Captivated, by You

Captivated, by You

Company type	Manga series
Industry	Manga, Anime, Television drama
Founded	February 17, 2019 (2019-02-17)
Founder	Yama Wayama
Headquarters	Japan
Products	Manga, anime television series, live-action drama

Captivated, by You is a Japanese manga created by Yama Wayama. Originally released as a self-published doujinshi in February 2019, it was subsequently picked up and issued as a single volume by Comic Beam in August 2019. The work was adapted into a television drama that aired in early 2021, and an anime television series produced by Doga Kobo is planned for release in August 2025.

Synopsis

Captivated, by You presents a collection of loosely linked tales revolving around students attending an all-male school. Central to the stories are Hayashi, a blunt and distant individual, and Nikaidou, who maintains a reserved demeanor to keep others at arm’s length.

Characters

Manga

This manga originated as a self-published doujinshi, initially sold at on February 17, 2019. It was later acquired by the editorial team of Comic Beam and compiled into a single tankōbon volume released on August 10, 2019.

In January 2021, Yen Press obtained the rights for English-language publication, with the volume becoming available on July 27, 2021.

Live-action drama

The live-action television drama adaptation was broadcast on MBS TV and TV Kanagawa from January 8 to February 5, 2021. Directed by Ayuko Tsukuhara, Eiji Takano, and Moeka Miyazaki, and scripted by Kōhei Kiyasu alongside Manato Hamada, the series featured Ryūsei Ōnishi of Naniwa Danshi in the starring role.

Anime

An anime television series adaptation was revealed on October 17, 2024. The production is handled by Doga Kobo, with Asami Nakatani directing. Yoshimi Narita is responsible for the scriptwriting, Mai Matsūra oversees character design, and Takurō Iga composes the music. The show is slated to debut on August 21, 2025, airing on AT-X and additional channels.

International streaming rights have been secured by Crunchyroll. For Southeast Asia and Oceania (excluding Australia and New Zealand), Medialink holds the license and will distribute the series via Ani-One Asia’s YouTube platform.

Reception

In the female readers’ category of the 2020 Kono Manga ga Sugoi! guidebook, this manga achieved second place. It was also among the nominees for the 13th Manga Taishō in 2020. At the 2020 Japan Media Arts Festival, it earned the New Face Award in the manga section and received the Short Work Prize at that year’s Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize.

Rebecca Silverman of Anime News Network highlighted the manga’s intricate portrayal of high school experiences and its artistic quality while mentioning certain peculiar aspects. Sara Smith from School Library Journal similarly praised both the character development and design.