is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by . It has been serialized in Shogakukan's manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Sunday since April 2016, with its chapters collected in 37 volumes as of August 2026. It was adapted into a five-episode Japanese television drama broadcast on MBS from October to November 2019.
Plot , a high-achieving high school senior, faces financial hardship when his family's diner nears bankruptcy, forcing him to reconsider his future. Learning that the National Defense Academy offers full tuition coverage and a monthly stipend, he decides to enroll, seeking both stability and purpose. The series chronicles Isami's evolution from an uncertain freshman to a disciplined leader, shaped by camaraderie, adversity, and self-discovery within the academy's demanding environment.
Media Manga Written and illustrated by , Aozakura: Bōei Daigakukō Monogatari started in Shogakukan's manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Sunday on April 27, 2016. Shogakukan has compiled its chapters into individual volumes. The first volume was published on September 16, 2016. As of August 18, 2026, 37 volumes have been released.
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Drama A five-episode television drama was broadcast on MBS from October 31 to November 28, 2019.
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