Fans of the genre romantic comedy in Indonesia is getting another dose of exciting new reading. Manga titled Akira Momose's First Love Struggle This series presents a unique character dynamic, centered on a girl named Momose Akira who tries hard to win the heart of the man of her dreams.
This comic offers a sweet yet misunderstood story that will keep you entertained.
Synopsis of Akira Momose's First Love Struggle
The story in this series begins when a man named Hajime Kugayama decides to return to his hometown. In the small town, Hajime reunites with his old schoolmate. That friend is Akira, a girl known as the idol of their school.
This meeting was no mere coincidence for the girl. Akira had actually harbored feelings for Hajime for a long time. He even returned to his hometown with a secret mission. The mission is to carry out a careful plan that he has compiled in order to establish a romantic relationship with Hajime.
Akira had thought of various scenarios for their love story to go smoothly. However, reality is often not in line with the plan. Behind his seemingly perfect and popular image, Akira turns out to have a very careless or reckless nature. clumsy. This trait is the biggest hindrance to himself.
All the careful preparations he made often fell apart due to his carelessness during execution. The situation is further complicated by Hajime's character. Hajime is portrayed as a man who is very insensitive to romantic signals. He often fails to catch the code given by Akira.
The interactions between the clumsy girl and the insensitive boy create a variety of misunderstandings that bring laughter. This manga invites readers to see how these two people who are always “out of sync” try to move forward. You will see if they are able to achieve the future they dream of amidst the chaos of their constantly failed love plans.
Momose Akira Serialization Fun Facts
This manga has the original title Momose Akira no Hatsukoi Hatan-chu. This series is an original work written and illustrated by Shinta Harekawa. Shinta Harekawa launched this manga through the magazine Weekly Shonen Sunday owned by Publisher Shogakukan in August 2024.
The quality of the story and visuals offered by Shinta Harekawa has received positive recognition in the comics industry. This is proven by the inclusion of this title as one of the nominees in the event Next Manga Award 2025 for the Comics category. This nomination signifies that the series has a strong fan base and promising story potential.
To date, the status of this manga is still ongoing or continue. Shogakukan has published compiled book volume fifth in December 2025. The story is still evolving and has not yet reached its final conclusion. The sixth volume is scheduled to be released in the Japanese market on March 18, 2026.
Promotional Video and Special Theme Song
Besides enjoying the story through the comic panels, you can also feel the atmosphere of the series through the audio-visual adaptations that have been released by Shogakukan. This content gives a more vivid picture of the characters and the feel of the story.
The first video is Promotional Video (PV) released to celebrate the launch of the manga. In this video, you can hear the voice of the main character brought to life by Voice Actor (CV) professionals. Akira is voiced by Aya Yamane, while Hajime is played by Reiji Kawashima. Their dialog in this video perfectly captures the awkward dynamic that is the main attraction of this series.
Not only PV, the series is also getting a special theme song through project “Nichiyoubi no Maisondes” collaboration. The title track Koi no Iutoori This song was composed by Tomoya Tabuchi, bassist of the famous band UNISON SQUARE GARDEN. Sung by vocalist Rei, this song has a nuance of pure love comedy Sweet yet dynamic, it's the perfect accompaniment to your reading time.
Release Details in Indonesia
Publisher M&C! is officially bringing this series to the Indonesian market. The first volume of the manga has been available in bookstores since February 18, 2026. You can get the physical edition at the bookstore chain Gramedia or through services e-commerce authorized in collaboration with the publisher.
This manga is published in a standard regular comic format. The presence of this title adds variety to the manga collection shonen with a light romance theme that you can enjoy right now. The release date between the Indonesian translation is quite close to the release schedule in the original country, so readers don't have to wait too long to follow the continuation of the story.
For those of you who are curious about the cuteness of Akira's endeavors, the first volume is available now. This love story full of failed strategies is perfect for a light read in your spare time.
