In a recent announcement, it was revealed that the popular manga Futari Solo Camp by Yūdai Debata, with its charming theme of camp and unexpected relationships, will have its own television anime adaptation, which is expected to premiere in July 2025 on Tokyo MX and other channels.
Two souls who discover the value of company
Futari Solo Campeither Only Camping for Two in its English title, is a series that began to be published in the magazine Evening from Kodansha in October 2018. At its beginning, the manga was titled Hitori, Yaei Nite Omofu (独り、野営にて思ふ), which translated would be something like Alone, thoughtful while camping.
The manga tells the story of Gen Kinokura, a 34-year-old man who enjoys camping alone, distancing himself from society to find peace and tranquility in nature. However, his peace of mind is altered when he meets Shizuku Kusano, a 20-year-old girl completely inexperienced in the world of camping.
Despite differences in age, experience, and personalities, they both end up “camping together,” leading to comical and tender situations as they discover that company is not always a nuisance, but can become a valuable part of the experience.
The manga has managed to connect with readers with its realistic and warm approach to loneliness, nature, and human relationships, all while taking place in the beautiful context of camping.
The transition to the small screen
The anime adaptation of Futari Solo Camp is being produced by Synergy SP, a well-known anime production company that has worked on other well-known titles such as Taisho Otome Fairy Tale and Too Cute Crisis.
Jun Hatori, who has directed series such as Taisho Otome Fairy Talewill be in charge of directing this project, which generates high expectations among fans of manga and anime in general. In addition, the series will have scripts by Aya Satsuki, Mitsuho Seta and Ōka Tanisaki.
Regarding the character design, Tomomi Shimazaki, known for his work in Elegant Yokai Apartment Lifewill be in charge of bringing the characters to life visually, and it is expected to be a fresh and attractive visual style. For its part, the music will be composed by Shōta Kowashi, who has worked on projects such as Pui Pui Molcar and Under Ninja.
A very successful manga
Debata’s work in manga format has achieved great popularity and has also achieved notable commercial success. At the end of 2020, Futari Solo Camp had reached the 1 million copies mark in circulation, and by November 2024, that figure had tripled and surpassed 3 million copies.
This success is reflected in its nomination for the 45th Kodansha Manga Award in the general category in 2021, cementing its place as one of the most beloved manga by fans of the seinen genre.
In addition to anime, Futari Solo Camp It has also inspired a live-action adaptation, scheduled for release on January 9, 2025.
A promising anime adaptation
The announcement of the anime adaptation of Futari Solo Camp It has undoubtedly generated great excitement among fans, who are surely wondering how the subtle emotions and dynamics between the characters will translate to the animated format.
The anime will also feature a talented voice cast bringing the main characters to life. Daiki Hamano and Mizuki Niizaki will play the protagonists Gen Kinokura and Shizuku Kusano, respectively. Both actors have a solid track record in the anime industry, so their performances are expected to add depth and authenticity to the characters.
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