Overworked office workers and time-travel romcom fans have a new Japanese hit to watch. 10-nen Mae ni Time Leap Shite Osananajimi no Ojousama o Tasuketara Iinazuke ni Narimashita（10年前にタイムリープして幼馴染のお嬢様を助けたら許嫁になりました）has already earned a reprint for Volume 1 from Shiny Comics and Kill Time Communication after topping Niconico Manga’s monthly ranking and sparking buzz online and in Akihabara.
Time-Leap Romcom That Shot to the Top of Niconico
At its core, this series is a time-leap romantic comedy where regret literally rewinds the clock. The story follows Shusuke Enami, a worn-down “corporate slave” who collapses on a train platform and suddenly remembers his childhood friend Hina Yomiya, who died in an accident years ago. In February 2025, the manga adaptation climbed to No.1 in Niconico Manga’s monthly ranking, turning that emotional hook into real-world traction.
Key Reasons This Time-Travel Fiancée Manga Stands Out
Time leaps plus childhood friends plus fiancée drama is a crowded field, but this title leans hard into the pain of adult burnout. Shusuke isn’t just going back to high school for fun—he’s escaping an exhausting present while carrying the guilt of failing to save Hina. That mix of “regretting adulthood” and “protecting the rich ojou-sama next door” gives the romcom beats a more bittersweet, almost healing flavor for readers who know what overtime feels like.
From Web Novel Roots to Shiny Comics Print Hit
Before becoming a Shiny Comics release, the story began life as a youth-redo time-leap romcom on Kakuyomu, Kadokawa’s web novel platform. Kill Time Communication then teamed up with artist Senbei to turn it into a manga for the bishoujo-focused Comic Shiny label, which specializes in “next-generation cute” heroines. Volume 1 of the comic landed in Japanese bookstores and digital stores on September 12, 2025, giving the online favorite a physical form fans could finally put on their shelves.
Reprint, Rankings and Buzz Around Volume 1
The latest announcement is that Volume 1 has gone into reprint, a classic sign that first-print copies moved faster than expected. On top of the Niconico Manga monthly No.1 showing, the publisher backed the release with a full digital signage campaign in Tokyo Metro Akihabara Station throughout September 2025, turning the time-leap fiancée into a face commuters couldn’t escape. Together, rankings, reprint and station ads paint a clear picture: this isn’t just another romcom, it’s a breakout for the Shiny Comics line.
Characters, Drama and Office-Worker Regrets in the Story
Shusuke’s arc hits especially hard for readers who have ever thought “If only I could redo things before I broke myself.” In the past timeline, he races to prevent the accident that once killed Hina, who is now a proper young lady from a wealthy family rather than just the girl next door. The promise to protect her gradually shifts into a fiancée-style relationship, blending the thrills of death-flag dodging with fluffy, almost wish-fulfillment romance. It is melodramatic, yes—but in the cozy, late-night-reading way.
Ways Overseas Fans Can Read and Support the Series
Right now the manga is officially available in Japanese, but it is surprisingly easy for overseas fans to jump in. The Shiny Comics product page offers links to major online bookstores and a browser-based free preview of Chapter 1, so you can sample the art and tone before buying. Several ebook stores listed there accept international accounts and payment methods, making it possible to build a legal digital collection even if you live outside Japan. You can start from the official volume page in Japanese via this Shiny Comics listing.
Campaigns, Store Bonuses and Past Akihabara Promotions
To celebrate the first volume’s release, the publisher rolled out a signed shikishi board campaign: readers who mailed in the応募券 coupon from the first-print obi could enter a lottery for one of 100 reproduction autograph boards by Senbei. On top of that, specialty shops like Melonbooks, Gamers, Suruga-ya and others offered exclusive bonus items ranging from illustration booklets to bromides and tapestries, depending on where you bought the book. For a quick taste of the story itself, you can also read the opening chapter for free via the official sample reader at this preview page.
Try This Time-Leap Love Story and Share Your Future
If you like romcoms where the hero is not a perfect student but a tired adult trying to fix his biggest mistake, this series is worth a look. Start with the free first chapter and see whether Shusuke and Hina’s second chance hits your own “if only I could go back” nerve. If it does, consider picking up the volume through an official ebook store or Japanese retailer, leaving a review, or sharing your favorite panels online. Overseas readers can also keep an eye on Comic Shiny’s portal at Kimicomi in case future campaigns or editions are announced. ✨
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