Hidarikiki no Eren
is a Japanese web manga series written and illustrated by Kappi. It was published on cakes web manga service from March 2016 to September 2017. A remake version, illustrated by nifuni, was published on Shueisha's online platform Shōnen Jump+ from October 2017 to October 2022, with its chapters collected in 24 volumes. A 10-episode television drama adaptation was broadcast on MBS and TBS from October to December 2019. An anime television series adaptation produced by Signal.MD and Production I.G is set to premiere in April 2026.
Plot
Halfway through high school, everyone is starting to consider what their plans are for their future careers. One day, Kōichi Asakura is shocked to see graffiti on the wall of an art museum. He finds out it was created by Eren Yamagishi, a left-handed high school girl. The two soon recognize each other's talents for art and set out on their own paths, with Kōichi wanting to become a designer and Eren a painter.
Characters
;Kōichi Asakura
;Eren Yamagishi
;Sayuri Katō
;Akari Kishi
;Yūsuke Kamiya
;Yurina Mitsuhashi
;Hajime Yanagi
Media
Webcomic
Written and illustrated by Kappi, Hidarikiki no Eren was serialized on cakes web manga service from March 24, 2016, to September 21, 2017.
Manga
A manga adaptation, illustrated by nifuni, was published on Shueisha's online platform Shōnen Jump+ from October 7, 2017, to October 8, 2022; an additional chapter was published on December 2 of the same year. Shueisha collected its chapters in 24 volumes, released from December 4, 2017, to December 2, 2022.
Drama
A 10-episode television drama adaptation that featured Elaiza Ikeda and Fūju Kamio in lead roles was broadcast on MBS and TBS from October 21 to December 23, 2019.
Anime
In December 2022, it was announced that the series will receive an anime adaptation. It was later revealed to be a television series that will be produced by Signal.MD and Production I.G and directed by Toshimasa Suzuki, with series composition handled by Taku Kishimoto, characters designed by Yuka Fukuchi and Akane Tamai, who will also serve as chief animation directors, and music composed by Pasocom Music Club. The series is set to premiere in April 2026 on TV Tokyo and its affiliates.
Reception
The manga was recommended by manga artist Yuki Suetsugu.