is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Momoko Kōda. It was serialized in Shueisha's shōjo manga magazine Bessatsu Margaret from March 2019 to January 2025. A live-action film adaptation premiered in Japanese theaters in June 2025. A television drama sequel aired from September to November 2025.
Synopsis After a humiliating rejection, Sahoko has sworn to never fall in love with attractive men again. That is, until she meets the idol Kouta Kirigaya who visits her family restaurant. Sahoko is initially cold to Kouta, owing to her previous vow, but gradually warms up to him.
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Media Manga Written and illustrated by Momoko Kōda, My Special One was serialized in Shueisha's shōjo manga magazine Bessatsu Margaret from March 13, 2019, to January 10, 2025. Its chapters were compiled into eleven volumes released from July 25, 2019, to May 23, 2025.
In June 2022, Viz Media announced that they had licensed the series for English publication.
Live-action film A live-action film adaptation was announced on February 6, 2025. The film is directed by Ayato Matsuda, with a screenplay written by Satoko Okazaki. It premiered in Japanese theaters on June 20, 2025.
Drama A television drama sequel to the film was announced on July 3, 2025. The series is directed by Ayato Matsuda and Hidemitsu Miyamoto, with a screenplay written by Satoko Okazaki and Sachi Kirino. The cast from the film reprised their roles. It aired nine episodes on MBS and TBS from September 16 to November 12, 2025.
Reception The series' first volume was listed in the Young Adult Library Services Association's "Great Graphic Novels for Teens" list in 2024.
See also No Longer Heroine, another manga series by the same author Sensei Kunshu, another manga series by the same author
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