Volume 12, the latest installment of the wildly popular manga *Noa-senpai is My Friend* by Akiyama Enma—currently serialized in *Weekly Young Jump* (Shueisha)—will go on sale on October 19, 2026.
The latest volume (Vol. 12) of this “office ‘friends’ comedy”—featuring a high-achieving career woman and a laid-back, self-aware guy—which has been greenlit for a TV anime adaptation, is set to hit shelves!
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Akiyama Enma’s “Noa-senpai is My Friend.” Synopsis of the Latest Volume, Volume 12
The synopsis for Volume 12 of “Noa-senpai is My Friend.” has not yet been announced.
*As of August 25, 2026
Akiyama Enma’s “Noa-senpai is My Friend.”: When Is the Release Date for the Latest Volume 12?
Total sales have surpassed 1.2 million copies, and a TV anime adaptation has been confirmed! The latest volume (Vol. 12) of “Noa-senpai Is My Friend,” an office “friendship” comedy featuring a high-achieving career woman and a laid-back, enlightened guy, will be released on Monday, October 19, 2026!
The cover of Vol. 12 features Noa-senpai celebrating Christmas a little early!
＼㊗️TVアニメ化決定㊗️／
『のあ先輩はともだち。』
本日発売のYJ38号に…
[File.133 のあ先輩と夢絵］掲載⭐【不安に苦しむのあ先輩を救うのは…⁉】#のあ先輩はともだち#あきやまえんま pic.twitter.com/XaiAXL8Y4z
— 『のあ先輩はともだち。』作品公式 (@noasempai_yj) August 19, 2026
Akiyama Enma’s “Noa-senpai Is My Friend.” Synopsis (Recap) of the Previous Volume, Vol. 11
It’s only natural to be concerned about your best friend…?
But isn’t she depending on Rihito-kun a little too much!? Even though she’s 28!?
After the concert, Noa-senpai became aware of her own behavior.
She decides to “cut Rihito out of her life,” but—she just can’t seem to stay away from him at all!
Just as Rito was enjoying peaceful days with Noa-senpai, a shocking turn of events suddenly strikes…!?
©Enma Akiyama/Shueisha
Introduction to Akiyama Enma’s “Noa-senpai Is My Friend.”
It is precisely in the bitter and painful realities of adult life that we need “friends.”
Rihito Otsuka (23), a “level-headed” guy whose motto is “just the right amount” in both work and relationships, and Noa Saotome (27), a “high-flyer” who goes all out in both love and work.
These two colleagues at a game company end up becoming “friends” by a twist of fate…!?
A slightly sweet yet somewhat heavy “office ‘friends’ comedy” begins!
©Enma Akiyama/Shueisha
Akiyama Enma’s “Noa-senpai is My Friend.” Latest Volume 12 on Sale October 19!
©Akiyama Enma/Shueisha
| Where to Buy | [Amazon]Product Page [Animate]Product Page |
|---|---|
| Buy the Complete Series | [Amazon]Kindle E-book Bundle |
| Release Date | October 19, 2026 |
| Author | Akiyama Enma |
| Price | 792 yen (tax included) |
| ISBN | ISBN-10: 4088943686 ISBN-13: 978-4088943688 |
| Related Links | Official Website for the TV Anime “Noa-senpai is My Friend.” |
人気作品のキャラクターグッズ Anime Store.JP (アニスト) にて取扱中！
[編集後記] File.133
当方、夢女子の概念がよく分かっておらず、
コテキャシートとかを調べている感じだと、
なりチャみたいなものなんですかね。。？
（なりチャの方がアレか…）#のあ先輩はともだち#あきやまえんま pic.twitter.com/QRNvBDHcDX— 『のあ先輩はともだち。』作品公式 (@noasempai_yj) August 20, 2026
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