Booty Royale

Booty Royale: Never Go Down Without a Fight!,^[2] known in Japan as Hagure Idol: Jigoku-hen (はぐれアイドル 地獄変, Hagure Aidoru Jigoku-hen; 'Stray Idol's Picture of Hell'), is a Japanese ecchi manga series written and illustrated by Rui Takato.^[3] It was serialized in Nihon Bungeisha's Bessatsu Manga Goraku [ja] in 2014 before being transferred over to Manga Goraku Special [ja], where it ran from 2015 to 2025 and continued on the Goraku Web! [ja] manga website.

Booty Royale: Never Go Down Without a Fight!
First tankōbon volume cover, featuring Misora Haebaru
はぐれアイドル 地獄変 (Hagure Aidoru Jigoku-hen)
Genre	Comedy, martial arts[1]
Manga
Written by	Rui Takato
Published by	Nihon Bungeisha
English publisher	NA: Seven Seas Entertainment
Magazine	Bessatsu Manga Goraku [ja] (2014) Manga Goraku Special [ja] (2015–2025) Goraku Web! [ja] (2025–present)
Original run	April 25, 2014 – present
Volumes	18
Live-action film
Directed by	Tsuyoshi Shōji
Produced by	Hijiri Hanada Takahiro Ono
Written by	Tsuyoshi Akama Masato Nishi
Music by	Yu Mamada
Studio	Sedic Deux
Released	September 12, 2020 (2020-09-12)
Runtime	106 minutes

Plot

Misora Haebaru is an 18-year-old karate expert from Okinawa who decides to move to Tokyo in order to realize her dream of becoming a famous singer. When she arrives there, however, she discovers that her handlers have tricked her into joining the adult entertainment industry. As such, Misora is forced to participate in a martial arts tournament where she has to fight 100 opponents. If she loses, she must have sex with them.

Media

Manga

Written and illustrated by Rui Takato [ja], Booty Royale: Never Go Down Without a Fight! was first serialized in Nihon Bungeisha's Bessatsu Manga Goraku [ja] from April 25, 2014,^[4] to December 25 of that same year, when the magazine ceased its publication.^[5] The manga was then transferred over to Manga Goraku Special [ja], where it began serialization on March 10, 2015.^[6] The magazine last print issue was released on July 15, 2020,^[7] and went online starting on August 15 of that same year.^[8][9] Nihon Bungeisha has collected its chapters into individual tankōbon volumes. The first volume was released on November 19, 2014.^[10] As of August 18, 2025, eighteen volumes have been released.^[11]

In July 2022, Takato announced on Twitter that he was retiring from drawing manga, though it was unclear whether this was permanent or temporary—his wording suggested both possibilities. He stated that Booty Royale would go on hiatus, citing personal circumstances that made it difficult to continue drawing a manga focused on "boobs and sex." However, he left open the possibility of resuming work if his situation changed. Takato expressed satisfaction with the series as a hybrid "softcore porno" and "battle" manga, noting its consistent sales, but admitted his motivation to continue was low due to production challenges.^[12] The last chapter before entering on hiatus was released on September 15, 2022.^[13] The series returned from its hiatus on March 15, 2024.^[14] Manga Goraku Special ended publication on May 15, 2025, and the series moved to the Goraku Web! [ja] manga website starting on June 20 of that same year.^[15][16]

The manga is licensed in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment under their Ghost Ship mature imprint in two-in-one omnibus edition.^[2]

A spin-off series, titled Hagure Idol Jigoku-hen Gaiden: Princess Sarah (はぐれアイドル地獄変外伝 プリンセス・セーラ, Hagure Aidoru Jigoku-hen Gaiden Purinsesu Sēra), was serialized on the online platform Goraku Egg in 2015.^[17] Its chapters were collected in a single volume released on February 19, 2016.^[18]

Volumes

No.	Original release date	Original ISBN	English release date	English ISBN
1	November 19, 2014[10]	978-4-537-13224-3	July 27, 2021[19]	978-1-64827-491-6
1. "The Gate of the Hell" 2. "It's A-a-amazon!" (アマゾンダダダ!!, Amazon Dadada!!) 3. "Singing Queen" 4. "Crimson Red" (朱ーＡＫＡ－, Aka) 5. "On a Quiet Night" (静かな夜に, Shizuka na Yoru ni) 6. "Whisper of a Flower" (花のささやき, Hana no Sasayaki) 7. "Active Heart" (アクティブ・ハート, Akutibu Hāto)
2	October 19, 2015[20]	978-4-537-13346-2	July 27, 2021[19]	978-1-64827-491-6
8. "Viva Girls' Alliance" (Viva！おんなのこ同盟, Viva! Onnanoko Dōmei) 9. "The Last Element" 10. "Hero of the Ring" (土俵の英雄, Dohyō no Eiyū) 11. "You're Like Me" (君は僕に似ている, Kimi wa Boku ni Niteiru) 12. "Naked Mind" 13. "Pure Girl's Territory" (聖少女領域, Seishōjo Ryōiki) 14. "Green Fruit" (青い果実, Aoi Kajitsu)
3	September 9, 2016[21]	978-4-537-13482-7	November 16, 2021[22]	978-1-64827-495-4
15. "Ci-ne-ma" (シ・ネ・マ, Shi Ne Ma) 16. "Lone Star" 17. "Lord of the Speed" 18. "Full Force" 19. "XTC" 20. "Glass Doll" (硝子ドール, Garasu Dōru) 21. "The Paints of an Angel" (天使の絵の具, Tenshi no Enogu) Bonus: "Goddess of Boobs Lovers! Ch. 2" (乳神ラヴァーズ！第2話, Chichigami Ravāzu! Dai 2 Wa)
4	January 10, 2017[23]	978-4-537-13532-9	November 16, 2021[22]	978-1-64827-495-4
22. "Angel Addict" 23. "Love Affair" 24. "Violence of Flame" (炎のバイオレンス, Honō no Baiorensu) 25. "Samurai" 26. "Mama, I Love You" 27. "Heavy Rotation" (ベビーローテンション, Hebī Rōtenshon) 28. "Remember 16" Bonus: "Goddess of Boobs Lovers! Ch. 3" (乳神ラヴァーズ！第3話, Chichigami Ravāzu! Dai 3 Wa)
5	June 8, 2017[24]	978-4-537-13593-0	March 29, 2022[25]	978-1-64827-507-4
6	January 29, 2018[1]	978-4-537-13685-2	March 29, 2022[25]	978-1-64827-507-4
7	August 18, 2018[26]	978-4-537-13795-8	September 27, 2022[27]	978-1-63858-324-0
8	February 18, 2019[28]	978-4-537-13882-5	September 27, 2022[27]	978-1-63858-324-0
9	July 29, 2019[29]	978-4-537-13949-5	December 13, 2022[30]	978-1-63858-738-5
10	March 28, 2020[31]	978-4-537-14223-5	December 13, 2022[30]	978-1-63858-738-5
11	September 28, 2020[32]	978-4-537-14288-4	March 12, 2024[33]	978-1-68579-503-0
12	March 29, 2021[34]	978-4-537-14356-0	March 12, 2024[33]	978-1-68579-503-0
13	September 29, 2021[35]	978-4-537-14413-0	July 2, 2024[33]	979-8-88843-054-5
14	March 28, 2022[36]	978-4-537-14488-8	July 2, 2024[33]	979-8-88843-054-5
15	August 19, 2022[37]	978-4-537-14536-6	October 8, 2024[33]	979-8-88843-410-9
16	November 28, 2022[38]	978-4-537-14573-1	October 8, 2024[33]	979-8-88843-410-9
17	November 28, 2024[39]	978-4-537-14927-2	—	—
18	August 18, 2025[11]	978-4-537-17279-9	—	—

Live-action film

A live-action film adaptation, directed by Tsuyoshi Shōji at Sedic Deux and starring Rina Hashimoto [ja] as Misora, premiered in Japan on September 12, 2020.^[40][41]