Coffee & Vanilla

Coffee & Vanilla (Japanese: コーヒー&バニラ, Hepburn: Kōhī Ando Banira) is a Japanese josei manga series by Takara Akegami. Coffee & Vanilla is serialized in the monthly manga magazine Cheese! since June 2015. A live-action television drama adaptation ran from July 5, 2019 to September 6, 2019.[2]

Coffee & Vanilla
Cover of the Japanese version of vol. 1, first released on October 26, 2015 (2015-10-26)
コーヒー&バニラ
(Kōhī Ando Banira)
GenreRomance[1]
Manga
Written byTakara Akegami
Published byShogakukan
ImprintFlower Comics
MagazineCheese!
DemographicJosei
Original run2015 – present
Volumes15
Manga
Coffee & Vanilla: Black
Written byTakara Akegami
Published byShogakukan
ImprintFlower Comics
MagazinePremier Cheese!
DemographicJosei
Original run2018 – present
Volumes2
Television drama
Directed by
  • Smith
  • Kenjiro Tsubakimoto
  • Hiroto Totsuka
Written by
  • Yuko Shimoda
  • Sorami Date
Original network
Original run July 5, 2019 (2019-07-05) – September 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)
Episodes10

Plot

Risa Shiragi is a popular student at her university known for her beauty, but she has a timid personality, which prevents her from entering relationships with others. One day, after Hiroto Fukami rescues her from a stalker, she becomes attracted to his mature personality and they begin dating. Throughout their relationship, Risa tries to match Fukami's maturity and hopes to one day become a suitable partner for him.

Characters
Risa Shiragi (白城 リサ, Shiragi Risa)
Portrayed by Haruka Fukuhara (TV drama)[3]
Risa is a 20-year-old college student who is popular among other students for her beauty, but is very shy in reality.
Hiroto Fukami (深見 宏斗, Fukami Hiroto)
Portrayed by Dori Sakurada (TV drama)[3]
Fukami is the 32-year-old CEO of Fukami Holdings.
Takaaki Akutsu (阿久津 孝晃, Akutsu Takaaki)
Portrayed by Mario Kuroba (TV drama)[3]
Akutsu is Fukami's rival and the CEO of Akutsu Corporation. He is popular with women.
Tsubasa Yoshiki (吉木 翼, Yoshiki Tsubasa)
Portrayed by Yuki Ogoe (TV drama)[3]
Yoshiki is Risa's classmate. He is friendly and falls in love with Risa.
Natsuki Ashiya (芦屋 なつき, Ashiya Natsuki)
Portrayed by Noa Kita (TV drama)[3]
Natsuki is Risa's childhood friend who later enters a friends-with-benefits relationship with Akutsu.
Yuki Ichiyanagi (市柳 雪, Ichiyanagi Yuki)
Portrayed by Shogo Hama (TV drama)[3]
Yuki is Fukami's secretary. He was Fukami's classmate when they were in high school and has been in love with him since.

Media

Manga

Coffee & Vanilla is written and illustrated by Takara Akegami. It is serialized in the monthly magazine Cheese! since the June 2015 issue.[3] The chapters were later released in bound volumes by Shogakukan under the Flower Comics imprint. A spin-off series titled Coffee & Vanilla: Black, focusing on side characters Natsuki and Akutsu, began running concurrently in 2018 in the magazine Premier Cheese!

Coffee & Vanilla
No. Japanese release date Japanese ISBN
1 October 26, 2015 (2015-10-26)[4]9784091377197
  1. "Kiss & Night" (キス＆ナイト, Kisu Ando Naito)
  2. "Bitter & Call" (ビター＆コール, Bitā Ando Kōru)
  3. "First Sleepover & XXX" (初お泊り＆ｘｘｘ, Hatsu Otomari Ando XXX)
  4. "First Date & Esper" (初デート＆エスパー, Hatsu Dēto Ando Esupā)
  5. "Campus & Jealousy" (キャンパス＆ジェラシー, Kyanpasu Ando Jerashī)
2 February 26, 2016 (2016-02-26)[5]9784091382993
  1. "Rival & Punishment" (ライバル＆パニッシュメント, Raibaru Ando Panisshumento)
  2. "Courage & Excuse" (カレッジ＆エクスキューズ, Karejji Ando Ekusukyūzu)
  3. "Virgin & Encounter" (バッジョン＆エンカウンター, Bajjon Ando Enkauntā)
  4. "Heat & Competition" (ヒート＆コンペティション, Hīto Ando Konpetishon)
  • "Side Story" (番外編, Bangai-hen)
3 June 24, 2016 (2016-06-24)[6]9784091384546
  1. "Enemy & Guardian" (エネミー＆ガーディアン, Enemī Ando Gadian)
    10.5. "Talk & Secretary" (トーク＆セクレタリー, Tōku Ando Sekuretarī)
  2. "Revenge & Reward" (リベンジ＆リワード, Ribenji Ando Riwādo)
  3. "Honey & Return" (ハニー＆リターン, Hanī Ando Ritān)
  4. "Play & Game" (プレイ＆ゲーム, Purei Ando Gēmu)
  • Extra Episode
4 November 10, 2016 (2016-11-10)[7]9784091387783
  1. "Home & Accident" (ホーム＆アクシデント, Hōmu Ando Akushidento)
    14.5. "Talk & Secretary" (トーク＆セクレタリー, Tōku Ando Sekuretarī)
  2. "Date & Friend" (デート＆フレンド, Dēto Ando Furendo)
  3. "Winner & Loser" (ウイナー＆ルーザー, Uinā Ando Rūzā)
  4. "Hope & Birthday" (ホープ＆バースデー, Hōpu Ando Bāsudē)
  • "Side Story" (番外編, Bangai-hen)
5 February 24, 2017 (2017-02-24)[8]9784091391353
  1. "Lonely & Desire" (ロンリー＆デザイア, Rōnrī Ando Dezaia)
  2. "Protect & Love" (プロテクト＆ラブ, Purotekuto Ando Rabu)
  3. "Sweet & Home" (スイート＆ホーム, Suīto Ando Hōmu)
  4. "Heart & Life" (ハート＆ライフ, Hāto Ando Raifu)
  • Extra Episode Side: N
6 June 26, 2017 (2017-06-26)[9]9784091391827
  1. "Like & Love" (ライク＆ラブ, Raiku Ando Rabu)
  2. "Memories & Regret" (メモリーズ＆レグレット, Memorīzu Ando Reguretto)
  3. "Trial & Virgin" (トライアル＆バッジョン, Toraiaru Ando Bajjon)
  4. "Engage & Wish" (エンゲージ＆ウイッシュ, Engēji Ando Uisshu)
  • "Side Story" (番外編, Bangai-hen)
7 October 27, 2017 (2017-10-27)[10]9784091396808
  1. "Secretary & Request" (セクレタリー＆リクエスト, Sekuretarī Ando Rikuesto)
  2. "Secretary & Answer" (セクレタリー＆アンサー, Sekuretarī Ando Ansā)
  3. "Friendship & Memories" (フレンドシップ＆メモリーズ, Furendoshippu Ando Memorīzu)
  4. "Sick & Childhood" (シック＆チャイルドフッド, Shikku Ando Chairudofuddo)
  • "Side Story" (番外編, Bangai-hen)
8 February 26, 2018 (2018-02-26)[11]9784091398765
  1. "Sweet & Bitter" (スイート＆ビター, Suīto Ando Bitā)
  2. "Doubt & Darkness" (ダウト＆ダークネス, Dauto Ando Dākunesu)
  3. "Host & Scheme" (ホスト＆スキーム, Hosuto Ando Sukīmu)
  4. "Mother & Son" (マザー＆サン, Mazā Ando San)
  • "Side Story" (番外編, Bangai-hen)
9 June 26, 2018 (2018-06-26)[12]9784098700783
  1. "Diet & Treat" (ダイエット＆トリート, Daietto Ando Torīto)
  2. "Cousin & Confuse" (カズン＆コンフューズ, Kazun Ando Konfyūzu)
  3. "Triangle & Thrill" (トライアングル＆スリル, Toraianguru Ando Suriru)
  4. "Wine & Cherry Blossom" (ワイン＆チェリーブロッサム, Wain Ando Cherī Burossamu)
  • Extra Episode Side: N
10 October 26, 2018 (2018-10-26)[13]9784098702534
  1. "Secretary & Danger" (セクレタリー＆デンジャー, Sekuretarī Ando Denjā)
  2. "Risk & Protect" (リスク＆プロテクト, Risuku Ando Purotekuto)
  3. "Separate & Repair" (セパレート＆リペア, Separēto Ando Ripea)
  4. "Precious & Promise" (プレシャス＆プロミス, Pureshasu Ando Puromisu)
  • "Side Story" (番外編, Bangai-hen)
11 February 26, 2019 (2019-02-26)[14]9784098703920
  1. "Love & Friendship" (ラブ＆フレンドシップ, Rabu Ando Furendoshippu)
  2. "Lesson & Reward" (レッスン＆リワード, Ressun Ando Riwādo)
  3. "Dress & Jealous" (ドレス＆ジェラス, Doresu Ando Jerasu)
  4. "Truth & Confess" (トゥルース＆コンフェス, Turusu Ando Konfesu)
  • "Special Story" (特別編, Tokubetsu-hen)
12 June 26, 2019 (2019-06-26)[15]9784098704897
  1. "Fake & Tease" (フェイク＆ティーズ, Feiku Ando Tīzu)
  2. "Liar & Penalty" (ライアー＆ペナルティ, Raiā Ando Penaruti)
  3. "Cat & Baby" (キャット＆ベイビー, Kyatto Ando Beibī)
  4. "Father & Home" (ファザー＆ホーム, Fazā Ando Hōmu)
12.5 June 26, 2019 (2019-06-26)[16]9784098705351
13 September 26, 2019 (2019-09-26)[17]9784098706266
14 February 26, 2020 (2020-02-26)[18]9784098707997
15 June 26, 2020 (2020-06-26)[19]9784098710072

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Coffee & Vanilla: Black
No. Japanese release date Japanese ISBN
1 March 26, 2019 (2019-03-26)[21]9784091377197
  1. "Cup 1" (１杯目, Ichi-paime)
  2. "Cup 2" (２杯目, Ni-paime)
  3. "Cup 3" (３杯目, San-paime)
  4. "Cup 4" (４杯目, Yon-paime)
  • "AM 8:00, The Truth is." (AM8:00、ほんとはね。, Gozen Hachi-ji, Honto wa ne.)
  • "AM 8:00, The Truth is. (Afterwards)" (AM8:00、ほんとはね。～その後～, Gozen Hachi-ji, Honto wa ne.: Sono Ko)
2 March 26, 2020 (2020-03-26)[22]978-4-09-870805-5
  1. "Cup 5" (5杯目, Go-paime)
  2. "Cup 6" (6杯目, Roppaime)
    6.5. "Special"
  3. "Cup 7" (7杯目, Nanapaime)
  4. "Cup 8" (8杯目, Happaime)
  • "Side Story" (番外編, Bangai-hen)
  • "Cute Aphrodisiac" (かわいい媚薬, Kawaii Biyaku)

Television drama

A live-action television series adaptation was announced in June 2019 and slated for release on July 4, 2019.[2] The series stars Haruka Fukuhara as Risa, Dori Sakurada as Fukami, Mario Kuroba as Akutsu, Yuki Ogoe as Tsubasa, Noa Kita as Natsuki, and Shogo Hama as Yuki.[3] The television series aired weekly on MBS TV at 1 AM, with other broadcasts on TV Kanagawa and Television Saitama.[3] The opening theme song is "You & I" by Good on the Reel and the ending theme is "Melancholic" by Airi Miyakawa.[23]

Episodes
No. Title Writer Original air date
1"Kiss & Night"
Transcription: "Kisu Ando Naito" (Japanese: キス&ナイト)		Yuko ShimodaJuly 5, 2019 (2019-07-05)
2"Courage & Jealousy"
Transcription: "Karejji Ando Jerashī" (Japanese: カレッジ&ジェラシー)		Yuko ShimodaJuly 12, 2019 (2019-07-12)
3"Enemy & Guardian"
Transcription: "Enemī Ando Gadian" (Japanese: エネミー&ガーディアン)		Yuko ShimodaJuly 19, 2019 (2019-07-19)
4"Revenge & Reward"
Transcription: "Ribenji Ando Riwādo" (Japanese: リベンジ&リワード)		Yuko ShimodaJuly 26, 2019 (2019-07-26)
5"Play & Game"
Transcription: "Purei Ando Gēmu" (Japanese: プレイ&ゲーム)		TBAAugust 2, 2019 (2019-08-02)
6"Battle & Crisis"
Transcription: "Batoru Ando Kurashisu" (Japanese: バトル&クライシス)		TBAAugust 9, 2019 (2019-08-09)
7"Sweet & Home"
Transcription: "Suīto Ando Hōmu" (Japanese: スイート&ホーム)		TBAAugust 16, 2019 (2019-08-16)
8"Host & Mother"
Transcription: "Hosuto Ando Mazā" (Japanese: ホスト&マザー)		TBAAugust 23, 2019 (2019-08-23)
9"Risk & Danger"
Transcription: "Risuku Ando Denjā" (Japanese: リスク&デンジャー)		TBAAugust 30, 2019 (2019-08-30)
10"Coffee & Vanilla"
Transcription: "Kōhī Ando Banira" (Japanese: コーヒー&バニラ)		TBASeptember 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)

Reception

The series ranked #6 in the shojo and josei category on the digital book service BookLive! in the first half of 2019.[24]

Volume 10 debuted at #12 on Oricon and sold 45,368 copies.[25] Volume 11 debuted at #6 on Oricon and sold 70,155 copies.[26]

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