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Fourth Generation Head: Tatsuyuki Oyamato(四代目・大和辰之) is Boys’ love manga/comic book written and illustrated by a Japanese manga artist Scarlet Beriko(スカーレット・ベリ子). It is Beriko’s third published comic, and also the sequel to her popular comic Give Me a Hand (みのりの手) and prequel to her latest comic Jealousy (ジェラシー）).

Plot

Tatsuyuki Oyamato, a son of the Yakuza boss Akitora Oyamato and an heir to Oyamato Family in Tokyo, is reluctant to carry on his family legacy and responsibilities. He also starts questioning his sexuality after his “sessions” with Minori, a chiropractor with special “methods” to relax his clients. Being heartbroken by Minori’s sudden disappearance, Tatsuyuki is sent to manage the family’s small start-up branch in Fukuoka and to clean up his act. One night, he encounters with Nozomi, whom he had met when they were kids. While their relationship starts blossoming, reckless Tatsuyuki falls into the hands of Uichi Rogi, a mysterious man who has a past with Tatsuyuki’s father.

Manga

Originally published in Japan in 2015, the book has been widely translated and published in many countries, including Taiwan, South Korea, U.S.A., Germany, France and Portugal.

Reception, Awards and Rankings

Beriko’s style was groundbreaking to both old/new BL fans and Fourth Generation Head: Tatsuyuki Oyamato became an instant classic, and it gained the recognition from all over the world. When it was initially released as the digital comic on online outlets, it became one of the best sellers of all time in BL genre. Readers were mesmerized by its exciting story line, attractive characters, and Beriko’s beautiful illustrations.

Fourth Generation Head: Tatsuyuki Oyamato was successful critically and commercially, and received many awards, including the prestige annual BL Award on the Japan’s most famous Boys’ love website ちるちる.

These BL Comics Are Too Hot! 2016 (このBLがやばい2016): Ranked #5 Fourth Generation Head: Tatsuyuki Oyamato

Chiru Chiru BL AWARDS 2016 (ChiruChiru　第七回ＢＬアワードランキング)

The Best Comics: Ranked #6 Fourth Generation Head: Tatsuyuki Oyamato

The Best Bottom: Ranked #2 Tatsuyuki Oyamato

The Most Erotic Character: Ranked #5 Tatsuyuki Oyamato

The Best Top: Ranked #11 Nozomi Koga

30 Ultimate BL Comics 2018 (腐女子・不朽の名作30選 2018): Ranked #10 Fourth Generation Head: Tatsuyuki Oyamato

30 Ultimate BL Comics 2019 (腐女子・不朽の名作2019 コミックス編): Ranked #17 Fourth Generation Head: Tatsuyuki Oyamato

Renta! #1 Best Selling BL Comics of The First Half Year in 2015 (Renta!2015年上半期人気漫画作品): Fourth Generation Head: Tatsuyuki Oyamato

四代目大和辰之 *(Fourth Generation Head: Tatsuyuki Oyamato)*
Fourth Generation Head: Tatsuyuki Oyamato
Cover of the first manga volume, featuring Tatsuyuki and Nozomi
Genre	Yaoi
Manga
Written by	Scarlet Beriko
Published by	Shinshokan
English publisher	^NA SuBLime
Imprint	新書館ディアプラスコミックス
Demographic	*Jōsei*
Original run	July 30, 2015 – present
Volumes	1
Audio drama
Directed by	Kou Hachiya
Written by	Misa Sasa
Music by	WaterBear/Ataco/Comecco
Studio	THREE S STUDIO
Episodes	1