On May 20th, Tohan’s weekly bestsellers were announced, with the top comics being “Beautiful Evening Moon (9)”, followed by “The Reincarnated Sage’s Life in Another World: I Got a Second Profession and Became the Strongest in the World 28” and “Shinobu Nanatuya’s Jewel Box (24)”.
This week, many comics from Kodansha’s manga magazines for women are ranked. The first Place is “Beautiful Evening Moon,” the fourth Place is “Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai,” and the seventh Place is “But, Chiki-kun is too sweet” by “Dessert.” The third Place is “Shinobu Nanatuya’s Jewel Box,” which is serialized in “Kiss.”
The first-place winner, “Beautiful Evening Moon,” is about Takiguchi Yoi, a woman who is affectionately called “Prince” by those around her, who meets Ichimura Kohaku, a senior who is also known as “Prince.” Due to an unexpected turn of events, they begin a trial relationship. The story depicts the awkward love story between the two. The anime version is scheduled to start airing in January 2026.
The cast of the main characters has been announced, with Ichinomiya Rei playing Yoi and Suzuki Ryota playing Kohaku. Ichinomiya commented, “It’s a work filled with the bittersweetness that is unique to first love, and I felt a sense of tightness in my chest.” In contrast, Suzuki commented, “The moments when interest and doubts arise in the other person, and the process of looking into who I am are natural and relatable.”
1st Place: “Beautiful Evening Moon (9)” by Yamamori Mika (Kodansha). Takiguchi Yoi is a girl known as “Prince” for her beautiful looks and intelligent behavior. At school, she meets Ichimura-senpai, who is also known as “Prince,” and through an unexpected turn of events, they begin a trial relationship.
At first, Yoi is on her guard, but her feelings gradually change, and at the summer festival, they finally confess their feelings to each other honestly and decide to go out officially.
After that, they overcome a fight, and their feelings grow stronger, and at the school festival, the senior finally publicly declares that they are dating! The two have taken a step forward, but after gaining insight into the senior’s family circumstances, Yoi begins to search for something she can do to help. Will the love between the boy and girl who are both known as “Prince” lead to even happier days!!?