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How I Attended an All-Guy's Mixer

How I Attended an All-Guy's Mixer (Japanese: 合コンに行ったら女がいなかった話, Hepburn: Gōkon ni Ittara Onna ga Inakatta Hanashi) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Nana Aokawa. It began serialization on the author's Pixiv account in March 2020. It was later acquired by Square Enix who began publishing it on their Gangan Online manga website in February 2021. A live-action television drama adaptation aired from October to December 2022. An anime television series adaptation produced by Ashi Productions premiered in October 2024.

How I Attended an All-Guy's Mixer
First tankōbon volume cover, featuring Fuji (bottom), Suou (middle), and Kohaku (top)
合コンに行ったら女がいなかった話
(Gōkon ni Ittara Onna ga Inakatta Hanashi)
GenreRomantic comedy[1]
Manga
Written byNana Aokawa
Published bySquare Enix
Magazine
  • Gangan Online
  • (February 12, 2021 – present)
DemographicShōjo
Original runMarch 21, 2020 – present
Volumes8 (List of volumes)
Television drama
Directed by
  • Satoshi Takemoto
  • Akimori Sakami
  • Masaki Ogata
Written by
Music byTakatsugu Wakabayashi
Original networkKansai TV, Tokyo MX
Original run October 21, 2022 – December 23, 2022
Episodes10
Anime television series
Directed byKazuomi Koga
Written byDeko Akao
Music byTechnoboys Pulcraft Green-Fund
StudioAshi Productions
Licensed bySentai Filmworks
Original networkTokyo MX, BS Nittere, Kansai TV, AT-X
Original run October 5, 2024 – present
Episodes7

Plot

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Tokiwa and his friends are invited to a mixer by his classmate Suou, where they realize their partners, consisting of Suou and her colleagues, are cross-dressing bartenders. Tokiwa and Suou learn to navigate relationships and daily life after this encounter alongside their respective friends.

Characters

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Suou (蘇芳, Suō)
Voiced by: Mikako Komatsu (PV, anime)[2][3]
Portrayed by: Hiroki Nanami[4]
The main female protagonist. She attends the same university as Tokiwa and was the one who invited him to a mixer between his friends and her colleagues. She works part-time at a cross-dressing bar and keeps up a prince-like persona towards patrons; she keeps a low profile on campus while maintaining her bar appearance, leading other students to mistake her for a man and dub her as the "SSR Prince" (SSRのプリンス, SSR no Purinsu).
Tokiwa (常盤)
Voiced by: Yoshiki Nakajima (PV),[2] Shunsuke Takeuchi (anime)[3]
Portrayed by: Sora Inoue[4]
The main male protagonist and Suou's partner. He attends the same university as Suou but was not close with her prior to the mixer, and is friends with Asagi and Hagi. He was invited by Suou to attend a mixer with his friends, where he learns of Suou's second profession. He sometimes gets flustered by the actions of Suou and her colleagues.
Fuji (藤)
Voiced by: Aoi Yūki[3]
Portrayed by: Kazuya Seto[4]
A colleague of Suou at the bar who is shown to be always stoic and aloof, taking up a lazy persona during work. She also takes up drawing manga, especially erotic boys' love manga, as a hobby.
Asagi (浅葱)
Voiced by: Shun Horie[3]
Portrayed by: Eito Konishi[4]
A university friend of Tokiwa and Fuji's partner who is usually ditzy but shows an eagerness to partake in activities and accept requests, much to the worry of his friends.
Kohaku (琥珀)
Voiced by: Nao Tōyama[3]
Portrayed by: Ren Kisaragi[4]
Another colleague of Suou at the bar who is shown to be serious and usually acts as the straight man between the antics of Suou and Fuji. She takes up a bossy persona during work, which she aims to improve on.
Hagi (萩)
Voiced by: Gakuto Kajiwara[3]
Portrayed by: Atsuki Mashiko[4]
Another university friend of Tokiwa and Kohaku's partner, who is nervous and tends to easily panic. He has a bias for cute girls and is left confused whenever he feels attracted towards the cool and handsome Kohaku, questioning his sexuality during these occasions.
Nadeshiko (撫子)
Voiced by: Reina Kondō[5]
A university classmate of Tokiwa and friend of Chigusa who is a big fan of Suou's SSR Prince persona and expresses jealousy towards Tokiwa's closeness with Suou.
Chigusa (千草)
Voiced by: Tomoyo Takayanagi[5]
Another university classmate of Tokiwa and friend of Nadeshiko who is a big fan of Suou's SSR Prince persona and expresses jealousy towards Tokiwa's closeness with Suou.
Karasuba (烏羽)
Voiced by: Maki Kawase[5]
Another colleague of Suou at the bar who takes up a playboy persona during work.
Hashibami (榛)
Voiced by: Yoshino Aoyama[5]
Another colleague of Suou at the bar who takes up an older brother persona during work.
Hagi's older sister (萩の姉, Hagi no Ane)
Voiced by: Shizuka Itō[5]

Media

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Manga

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Written and illustrated by Nana Aokawa, How I Attended an All-Guys Mixer began serialization on the author's Pixiv account on March 21, 2020.[6] It was later acquired by Square Enix who began to publish it on their Gangan Online manga website on February 12, 2021.[7] Its chapters have been compiled into eight tankōbon volumes as of September 2024.[8]

The manga is published in English on Square Enix's Manga UP! app.[1]

Volumes

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No. Release date ISBN
1 February 12, 2021[9]978-4-7575-7096-2
  • Chapters 1–8
2 September 10, 2021[10]978-4-7575-7476-2
  • Chapters 9–14.5
3 April 12, 2022[11]978-4-7575-7770-1
  • Chapters 15–21.5
4 October 12, 2022[12]978-4-7575-8203-3
  • Chapters 22–28
5 April 12, 2023[13]978-4-7575-8523-2
  • Chapters 29–34.5
6 October 12, 2023[14]978-4-7575-8852-3
  • Chapters 35–40
7 April 12, 2024[15]978-4-7575-9151-6
  • Chapters 41–46
8 September 12, 2024[8]978-4-7575-9418-0
  • Chapters 47–52

Drama

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A live-action television drama was announced on September 2, 2022. It aired from October 21, 2022 to December 23, 2022 on Kansai TV's EDGE programming block.[4][16]

Anime

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An anime television series adaptation was announced on October 5, 2023.[17] The series is produced by Ashi Productions and directed by Kazuomi Koga, with Deko Akao handling series scripts, Yōko Tanabe designing the characters, and Technoboys Pulcraft Green-Fund composing the music.[3] The series premiered on October 5, 2024, on Tokyo MX and other networks.[5][a] The opening theme is "Merry Go Round Time" (メリーゴーランドタイム) performed by Nasuo, while the ending theme is "Osama Dāreda" (王様だーれだっ, "Crown Game") performed by Asobi Doumei.[18] Sentai Filmworks licensed the series in North America, Australia and British Isles for streaming on Hidive.[19] Medialink licensed the series in Southeast Asia for streaming on Ani-One Asia's YouTube channel.[20]

Episodes

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No.Title [21][22]Directed by [21]Written by [21]Storyboarded by [21]Original air date [b][a]
1"That Time I Went to a Mixer and..."
Transliteration: "Gōkon ni Ittara Batsubatsu Datta Hanashi" (Japanese: 合コンに行ったら××だった話)		Kazuomi KogaDeko AkaoKazuomi KogaOctober 5, 2024 (2024-10-05)
A trio of friends—Tokiwa, Asagi, and Hagi—are invited to a mixer by Tokiwa's classmate Suou under the assumption of meeting women until they notice their partners are men. Tokiwa calls Suou to clarify the confusion when Suou introduces herself to them, revealing the men they are meeting are cross-dressers consisting of Suou, Kohaku, and Fuji. Suou holds an icebreaker for her group and Tokiwa's group to be more acquainted with each other, despite the wariness of Tokiwa and his friends. As the evening continues, the group slowly warms up to one another, with Asagi and Hagi becoming partners with Fuji and Kohaku respectively. The next day, Suou expresses her gratitude to Tokiwa during a university class for attending the mixer. Tokiwa learns from his classmates of Suou's mystique and popularity on campus and show their jealousy of him being able to casually talk to her before he is pulled away by Suou, remarking she and Tokiwa are friends. She begins to take a liking towards Tokiwa as she sets her picture with him as her phone screen.
2"That Time I Went to a Bar and..."
Transliteration: "Bar ni Ittara Batsubatsu Datta Hanashi" (Japanese: BARに行ったら××だった話)		Michita ShiraishiKenichi YamashitaMasayoshi NishidaOctober 12, 2024 (2024-10-12)
Asagi is invited to a hangout by Fuji. Worried he might be manipulated, Tokiwa and Hagi spy on them, where they see Fuji use Asagi as a model for hand poses on a manga she is working on. Hagi grows jealous towards Tokiwa and Asagi's interactions with Suou and Fuji and wonders when he will spend time with Kohaku. He crosses paths with her during a rainy day and grows flustered in seeing Kohaku's cuteness as he lends her his jacket and takes her to the cross-dressing bar she works in, leaving ahead of her. A few days later, Suou invites Tokiwa and Asagi to the bar and Tokiwa is overwhelmed by the number of cross-dressing bartenders catering to them. Kohaku, putting up a bossy persona, notices Hagi is absent and requests the two to let Hagi know she will repay him. After work, Kohaku aims to improve her persona as she messages Hagi on wanting to meet up.
3"That Time I Went to an Izakaya and..."
Transliteration: "Izakaya ni Ittara Batsubatsu Datta Hanashi" (Japanese: 居酒屋に行ったら××だった話)		Fumio MaezonoDeko AkaoMasayoshi NishidaOctober 19, 2024 (2024-10-19)
Hagi meets with Kohaku at a cafe and is initially nervous due to thinking he angered her, though the misunderstanding is cleared up when Kohaku returns Hagi's jacket, and they eat parfaits. Meanwhile, Asagi assists an exhausted Fuji in finishing her manga draft as Fuji prevents him from discovering he is assisting on an erotic manga; Asagi tends to Fuji's health after accomplishing the task. In university, Tokiwa meets with Suou to help him finish his activity by copying her work, where he finds Suou outside her work clothes and is left flustered with her feminine look. They later head to an izakaya to celebrate, and Suou allows a drunk Tokiwa to rest and sleep on her lap as she shares her first kiss with him, much to the bewilderment of their classmates who are also in the izakaya and were under the impression they were friends. Sometime later, Tokiwa and his friends meet up when he and Hagi witness to their horror Asagi being kidnapped in front of them.
4"That Time I Went to the Zoo and..."
Transliteration: "Dōbutsuen ni Ittara Batsubatsu Datta Hanashi" (Japanese: 動物園に行ったら××だった話)		Fumihiro UenoKenichi YamashitaIchizō KobayashiOctober 26, 2024 (2024-10-26)
In a flashback, the boys discuss their recent activities with their partners as Suou approaches them and offers an outing in the weekend. Back in the present, the boys are relieved that the kidnapping is only Suou and her colleagues fetching them and they head for a zoo to see a panda exhibit. Suou and Fuji split up with their respective partners, much to Kohaku and Hagi's annoyance. The two decide to visit a guinea pig exhibit, where Hagi is left overwhelmed with Kohaku's cuteness in petting the guinea pigs. Meanwhile, a frightened Asagi accompanies Fuji in checking an insect exhibit as Fuji teases him. Elsewhere, Suou and Tokiwa plan to return to the group to see the panda, though they are forced to cancel their plans as they take care of a lost child. Seeing Suou disappointed that her plan did not pan out, Tokiwa makes up to her by gifting her a panda-and-tiger keychain, and Suou comes to appreciate his gift by proudly showcasing it. After the trip, Fuji invites Asagi to an outing.
5"That Time I Went to the Comic Convention and..."
Transliteration: "Komike ni Ittara Batsubatsu Datta Hanashi" (Japanese: コミケに行ったら××だった話)		Yoshihisa MatsumotoDeko AkaoYoshihisa MatsumotoNovember 2, 2024 (2024-11-02)
Asagi arrives at the comic convention and is left in awe with the activity during the event. Fuji finds Asagi and puts him on a leash to prevent him from separating, shocking female attendants. Fuji leaves Asagi to handle her stall while she picks up an item; Asagi learns how popular Fuji's manga is with visitors. As the event concludes, Asagi and Fuji eat dinner to celebrate their success. The next day, Suou visits Fuji's apartment to pick up Fuji and is surprised on seeing Asagi with her. When Suou asks Fuji what happened, Fuji explains she secretly took photos of a sleeping Asagi after dinner for pose references, much to his embarrassment. Fuji also tells him to accompany her at the bar as they eat, which Suou uses as an opportunity to invite Tokiwa. Tokiwa notices the doll Suou is holding resembles him, and he is left unnerved with Suou's intention for the doll.
6"That Time I Went to Your Place and..."
Transliteration: "Ouchi ni Ittara Batsubatsu Datta Hanashi" (Japanese: おうちに行ったら××だった話)		Kazuomi KogaKenichi YamashitaMasayoshi NishidaNovember 9, 2024 (2024-11-09)
Hagi asks Tokiwa if he has ever had feelings for Suou due to Hagi harboring conflicting feelings for Kohaku, leading Asagi to suggest on visiting the bar for Hagi to know what he feels; his hunch is proven after he is charmed by Kohaku, though Hagi brushes it off. A week after the visit, Hagi admits being in love with Kohaku, but fears he has not spent enough time with her. Asagi brings him to consult with Fuji, but her advice does not help Hagi. As he heads home, Kohaku catches up to him and invites him out, surprising Hagi. He delightfully shares the news to Tokiwa and Asagi; however, the outing is cancelled when Hagi becomes sick, which worries Kohaku. As Hagi sulks in sorrow while being comforted by his older sister, Kohaku visits him and apologizes on ruining their outing. Hagi accepts her apology, but Kohaku runs off after seeing and mistaking his older sister as his girlfriend, much to Hagi's despair. Witnessing this, Tokiwa and Suou devise a plan to fix the misunderstanding.
7"That Time I Went Camping and..."
Transliteration: "Kyanpu ni Ittara Batsubatsu Datta Hanashi" (Japanese: キャンプに行ったら××だった話)		Norihiko NagahamaDeko AkaoMasayoshi NishidaNovember 16, 2024 (2024-11-16)
As Tokiwa and Suou continue to think, they enter a mall and pass by a display for a camping set, giving Suou the idea to invite everyone, including a sullen Hagi, for camping. Hagi and Kohaku hesitate to talk to each other while the group sets up the campsite. Hagi clears up the misunderstanding of the previous day, leaving Kohaku relieved and they converse again. Fuji brings up to Suou on how she has not been able to charm Tokiwa, leading Suou to express on taking it slowly. As the group cleans up for the night, Suou and Tokiwa stargaze at the sky and engage in friendly banter. Suou attempts to charm Tokiwa but is stopped as the group returns. Later by the early morning, Kohaku joins a sleepless Hagi and shares on enjoying her time camping; soothed by her voice, Hagi sleeps by her side, taking her by surprise.
8"That Time I Went to Campus and..."
Transliteration: "Kyanpasu ni Ittara Batsubatsu Datta Hanashi" (Japanese: キャンパスに行ったら××だった話)		Michita ShiraishiKenichi YamashitaFumikazu SatoNovember 23, 2024 (2024-11-23)

Reception

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The series was nominated for the eighth Next Manga Awards in the web category in 2022, and was ranked 7th out of 50 nominees.[24] The series, alongside Mimasaka's Heika, Kokoro no Koe ga Dadamore Desu!, won the Women's Comic Prize at NTT Solmare's "Minna ga Erabu!! Denshi Comic Taishō 2023" competition in 2023.[25]

The series has 1.1 million copies in circulation as of October 2023.[26]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Tokyo MX lists the series premiere on October 4, 2024, at 25:30, which is effectively October 5 at 1:30 a.m. JST.
  2. ^ Episodes are released on ABEMA 5 days before their televised airings.[23]

References

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  1. ^ a b "How I Attended an All-Guy's Mixer". Manga UP!. Square Enix. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  2. ^ a b 小松未可子＆中島ヨシキ参加の「合コンに行ったら女がいなかった話」PVが公開. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 10, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
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