Kimitake Yoshioka – författare

The hit comedy manga comes to print by popular demand! Swimsuits! Ramen! Dumb jokes! Beer! Uncomfortable nudity!After graduating from an all-boys' high school, Iori Kitahara moves away from home to go to college in a seaside town. He's eager to start a new chapter in his life--one filled with dreams of reinventing himself, meeting beautiful girls, and reveling in his youth. But when his new abode is his uncle's dive shop, Iori's college debut doesn't turn out as glamorously as he planned! Can Iori keep himself afloat, or will the booze-fueled antics of his university's diving club wash him away?!A coming-of-age tale with beer, bums, and the Grand Blue!

The hit comedy manga comes to print by popular demand! Swimsuits! Ramen! Dumb jokes! Beer! Uncomfortable nudity!QUESTIONS, QUESTIONSStumbling home after a late-night raid with the boys, Iori found himself face-to-face with Chisa, who stubbornly declared her refusal to break off their relationship. He and Chisa may just be a faux couple, but now a seed of doubt begins to grow. Could Chisa really have feelings for him? Even as Iori wrestles with this question, Sakurako prepares a final assault to make him hers...

The hit comedy manga comes to print by popular demand! Swimsuits! Ramen! Dumb jokes! Beer! Uncomfortable nudity!AINA ATTACKSDespite her best efforts, Aina has suffered one defeat after another in the war for Iori’s affections. With spirits running high as Iori and the gang prepare to visit the famous “shark scramble” for their long-awaited dive, this might be Aina’s best chance to turn the tide. Can she find the winning weapon in her arsenal of charms?

The hit comedy manga comes to print by popular demand! Swimsuits! Ramen! Dumb jokes! Beer! Uncomfortable nudity!EROS MIDFIELDERA wardrobe malfunction brought Aina’s late-game love-offensive to a grinding halt. But wait… Could this be a blessing in disguise? Kohei is determined to keep up the pressure, and he’ll use every dirty tactic in the book to give Aina an assist. Yet Sakurako has her own lecherous designs—and even fewer qualms!

The hit comedy manga comes to print by popular demand! Swimsuits! Ramen! Dumb jokes! Beer! Uncomfortable nudity!QUESTIONS, QUESTIONSStumbling home after a late-night raid with the boys, Iori found himself face-to-face with Chisa, who stubbornly declared her refusal to break off their relationship. He and Chisa may just be a faux couple, but now a seed of doubt begins to grow. Could Chisa really have feelings for him? Even as Iori wrestles with this question, Sakurako prepares a final assault to make him hers...

The hit comedy manga comes to print by popular demand! Swimsuits! Ramen! Dumb jokes! Beer! Uncomfortable nudity! A boy heads off to college in a seaside town, and stumbles into the Grand Blue Dive Shop - a place full of beautiful female divers, noodle-obsessed jocks and various other lovable bastards. A tale of coming of age surrounded by beer, bums and the Grand Blue!

The hit comedy manga comes to print by popular demand! Swimsuits! Ramen! Dumb jokes! Beer! Uncomfortable nudity!A SISTER’S WRATHNanaka is left fuming after she learns that Chisa lied to her about traveling to Okinawa. Suspecting Iori of seducing her sister during the trip, the frighteningly overprotective Nanaka plots how to make Iori come clean. Meanwhile, Iori finds his resolve floundering in the face of Sakurako’s relentless love attack. Will he make it out of this in one piece?

The hit comedy manga comes to print by popular demand! Swimsuits! Ramen! Dumb jokes! Beer! Uncomfortable nudity!THE WEDDING PARTYAfter Chisa accidentally gets hypnotized into falling for Iori, Iori finds himself fighting for his life against his salty “buddies.” He and the PAB crew then receive an invitation to Kaya Mizuki’s wedding reception, a formal event, which means the boys now face a terrifying prospect: actually keeping their clothes on!

After graduating from an all-boys' high school, Iori Kitahara moves away from home to go to college in a seaside town. He's eager to start a new chapter in his life - one filled with dreams of reinventing himself, meeting beautiful girls, and reveling in his youth. But when his new abode is his uncle's dive shop, Iori's college debut doesn t turn out as glamorously as he planned! Can Iori keep himself afloat, or will the booze-fueled antics of his university's diving club wash him away?!

A boy heads off to college in a seaside town, and stumbles into the Grand Blue Dive Shop - a place full of beautiful female divers, noodle-obsessed jocks, and various other lovable bastards. A tale of coming of age surrounded by beer, bums, and the Grand Blue!

A boy heads off to college in a seaside town, and stumbles into the Grand Blue Dive Shop - a place full of beautiful female divers, noodle-obsessed jocks, and various other lovable bastards. A tale of coming of age surrounded by beer, bums, and the Grand Blue!

The hit comedy manga comes to print by popular demand! Swimsuits! Ramen! Dumb jokes! Beer! Uncomfortable nudity! A boy heads off to college in a seaside town, and stumbles into the Grand Blue Dive Shop - a place full of beautiful female divers, noodle-obsessed jocks and various other lovable bastards. A tale of coming of age surrounded by beer, bums and the Grand Blue!

The hit comedy manga comes to print by popular demand! Swimsuits! Ramen! Dumb jokes! Beer! Uncomfortable nudity! A boy heads off to college in a seaside town, and stumbles into the Grand Blue Dive Shop - a place full of beautiful female divers, noodle-obsessed jocks and various other lovable bastards. A tale of coming of age surrounded by beer, bums and the Grand Blue!

The hit comedy manga comes to print by popular demand! Swimsuits! Ramen! Dumb jokes! Beer! Uncomfortable nudity! A boy heads off to college in a seaside town, and stumbles into the Grand Blue Dive Shop - a place full of beautiful female divers, noodle-obsessed jocks and various other lovable bastards. A tale of coming of age surrounded by beer, bums and the Grand Blue!

The hit comedy manga comes to print by popular demand! Swimsuits! Ramen! Dumb jokes! Beer! Uncomfortable nudity! A boy heads off to college in a seaside town, and stumbles into the Grand Blue Dive Shop - a place full of beautiful female divers, noodle-obsessed jocks and various other lovable bastards. A tale of coming of age surrounded by beer, bums and the Grand Blue!

The hit comedy manga comes to print by popular demand! Swimsuits! Ramen! Dumb jokes! Beer! Uncomfortable nudity!INTERNATIONAL WATERSThe long awaited trip to Palau, the very stuff of the Grand Blue’s dreams, seems finally within sight…until Iori goes home to get his passport. Flanked by his disapproving sister, and the unnerving distraction of a new guest in his family home, Iori’s homecoming promises to be anything but smooth sailing to his dream diving destination.

The hit comedy manga comes to print by popular demand! Swimsuits! Ramen! Dumb jokes! Beer! Uncomfortable nudity!Summer’s coming to an end, which means it’s time for Iori and his pals to head back to class. Everyone’s bummed that they didn’t make any precious summer memories. So, they decide to hold a little party to pick up chicks. Unfortunately, Iori knows every girl at the get-together, and he’s the only one standing between them and some idiots looking to score!

The hit comedy manga comes to print by popular demand! Swimsuits! Ramen! Dumb jokes! Beer! Uncomfortable nudity!OKINAWA ANTICSAfter scoring a winning lottery ticket, Iori convinces Chisa to join him on an island getaway to Okinawa. A jealous Aina resolves to throw a wrench in any potential romance by tagging along in secret… and even ropes Kohei into her scheme! It’s two days of botched love hotel bookings, a broken-hearted otaku, and even a little diving in this love duel for the ages!

The hit comedy manga comes to print by popular demand! Swimsuits! Ramen! Dumb jokes! Beer! Uncomfortable nudity!SAKURAKO STRIKESBelieving that Iori has hit it rich after winning the lottery, Sakurako seizes her chance to pounce. Aina then launches her own desperate defense as friends from both sides join the fray. With Sakurako glued to Iori’s side, the Okinawa nights quickly reach a fever pitch. Who will emerge victorious in the war for the fickle Iori’s affection?

The hit comedy manga comes to print by popular demand! Swimsuits! Ramen! Dumb jokes! Beer! Uncomfortable nudity! After graduating from an all-boys' high school, Iori Kitahara moves away from home to go to college in a seaside town. He's eager to start a new chapter in his life--one filled with dreams of reinventing himself, meeting beautiful girls, and reveling in his youth. But when his new abode is his uncle's dive shop, Iori's college debut doesn't turn out as glamorously as he planned! Can Iori keep himself afloat, or will the booze-fueled antics of his university's diving club wash him away?! A coming-of-age tale with beer, bums, and the Grand Blue!

The hit comedy manga comes to print by popular demand! Swimsuits! Ramen! Dumb jokes! Beer! Uncomfortable nudity! A boy heads off to college in a seaside town, and stumbles into the Grand Blue Dive Shop - a place full of beautiful female divers, noodle-obsessed jocks and various other lovable bastards. A tale of coming of age surrounded by beer, bums and the Grand Blue!

The hit comedy manga comes to print by popular demand! Swimsuits! Ramen! Dumb jokes! Beer! Uncomfortable nudity! A boy heads off to college in a seaside town, and stumbles into the Grand Blue Dive Shop - a place full of beautiful female divers, noodle-obsessed jocks and various other lovable bastards. A tale of coming of age surrounded by beer, bums and the Grand Blue!