Dakaichi Explained

Dakaichi: I'm Being Harassed By the Sexiest Man of the Year
Ja Kanji:抱かれたい男1位に脅されています。
Ja Romaji:Dakaretai Otoko Ichi-i ni Odosarete Imasu.
Type:manga
Author:Hashigo Sakurabi
Publisher:Libre Publishing
Imprint:Be x Boy Comics
Magazine:Magazine Be × Boy
First:July 2013
Volumes:9
Volume List:
  1. Manga
Type:tv series
Director:Naoyuki Tatsuwa
Music:Masaru Yokoyama
Studio:CloverWorks
Network:Tokyo MX, GTV, GYT, BS11, SUN, KBS
First:October 5, 2018
Last:December 28, 2018
Episodes:13
Episode List:
  1. Anime
Type:film
Dakaichi: Spain Arc
Director:Naoyuki Tatsuwa
Music:Masaru Yokoyama
Studio:CloverWorks
Runtime:78 minutes

is a Japanese manga series by Hashigo Sakurabi. It is serialized in the monthly magazine Magazine Be × Boy since July 2013 and has been collected in nine tankōbon volumes. An anime television series adaptation by CloverWorks aired from October to December 2018. An anime film adaptation of the manga's Spain Arc premiered in October 2021.

Plot

Takato Saijō, an actor since childhood, has been recognized as the "sexiest man of the year" in the entertainment industry for five consecutive years. However, his first-place position has been usurped by Junta Azumaya, a young newcomer actor. While Takato firstly sees Junta as a rival, on the other hand, Junta admires Takato greatly and is in love with him.

Media

Manga

Dakaichi: I'm Being Harassed By the Sexiest Man of the Year began serialization in Libre Publishing's monthly magazine Magazine Be × Boy since July 2013 and has been collected in nine tankōbon volumes as of September 2023. Digital manga publisher Futekiya announced in August 2021 that they had licensed the series for a digital release.[1]

Volume list

Anime

An anime television series adaptation aired from October 5 to December 28, 2018 on Tokyo MX.[2] [3] The series is animated by CloverWorks and directed by Naoyuki Tatsuwa, with Yoshimi Narita handling series composition, Minako Shiba designing the characters, Masaru Yokoyama composing the series' music, and Satoshi Motoyama as sound director. Minako Shiba is the chief animation director alongside Senri Kawaguchi and Yu Kurihara.[4] The opening theme is "Fukanzen Monologue" by Tomohisa Sako.[5] The ending theme is "Chuntaka!" by Yūki Ono and Hiroki Takahashi under their character names.[6] Aniplex of America has licensed the series and streamed it on Crunchyroll.[7] [8] The series ran for 13 episodes.[9]

Episode list

Film

On April 19, 2021, it was announced that the series would be receiving an anime film adaptation which premiered on October 9, 2021.[10] The film is centered around the manga's Spain Arc. The main staff and cast members are returning to reprise their roles.[11]

Reception

By January 2020, the manga series sold a cumulative total of 3 million physical copies.[12] [13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: futekiya Licenses 21 Boys' Love (BL) Manga Titles from Libre. Anime News Network. November 1, 2021. November 19, 2022.
  2. Web site: Boys-Love Manga Dakaretai Otoko 1-i ni Odosarete Imasu. Gets TV Anime Adaptation This Year. Anime News Network. March 24, 2018. August 14, 2018.
  3. Web site: Dakaretai Otoko 1-i ni Odosarete Imasu. Boys-Love Anime Reveals Visual, October 5 Premiere. Anime News Network. August 24, 2018. August 24, 2018.
  4. Web site: Dakaretai Otoko 1-i ni Odosarete Imasu Boys-Love Anime Reveals More Cast, Staff, October Debut. Anime News Network. June 26, 2018. June 26, 2018.
  5. Web site: Dakaretai Otoko 1-i ni Odosarete Imasu. Boys-Love Anime's 2nd Promo Previews Tomohisa Sakō Song. Anime News Network. September 9, 2018. September 9, 2018.
  6. Web site: DAKAICHI Boys-Love Anime's Video Previews Ending Song. Anime News Network. October 3, 2018. October 3, 2018.
  7. Web site: Crunchyroll Adds DAKAICHI, Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai Anime Simulcasts. Anime News Network. October 2, 2018. October 2, 2018.
  8. Web site: Aniplex of America Announces DAKAICHI, Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai Anime for Fall Season. Anime News Network. September 22, 2018. October 2, 2018.
  9. Web site: DAKAICHI Anime Listed with 13 Episodes. Anime News Network. October 15, 2018. October 15, 2018.
  10. Web site: DAKAICHI Boys-Love Spain Arc Film's Visual Unveils New Characters, October 9 Premiere . Anime News Network. Mateo, Alex. July 30, 2021. July 30, 2021.
  11. Web site: DAKAICHI Boys-Love Manga's Spain Arc Gets Anime Film This Fall. Anime News Network. Mateo, Alex. April 19, 2021. April 19, 2021.
  12. News: 『コスメティック・プレイラバー』(著:楢島さち)が表紙で登場! マガジンビーボーイ4月号は本日3月6日発売! . ja . . 2020-03-06.
  13. News: 那木渡先生の新感覚BL『フェロモホリック』が表紙で『マガジンビーボーイ2020年1月号』本日発売! 田中鈴木先生の『アイツの大本命』が巻頭カラーで登場 . ja . . 2020-03-06.