Torimura's Nice to Meet You #First Love Volume 1 Finally Hits the Shelves
There is some really good news for manga lovers today! Volume 1 of Torimura's latest work, "Nice to meet you #first love now available", has been officially released by Square Enix on this March 25th. If you are into those sweet yet slightly emotional stories, then this is something you should definitely check out. It is basically a romantic comedy, but with a very unique twist. The story starts with a boy meeting his neighbor's older sister again—someone he actually thought had passed away due to a serious illness long ago.
A Supernatural Reunion in the World of VTubers
The main lead of this story is Kazuri, a young fellow who is working as a 3D modeler at a VTuber production company. He is quite good at his job, but the problem is he is very shy and cannot really talk to his colleagues properly. Because of this communication gap, he even gets removed from a project he was very passionate about. It is quite a sad situation, no? In his low moment, he starts thinking about Koto, an older girl from his neighborhood who used to help him practice speaking when he was just a little kid. Sadly, Koto was very sick and everyone believed she had died, meaning he would never see her again.
But then, something magical happens. After Kazuri receives a doll from her old house that brings back all those childhood memories, Koto's spirit actually starts possessing a 3D model for a VTuber that is currently being developed at his office! Just imagine, his first love of 10 years is suddenly moving forward again in such a digital way. This is exactly why Nice to Meet You #First Love is the must-read romance manga of the year for fans who want something fresh. The series is currently being serialized in Young Gangan by Square Enix, and the hype is really building up.
What to Expect from the New Release
To celebrate this big launch, many bookstores in Japan are giving away special purchase benefits to the fans. If you are someone who prefers reading on your tablet or phone, the electronic version is also quite special because it comes with some exclusive illustration data that you won't find anywhere else. For anyone looking for a heartwarming tale about second chances and modern technology, this Nice To Meet You #First Love volume is a solid pick.
- Author: Torimura
- Publisher: Square Enix
- Magazine: Young Gangan
- Genre: Romantic Comedy / Supernatural
It is honestly quite refreshing to see how the author has blended the traditional "ghost" story with the very modern VTuber culture. Kazuri and Koto's relationship feels very genuine, and even with the natural grammar of their life together being a bit broken by her absence, their bond is still strong. Don't miss out on this one if you like stories that make you feel a bit of everything!
