Series · Kodansha
JOY Vol. 1
Graphic Novel
Nov 5, 2025
Goh Akazaki is a 26-year-old man...who happens to be a shojo manga artist. His assistant is Yusuke Akune, who happens to be a mangaka in his own right. But when Goh accidentally finds out that Yusuke is gay, he's thrown for a loop-what else about his friend doesn't he know? And when Goh is asked to draw BL, he tries to pry into Yusuke's experiences for inspiration...but when he is ultimately inspired by the idea of ""unrequited love for Yusuke,"" can he keep his own feelings out of the mix?
$10.99
JOY Vol. 2
Graphic Novel
Nov 5, 2025
JOY is back with a heart-tugging, yet happy and powerful squeal from Etsuko-sensei! Straight shojo manga artist Goh Okazaki and 4-panel illustrator Yusuke Akune finally made it official and became a couple. Their lovey-dovey days show no signs of stopping, but Goh has a rather unusual problem in the bedroom... ""I should be happy, so why?"" Meanwhile, Yusuke's ex and old flame, Hibiki finds a special someone. Their romance takes an unexpected turn when Goh and Yusuke get involved. Will they manage to find true happiness?!
$10.99
