The manga Ikoku Nikki is being adapted into an anime by studio Shuka (The Case Files of Jeweler Richard, Natsme's Book of Friends). A release date has yet to be determined, but cast information has been revealed and includes:
Director: Miyuki Oshiro (To Your Eternity episode director, unit director/storyboard artist for Tsume 2's Book of Friends) Series Creator and scriptwriter: Kohei Kiyasu (My Home Hero , known as a voice actress)Character design: Kenji Hayama (Princess Jellyfish)Music: Kensuke Ushio (Chainsaw Man, Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop)
Ikoku Nikki by Tomoko Yamashita was serialized in Shodensha's Feel Youth Magazine from 2017 to 2023. The chapters (54 in total) were compiled into 11 volumes. The plot follows 35-year-old novelist Makio, who ends up adopting his orphaned niece, Asa. The two must adapt to life together, even though they may not be ready for it.
The manga was nominated for many awards, including the 12th and 13th Manga Taisho, where it placed fourth and tenth, as well as the 28th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Awards.
The manga Ikoku Nikki is getting a live-action film adaptation, starring Yui Aragaki, Ikoi Hayase and Koji Seto. The launch is scheduled for June 2024.
Source: Official website
©Tomoko Yamashita/Shodensha/Anime “Ikoku Nikki” Production Committee