Futari Ecchi Volume 55 Hit -

How did a softcore erotic manga about a married couple trying to conceive become a three-decade-long institution? And what does Volume 55 tell us about the changing face of intimacy in modern Japan? For the uninitiated: Futari Ecchi began in 1997. The premise was disarmingly simple. Makoto and Yura Onoda, a young, inexperienced newlywed couple, realize they have no idea what they’re doing in the bedroom. The manga follows their journey from awkward fumblings to confident lovers, all while acting as a de facto illustrated sex manual.

If you’ve never read Futari Ecchi , Volume 55 is a strange place to start. But if you’re over 40 and you’ve ever felt invisible to the world of media, this manga sees you. And it’s giving you a high-five. A very, very gentle high-five. Futari Ecchi Volume 55 is available now from Hakusensha. Rated 18+. futari ecchi volume 55 hit

Katsu Aki (now in his 60s) draws slowly. The art style hasn’t evolved dramatically since the late 90s. The plot is cyclical. Yet Volume 55 sold over 80,000 physical copies in its first ten days—a number most new series would kill for. How did a softcore erotic manga about a