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イクメン☆アフター #1
Ikumen After
This is a really cute, sweet story about two single dads Asakura and Kentarou, whose young sons happen to go to the same daycare.
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First published January 1, 2010
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Kazuma Kodaka
114 books93 followersAssociated names :
КОДАКА Кадзума
小鷹和麻
K2 Company
K2COMPANY
Name (in native language) : こだか和麻
Zodiac : Scorpio
Blood type : O
Kodaka-sensei made her debut in 1989 with Sessa Takuma! in Shounen Champion. Today she is one of the most popular Boys' Love authors. She is famous for her work on designing the characters for Triple X's BL anime Boku no Sekuhara (My Sexual Harassment) and is also the beloved author of Kizuna.
Matoh Sanami taught her how to draw using a shoujo-style. Sanami Matoh and Kazuma Kodaka are actually very good friends.
Her doujinshi circle is called K2 Company.
Name in Chinese characters for the Chinese Market: “小鷹和麻”
Location: Saitama, Japan
twitter for doujinshi: https://twitter.com/kazu_k_el
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September 7, 2016
A sweet story of two dads falling in love and their struggles as single parents. They shared parenting tips and help support each other. For Izumi, it's love at first sight, he was practically drooling all over his child's pre-school friend's handsome daddy. As for Asakura, he found his feelings for Izumi deepens each day without realizing the nature of his affection towards another guy.
The story of Vol. 1 ends with a direct brazen confession that left Asakura flustered. I can't wait to follow the love story of these two single dad with their cute kids. I am pretty sure Asakura would overcome his confusion and acknowledge Izumi's love for him. Usually I don't quite like kids in my M/M or Yaoi books but the kids here are super cute. They mirror their daddies so much yet unlike their daddies, they are very honest and straightforward with their feelings. The adults has much to learn from them.
The artwork was good and the story was interesting and entertaining but I don't think this series could be compared to Kizuna - Bonds of Love Book 1, Kodaka sensei's earlier accomplished yaoi series. Kizuna was unforgettably good. So good that it is basically a must-read for all Yaoi fans.
BOOK DETAILS:
Title: Ikumen After 1.
Associated Names: イクメン☆アフター
Author: Kazuma Kodaka
Publication Date: 2010
Type: Serialized BL Manga
Genre: , Comedy, Drama, Shounen Ai, Slice of Life, Contemporary, Romance
Tags/Keywords: Gay-for-you, Childcare, Divorced Parent/s, Father-Son Relationship, LGBT Parent/s, Love at First Sight, Older Uke, Younger Seme, Salaryman, Single Father, Single Parent, Widow/Widower
Description:
This is a really cute, sweet story about two single dads Asakura and Kentarou, whose young sons happen to go to the same daycare.
* Reviewed on March 21st, 2014
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February 3, 2015
Kodaka Kazuma, what else is there to say?
The story is a bit silly, but the characters quite loveable and the kids utterly cute.
The story is a bit silly, but the characters quite loveable and the kids utterly cute.
June 10, 2021
[ ★★★ / 5 ]
Two single dads ✅
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It was okay and, I suppose, pretty cute. Just felt a little too much when Asakura's vibes abruptly changed. It would be nice if the vibes matched with the first image he had 💁🏻♀️
Two single dads ✅
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It was okay and, I suppose, pretty cute. Just felt a little too much when Asakura's vibes abruptly changed. It would be nice if the vibes matched with the first image he had 💁🏻♀️
January 29, 2015
I stumbled across this by total accident, and oh god, am I glad that I did. It's a story about two single dads written and drawn by Kazuma Kodaka and it's so supercute and happiness inducing! The only bad thing is that it isn't finished and it looks like it will be a while until there's a continuation, but I don't care that much. It's really a sweet story that's beautifully drawn, and the kids are incredibly cute, and the dads are adorable. I really loved this, can you tell?
July 2, 2017
I think this book is an exhalent read, and I would recommend it for both veteran and (especially for) beginning BL readers.
As an artist and an inspiring cartoonist the art is drawn amazingly and you can feel the hard work and emotion that was put into evey panel, with an added bonus the chins don't look like there going to shank you.
The story is cute, hilarious, thrilling, head-aginst-book bashing, and hot -n-steamy rolled up in one sushi role. With the sauce of interesting and compelling characters and I would love to see with their own stories.
In my opinion it is also a beautiful example of how important proper and clear communication is for a romantic relationship to grow and blossom, because without it one wouldn't be able to maintain the relationship because well you know people can't read minds.
I also LOVE how their kids ship them and try to get the two together throughout the story.
As an artist and an inspiring cartoonist the art is drawn amazingly and you can feel the hard work and emotion that was put into evey panel, with an added bonus the chins don't look like there going to shank you.
The story is cute, hilarious, thrilling, head-aginst-book bashing, and hot -n-steamy rolled up in one sushi role. With the sauce of interesting and compelling characters and I would love to see with their own stories.
In my opinion it is also a beautiful example of how important proper and clear communication is for a romantic relationship to grow and blossom, because without it one wouldn't be able to maintain the relationship because well you know people can't read minds.
I also LOVE how their kids ship them and try to get the two together throughout the story.
February 5, 2023
Un BL moníssim entre dos pares solters que explora amb molta naturalitat els diferents models de família monoparental i els reptes als quals s'han d'enfrontar, el despertar sexual després d'un procés de dol, la identitat sexual, l'amor incondicional cap als fills... Una història la mar de cuqui ♥
June 19, 2017
One of the sweetest stories/manga's I've read. There is some angst along the way, but the journey of these two fathers and their son's is a very entertaining and "warm feeling" read.
December 28, 2017
Heartwarming story, great characters, cute kids. I love it!
December 5, 2019
A really cute and heartwarming bl/yaoi manga about two single dads and their cute kids.
Kodaka's art is on point and simply great.
Recommended !
Kodaka's art is on point and simply great.
Recommended !
April 8, 2020
Fue una cosita dulce y adorable ♥
December 16, 2020
So cute
January 4, 2021
Un manga muy tierno, el diseño de los personajes es agradable, el desarrollo de la relación tiene sentido y profundidad, al igual que el de cada personaje
April 20, 2022
4.9
Que ternurita 😻😻😻😻
Que ternurita 😻😻😻😻
December 22, 2022
C'est juste que du cute et c'est aussi l'histoire de deux pères de familles gay !
Le genre de représentation qu'on veut dans notre vie
Le genre de représentation qu'on veut dans notre vie
December 4, 2024
Estuvo lindo, un manga corto y bonito
January 26, 2025
Une histoire avec deux pères célibataires et leurs adorables garçons, tout en douceur et agréable à lire, c’est comme un shoot de dopamine
January 16, 2026
cute single dads romance
August 2, 2014
Ikumen After, story and art by Kazuma Kodaka, is a very sweet, on-going manga series first released in 2010 that is not a yaoi. I know, you’re in shock, that I’ve actually read a non-yaoi manga. :P Well, I have, kind of. Ikumen After is a yaoi, but a tame one, which is called shonen-ai, or the equivalent to puppy love within Japanese comics. The relationships are gay and the men may hold hands, kiss, and express feelings for one another verbally, however, physical interaction doesn’t happen. In other words: sex might be implied, but it’s never shown. Once the artist crosses the line and draws explicit sex the manga is automatically labelled a yaoi (hard core).
Asakura and Izumi are both single fathers; Asakura is a widower and Izumi by an unfortunate circumstance or perhaps fortunate, depending how you view his story. And they happen to meet when they take their sons to the same daycare. Their sons are already friends. They start to talk, and once they discover they live not far from one another, they meet up in the mornings and take their sons to daycare together. Asakura and Izumi get to know one another and, eventually, their friendship grows. They discuss child rearing and the past as well as a few personal secrets, and of course, life happens along the way. I’ve found and read seven chapters to this manga so far, the latest of which was released in 2013. And I believe that’s all there is available at present.
Ikumen After is basically cute and fluffy. Aside from a steamy kiss, Izumi wanting sex, and Asakura masturbating then admitting to it later, there isn’t any explicit content. Like I said, this manga is a shonen-ai, and has to be accepted as such. As usual, Ms. Kodaka’s artistic skills are second to none; her characters are attractive, their personalities endearing, and the story is charming. What can I say…I really enjoyed IA. I give this comedy-drama 4 stars!
Asakura and Izumi are both single fathers; Asakura is a widower and Izumi by an unfortunate circumstance or perhaps fortunate, depending how you view his story. And they happen to meet when they take their sons to the same daycare. Their sons are already friends. They start to talk, and once they discover they live not far from one another, they meet up in the mornings and take their sons to daycare together. Asakura and Izumi get to know one another and, eventually, their friendship grows. They discuss child rearing and the past as well as a few personal secrets, and of course, life happens along the way. I’ve found and read seven chapters to this manga so far, the latest of which was released in 2013. And I believe that’s all there is available at present.
Ikumen After is basically cute and fluffy. Aside from a steamy kiss, Izumi wanting sex, and Asakura masturbating then admitting to it later, there isn’t any explicit content. Like I said, this manga is a shonen-ai, and has to be accepted as such. As usual, Ms. Kodaka’s artistic skills are second to none; her characters are attractive, their personalities endearing, and the story is charming. What can I say…I really enjoyed IA. I give this comedy-drama 4 stars!
October 11, 2016
Asakura et Kentarô sont deux pères isolés qui élèvent chacun leur petit garçon. Comme les enfants sont dans la même école maternelle et sont amis, ils font connaissance et commencent eux aussi à se fréquenter.
De milieux complètement différents, ils se retrouvent pourtant sur un point, rien n’est plus important que le bonheur de leurs enfants.
Ce manga développe des sujets que j’ai rarement vu dans de tels ouvrages. L’homoparentalité est bien entendu traitée à travers le personnage de Kentarô, qui ne cache pas ce qu’il est, malgré les malentendus qu’il rencontre avec Asakura.
Mais au delà, il s’agit tout simplement de la difficulté à s’occuper d’un enfant quand on est seul à en assumer l’éducation. Même s’il ne s’en plaint jamais, Kentarô a ainsi du modifier ses horaires de travail pour son petit, et Asakura est complètement perdu dans l’apprentissage de la propreté du sien.
Heureusement, les deux garçons sont totalement adorables et à croquer tant ils sont mignons.
Mignon est d’ailleurs le mot qui caractérise le mieux ce manga où tout se déroule plutôt paisiblement, de la rencontre des deux parents sur leur bicyclette jusqu’à la conclusion de ce tome, en passant par leur promenade en famille au parc.
On n’est pas submergé de rebondissements à la pelle, tout est même assez couru d’avance, malgré la volonté d’instiller un peu de difficultés dans les relations et en ne cachant pas les difficultés d’éducation.
Malgré tout, ça n’empêche pas de passer un excellent moment en la compagnie de tout ce petit monde, qui est fort mignon, le tout servi par un dessin qui est tout aussi mignon.
Attention, si pour l’instant tout est léger et plutôt fleur bleue, la suite risque de ne pas le rester bien longtemps.
De milieux complètement différents, ils se retrouvent pourtant sur un point, rien n’est plus important que le bonheur de leurs enfants.
Ce manga développe des sujets que j’ai rarement vu dans de tels ouvrages. L’homoparentalité est bien entendu traitée à travers le personnage de Kentarô, qui ne cache pas ce qu’il est, malgré les malentendus qu’il rencontre avec Asakura.
Mais au delà, il s’agit tout simplement de la difficulté à s’occuper d’un enfant quand on est seul à en assumer l’éducation. Même s’il ne s’en plaint jamais, Kentarô a ainsi du modifier ses horaires de travail pour son petit, et Asakura est complètement perdu dans l’apprentissage de la propreté du sien.
Heureusement, les deux garçons sont totalement adorables et à croquer tant ils sont mignons.
Mignon est d’ailleurs le mot qui caractérise le mieux ce manga où tout se déroule plutôt paisiblement, de la rencontre des deux parents sur leur bicyclette jusqu’à la conclusion de ce tome, en passant par leur promenade en famille au parc.
On n’est pas submergé de rebondissements à la pelle, tout est même assez couru d’avance, malgré la volonté d’instiller un peu de difficultés dans les relations et en ne cachant pas les difficultés d’éducation.
Malgré tout, ça n’empêche pas de passer un excellent moment en la compagnie de tout ce petit monde, qui est fort mignon, le tout servi par un dessin qui est tout aussi mignon.
Attention, si pour l’instant tout est léger et plutôt fleur bleue, la suite risque de ne pas le rester bien longtemps.
August 28, 2016
Etant une très grande fan de la très grande Dame qu'est Kazuma Kodaka, je me suis jeté sur ce manga traitant de l'homoparentalité, thématique encore trop rare dans le BL.
Tout comme Lovely Teacher de Nase Yamato, les petits fripons sont le capital humoristique du manga. Ils sont adorables, attendrissants et vraiment touchants.
J'ai adoré ces deux papas avec des méthodes d'éducation totalement opposées, mais qui se rejoignent dans l'amour inconditionnel qu'ils portent à leur enfant.
De plus, le style de Kazuma parvient à s'affiner encore, ce qui est franchement agréable ; elle garde sa patte Old School, mais avec une touche de fraicheur.
J'attends avec impatience la conclusion au prochain tome !
Tout comme Lovely Teacher de Nase Yamato, les petits fripons sont le capital humoristique du manga. Ils sont adorables, attendrissants et vraiment touchants.
J'ai adoré ces deux papas avec des méthodes d'éducation totalement opposées, mais qui se rejoignent dans l'amour inconditionnel qu'ils portent à leur enfant.
De plus, le style de Kazuma parvient à s'affiner encore, ce qui est franchement agréable ; elle garde sa patte Old School, mais avec une touche de fraicheur.
J'attends avec impatience la conclusion au prochain tome !
October 2, 2016
***3.5/5***
Premier tome d'une duologie. Assez sympathique, drôle, mais assez peu d'émotions au rendez-vous. En tout cas pas suffisamment pour moi. J'espère que le deuxième et dernier tome corrigera tout ça.
Premier tome d'une duologie. Assez sympathique, drôle, mais assez peu d'émotions au rendez-vous. En tout cas pas suffisamment pour moi. J'espère que le deuxième et dernier tome corrigera tout ça.
February 4, 2017
***Review to come February 22, 2017.***
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May 15, 2015
Este manga vale totalmente la pena, es una historia dulce y realista, no es del típico amor a primera vista y todos felices, la relación evoluciona poco a poco y los niños son un amor!
July 23, 2015
Two single dads fall in love... Of course I'd read this!
July 11, 2019
This is such a cute, sweet and funny manga. Quite kitschy, but in a good way :) I liked it a lot. And I do like good manga with kids in them, they are so sweet and funny >.<
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