Go with the Clouds, North by Northwest
Japanese manga series
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Go with the Clouds, North by Northwest (Japanese: 北北西に曇と往け, Hepburn: Hokuhokusei ni Kumo to Yuke) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Aki Irie. It started serialization in Enterbrain's Harta before moving to Aokishi following its establishment in April 2021. As of February 2024, the chapters of the series have been collected into seven volumes. An anime television series adaptation has been announced.
- Enterbrain (2016–2025)
- Yukiwarisō (2025–)
| Go with the Clouds, North by Northwest | |
First tankōbon volume cover | |
| 北北西に曇と往け (Hokuhokusei ni Kumo to Yuke) | |
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| Written by | Aki Irie |
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| Original run | March 14, 2016 – present |
| Volumes | 7 |
| Anime television series | |
Plot
Kei Miyama is a Japanese teenager living in Iceland with his grandfather. He works as a private investigator, using his supernatural ability to communicate with machinery. The story follows Kei as he solves cases for various clients, often requiring him to track people down. At the same time, a deeper mystery is unfolding—one that involves his elusive younger brother, Michitaka. Despite appearing beautiful and sweet, Michitaka hides a sinister side to him and is wanted by the police.
Media
Manga
Written and illustrated by Aki Irie, Go with the Clouds, North by Northwest began serialization in Enterbrain's Harta magazine on March 14, 2016.[3] In April 2021, Kadokawa launched a new magazine, titled Aokishi. When it launched, the series was transferred into the magazine.[4] In February 2025, it was announced the series would no longer be serialized in the magazine.[5] In October 2025, the series would continue with the new publisher Yukiwarisō.[6] The first tankōbon volume was released on October 13, 2017.[7] As of February 2024, seven volumes have been released.[8]
At Anime Central 2018, Vertical announced they licensed the series for English publication.[9]
Volumes
| No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
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| 1 | October 13, 2017[10] | 978-4-04-734831-8 | April 16, 2019[1] | 978-1-94-719455-7 |
| 2 | March 15, 2018[11] | 978-4-04-735052-6 | August 20, 2019[12] | 978-1-94-719468-7 |
| 3 | January 15, 2019[13] | 978-4-04-735345-9 | December 17, 2019[14] | 978-1-94-998007-3 |
| 4 | January 14, 2020[15] | 978-4-04-735792-1 | November 17, 2020[16] | 978-1-94-998037-0 |
| 5 | January 15, 2021[17] | 978-4-04-736263-5 | August 17, 2021[18] | 978-1-94-998071-4 |
| 6 | November 18, 2022[19] | 978-4-04-737232-0 | September 26, 2023[20] | 978-1-64-729102-0 |
| 7 | February 20, 2024[8] | 978-4-04-737867-4 | April 15, 2025[21] | 978-1-64-729449-6 |
Anime
An anime television series adaptation was announced on April 29, 2026.[22][23]
Reception
Danica Davidson of Otaku USA praised the series, calling it "very interesting".[2] Katherine Dacey of Manga Critic also praised the first volume for its plot and characters.[24] Koiwai of Manga News concurred with Dacey, praising the plot and characters.[25] Faustine Lillaz of Planete BD concurred with previous critics, calling the plot and artwork "breathtaking".[26]
In the 2019 issue of Kono Manga ga Sugoi!, the series ranked eleventh on the list of top manga for male readers.[27] The series was also nominated for the Manga Taishō in the same year.[28] In December 2020, the series ranked 50th in the top manga rankings by Kadokawa's Da Vinci magazine.[29] The next year, in December 2021, the series ranked 48th in the same Da Vinci magazine ranking.[30]