Kodansha Comics Ongoing Series

SWEAT AND SOAP GN (2025)

"In an office romance, there's a fine line between sexy and awkward and that line is where Asako - a woman who sweats copiusly - met Koutarou - a perfume developer who can't get enough of Asako's... er, scent. Don't miss a romcom manga like no other! Yae's living her dream, working at the toiletry maker Lilia Drop. Little do her coworkers know, the reason she loves the company so much is that she's ashamed of her body odor, and their soap is the only thing that does the trick. So when the company's lead product developer, a perfuming genius, approaches her in the lobby and wonders what 'that smell' is, she's terrified but could it be that he likes it? And, even more surprising to Yae does she like him? The hilarious ups and downs of an office romance at a personal care products company are the subject of this sexy, strange romp. Sweat and Soap combines the odd-couple chemistry of Wotakoi, the 'too real!' workplace comedy of Aggretsuko, and a heavy dollop of office steaminess! "

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11
Volumes
200
Pages/Volume
Ongoing
Frequency
Mature
Rating

All Volumes

SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 11 (C: 0-1-1)

Vol. 11

CA$17.54

SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 11 (C: 0-1-1)

Release: December 15, 2021

SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 10 (C: 0-1-1)

Vol. 10

CA$17.54

SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 10 (C: 0-1-1)

Release: October 27, 2021

SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 09 (C: 0-1-1)

Vol. 9

CA$17.54

SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 09 (C: 0-1-1)

Release: September 21, 2021

SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 08 (C: 0-1-0)

Vol. 8

CA$17.54

SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 08 (C: 0-1-0)

Release: August 25, 2021

SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 07 (C: 0-1-0)

Vol. 7

CA$17.54

SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 07 (C: 0-1-0)

Release: August 18, 2021

SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 06 (C: 0-1-0)

Vol. 6

CA$17.54

SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 06 (C: 0-1-0)

Release: June 02, 2021

SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 05 (MR) (C: 0-1-0)

Vol. 5

CA$17.54

SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 05 (MR) (C: 0-1-0)

Release: September 08, 2021

SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 04 (C: 0-1-0)

Vol. 4

CA$17.54

SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 04 (C: 0-1-0)

Release: October 21, 2020

SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 03 (MR) (C: 0-1-0)

Vol. 3

CA$17.54

SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 03 (MR) (C: 0-1-0)

Release: August 12, 2020

SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 02 (MR) (C: 0-1-0)

Vol. 2

CA$17.54

SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 02 (MR) (C: 0-1-0)

Release: July 01, 2020

SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 01 (MR) (C: 0-1-0)

Vol. 1

CA$17.54

SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 01 (MR) (C: 0-1-0)

Release: February 26, 2020

Reading Order

  1. SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 01 (MR) (C: 0-1-0)

    "In an office romance, there's a fine line between sexy and awkward and that line is where Asako - a woman who sweats copiusly - met Koutarou - a perfume developer who can't get enough of Asako's... er, scent. Don't miss a romcom manga like no other! Yae's living her dream, working at the toiletry maker Lilia Drop. Little do her coworkers know, the reason she loves the company so much is that she's ashamed of her body odor, and their soap is the only thing that does the trick. So when the company's lead product developer, a perfuming genius, approaches her in the lobby and wonders what 'that smell' is, she's terrified but could it be that he likes it? And, even more surprising to Yae does she like him? The hilarious ups and downs of an office romance at a personal care products company are the subject of this sexy, strange romp. Sweat and Soap combines the odd-couple chemistry of Wotakoi, the 'too real!' workplace comedy of Aggretsuko, and a heavy dollop of office steaminess! "

  2. SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 02 (MR) (C: 0-1-0)

    "Yae's living her dream, working at the toiletry maker Lilia Drop. Little do her coworkers know, the reason she loves the company so much is that she's ashamed of her body odor, and their soap is the only thing that does the trick. So when the company's lead product developer, a perfuming genius, approaches her in the lobby and wonders what 'that smell' is, she's terrified but could it be that he likes it? And, even more surprising to Yae, does she like him?"

  3. SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 03 (MR) (C: 0-1-0)

    "In an office romance, there's a fine line between sexy and awkward and that line is where Asako-a woman who sweats copiusly-met Koutarou-a perfume developer who can't get enough of Asako's, er, scent. Don't miss a romcom manga like no other! Asako's living her dream, working at the toiletry maker Lilia Drop. Little do her coworkers know, the reason she loves the company so much is that she's ashamed of her body odor, and their soap is the only thing that does the trick. So when the company's lead product developer, a perfuming genius, approaches her in the lobby and wonders what 'that smell' is, she's terrified but could it be that he likes it? And, even more surprising to Asako does she like him?"

  4. SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 04 (C: 0-1-0)

    "In an office romance, there's a fine line between sexy and awkward and that line is where Asako-a woman who sweats copiusly-met Koutarou-a perfume developer who can't get enough of Asako's, er, scent. Don't miss a romcom manga like no other! LUNCH DREAD Natori and Asako are back from their first trip together, a romantic getaway to Hokkaido. But when Asako returns to the office, her anxiety comes back, too, because it's time to let their secret out and reveal their relationship to their coworkers. Natori sets up a lunch to introduce Asako to his teammates in product development. But this is a far cry from the accounting department, and Natori's coworkers all seem fashionable, ambitious, cool-on a whole different level! Suddenly, those moments spent soaking in the hot spring bath seem so far away! The hilarious ups and downs of an office romance at a personal care products company are the subject of this sexy, strange romp. Sweat and Soap combines the odd-couple chemistry of Wotakoi, the 'too real!' workplace comedy of Aggretsuko, and a heavy dollop of office steaminess!"

  5. SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 05 (MR) (C: 0-1-0)

    In an office romance, there's a fine line between sexy and awkward... and that line is where Asako -- a woman who sweats copiusly -- met Koutarou -- a perfume developer who can't get enough of Asako's, er, scent. Don't miss a romcom manga like no other!     Asako's living her dream, working at the toiletry maker Lilia Drop. Little do her coworkers know, the reason she loves the company so much is that she's ashamed of her body odor, and their soap is the only thing that does the trick. So when the company's lead product developer, a perfuming genius, approaches her in the lobby and wonders what "that smell" is, she's terrified... but could it be... that he likes it? And, even more surprising to Asako... does she like him?

  6. SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 06 (C: 0-1-0)

    In an office romance, there's a fine line between sexy and awkward...and that line is where Asako-a woman who sweats copiusly-met Koutarou-a perfume developer who can't get enough of Asako's, er, scent. Don't miss a romcom manga like no other! WOULDN'T IT BE NICE Despite all the anxieties and obstacles, Asako and Natori's relationship has proven its staying power. Since deciding to move in together, they've found a home they both like, and a new chapter in both their lives has begun! But now that they've taken this adult step, there's an even bigger one looming further up the staircase...but can Asako even think about marriage without breaking a sweat? The hilarious ups and downs of an office romance at a personal care products company are the subject of this sexy, strange romp. Sweat and Soap combines the odd-couple chemistry of Wotakoi, the "too real!" workplace comedy of Aggretsuko, and a heavy dollop of office steaminess!

  7. SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 07 (C: 0-1-0)

    In an office romance, there's a fine line between sexy and awkward...and that line is where Asako-a woman who sweats copiusly-met Koutarou-a perfume developer who can't get enough of Asako's, er, scent. Don't miss a romcom manga like no other! SCENTS OF SELF After a lot of discussion and planning (and so many Post-It notes), Kotaro and Asako move in together, and a new era of their relationship dawns! But will these meticulously-laid plans stand up to the pressures and annoyances of real life? Pressures like...meeting the family? Kotaro's managed to smooth things over with Asako's family so far, but his own relatives haven't had the chance to meet Asako yet. She's excited to see how Kotaro grew into the genius scent designer he is today, but she's also apprehensive. Will she leave the right impression, or will that familiar panic overtake her once again? The hilarious ups and downs of an office romance at a personal care products company are the subject of this sexy, strange romp. Sweat and Soap combines the odd-couple chemistry of Wotakoi, the "too real!" workplace comedy of Aggretsuko, and a heavy dollop of office steaminess!

  8. SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 08 (C: 0-1-0)

    Asako's living her dream, working at the toiletry maker Lilia Drop. Little do her coworkers know, the reason she loves the company so much is that she's ashamed of her body odor, and their soap is the only thing that does the trick. So when the company's lead product developer, a perfuming genius, approaches her in the lobby and wonders what "that smell" is, she's terrified... but could it be... that he likes it? And, even more surprising to Asako... does she like him?

  9. SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 09 (C: 0-1-1)

    The hilarious ups and downs of an office romance at a personal care products company are the subject of this sexy, strange romp. Asako's living her dream, working at the toiletry maker Lilia Drop. Little do her coworkers know, the reason she loves the company so much is that she's ashamed of her body odor, and their soap is the only thing that does the trick. So when the company's lead product developer, a perfuming genius, approaches her in the lobby and wonders what "that smell" is, she's terrified... but could it be... that he likes it? And, even more surprising to Asako... does she like him?

  10. SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 10 (C: 0-1-1)

    Asako's living her dream, working at the toiletry maker Lilia Drop. Little do her coworkers know, the reason she loves the company so much is that she's ashamed of her body odor, and their soap is the only thing that does the trick. So when the company's lead product developer, a perfuming genius, approaches her in the lobby and wonders what "that smell" is, she's terrified... but could it be... that he likes it? And, even more surprising to Asako... does she like him?

  11. SWEAT AND SOAP GN VOL 11 (C: 0-1-1)

    "Asako's living her dream, working at the toiletry maker Lilia Drop. Little do her coworkers know the reason she loves the company so much is that she's ashamed of her body odor, and their soap is the only thing that does the trick. So when the company's lead product developer, a perfuming genius, approaches her in the lobby and wonders what 'that smell' is, she's terrified but could it be that he likes it? And, even more surprising to Asako does she like him?"

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