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みなと商事コインランドリー (Minato Shōji Koin Randorī) | |
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Genre | Yaoi[1] |
Manga | |
Written by | Yuzu Tsubaki |
Illustrated by | Sawa Kanzume |
Published by | Kadokawa |
English publisher | |
Imprint | Gene Pixiv Series |
Magazine | Gene Pixiv |
Demographic | Josei |
Original run | December 7, 2019 (2019-12-07) – present |
Volumes | 4 |
Television drama | |
Directed by |
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Produced by | Yukitoshi Komatsu |
Written by |
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Music by | Yasuyoshi Suzuki [ja] |
Licensed by |
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Original network | TV Tokyo |
Original run | July 7, 2022 (2022-07-07) – present |
Episodes | 12 |
Minato's Laundromat (Japanese: みなと商事コインランドリー, Hepburn: Minato Shōji Koin Randorī, lit. "Minato Trading Coin Laundry") is a Japanese manga series written by Yuzu Tsubaki and illustrated by Sawa Kanzume. It has been serialized on the website Gene Pixiv since December 7, 2019. A live-action television drama adaptation was broadcast from July 7, 2022, to September 22, 2022, with a second season set to premiere in July 2023.
Akira Minato, a man in his 30s, quits his office job in Tokyo and returns to his hometown to take over his grandfather's laundromat, Minato's Laundromat.[1] When Shintaro Katsuki, a high school student, appears at the laundromat one day, Akira develops an odd friendship with him.[1] However, when Akira accidentally reveals to Shintaro that he is gay, Shintaro begins to pursue him romantically.[1]
From April 1, 2019, through May 15, 2019, Kadokawa Corporation held a contest titled "Light-hearted Romance BL Manga Original Work" through Pixiv, where the winners would be able to have their work be adapted into a manga series.[5] On April 6, 2019, Yuzu Tsubaki posted a story titled Wash My Heart! on Pixiv and submitted it to the contest.[6] The entry won 2nd place,[5] and it was later picked it up for a manga serialization under the title Minato Shōji Coin Laundry, with Sawa Kazume providing the illustrations.[7] It has been serialized digitally on Gene Pixiv since December 7, 2019.[7] The chapters were later released in four bound volumes by Kadokawa under the Gene Pixiv Series imprint.[8]
On April 7, 2023, Yen Press announced at Sakura-Con that they had licensed the series for North American distribution in English.[9]
No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
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1 | August 27, 2020 (2020-08-27)[10] | 978-4040646237 | October 17, 2023[11] | 978-1975365240 |
2 | July 27, 2021 (2021-07-27)[12] | 978-4046803498 | March 19, 2024[13] | 978-1975365264 |
3 | March 26, 2022 (2022-03-26)[14] | 978-4046812391 | July 23, 2024[15] | 978-1975365288 |
4 | January 27, 2023 (2023-01-27)[16] | 978-4046818904 | TBA | — |
No. | Title | Japanese release date | Japanese ISBN |
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1 | Minato Shōji Koin Randorī: Koshiki Ansorojī Komikku Fuwafuwa (みなと商事コインランドリー 公式アンソロジーコミック ふわふわ) | November 26, 2022 (2022-11-26)[17] | 978-4046817877 |
Tsubaki's original novels were later compiled and given a physical release by Kadokawa, with Sanzume providing the novels' illustrations.
No. | Title | Japanese release date | Japanese ISBN |
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1 | Noberu Minato Shōji Koin Randorī: Utakata no Kisu (ノベル みなと商事コインランドリー うたかたのキス) | February 28, 2022 (2022-02-28) | 978-4046811387 |
2 | Noberu Minato Shōji Koin Randorī: Irekawari no Koi (ノベル みなと商事コインランドリー いれかわりの恋) | June 27, 2022 (2022-06-27) | 978-4046814500 |
3 | Noberu Minato Shōji Koin Randorī: Hīragu Tabiji (ノベル みなと商事コインランドリー ひいらぐ旅路) | April 27, 2023 (2023-04-27) | 978-4046823465 |
Anaudio drama adaptation was released onto CD, available as a bonus with the August 2021 issue of Weekly Comic Gene that was released on July 15, 2021.[2] The audio drama stars Seiichiro Yamashita as Akira and Nobunaga Shimazaki as Shintaro.[2]
A live-action television drama adaptation of Minato's Laundromat was announced on March 21, 2022.[18] The series premiered on July 7, 2022[a]onTV Tokyo and the streaming service Paravi.[3] The first season was directed by Junichi Kanai [ja], Hiroaki Yuasa [ja], and Yuka Eda [ja].[3] Kanai also wrote the script with Subaru Yamashita and Rima Kitaki [ja].[3] Yukitoshi Komatsu was credited as the producer.[3]
The drama adaptation stars Bullet Train member Takuya Kusakawa [ja] as Akira and Sho Nishigaki [ja] as Shintaro.[3] The supporting cast includes Seiji Fukushi as Takayuki Sakuma, Yu Inaba as Shu Sakuma, Tomoya Oku [ja] as Asuka Hanabusa, and Hana Toyoshima [ja] as Sakurako Katsuki.[4] Sayuri Inoue was later cast as Saki Machida, an original character for the TV drama who serves as Akira's former roommate and ex-girlfriend.[19] The opening theme is "Gyutto" by Chō Tokimeki Sendenbu and the ending theme is "Tsuitachi" by Kaeri no Kai.[19][20]
A second season was announced on April 23, 2023, and is set to premiere in July 2023.[21] Kanai returned to direct the series, while Hitomi Yamashita and Ryo Kawasaki were added as new co-directors.[21]
No. overall | No.in season | Title [22] | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
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1 | 1 | "Midsummer Light-hearted Love!" Transliteration: "Manatsu no Yurukyun Rabu!" (Japanese: 真夏のゆるきゅんラブ!) | Junichi Kanai [ja] | Junichi Kanai | July 7, 2022 (2022-07-07) |
2 | 2 | "The Magic Word is "Friend"?!" Transliteration: "Tomodachi tte Mahō no Kotoba!?" (Japanese: 友達って魔法の言葉!?) | Junichi Kanai | Junichi Kanai | July 14, 2022 (2022-07-14) |
3 | 3 | "A Love Rival Appears!" Transliteration: "Koi no Raibaru Arawaru!" (Japanese: 恋のライバル現る!) | Hiroaki Yuasa [ja] | Junichi Kanai | July 21, 2022 (2022-07-21) |
4 | 4 | "Discord in My Heart... This is Love!" Transliteration: "Kokoro no Kattō... Kore wa Koi!" (Japanese: 心の葛藤…これは恋!) | Hiroaki Yuasa | Junichi Kanai | July 28, 2022 (2022-07-28) |
5 | 5 | "Reuniting with the Person on My Mind... Time for a Decision?!" Transliteration: "Omoi Hito to Saikai... Ketsui no Toki!?" (Japanese: 想い人と再会…決意の時!?) | Yūka Eda [ja] | Subaru Yamashita | August 4, 2022 (2022-08-04) |
6 | 6 | "Graduation from the Past Me!" Transliteration: "Kako no Jibun kara Sotsugyō!" (Japanese: 過去の自分から卒業!) | Yūka Eda | Subaru Yamashita | August 11, 2022 (2022-08-11) |
7 | 7 | "Awkwardness Between Us... The Truth From 10 Years Ago?!" Transliteration: "Kimazui Futari... Jū-nen no Shinsō!?" (Japanese: 気まずい二人…10年前の真相!?) | Yūka Eda | Subaru Yamashita | August 18, 2022 (2022-08-18) |
8 | 8 | "The End of Summer and Each Person's Decision!" Transliteration: "Natsu no Owari to Sorezore no Ketsudan!" (Japanese: 夏の終わりとそれぞれの決断!) | Yūka Eda | Subaru Yamashita | August 25, 2022 (2022-08-25) |
9 | 9 | "I'll Cheer On Your Love" Transliteration: "Sono Koi, Ouenshimasu" (Japanese: その恋、応援します) | Junichi Kanai | Rima Kitaki [ja] | September 1, 2022 (2022-09-01) |
10 | 10 | "The Conclusion of 10 Years Past!" Transliteration: "Jū-nen-goshi no Kecchaku!" (Japanese: 10年越しの決着!) | Junichi Kanai | Subaru Yamashita | September 8, 2022 (2022-09-08) |
11 | 11 | "Our First Sleepover on Our Date in Tokyo?!" Transliteration: "Tōkyō Dēto de Hatsu no Otomari!?" (Japanese: 東京デートで初のお泊まり!?) | Junichi Kanai | Junichi Kanai | September 15, 2022 (2022-09-15) |
12 | 12 | "The Future that We Chose is..." Transliteration: "Futari ga Eranda Mirai to wa..." (Japanese: 2人が選んだ未来とは…) | Junichi Kanai | Junichi Kanai | September 22, 2022 (2022-09-22) |
Minato's Laundromat was ranked 10th in the Web Manga General Election 2020.[23] It was later ranked 1st in the 2023 edition.[24]