Vol. 3". Viz Media. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  14. ^ 君がトクベツ 4 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  15. ^ "My Special One, Vol. 4". Viz Media. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  16. ^ 君がトクベツ 5 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  17. ^ "My Special One, Vol. 5". Viz Media. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  18. ^ 君がトクベツ 6 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  19. ^ "My Special One, Vol. 6". Viz Media. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  20. ^ 君がトクベツ 7 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  21. ^ "My Special One, Vol. 7". Viz Media. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  22. ^ 君がトクベツ 8 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  23. ^ "My Special One, Vol. 8". Viz Media. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  24. ^ 君がトクベツ 9 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  25. ^ "My Special One, Vol. 9". Viz Media. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  26. ^ 君がトクベツ 10 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  27. ^ "My Special One, Vol. 10". Viz Media. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  28. ^ "My Special One, Vol. 11". Viz Media. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
  29. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (July 3, 2025). "My Special One Shōjo Manga Also Gets Live-Action TV Series". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  30. ^ Hazra, Adriana (March 11, 2024). "Insomniacs After School Manga Makes YALSA's 2024 Great Graphic Novels for Teens Top 10 List". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
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