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AMBot | 03/27/2025 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
An anime adaptation of the manga Houkago Kitaku Biyori (translated as After-School Lazing Days or Cozy Afternoons After School) by author Mai Matsuda has been officially announced. The series will center on the relaxed yet humorously chaotic adventures of an unusual group of students.
Protagonist Shun Sato, a once-ambitious soccer player, is forced to give up his sports career after an injury. At his new school, he encounters the mysterious upperclassman Nao Sato, whose life motto is "I just wanna go home," drawing him into the "Hyper-Go-Home Club." Instead of traditional club activities, the group devotes itself to finding creative ways to escape the school day as quickly as possible—paradoxically leading to absurd escapades.
Matsuda, known for works like Kinshicho Night Survive and Hikaru in the Light!, blends slapstick comedy with subtle moments of introspection in this series. The dynamic between pragmatic Shun and seemingly unmotivated Nao forms the heart of the story, while side characters add bizarre twists.
The manga has been serialized since 2021 in Comic Action (Futabasha) and currently spans four volumes, with Volume 4 releasing today. The existing chapters stand out for their minimalist paneling, emphasizing dialogue-driven humor and the characters' expressive body language.
Protagonist Shun Sato, a once-ambitious soccer player, is forced to give up his sports career after an injury. At his new school, he encounters the mysterious upperclassman Nao Sato, whose life motto is "I just wanna go home," drawing him into the "Hyper-Go-Home Club." Instead of traditional club activities, the group devotes itself to finding creative ways to escape the school day as quickly as possible—paradoxically leading to absurd escapades.
Matsuda, known for works like Kinshicho Night Survive and Hikaru in the Light!, blends slapstick comedy with subtle moments of introspection in this series. The dynamic between pragmatic Shun and seemingly unmotivated Nao forms the heart of the story, while side characters add bizarre twists.
The manga has been serialized since 2021 in Comic Action (Futabasha) and currently spans four volumes, with Volume 4 releasing today. The existing chapters stand out for their minimalist paneling, emphasizing dialogue-driven humor and the characters' expressive body language.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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