We're New at This

Synopsis

Ikuma Saeki finally married his childhood friend and the girl of his dreams, Sumika. But while years of pining came easily to him, physical closeness does not...and he's having trouble navigating the intimacy that comes with marriage. Sumika, too, is having trouble bridging the gap between friend and lover...what is this innocent couple to do but navigate it together, awkwardness and all! (Source: Kodansha USA)

About

We're New at This is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2018, spanning 147 chapters, collected across 18 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2024).

Why readers enjoy We're New at This

We're New at This appeals to readers of Comedy manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Ecchi, Romance, Slice of Life elements. This combination of Comedy, Ecchi, Romance, Slice of Life sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

We're New at This is written by Ren Kawahara, with art by Ren Kawahara.

Reception

We're New at This holds an average score of 7.4 out of 10 on AniList, a solid score that signals a stable, dedicated readership, with 338 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout We're New at This include: Seinen, Family Life, Episodic, Marriage, Female Protagonist, Male Protagonist, Kuudere, Heterosexual. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.