This manga is one huge journey, one that shouldn't be brushed off due to its weird first few chapters.
What we get throughout this manga is a somewhat slow yet steady development between our main leads. They start going out rather early and hit the "relationship goals" once in a while, in a very satisfactory manner.
On top of that, both characters really do feel like proper adults.
They communicate their feelings and their problems. They also sometimes can get annoyed with each other or even fight, but I love it that they will always seek to fix it by talking things out, saying everything out, and
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 Alternative TitlesJapanese: あせとせっけん More titlesInformationType: Manga
Volumes: 11
Chapters: 104
Status: Finished
Published: Jun 21, 2018 to Jan 7, 2021
Theme:
Workplace
Demographic:
Seinen
Serialization:
Morning Authors:
Yamada, Kintetsu (Story & Art) Statistics Ranked: #4812 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #428
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Nov 18, 2020
This manga has the cutest and most wholesome couple ever. Truly an underrated series, as this couple not only portrays one of the more realistic relationships I've read in manga, but also the most healthiest in terms of character progression and motivation.
To give a short summary, Ase to Sekken is a romance between Yaeshima Asako, an office worker who struggles with an excessive sweating problem, and Natori Koutaro, a man with a keen nose and smelling fetish, who also develops soaps for the same company Yaeshima works in. At first glance, this manga sounds like something ecchi or hentai related. However, this is a ... 
Jun 16, 2022 Mixed Feelings Informative  Preliminary
(71/104 chp)
This is meant to be a gentle, heartwarming romance between a shy girl with excessive perspiration and a brilliant coworker with a smelling fetish.
They meet, get involved with each other and gradually their relationship deepens. So, where's the problem? Well, maybe it's a good read for girls, I wouldn't know, but from a guys point of view there are several issues. Their relationship is too perfect. Come on, it's an eternal honeymoon, not even one tiny slice of selfishness anywhere! He is really too kind and sweet and caring; every single waking moment he is only thinking of her, how to make her happy, how to surprise her. ... 
Apr 10, 2020
To be honest, when I first read the synopsis, I was turned off from reading the manga thinking it was a story about a strange man having a 'smell fetish'. While the latter remains somewhat true, I was surprised that I came to like the story and Asako and Natori-san's relationship. Despite the smell fetish, their relationship is quite relaxing without any orchestrated drama. It's a refreshing (no pun intended) and lighthearted work within the josei genre. If you are looking for a josei romance with a little bit of fluff and smut, this might be for you. I am definitely looking forward to more
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Jan 10, 2022
Yes all 10, to me this was one of the weirdest stories at first, yeah it had a very weird plot...a guy that smells everthing. Threw me off won't deny that, but what got me hooked is how the characters were written and the progression. Usually you get that lame third wheel plot, a stupid clueless MC, a stroy and plot that doesn't go anywhere for years and have it's charm slowly but surely die down, no not this one. The romance was amazing, they tackled actual situations that couples go through, and throw in harsh and very difficult life moments, and how they deal
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Nov 12, 2020
Finally! A romance manga for sweaty girls like me!
It's actually really refreshing to read a manga that not only has actual romance in it, but plays with that romance in an incredibly fun and heartwarming way. The nearly tangible chemistry between our two main characters, I'm not ashamed to admit, gives me butterflies every time. This manga doesn't shy away from the "sexy" parts of exploring love, but it's never explicit or gratuitous, which is another refreshing concept to add to the list. This is one of the most realistically evolving love stories I've read in a very long time, and I can't recommend it ... 
Jan 18, 2022
I can't believe it... Sweat and Soap has come to an end (cries in weeb). Let's get right into the manga basics.
Story; A woman by the name of Asako Yaeshime has had a problem with sweating since she was a kid, and because of bully it's become a major dent into her everyday life. She began a hourly and daily routine to keep up with her hygiene using her favourite soap from her work, Liliadrop. By coincidence at a Liliadrop shop, Koutarou Natori with his fantastic sense of smell ran over to the unsuspected Asako looking at soaps. Without a thought or pause in his ... 
Jul 31, 2021
If you want:
- Spice, without tons of fanservice - Hilariously situated comedy - Adults that can act childish at times but are still mature overall - Misunderstandings that are dealt with through actual conversations and understanding - Insecurities that aren't solved in just one event as a "problem" - More nuanced relationship struggles/situations This is for you Gold Standard Seinen Romance. Easily one of the best relationships in a romance manga on how well it portrays very different people and how creative the situations and relationship progress slowly over time. Characters can act childish at times, like anyone can, but at the end of the day, everyone in this story is an ... 
Feb 15, 2021
Heyo, i was reluctant to read this after reading a summary about about smelling fetish like some reviewers but as them i jumped the train and boy the ride was awesome!
Story 9/10 The premise is about scents and romance between two coworkers and their slice of life full of healthy relationship moments (and wholesome ones with some erotic touch). World setting is more or less realistic and natural besides their meeting (it was kinda artificial) but other than that you see two adults passionately loving each other solving relationship problems in adult like manner, serious relationship questions are solved and are showed to a reader (how to ... 
Feb 3, 2022
This was such a fun and wholesome read.
I picked up this manga while scrolling through Instagram and finding a few panels of the manga that looked pretty good so thank you lord & saviour Instagram for bringing this godsend of a manga to me. The artstyle of this manga was simple, and pretty pleasing to the eyes. The storyline was nice as well, following 2 office workers going abut their daily lives as workers and lovers. Even though the first few chapters of the story was pretty weird, the story progresses well and you actually see visible character development in the chapters all the ... 
May 4, 2021
A wholesome manga with a little bit of spice.
The synopsis did sound a bit weird at first but once you get over it and start reading, you will be pleasantly surprised. It just about an adorable couple where the girl sweats a bit much and the guy loves her smell. There's no unnecessary drama and no huge obstacles to overcome. It's just about them and the challenges of normal and healthy relationships. Like every healthy couple they also have sex, it's nothing too nsfw just a bit steamy (and good-smelling). The story is very enjoyable and has the right pace, nothing seems out of place. ... 
Sep 26, 2022
A neatly packaged story with charming elements, but also a bit weird occasionally.
For most people, the biggest hurdle to overcome will be the smelling fetish. As in, Koutarou, the main guy, really likes to sniff Asako. While it is pretty tame and it never got gross, it can still make or break this manga for some readers. Personally, I still find it a tiny bit strange from time to time but it is also the source of many wholesome moments. The art is easy on the eyes and filled with enough detail to support the narrative. Each of the more established cast members is uniquely drawn ... 
Feb 24, 2021
I haven't written a review in a while, however, a heart-warming story such as this i think deserves it.
The story follows the story of Asako, a young lady who works as a cosmetics and fragrance company. she is also is very self conscious of her excessive sweating and body odour. Its nice to see a real every day problem portrayed in a very well thought out way. The story follows her meeting and falling for the companies high flying golden boy Natori. in a chance encounter he sniffs her out (literally) as he hasn't smelled a scent like hers before. From there we are ... 
May 30, 2021
I am currently caught up on what has been translated (up to chapter 52) and this manga is both so enjoyable and a guilty pleasure.
Office Romance where the guy isn't a COMPLETE idiot when it comes to his feelings, he knows what he wants and is willing to do anything for his female counterpart. So that already was nice to see. Character development is present but not overwhelmingly so, but I can see the direction the characters are going so I look forward to those development! And yeah its a little weird how much he smells her but honestly, it has charm. Worth the read! ... 
Mar 15, 2022
"What, a smell fetish?!" I thought to myself when I read the premise. Soon after I started reading the manga I realized that it is not that kind of story at all. It is a very wholesome and cute romance story. Each chapter made me smile and giddy. The characters are so real and their relationship is to die for. Overall, if you are looking for a cute romance story with mature and realistic characters this is it.
SPOILERS AHEAD!!!!!!!!------- * * * * * The couple of chapters that focused on Asako's anxiety about her sweat hit me pretty hard. It was so relatable. She started avoiding her boyfriend, bottling ... 
Mar 2, 2023
If you are a fan rom-coms but dislike all the 'will-they-won't-they' BS, love rivals, lack of communication-driven misunderstandings, and all the other more tedious aspects of most romance manga, then this is a definite must-read. It's just a super sweet and fairly realistic slice-of-life with two average adults that each have quirks, insecurities, and lives of their own learning how to open up and share their life with another. Definitely a feel-good recommendation.
And because this site demands a character minimum, please enjoy the following poem "No Man Is An Island" by John Domme: No man is an island, Entire of itself, Every man is a piece ... 
Jul 22, 2023
Ase to Sekken managed to impress me with how smoothly the story flows. Romance manga has never been much to my liking, but this read was extremely enjoyable and fun, my eyes floated through the pages.
Prior to this manga, I read another short romance manga that also caught my attention, called "Telework Yotabanashi." Soon after, I started reading Ase to Sekken, but I never imagined that the author would be the same. What surprised me, he truly has a talent for romance stories. At first, I found it strange how Natori had this obsession with smelling and how he would be constantly sniffing Asako, but it ... 
Jan 3, 2023
I went in with high hopes after seeing the glowing reviews but dropped it in just 6 chapters though I would’ve dropped sooner…I wanted to stick it through for a bit first.
It was a weird read. Hear me out, I love josei romances set after high school (though fem MC acts & looks like a high school girl IMO). I’m down for steamy scenes. But it was just too weird and the pacing was not great. STORY When I read the premise & saw the cover I thought it was going to be some fetishy smutty stuff (and from what I read it was) but ... |
