On the
official site for the anime adaptation of the manga written and illustrated
by Jun Mayuzuki , " Kowloon Generic Romance ", a new promotional
video for the project was revealed. The video confirms that the
premiere is scheduled for April 5 in Japan , and shows a snippet of
the musical themes, which include:
- Group Wednesday
Campanella will perform the opening theme song " Summertime
Ghost ," while singer Mekakushe will
perform the ending theme song " Koi no Retronym ."
Jun
Mayuzuki began
publishing the manga in Shueisha ’s Young Jump magazine in
November 2019, and it is still in publication. The work has been recognized in
lists such as the “ Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2021 ” and the
“ 14th Manga Taisho Award .” The author also wrote “ Koi
wa Ameagari no You ni (After the Rain) ,” which received an anime
adaptation in Winter 2018 (January-March) .
Synopsis
of Kowloon Generic Romance
In the
distant future, people who love the old way of life live in the Kowloon Walled
City, a slum that serves as a refuge for those who long for the Hong Kong of
the past. Real estate agent Reiko Kujirai, however, yearns for the new and
exciting places in the area. In contrast, her only coworker, Hajime Kudou,
revels in the nostalgia the city invokes and is put off by anything modern that
seeps in beyond its walls. But despite their different viewpoints and constant
bickering over the most mundane things, the two often enjoy each other's
company.
One day,
a prank gone wrong leads Hajime to make an unexpected advance towards Reiko,
after which he quickly apologizes. Baffled by his actions, Reiko begins to
investigate possible explanations, only to discover a past she has no memory
of.
