Especially if the Match Will Be Held Here

Especially if the Match Will Be Held Here is a single-volume manga collection by Kumeta Kouji, released during a period when the author was heavily focused on his trademark satirical and cynicism-laden short-form storytelling. The work functions as an anthology of various comedic vignettes that capture the author's distinct penchant for deconstructing social norms and media tropes through a lens of biting, deadpan humor.

The design and narrative structure reflect Kumeta’s well-established style, which utilizes dense dialogue and self-referential irony to engage the reader. As a collection, it stands as a testament to the specific subgenre of 1990s and early 2000s magazine-serialized gag manga, where creators often experimented with absurd premises and experimental layouts before moving into more sustained long-form series.