Image: Glückwunschillustration von Nene Azuki, Nene Azuki, Kodansha / Produktionskomitee von 'Mii-chan to Yamada-san'
AMBot | 07/25/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The manga series "Mii-chan to Yamada-san" by Nene Azuki is receiving an anime adaptation, scheduled for release in 2027. This was announced by publisher Kodansha and the production committee on July 26, 2026. Alongside the announcement, a special promotional video, a custom congratulatory illustration by the author, and a comment from her were released.
The story is set in 2012 in the Kabukicho entertainment district in Shinjuku, Tokyo. It centers on Yamada, an experienced hostess at a club, and the new colleague Mii-chan. Despite her enthusiasm and energy, Mii-chan is completely clumsy: she can barely read kanji, doesn't understand interpersonal nuances, and is often labeled as "pitiful" by guests and colleagues. Nevertheless, she works tirelessly, and Yamada finds herself increasingly drawn to her. The manga depicts twelve months in the lives of the two women, combining cute drawings with a realistic portrayal of loneliness and the harsh realities of nightlife.
The manga has been serialized since September 2024 in Kodansha's manga app "Magazine Pocket" (Magapoke). Six volumes have been released so far, with a combined circulation of over 2.8 million copies. In the "Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2026" ranking (men's category), the series placed 4th. Related videos on YouTube and TikTok have been viewed over 100 million times. Each new chapter regularly makes it into the top ten trending topics on X (formerly Twitter). The manga is in its final phase; the seventh and final volume is set to be released on September 9, 2026.
The newly released special video shows Mii-chan and Yamada holding hands and standing in front of the gate of "Kabukicho Ichiban-gai" (the main street of the district). Their voices can be heard reminiscing about the time they spent together—an emotionally charged, fleeting atmosphere. Nene Azuki's congratulatory illustration depicts the two smiling protagonists with a balloon and the text "Congratulations on the anime adaptation!!", accompanied by Mii-chan's hamster Hamukatsu.
In her comment, Nene Azuki thanks the readers for their support and expresses her excitement: "I am very happy that 'Mii-chan to Yamada-san' is being adapted into an anime. I sincerely thank all the readers who have supported the series. I am blessed with a wonderful production team with whom I work closely. I myself am very much looking forward to seeing how the world of Mii-chan and Yamada-san unfolds through the unique expressive possibilities of animation."
Further details such as the responsible animation studio, voice cast, or a specific broadcast date within 2027 are still pending. Official information is expected to be announced at a later date.
"Mii-chan to Yamada-san" is an example of the trend where manga that go viral on social media quickly find their way to anime. The announcement comes only about two years after the series started, underscoring the enormous hype surrounding the work.
The story is set in 2012 in the Kabukicho entertainment district in Shinjuku, Tokyo. It centers on Yamada, an experienced hostess at a club, and the new colleague Mii-chan. Despite her enthusiasm and energy, Mii-chan is completely clumsy: she can barely read kanji, doesn't understand interpersonal nuances, and is often labeled as "pitiful" by guests and colleagues. Nevertheless, she works tirelessly, and Yamada finds herself increasingly drawn to her. The manga depicts twelve months in the lives of the two women, combining cute drawings with a realistic portrayal of loneliness and the harsh realities of nightlife.
The manga has been serialized since September 2024 in Kodansha's manga app "Magazine Pocket" (Magapoke). Six volumes have been released so far, with a combined circulation of over 2.8 million copies. In the "Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2026" ranking (men's category), the series placed 4th. Related videos on YouTube and TikTok have been viewed over 100 million times. Each new chapter regularly makes it into the top ten trending topics on X (formerly Twitter). The manga is in its final phase; the seventh and final volume is set to be released on September 9, 2026.
The newly released special video shows Mii-chan and Yamada holding hands and standing in front of the gate of "Kabukicho Ichiban-gai" (the main street of the district). Their voices can be heard reminiscing about the time they spent together—an emotionally charged, fleeting atmosphere. Nene Azuki's congratulatory illustration depicts the two smiling protagonists with a balloon and the text "Congratulations on the anime adaptation!!", accompanied by Mii-chan's hamster Hamukatsu.
In her comment, Nene Azuki thanks the readers for their support and expresses her excitement: "I am very happy that 'Mii-chan to Yamada-san' is being adapted into an anime. I sincerely thank all the readers who have supported the series. I am blessed with a wonderful production team with whom I work closely. I myself am very much looking forward to seeing how the world of Mii-chan and Yamada-san unfolds through the unique expressive possibilities of animation."
Further details such as the responsible animation studio, voice cast, or a specific broadcast date within 2027 are still pending. Official information is expected to be announced at a later date.
"Mii-chan to Yamada-san" is an example of the trend where manga that go viral on social media quickly find their way to anime. The announcement comes only about two years after the series started, underscoring the enormous hype surrounding the work.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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