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Punks Triangle
Cover of vol. 1 of the Japanese version, first released on July 25, 2023
GenreBoys' love,[1] romance[2]
Manga
Written byYuho Okita
Published by
  • Tokyo Mangasha (2021)
  • Homesha (2022–present)
English publisher
ImprintEyes Comics
Magazine
  • Nuude (2021)
  • Dot Bloom (2022–present)
Original runMay 21, 2021 (2021-05-21) – present
Volumes2
Television drama
Directed byTakehiro Shindō
Written byHiroko Kanasugi [ja]
Music byKōji Endō [ja]
StudioVideo Planning
Licensed byGagaOOLala
Original network
Original run October 10, 2025 (2025-10-10) – November 28, 2025 (2025-11-28)
Episodes8
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Punks Triangle (stylized as PUNKS△TRIANGLE) is a Japanese manga series by Yuho Okita. It was first serialized in the bimonthly boys' love digital manga magazine Nuude from May 21, 2021, to July 16, 2021. Initially published by Tokyo Mangasha, it was later transferred to Homesha's boys' love digital manga magazine, Dot Bloom, where it continues to be serialized since November 25, 2022. Originally released as a single-volume work, a sequel continuation titled Punks Triangle Stitch began serialization on September 25, 2024.

A live-action television drama adaptation was broadcast on Fuji TV[a] from October 10, 2025, to November 28, 2025.

Plot

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Since watching a fashion show featuring the punk fashion model Ai when he was a high school student, Chiaki Sumimura dreams of becoming a fashion designer and having Ai wear his clothes on the runway. At fashion college, Chiaki's class is given a project to design an outfit, in which Ai will choose one of them to model at his next fashion show. Chiaki is motivated but feels reluctant when he is partnered with the clumsy Enaga. However, unbeknownst to Chiaki, Enaga is Ai.[1]

As the two work on their project, Chiaki begins to encounter Ai, who introduces him to the nightlife, and he falls in love with him as gets to know him on a personal level. At the same time, Chiaki becomes fond of Enaga.[1] Enaga also falls in love with Chiaki, but he is reluctant to reveal the truth after learning Chiaki hates people who hide secrets.[3]

Characters

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Chiaki Sumiura (純浦 千明, Sumiura Chiaki)
Portrayed by: Ryota Nagano [ja] (TV drama)[4]
Chiaki is a fashion college student who idolizes the model Ai. He is described as "pure-hearted" and a "tsundere".[2] He faces a childhood trauma where his mother had left his family, and because of this, he dislikes people who lie.[3]
Ayumu Enaga (江永 歩, Enaga Ayumu)
Portrayed by: Yasunari Fujibayashi [ja] (TV drama)[4]
Enaga is Chiaki's classmate and becomes his partner for their class project. Unbeknownst to Chiaki, he is a punk fashion model who models under the name Ai (アイ). As they become closer, Enaga becomes reluctant to reveal his secret, as Chiaki had confided to him that he dislikes people who hide secrets.[3]

Media

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Manga

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Punks Triangle is written and illustrated by Yuho Okita. Okita stated that the idea for the manga was "created through character designs", in that she had thought that boys in punk fashion looked cute.[5] She decided that a fashion school was the most appropriate setting for the setting because they wore punk fashion.[5] Okita stated that she faced challenges with the patterns on drawing the clothing and depicting fashion sketches realistically.[2][6]

Punks Triangle was serialized in the bimonthly boys' love digital manga magazine Nuude from vol. 12 released on May 21, 2021,[7] to vol. 13 released on July 16, 2021.[8][9] Punks Triangle then changed publishers,[2] transferring from Tokyo Mangasha to Homesha.[9] It was then serialized in the bimonthly boys' love digital manga magazine Dot Bloom from vol. 35 released on November 25, 2022,[10] to vol. 38 released on May 25, 2023.[11] After the series' initial end, Okita followed up with a sequel, titled Punks Triangle Stitch, in vol. 46 of Dot Bloom, released on September 25, 2024.[12] Okita decided on continuing the series because she had wanted to draw the community around Chiaki and Enaga and depict what their lives would have looked like in the future.[5] She described Stitch as being "different" from the original volume and that the sequel will show "new sides" to Chiaki and Enaga's relationship and new side characters to create a "pleasant friend group".[6] The chapters were later released in two bound volumes by Homesha under the Eyes Comics imprint.[2] Animate sold the first volume with a limited edition 4-page booklet upon its initial release.[13][14]

On October 2, 2024, Seven Seas Entertainment announced they had licensed Punks Triangle for North American distribution in English.[15][16] On October 29, 2025, they announced that they had also licensed the sequel series, Punks Triangle Stitch.[17]

No. Title Original release date English release date
1Punks Triangle
PUNKS△TRIANGLE		July 25, 2023 (2023-07-25)[18]
9784834265361		April 15, 2025 (2025-04-15)[19]
9798893731644
2Punks Triangle Stitch vol. 1
PUNKS△TRIANGLE stitch		June 25, 2025 (2025-06-25)[20]
9784396785376		August 11, 2026 (2026-08-11)[21]
9798898630904

Television drama

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On March 31, 2025, director Takehiro Shindō posted a public casting call for extras for a shoot involving a fashion show in June.[22] A live-action television drama adaptation of Punks Triangle was later announced on June 25, 2025.[1][9] It was broadcast on Fuji TV[a] from October 10, 2025,[b] to November 28, 2025, with a total of 8 episodes. Fuji TV On Demand, the channel's online streaming service, is also releasing weekly episodes with uncut content.[23] The series is directed by Takehiro Shindō, with Hiroko Kanasugi [ja] in charge of the script and Kōji Endō [ja] in charge of music.[24] The drama adaptation is produced by NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan.[24] The theme song is "Double Face" by Urashimasakatasen, of which the CD jacket illustration was also provided by Yuho Okita.[24] It was streamed internationally outside of Japan and South Korea through GagaOOLala.[25]

The series stars Genin wa Jibun ni Aru [ja] member Ryota Nagano [ja] as Chiaki Sumiura and Yasunari Fujibayashi [ja] as Ayumu Enaga / Ai.[4] To prepare for their roles, Nagano and Fujibayashi began wearing punk fashion in their daily lives.[26] Supporting cast members include Akiko Hinagata as Yoshie Nakano, Chiaki and Enaga's teacher; Louis Kurihara as Naoki Murase, the manager of a clothing store where Chiaki works part-time; Rinta as Chiaki's senior co-worker; Kiyosuke Nakamura as Shō Saeki, Ai's hair and make-up stylist; Mone Akitani [ja], Masaki Himekomatsu [ja], Yūha Ōkawa, and Gōshu Suzuki as Chiaki and Enaga's classmates.[27]

Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"I'll Teach You About the Nightlife"
Transliteration: "Yoasobi no Shikata, Oshiete Ageru" (Japanese: 夜遊びの仕方、教えてあげる)		Takehiro ShindōHiroko Kanasugi [ja]October 10, 2025 (2025-10-10)[28]
The fashion school students are given a group project to design an outfit based on the theme "human connection", in which Ai will select one of the outfits to wear at his next fashion show. Having idolized Ai since high school, Chiaki is excited, however, he is partnered with Enaga, the clumsiest student in class. At home, Chiaki reminisces about how his admiration for Ai led him to become interested in punk fashion and decides to visit a nightclub that Ai had posted about on social media. Chiaki runs into Ai, who introduces him to the nightlife. They exchange contacts, and after returning home, it is revealed that Ai is Enaga.
2"We Meet Even "Here""
Transliteration: ""Kocchi" demo Deau to wa" (Japanese: 【こっち】でも出会うとは)		Takehiro ShindōHiroko KanasugiOctober 17, 2025 (2025-10-17)[29]
Chiaki and Enaga design a punk outfit, but the teacher asks them to revise it. For inspiration, Chiaki leads Enaga to the nightclub, where a paintball t-shirt painting event is taking place. Enaga is intrigued at the difference between how Chiaki is around him and Ai, and he begins to feel attracted to him. At night, as Ai, he messages Chiaki about meeting.
3"Someone Who Doesn't Hide Secrets"
Transliteration: "Kakushigoto, Shinai Hito" (Japanese: 隠し事、しない人)		Takehiro ShindōHiroko KanasugiOctober 24, 2025 (2025-10-24)[30]
Chiaki accepts Ai's invitation to a bar, and Ai shows him more of the nightlife, from dancing in the nightclubs to hiding out in the backrooms. Chiaki gets drunk, and Ai helps him throw up in the bathroom by sticking his finger in his mouth. Later, Ai asks Chiaki about what kind of people he likes, and Chiaki tells him that he likes people who doesn't hide secrets.
4"My Bias is Ai"
Transliteration: "Ore no Oshi, Ai-kun nanda" (Japanese: オレの推し、アイくんなんだ)		Takehiro ShindōHiroko KanasugiOctober 31, 2025 (2025-10-31)[31]
Enaga realizes that he has fallen in love with Chiaki but cannot reveal his true identity to him. He becomes curious as to why Chiaki dislikes people who hide secrets. At class, Enaga suggests Chiaki model their outfit at the school fashion show, and they gain their teacher's approval to begin constructing the outfit after finalizing the punk design. The two are unable to finish their outfit before the school closes, so Chiaki invites Enaga to come visit him so that they can finish at his home. After seeing the memorabilia of Ai, Chiaki shares that Ai is his favorite model.
5"The Smell of Perfume and Cigarettes"
Transliteration: "Kōsui to Tabako no Nioi" (Japanese: 香水とタバコのにおい)		Takehiro ShindōHiroko KanasugiNovember 7, 2025 (2025-11-07)[32]
While sharing about how he admires Ai and finishing their project, Chiaki admits to Enaga that he hates people who lie after his mom left his family when he was younger. Enaga becomes drawn to Chiaki after seeing a side of him that he would never show Ai. At bedtime, Chiaki admits that he met Ai in person but is worried that Ai is upset with him as he had never contacted him since. Enaga comforts him, leaving Chiaki flustered, while still conflicted about revealing the truth.
6"Are You Ready? I'm Putting It In"
Transliteration: "Ii? Ireru yo" (Japanese: いい？―――入れるよ)		Takehiro ShindōHiroko KanasugiNovember 14, 2025 (2025-11-14)[33]
As Enaga becomes worried about hurting Chiaki, Chiaki sees him as Ai in town and follows him to a bar for a drink. After he accidentally spills a drink on Ai's shirt, he suggests they go to a hotel to get it cleaned. In the process, Chiaki discovers Ai has a navel piercing and has him pierce his own as a "memory" before they part.
7"Enaga is Ai"
Transliteration: "Enaga wa, Ai da" (Japanese: 江永は、アイだ)		Takehiro ShindōHiroko KanasugiNovember 21, 2025 (2025-11-21)[34]
As the fashion show approaches, Chiaki becomes confused about his feelings for Enaga and Ai. By the time the fashion show takes place, Chiaki trips on the runway, ripping the outfit and injuring his foot. Enaga alters it with safety pins from their classmates and models the outfit in his stead. As Enaga walks down the runway, Chiaki is startled to realize that Enaga and Ai are the same person.
8"Teach Me How to Kiss"
Transliteration: "Kisu no Shikata mo, Oshiete" (Japanese: キスの仕方も、教えて)		Takehiro ShindōHiroko KanasugiNovember 28, 2025 (2025-11-28)[35]
Chiaki recognizes Ai from his runway walk and feels betrayed that Enaga had lied to him. After Chiaki refuses to accept Enaga's apology, the two become distant. One day, Enaga gives Chiaki a ticket to his fashion show, where he will be modeling their outfit, to which Chiaki reluctantly attends. At the end of the show, Enaga gives a speech on how the outfit he and Chiaki made represented "human connection." When Chiaki leaves, Enaga pursues him and confesses that he is in love with him. Chiaki shares that he feels the same, and the two begin a relationship.

Reception

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The original Punks Triangle volume won the Chil Chil [ja] BL Awards 2024 in the Deep category.[36] Three reviewers at Anime News Network praised Okita's artwork and the romance; however, they directed some criticisms towards the story being "tropey".[3] On the other hand, an editorial at Animate reviewed the series favorably, describing the series as "stylish" and the portrayals of fashion school as realistic.[37] Over 280,000 physical copies have been sold consecutively in Japan since 2025.[37] By 2026, over 380,000 digital and physical copies have been sold consecutively in Japan.[5]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b The live-action drama adaptation was broadcast on Fuji TV stations in the Kantō region only.[23]
  2. ^ Fuji TV lists the premiere date as October 9, 2025, at 25:40, which is October 10, 2025, at 1:40 AM.[23] Subsequent broadcasts are listed on Thursdays at 25:15, which are Fridays at 1:15 AM.[23]

References

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  2. ^ a b c d e "沖田有帆先生インタビュー モサい同級生がまさかの推し!?ミステリアスなモデル×ツンデレ服飾学生！コミックス『PUNKS△TRIANGLE』" [Interview with Yuho Okita: the unfashionable classmate is actually his bias?! Mysterious model and a hot-and-cold fashion student! Comic: Punks Triangle]. Chil Chil [ja] (in Japanese). July 25, 2023. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  3. ^ a b c d Silverman, Rebecca; Orsini, Lauren (May 9, 2025). "The Spring 2025 Manga Guide: PUNKS TRIANGLE (18+)". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  4. ^ a b c "げんじぶ長野凌大＆藤林泰也ダブル主演のBLドラマ「PUNKS△TRIANGLE」放送" [Punks Triangle, co-starring Ryota Nagano from GNJB and Yasunari Fujibayashi, to be broadcast]. Natalie (in Japanese). August 27, 2025. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
  5. ^ a b c d "『PUNKS△TRIANGLE』沖田有帆さんインタビュー：注目作家が語る創作のこだわりとは？　「"キャラクターらしさ"を大切に、読者の"見たい"に応える作品を" [Interview with Yuho Okita, the creator of Punks Triangle: what are some creative principles the author of the spotlight shared?]. Hon Hikidashi (in Japanese). March 31, 2026. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  6. ^ a b "沖田有帆先生インタビュー 不器用カリスマモデル×世話焼きピュア♥ 待望の続編！コミックス『PUNKS△TRIANGLE stitch 1』" [Interview with Yuho Okita: an awkward, charismatic model and an overly helpful person: the long-anticipated continuation! Comic: Punks Triangle]. Chil Chil [ja] (in Japanese). June 25, 2025. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
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  10. ^ ".Bloom vol.35【誘惑】" [Dot Bloom vol. 35 (Temptation)]. Dot Bloom (in Japanese). Homesha. November 25, 2022. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  11. ^ ".Bloom vol.38【混沌】" [Dot Bloom vol. 38 (Chaos)]. Dot Bloom (in Japanese). Homesha. May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  12. ^ ".Bloom vol.38【心酔】" [Dot Bloom vol. 46 (Devotion)]. Dot Bloom (in Japanese). Homesha. September 25, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  13. ^ "告白しても子ども扱いされ…お坊ちゃんと過保護執事のBL「大人になったら抱くからな」" [Even though he confessed, he's still being treated like a child... a boys' love story about a young master and an overprotective butler: Otona ni Nattara Daku kara na]. Natalie (in Japanese). July 10, 2023. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  14. ^ "推しモデルと、ほっとけない系同級生は同一人物？ピュアな青年の揺れる心描くBL" [His favorite model and a classmate he can't leave alone are the same person? A boys' love story depicting the swaying heart of a pure adult]. Natalie (in Japanese). July 25, 2023. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
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  16. ^ Tai, Anita (October 2, 2024). "Seven Seas Licenses Cat Man, Lion Hearts, The Trapped Former Villainess Wants to Escape from the Sadistic Prince, 3 Other Titles". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  17. ^ Tai, Anita (October 29, 2025). "Seven Seas Licenses Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy, PUNKS TRIANGLE stitch, Yuri Yuri Panic, 3 More Manga". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  18. ^ "【7月25日付】本日発売の単行本リスト" [(July 25) List of tankōbon released today]. Natalie (in Japanese). July 25, 2023. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
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  21. ^ "Book: PUNKS TRIANGLE stitch Vol. 1". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  22. ^ "終了 ＊ 🔔新作BLドラマ エキストラ募集◆大人気BL漫画が原作 📅ファッションショー観客役 6/15＠渋谷区某所、6/16＠原宿某所 🖊奇抜な服装・派手な髪色の人も大歓迎！🎁記念品進 📣進藤丈広監督(「コスメティック・プレイレバー」他)" [(Applications closed) Looking for extras for a new boys' love drama based on a popular boys' love manga. Role: Fashion show audience member. Location: June 15 at Shibuya Ward, June 16 at Harajuku. Outlandish outfits and bright hair colors are welcome! Commemorative gift included. Director is Takehiro Shindō (Cosmetic Playlover and others)] (in Japanese). May 31, 2025. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  23. ^ a b c d "げんじぶ長野凌大と藤林泰也がW主演、BLドラマ「PUNKS△TRIANGLE」10月スタート" [BL drama Punks Triangle, co-starring Ryota Nagano from GNJB and Yasunari Fujibayashi, broadcasts in October]. Natalie (in Japanese). August 27, 2025. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
  24. ^ a b c "「PUNKS△TRIANGLE」トレーラー公開、沖田有帆が主題歌担当の浦島坂田船を描き下ろし" [Trailer for Punks Triangle, never-before-seen artwork by Yuho Okita for theme song performers Urashimasakatasen unveiled]. Natalie (in Japanese). September 24, 2025. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
  25. ^ @gagaoolala.official; (October 14, 2025). "Who said punks can't be boy kissers, too?! ⠀📺 Title: "PUNKS△TRIANGLE" 🔺@drama.punkstriangle⠀ 🌏 Worldwide (except Japan & Korea)⠀" – via Instagram.
  26. ^ "原因は自分にある。長野凌大＆藤林泰也、初日1発目に色っぽシーン撮影 裏話明かす「最初にあのシーンがあったからこそ」【「PUNKS△TRIANGLE」インタビュー前編】" [Ryota Nagano from Genin wa Jibun ni Aru and Yasunari Fujibayashi reveals behind-the-scenes about filming a sexy scene on the first day of the shoot: "It's we filmed that scene at the beginning": Punks Triangle interview, part 1)]. Model Press (in Japanese). October 1, 2025. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
  27. ^ "「PUNKS△TRIANGLE」15秒の予告編映像＆新ビジュアル公開、雛形あきこら出演　相関図も" [Punks Triangle releases 15-second preview and new visual; Akiko Hinagata and others are added to the cast; relationship chart unveiled]. Natalie (in Japanese). August 27, 2025. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
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