Dorahachi
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| Dorahachi | |
 First tankōbon volume cover | |
| ドラハチ | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Sports (baseball) |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Yū Ajina |
| Illustrated by | Hayato Natsukawa |
| Published by | Kodansha |
| Imprint | Monthly Shōnen Magazine Comics |
| Magazine |
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| Original run | January 6, 2023 – present |
| Volumes | 9 |
Dorahachi (ドラハチ) is a Japanese manga series written by Yū Ajina and illustrated by Hayato Natsukawa. It originally began serialization in Kodansha's Monthly Shōnen Magazine in January 2023, before transferring to Kodansha's Magazine Pocket service in January 2024. The series has been compiled into nine volumes as of February 2026.
Hachirō Kurogane, an 18-year-old baseball player, is drafted out of high school by the Carbons, a team with a long-time reputation for losing. During his introductory press conference, Hachirō reveals his intention to be season MVP, a difficult task for any player, let alone a rookie. This is because of a promise he made with his childhood friend Suzu Domon, who rejected his confession but said she would reconsider if he ever achieved those goals. With his dedication and goals in mind, Hachirō aims to bring the Carbons to glory and to make the playoffs once again, with the ultimate goal of winning the championship.
Characters
- Hachirō Kurogane (黒金 八郎, Kurogane Hachirō)
- An 18-year-old catcher for the Carbons. After joining the team as the 8th pick in the draft, he initially aims to make it to the main team. He aims to become season MVP and to help the Carbons win the championship. He later becomes an opening catcher.
- Suzu Domon (土門 鈴, Domon Suzu)
- Hachirō's childhood friend and childhood crush. He had confessed to her, only for her to turn him down. However, she gave him conditions for her to accept his feelings, which inspires his baseball career goals. Her father Daiya was a player for the Carbons, having led the team in its previous golden age, and declining following his retirement.
Publication
The series is written by Yū Ajina and illustrated by Hayato Natsukawa, who originally serialized it in Kodansha's Monthly Shōnen Magazine. The series began on January 6, 2023,[1] with the first tankōbon volume being released on June 15, 2023.[2][3][4] Originally serialized on a monthly basis, the series moved to Kodansha's Magazine Pocket service on January 3, 2024, moving to a biweekly schedule.[5][6] Nine volumes have been released as of February 17, 2026.[7]
| No. | Release date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 15, 2023[4] | 978-4-06-531337-4 |
| 2 | September 14, 2023[8] | 978-4-06-533079-1 |
| 3 | January 17, 2024[9] | 978-4-06-534261-9 |
| 4 | May 16, 2024[6] | 978-4-06-535621-0 |
| 5 | September 17, 2024[10] | 978-4-06-536610-3 |
| 6 | January 17, 2025[11] | 978-4-06-537798-7 |
| 7 | May 16, 2025[12] | 978-4-06-539301-7 |
| 8 | September 17, 2025[13] | 978-4-06-540907-7 |
| 9 | February 17, 2026[7] | 978-4-06-542414-8 |