Mankitsu Happening Marks 10 Years of Ecchi Comedy Glory
Celebrating a decade since its debut, Mankitsu Happening remains a global sensation in the hentai world, beloved for its quirky humor and steamy plot. Released in 2014 as an eroge by Waffle, this adult anime adaptation by A1C’s Collaboration Works hit screens in 2015, wrapping up with four episodes of chaotic, risqué fun.
Origins of the Manga Café Chaos
Based on the eroge Mankitsu Happening (漫喫ハプニング), the story follows Keiichi Oyamada, a guy cursed with a knack for accidental erotic encounters. The anime, animated by Imagin and directed by Matano Ryuuzou, dropped its first episode on March 27, 2015, and concluded on August 28, 2015. Its roots trace back to Waffle’s June 27, 2014, eroge release, which set the stage for this wild ride.
Plot: A Recipe for Steamy Shenanigans
Keiichi, down on his luck with jobs, scores a gig at a cozy manga café. He’s surrounded by his best friend (and manager), the stunning Rei Suzukawa, and his now-grown childhood friend, Kururu Hiiragi. But Keiichi’s bizarre “talent” for stumbling into sexual escapades with every female coworker threatens to derail his fresh start. Can he break this cycle of steamy mishaps, or will the café become his latest workplace disaster?
Reception: A Global Hentai Hit
In Japan, Mankitsu Happening earned solid sales, though it didn’t outshine titles like Lovely x Cation The Animation. Abroad, however, it exploded in popularity, fueled by its offbeat plot, charming waifus, and viral buzz on piracy sites and social media platforms like YouTube. Rei Suzukawa, in particular, has become a fan-favorite icon.
Trivia: Easter Eggs and Ecchi Details
- Voice actresses Yuika and An Kasuga reprised their eroge roles as Otona Mitsuki and Sayaka Midou.
- The manga café is littered with nods to other hentai, including posters for Tsugou no Yoi Sexfriend?, Yabai! Fukushuu Yami Site, and Kyonyuu Fantasy.
- Cameos abound, featuring characters like Makiko Endou and Yuki Misono from Tsugou no Yoi Sexfriend? and Maki-chan to Nau.
- A monitor in the café displays Waffle’s 2015 website, and Sayaka Midou’s spicy scene includes screens showcasing other Waffle titles.
- The English-dubbed OVA, Manga Café Mishaps, is available via Getchu.
- Keiichi’s “lucky pervert” curse leads to endless comedic (and steamy) accidents, but every high comes with a karmic crash.
Stream It Now!
Catch Mankitsu Happening and dive into its wild world of ecchi comedy for free on HentaiHDV, your go-to platform for streaming anime online.
