Body-swapping
stories always make for hilarious situations, but the chaos is heightened when
they involve a lethal killer and a young student. The publisher Kadokawa made
official the production of an animated adaptation for the manga JM (whose
full title translates as JM: The story about a murderer named J and a
lonely girl named Megumi). To celebrate this important milestone in the franchise,
the original creator shared a special commemorative illustration through his
social networks.
JM
Details
This new
television bet promises to catch lovers of absurd comedy, bringing back the
unmistakable narrative style of Masao Ohtake, an industry veteran
who has already conquered the world of animation in the past with his acclaimed
and funny series Hinamatsuri.
What is
the story about?
The premise
introduces us to J, a lethal professional hitman. Orphaned as a child, he was
raised by a ruthless criminal syndicate to become the perfect hitman. Its
effectiveness was so overwhelming that it ended up knowing too much about the
organization. When his superiors tried to eliminate him to silence him, the
plan failed miserably: J completely annihilated three entire unions, earning
him the nickname "untouchable."
At the
other end of town lives Megumi, a smart but lonely third-grader who is
constantly bullied by her classmates because of her excellent grades and her
half-Japanese, half-American ancestry. On any given day, the destinies of both
intersect in the most absurd way possible: they collide their heads by accident
and their consciousness changes bodies.
Now, the
underworld's deadliest hitman is trapped in the body of an adorable little
girl, while the little student inhabits the body of a muscular criminal. Both
must do their best to hide their true identity and maintain the appearances of
their daily lives. As J discovers firsthand how brutal and difficult a girl's
school life can be, Megumi seems to be enjoying her tough new existence
immensely!
About
the original work
Mangaka Masao Ohtake began serializing this peculiar slice of life and mafia story on the Harta Alternative web portal in May 2023. Thanks to the excellent reception of the public, the work has advanced at a steady pace, preparing the release of its seventh compiled volume printed in Japan for this coming March 13.
