Key Facts
The creator of the popular volleyball manga Harukana Receive has launched a brand-new series titled Nyoijizai. The manga debuted on Shueisha's online manga magazine last Saturday.
Story Details
Nyoijizai centers on the newlywed couple Yūto and Asuka. Asuka is a professional volleyball player and the ace of her team, known on the court as the 'Ice Empress' for her cool and stoic demeanor. However, at home, she transforms into a wife with a strong sex drive who constantly seeks attention from her husband. Recently promoted to team captain, Asuka makes an arrangement with Yūto: they will not have sex until the volleyball tournament is over, to avoid the risk of pregnancy derailing her career momentum. This deprivation motivates Asuka to play even better and win the tournament.
Background of the Creator
The mangaka is best known for Harukana Receive, a beach volleyball manga that received a television anime adaptation in July 2018. That series was also serialized on Shueisha's platforms. The creator has previously worked on other titles, including Serious Pure-san from the Succubus Department, which ran from January to October 2023 and concluded with its third volume in December 2023. Another work, a manga adaptation of a certain series, was serialized on Shueisha's online magazine from September 2022 to December 2023.
Publication Timeline
The Harukana Receive manga ended with its fourth and final volume published on April 8. The series originally launched on Shueisha's manga app and website in April 2025. Earlier, the creator's other manga, Serious Pure-san from the Succubus Department, was published on Shueisha's platform in January 2023 and ended in October 2023, with its third and final volume released in December 2023.
What Readers Should Know
- Nyoijizai is a new ongoing series with a unique blend of sports and romance.
- The manga is available on Shueisha's online magazine and will be accessible on their app and website from April 2025.
- Fans of Harukana Receive will recognize the creator's signature style and focus on volleyball.
FAQ
What is the new manga Nyoijizai about?
Nyoijizai follows newlyweds Yūto and Asuka. Asuka is a professional volleyball player known as the 'Ice Empress' on court, but at home she is a passionate wife. The couple agrees to abstain from sex until Asuka's volleyball tournament ends to avoid pregnancy.
Who created Nyoijizai?
Nyoijizai is created by the same manga artist behind Harukana Receive, which received a TV anime adaptation in 2018.
Where can I read Nyoijizai?
The manga is serialized on Shueisha's online manga magazine. It will also be available on Shueisha's manga app and website starting April 2025.