Ikoku Irokoi Romantan

Description

Japanese yakuza clan heir Ranmaru just got married on a lavish cruise ship, but things aren't as they seem. The marriage is just for the appearances, and he ends up getting drunk and spending the night not with his bride but with the sexy ship captain. When the two men meet again in Italy, it is the start of a spectacular love story.

Includes an extra story called Koi no Annainin (The Guide of Love).

Type

Manga

Related Series

N/A

Associated Names

A Foreign Love Affair

Amore Senza Frontiere

Foreign Love Affair (German)

Ikoku Irokoi Romantan - The Romantic Tale of a Foreign Love Affair

Sensual Strangers (French)

ลำนำรักต่างแดน

異国色恋浪漫譚

Groups Scanlating

Nakama

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Latest Release(s)

v.1 c.Sweet Destiny by Nakama 19 years ago

v.1 c.omake by Nakama 19 years ago

v.1 c.5 by Nakama 19 years ago

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Status in Country of Origin

1 Volume (Complete)

Completely Scanlated?

Yes

Anime Start/End Chapter

Starts at Vol 1, Chap 1

Ends at Vol 1, Chap 4

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User Rating

Average: 8.1 / 10.0 (558 votes)

Bayesian Average: 8.01 / 10.0

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Last Updated

February 7th, 2025 4:15am PST - 3 months ago

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Genre

Adult Adventure Comedy Romance Smut Yaoi
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Artist(s)

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Original Publisher

Core Magazine

Serialized In (magazine)

Drap (Core Magazine)

Licensed (in English)

Yes

English Publisher

801 Media (1 Volume - Complete)

Activity Stats (vs. other series)

Weekly Pos #718

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Monthly Pos #1744 (No change)

3 Month Pos #3351

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6 Month Pos #4718

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Year Pos #6143

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I like it

by Fujoshi66
11 years ago

Rating: 7.0 / 10.0

The art is FANTASTIC. Actually, it kinda looks like the art used in Crimson Spell. The main character looks EXACTLY like Val from Crimson Spell, so it wouldn't surprise me! I like the different cultures they used too, not entirely focused on Japan. It's something that I think more mangas should do.

As for plot...it has none. A sexy Italian man is stalking a Japanese man to get his dick. Huh, that sounds a lot weirder out loud. The story isn't the best, and is actually a bit lazy in terms of Romance, but at least the Yaoi is hot.

It's basically a smut that tries to have a story, but ends up falling up short. If you like sexy Yaoi, then read it.

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Eh.

by pantomnesia
12 years ago

Rating: N/A

Smut, smut, smut. Otherwise, stupid and pointless. I get the jeebies when two people, male or female, are way too lovey-dovey. You'll like it if you like watching a male damsel-in-distress and a devoted, heroic prince go at it.

Now, I like romance and I love most stories. But THIS WAS FREAKING CHEESY. But I dug the art and the fundoshi was niiiiiice~.

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Fantastic!

by Yo!!
13 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

The art.....THE ART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can with no regrets after reading this sign
Sexual Tension, great sex, plot...makes up one of the best yaoi out there.

Do read.

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Outstanding

by GrapeCherry
13 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

Personally, I respect the fact that everyone has an opinion and aren't as in love with her as I am but seriously.
With actual plot and excellent character development, Yamane Ayano has one of the best works I have ever seen coming from a yaoi mangaka. She knows what she is doing by challenging the themes that are shown consistently: yakuzu theme, weddings, getting lost, tsundere. All of these themes have been floating in the manga world since forever; I don't think you'll see something so original without a little of these exciting themes, so lets just roll with that fact that this awesome mangaka did a great job with her imagination on these themes and move on past the obvious.
Now onto the manga itself. It was really extraordinary as I have never read something like this before. I personally liked the position the two men were in, as one was Italian and the other Japanese, and the sheer amount of possibilities that were very slim to none in coming into contact with each other again. It was gorgeous and the love wasn't exactly the best but hey, I mostly read for the smut most of the time so boo, sue me.
Honestly, I wish there was more. You know, like the Finder series who has those extra strips of excess story plot-thingies that we all love? Yeah, that would be cute~ We'd see the Italian man show up unexpectantly in Japan and get it on with the Japanese man as he somehow tries to make some excuse as to why he doesn't want his alibi disturbed but he's all for it anyway. If she did that I'd REALLY love her then <3

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so-so

by Dezi
13 years ago

Rating: 5.0 / 10.0

This one didn't appeal to me. Which is what happened quite a few times already, when I dared to read YAMANE Ayano's works. One can't like everything. I personally found this manga boring and not very original. But I need to give some credit for the art.

... Last updated 13 years ago

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Okay

by Serendipity_
13 years ago

Rating: 5.0 / 10.0

Cliché smut scenes and a cliché plot. So it´s nothing special. If you´re looking for a Manga with a plot and decent characters, I wouldn´t waste time on this. This manga is more like a quick read because you´re either bored or desperate. I was both.
I don´t know why, but I just can´t seem to like Yamane Ayanos art. It always gives me the impression of "Too much going on" and I´m not a big fan of that. Crimson spell is an expectation though.

To sum it up, not my cup of tea.

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Liked it a lot!

by streetwalker
14 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

I love Ayano Yamane's ukes. They're so attractive looking to me. And I liked the fact that this was a yakuza story. Perhaps not the greatest manga out there in terms of originality and character development but still I found this really funny, entertaining and very hot. I also liked that despite Al's pushyness there was no non-con between the main couple and, though the story isn't exactly original, I liked the dubious happy ending. That was what made it somewhat unusual. uhmm spoiler Ranmaru didn't run off with Al or vice versa. They both still had their own separate lives. I for one thought this refreshing...

... Last updated 14 years ago

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Cute and cliche story

by FeyPhantom
14 years ago

Rating: 8.0 / 10.0

(Found this one because I was shown the first episode of the anime). Honestly, I have never found a character to be as appealing (looks-wise) as Al but unfortunately, as most short stories, there isn't much in the way of character development and the story is pretty straightforward. Overall, the relative cuteness of the story and my love for Al's character design gives it this rating. An enjoyable read for someone looking for a short (albeit 7 chapters) yaoi to pass the time.

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T.T

by shouichi
15 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

this is the first Yamane's manga that I read. I REALLY REALLY LOVE THE STORY!!! I agree with other people below, the character wasn't develop well. if only she make a sequel for this....I want to see AL with Ranmaru together T_________T
YEah...I don't know if the ending was a happy end or not. because for me, it's sad end while they will meet again in unknown time T_________________T

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Great but...

by Lux.Lucis
16 years ago

Rating: N/A

i love the art, the characters and the storyline but as the others have said, they can be further developed. may be there's not enough room for development in just one volume. one thing i like particularly is how ranmaru remained like a man - he's manly etc. however, by giving i himself to al, he said he threw away even his pride as a man. i disagree. is it a man's pride to penetrate everything he sees? how naive. i'd say, whether it be women's pride or men's pride, it is the ability to protect those that/who they love. and ranmaru did both didn't he? he chose to protect his group while keeping the love with al. this is mentioned - the man's pride - in many yaoi mangas so i'd like to make it clearer.

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