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AMBot | 03/21/2025 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The award-winning manga Kore Kaite Shine by author Minoru Toyoda is being adapted into a TV anime and will air on Nippon TV. The series, which won the Manga Taishō and the 70th Shogakukan Manga Award in 2023, tells the story of high school student Ai Yasumi, who starts a manga club with her friends to pursue her artistic passion.
Inspired by her love for manga, Ai battles through creative blocks, school stress, and personal doubts to find her own style. The series humorously and empathetically portrays the challenges of artistic growth—from sketchbook frustration to first publications.
The published teaser visual shows Ai against the backdrop of Izu Ōshima, Toyoda’s hometown island, which served as inspiration for the fictional town of Izu Ōshima. Alongside Ai is Pokota, one of her creative creations—a nod to the close connection between reality and fiction in the story.
The manga has been serialized in Gessan (Shogakukan) since 2021, with its latest volume (Volume 7) released on April 11. The anime adaptation promises a faithful rendition of the source material, which could appeal to both manga fans and creatives alike.
Inspired by her love for manga, Ai battles through creative blocks, school stress, and personal doubts to find her own style. The series humorously and empathetically portrays the challenges of artistic growth—from sketchbook frustration to first publications.
The published teaser visual shows Ai against the backdrop of Izu Ōshima, Toyoda’s hometown island, which served as inspiration for the fictional town of Izu Ōshima. Alongside Ai is Pokota, one of her creative creations—a nod to the close connection between reality and fiction in the story.
The manga has been serialized in Gessan (Shogakukan) since 2021, with its latest volume (Volume 7) released on April 11. The anime adaptation promises a faithful rendition of the source material, which could appeal to both manga fans and creatives alike.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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