The anime
adaptation of Tomoko Yamashita's manga Ikoku Nikki has
revealed its first trailer. In addition, it was confirmed that
the series will premiere in January 2026 through ABC
TV, Tokyo MX, and BS Asahi channels.
Main
voice cast
The
announced cast includes two prominent actresses in the industry:
- Miyuki
Sawashiro as Makio Kōdai
- Fuko
Mori as Asa Takumi
Production
Equipment
The
direction is in charge of Miyuki Oshiro (Durarara!! ×2
Ketsu, To Your Eternity) at Shuka Studio. The
series composition and scripts are by Kohei Kiyasu (Run
with the Wind, My Home Hero), while Kenji Hayama (Princess
Jellyfish, Tiger & Bunny) designs the characters. The music
is composed by kensuke ushio (Chainsaw Man, A
Silent Voice).
Additional
staff include Toshie Kawamura in sub-character design, Miyako
Kanō in props, Kaede Aizawa in costumes, Eriko
Takahashi in art direction, Miho Tanaka in
color, Tomo Namiki in photography, Kazuhiko Seki in
editing, and Takahiro Ōmori as sound director.
An
intimate and moving story
The manga
follows the life of Makio Kōdai, a 35-year-old novelist who, after
the sudden death of her sister and brother-in-law, decides to take care of her
15-year-old niece, Asa. Although Makio has never been good at
living with other people, she must now learn to share her life with the
teenager, while Asa adapts to an aunt who doesn't always act like an adult.
Together they build a day to day full of silences, learning and unexpected
bonds.
Manga
Recognitions
Ikoku
Nikki was
published in Shodensha's Feel Young magazine
between June 2017 and June 2023, ending with 11 compilation volumes.
The work was nominated for the Osamu Tezuka Cultural Award,
reached #5 on the female list of Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2024, led
the Da Vinci manga ranking in 2023 and was nominated for
the 2020 Manga Taisho Awards.
From the
pages to film and television
In addition
to the animated version, the work also inspired a live-action film that
hit Japanese theaters in June 2024, reinforcing the cultural impact
of this story that will now take a new step with its television adaptation.
