Eren the Southpaw (Japanese: 左ききのエレン, Hepburn: 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 August 2026, with its chapters collected in 26 tankōbon 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 aired from April to July 2026.
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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 (朝倉 光一, Asakura Kōichi)
Voiced by: Shōya Chiba
Portrayed by: Fūju Kamio
Eren Yamagishi (山岸 エレン, Yamagishi Eren)
Voiced by: Yumi Uchiyama
Portrayed by: Elaiza Ikeda
Sayuri Katō (加藤 さゆり, Katō Sayuri)
Voiced by: Yui Ishikawa
Portrayed by: Yurika Nakamura
Akari Kishi (岸 あかり, Kishi Akari)
Voiced by: Akira Sekine
Portrayed by: Alissa Yagi
Yūsuke Kamiya (神谷 雄介, Kamiya Yūsuke)
Voiced by: Kazuyuki Okitsu
Portrayed by: Huwie Ishizaki
Yurina Mitsuhashi (三橋 由利奈, Mitsuhashi Yurina)
Voiced by: Yurina Amami
Portrayed by: Yui Imaizumi
Hajime Yanagi (柳 一, Yanagi Hajime)
Voiced by: Kōji Yusa
Portrayed by: Tomomi Maruyama
Shun Rukawa (流川俊, Rukawa Shun)
Voiced by: Tarusuke Shingaki
Media
Webcomic
Written and illustrated by Kappi, Eren the Southpaw 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. The series resumed publication on Shōnen Jump+ on March 4, 2026, and finished on August 12 of the same year. Shueisha has collected its chapters into 26 tankōbon volumes, released from December 4, 2017, to September 4, 2026.
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 would receive an anime adaptation. It was later revealed to be a television series that was 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 also serve as chief animation directors, and music composed by Pasocom Music Club. The series aired from April 8 to July 1, 2026, on TV Tokyo and its affiliates. The opening theme song is "Funkin' Beautiful", performed by ALI feat. ZORN, and the ending theme song is "New Walk", performed by Ima Murasaki. Crunchyroll is streaming the series.
Reception
The manga was recommended by manga artist Yuki Suetsugu.