Fourth Generation Head: Tatsuyuki Oyamato () is boys' love manga/comic book written and illustrated by a Japanese manga artist Beriko Scarlet. It is Scarlet's third published comic, and also the sequel to Minori's Hand and prequel to Jealousy.
Plot
Tatsuyuki Oyamato, a son of the Yakuza boss Akitora Oyamato and an heir to Oyamato Family in Tokyo, is reluctant to carry on his family legacy and responsibilities. He also starts questioning his sexuality after his "sessions" with Minori, a chiropractor with special "methods" to relax his clients. Being heartbroken by Minori's sudden disappearance, Tatsuyuki is sent to manage the family's small start-up branch in Fukuoka and to clean up his act. One night, he encounters with Nozomi, whom he had met when they were kids. While their relationship starts blossoming, reckless Tatsuyuki falls into the hands of Uichi Rogi, a mysterious man who has a past with Tatsuyuki's father.
Characters
A spoiled son of Akitora Oyamato, a big boss of Oyamato Family. Tatsuyuki was first introduced to the audience in Beriko's previous comic, Give Me a Hand. Tatsuyuki's journey begins when his love interest Minori disappears after being reunited with his long lost ex-boyfriend. Depressed and heartbroken, Tatsuyuki is sent to manage the Fukuoka branch, then meets Nozomi, whom he had met when they were kids.
A tall handsome kindergarten teacher who has a past of being sexually abused by his father when he was a kid. He fell in love with Tatsuyuki when they first met, and was later revealed that he has been secretly stalking Tatsuyuki for years.
A money lender in Fukuoka. He has a history with Tatsuyuki's dad, Akitora, and has been pursuing him to come to Fukuoka by any means possible. Uichi later becomes the leading role of Beriko's latest comic, Jealousy.
A right-hand man of Akitora Oyamato. Asoda raised Tatsuyuki like his own son after his biological mother passed when Tatsuyuki was only eight. He loves Tatsuyuki dearly but regrets he has spoiled him. He also becomes one of the main characters in Jealousy.
Uichi Rogi's daughter who goes to the kindergarten Nozomi works for. She is a little kid with very mature demeanors. She also has a recurrent role in Jealousy.
Media
Manga
Originally published in Japan in 2015, the book has been widely translated and published in many countries,Anime News Network:Sublime Licenses Fourth Generation Head Tatsuyuki Oyamato Manga posted on 2019-01-30 19:00 EST by Karen Ressler including Taiwan, South Korea, the United States, Germany, France and Portugal.
+ Fourth Generation Head: Tatsuyuki Oyamato() Release Data TITLE COUNTRY RELEASE DATE ISBN PUBLISHER 四代目・大和辰之 Japan July 30, 2015 新書館新書館ディアプラス・コミックス 四代目・大和辰之 Show Me Your Gun Germany July 30, 2015 Egmont GroupEgmont Comics Show Me Your Gun 四代目・大和辰之 Taiwan April 6, 2016 東立東立 漫畫書籍資料 四代目・大和辰之 Czwarty: Tatsuyuki Oyamato Poland June 6, 2017 WanekoWaneko Comics Czwarty: Tatsuyuki Oyamato Fourth Generation Head: Tatsuyuki Oyamato France October 25, 2018 TaifuTaifu Comics Yondaime Ôyamato Tatsuyuki Fourth Generation Head: Tatsuyuki Oyamato North America August 13, 2019 SubLimeSublime Manga Fourth Generation Head Tatsuyuki Oyamato Fourth Generation Head: Tatsuyuki Oyamato South Korea n/a web only LezhinLezhin Comic Tatsuyuki Oyamato the 4th
In 2019, Tatsuyuki Oyamato Premium Collection (四代目・大和辰之 プレミアム・コレクション もつ鍋とリーゼント MTR)ちるちるBLニュース『四代目・大和辰之 プレミアム・コレクション もつ鍋とリーゼント』スカーレット・ベリ子特典まとめ！7月30日発売 Posted on July 30, 2019 was published in Japan, then subsequently in Taiwan, South Korea, Portugal and France after the comic's success and demand from fans. The book includes new original comics, color illustrations, and an in-depth interview with the author.
The short comic, Sweet Flavor (), which was previously only available with the purchase of the Drama CD, is also included in 四代目・大和辰之 プレミアム・コレクション もつ鍋とリーゼント MTR.
+ Tatsuyuki Oyamato Premium Collection (四代目・大和辰之 プレミアム・コレクション もつ鍋とリーゼント MTR) Release Data TITLE COUNTRY RELEASE DATE ISBN PUBLISHER 四代目・大和辰之 プレミアム・コレクション もつ鍋とリーゼント MTR Japan July 30, 2019 新書館新書館コミック 四代目・大和辰之 プレミアム・コレクション もつ鍋とリーゼント CZWARTY TATSUYUKI OYAMATO PREMIUM COLLECTION Portugal March 29, 2020 WanekoWaneko Comics CZWARTY TATSUYUKI OYAMATO PREMIUM COLLECTION 四代目‧大和辰之精選集 牛雜鍋和飛機頭 Taiwan January 30, 2020 東立東立 四代目‧大和辰之精選集 牛雜鍋和飛機頭
Drama CD
Following the success of the comic book, the drama CDAnimate Times July 29, 2016『四代目・大和辰之』ポケット★ドラマCDで配信開始 was released on March 18, 2016, in Japan. It included the original 16 page comic, Sweet Flavor (). The short drama CD with the same title was also sold with BL Magazine, Cheri+ Volume 21 in July 2016. These 2 items became the collector's items and traded on the auction sites with high prices.
The short comic, Sweet Flavor (), was later included in 四代目・大和辰之 プレミアム・コレクション もつ鍋とリーゼント MTR.
+ Fourth Generation Head: Tatsuyuki Oyamato() Drama CD Cast CHARACTER VOICE ACTOR Tatsuyuki Oyamato Takuya Satō () Nozomi Koga Kazuyuki Okitsu() Uichi Rogi Tarusuke Shingaki () Asoda Tomofumi Taki () Reika Rogi Marika Takano () Young Tatsuyuki Kana Omuro () Young Nozomi Yuuki Kuwahara ()
+ Fourth Generation Head: Tatsuyuki Oyamato() Drama CD Data and Staff Credit Original Comic and Illustration Scarlet Beriko Original Release Date March 18, 2016 Run Time 78 Min and 2 Sec Distributor 新書館Dear+ SWCD-092 / 新書館ディアプラスコミックス Screenplay 佐々美沙 Original Score WaterBear / Ataco / comecco Director 蜂谷幸 Sound Production グランビー Sound Effect サウンドボックス Engineer 武藤雅人() Assistant Engineer 柴田隆司() Studio スリーエススタジオ Mastering 東京CDセンター
Reception, Awards and Rankings
Fourth Generation Head: Tatsuyuki Oyamato received positive reception from new and established fans of the genre. Upon its initial digital release, the manga achieved high sales rankings across various online outlets. Reviewers and readers frequently highlighted the narrative structure, character development, and illustration quality.
Fourth Generation Head: Tatsuyuki Oyamato was successful critically and commercially, and received many awards, including the prestige annual BL Award on the Japan's most famous Boys' love website ちるちる.
These BL Comics Are Too Hot! 2016 (このBLがやばい2016)コミックナタリーニュース このBLがやばい2016 Posted on Dec 12, 2015 Ranked #5 Fourth Generation Head: Tatsuyuki Oyamato
Chiru Chiru BL AWARDS 2016 (ChiruChiru 第七回BLアワード ランキング)ChiruChiru 第七回BLアワード ランキング
The Best Comics: Ranked #6 Fourth Generation Head: Tatsuyuki Oyamato
The Best Bottom: Ranked #2 Tatsuyuki Oyamato
The Most Erotic Character: Ranked #5 Tatsuyuki Oyamato
The Best Top: Ranked #11 Nozomi Koga
30 Ultimate BL Comics 2018 ()ChiruChiru 腐女子・不朽の名作30選2018！あなたの推し作品は何位？Posted on Oct 01, 2018 Ranked #10 Fourth Generation Head: Tatsuyuki Oyamato
30 Ultimate BL Comics 2019 ()ChiruChiru 腐女子・不朽の名作2019 コミックス編！ 予測不能の展開に大興奮待ったなし!! Posted on October, 15, 2019 Ranked #17 Fourth Generation Head: Tatsuyuki Oyamato
Renta! #1 Best Selling BL Comics of The First Half Year in 2015 (Renta!2015年上半期人気漫画作品)RENTA!2015年上半期人気漫画作品はこちら Fourth Generation Head: Tatsuyuki Oyamato
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