| Minato's Laundromat | |
| Ja Kanji: | みなと商事コインランドリー |
| Ja Romaji: | Minato Shōji Koin Randorī |
| Genre: | [1] |
| Type: | manga |
| Author: | Yuzu Tsubaki |
| Illustrator: | Sawa Kanzume |
| Publisher: | Kadokawa |
| Magazine: | Gene Pixiv |
| Imprint: | Gene Pixiv Series |
| Volumes: | 4 |
| Type: | drama |
| Producer: | Yukitoshi Komatsu |
| Network: | TV Tokyo |
| Episodes: | 12 |
is a Japanese manga series written by Yuzu Tsubaki and illustrated by Sawa Kanzume. It has been serialized on the website Gene Pixiv since December 7, 2019. A live-action television drama adaptation was broadcast from July 7, 2022, to September 22, 2022, with a second season set to premiere in July 2023.
Akira Minato, a man in his 30s, quits his office job in Tokyo and returns to his hometown to take over his grandfather's laundromat, Minato's Laundromat.[1] When Shintaro Katsuki, a high school student, appears at the laundromat one day, Akira develops an odd friendship with him.[1] However, when Akira accidentally reveals to Shintaro that he is gay, Shintaro begins to pursue him romantically.[1]
From April 1, 2019, through May 15, 2019, Kadokawa Corporation held a contest titled "Light-hearted Romance BL Manga Original Work" through Pixiv, where the winners would be able to have their work be adapted into a manga series.[2] On April 6, 2019, Yuzu Tsubaki posted a story titled Wash My Heart! on Pixiv and submitted it to the contest.[3] The entry won 2nd place,[2] and it was later picked it up for a manga serialization under the title Minato Shōji Coin Laundry, with Sawa Kazume providing the illustrations.[4] It has been serialized digitally on Gene Pixiv since December 7, 2019.[4] The chapters were later released in four bound volumes by Kadokawa under the Gene Pixiv Series imprint.[5]
On April 7, 2023, Yen Press announced at Sakura-Con that they had licensed the series for North American distribution in English.[6]
Tsubaki's original novels were later compiled and given a physical release by Kadokawa, with Sanzume providing the novels' illustrations.
An audio drama adaptation was released onto CD, available as a bonus with the August 2021 issue of Weekly Comic Gene that was released on July 15, 2021.[7] The audio drama stars Seiichiro Yamashita as Akira and Nobunaga Shimazaki as Shintaro.[7]
A live-action television drama adaptation of Minato's Laundromat was announced on March 21, 2022.[8] The series premiered on July 7, 2022 on TV Tokyo and the streaming service Paravi.[9] The first season was directed by,, and .[9] Kanai also wrote the script with Subaru Yamashita and .[9] Yukitoshi Komatsu was credited as the producer.[9]
The drama adaptation stars Bullet Train member as Akira and as Shintaro.[9] The supporting cast includes Seiji Fukushi as Takayuki Sakuma, Yu Inaba as Shu Sakuma, as Asuka Hanabusa, and as Sakurako Katsuki.[10] Sayuri Inoue was later cast as Saki Machida, an original character for the TV drama who serves as Akira's former roommate and ex-girlfriend.[11] The opening theme is "Gyutto" by Chō Tokimeki Sendenbu and the ending theme is "Tsuitachi" by Kaeri no Kai.[11] [12]
A second season was announced on April 23, 2023, and is set to premiere in July 2023.[13] Kanai returned to direct the series, while Hitomi Yamashita and Ryo Kawasaki were added as new co-directors.[13]
Minato's Laundromat was ranked 10th in the Web Manga General Election 2020.[14] It was later ranked 1st in the 2023 edition.[15]