Sasaki and Miyano

"Sasaki and Miyano" (佐々木と宮野, Sasaki to Miyano) is a Japanese manga series created by Shō Harusono, serialized online on the pixiv Comic website since 2016. The story follows Yoshikazu Miyano, a high school boy who enjoys Boys' Love (BL) manga, who encounters Shūmei Sasaki, a delinquent-like upperclassman. Sasaki becomes intrigued by Miyano, and their relationship blossoms as they share manga and develop a sweet, romantic connection. The manga has been compiled into ten tankōbon volumes and has been adapted into various media, including a novel, TV anime, OVA, and an anime film, "Sasaki and Miyano: Graduation", released in 2023. The anime series, produced by Studio Deen, aired in 2022. The story delicately portrays the inner worlds and emotional shifts of the two protagonists, earning significant popularity. Its lighthearted and humorous tone, alongside its exploration of adolescent emotions, makes it a noteworthy BL work. The characters are distinct, with the gentle and somewhat clueless Miyano and the outwardly delinquent but internally kind Sasaki leaving a lasting impression on the audience.