New anime adaptation: Kamii Botan: Yoiheru Sugata Wa Yuri No Hana

The manga series Kamii Botan: Yoiheru Sugata wa Yuri no Hana by Kaki (English: When Botan Drinks, She Blooms Like a Lily) is receiving a TV anime adaptation. The story follows 20-year-old Botan, a first-year university student living in a dormitory, who forms deep connections with her older roommates through shared evenings of drinking. The series combines culinary delights—from sake to whiskey and wine—with cultural references to music and film that enhance the convivial atmosphere.

Creative Team and Production

- Director: Takafumi Sakuma (16bit Sensation: ANOTHER LAYER)

- Character Design: Kou Yoshinari, known for detailed visual precision

- Music: Kana Hashiguchi, who creates atmospheric soundscapes

- Animation: Studio Sowane, supported by animation artists such as Yusuke Matsuo

An exclusively released concept video offers insights into the series' development, highlighting the respectful treatment of the source material. Author Kaki expressed enthusiasm: "The team’s passion and their dialogue with the original material make this adaptation something special. We all share the vision of bringing Botan’s world to life authentically and creatively."

The manga, serialized in Champion Cross since 2023, will celebrate the release of its sixth volume on March 18. The anime adaptation promises a mix of heartwarming everyday dynamics, aesthetic drinking culture, and subtle relationship dynamics.