There are
people who can recognize an authentic piece of jewelry just by looking at it,
but Shinobu Kurata takes that talent to another level: he can literally see the
energy hidden in gemstones. And soon we will be able to know her story on
television, as it was announced that Nanatsu-ya: Shinobu and Her Jewelry
Box will have an anime adaptation in 2027. The work of Tomoko Ninomiya,
creator of Nodame Cantabile, presented its first trailer and a
promotional image to celebrate the news.
The
announcement was made on November 11, coinciding with Jewelry Day in Japan. The
illustration shows the protagonists, Shinobu and Akisada, surrounded by
precious stones, while the trailer highlights the different colors and glitters
of the jewelry that will be so important in the story. In addition, the
author shared a special illustration to celebrate her manga finally coming
to animation.
The story
of Nanatsu-ya: Shinobu and Her Jewelry Box, known in Japan as Nanatsuya
Shinobu no Hōsekibako, follows Shinobu Kurata, a high school student
who helps out at Kurata-ya, her family's traditional pawn shop located in one
of Tokyo's old neighborhoods.
Although
still quite young, Shinobu possesses an extraordinary ability: he can
perceive the aura of gemstones. Thanks to this talent, he is able to
recognize the true nature of the jewels that arrive at the establishment, even
when their characteristics are not obvious to others.
But
gemstones aren't the only tricky thing in your life. It turns out that her
grandfather decided to betroth her to Akisada Kitagami, a young man who
belongs to a distinguished family and works for a prestigious jewelry store.
And while you'd think that having a fiancé with such connections might be quite
convenient for the family business, the relationship between the two has a much
more peculiar history.
Akisada was
taken in by Shinobu's family when he was young, after being separated from his
own relatives under mysterious circumstances. Now, while working in the world
of jewelry, she continues to search for answers about her past and the secrets
surrounding her family.
Thus, the
story combines the mysteries behind different precious stones, the lives of
those who arrive at the pawnshop and the peculiar relationship between its
protagonists. Because apparently, figuring out how much a diamond is worth
can be much simpler than understanding a person's feelings.
The
Nodame Cantabile team works with Tomoko Ninomiya again
One of the
surprises of the announcement is that Chiaki Kon will direct the adaptation
at J.C.STAFF, reuniting part of the team that worked on the Nodame
Cantabile anime. Kon helmed Nodame Cantabile: Paris Chapter and Nodame
Cantabile: Finale, while J.C.STAFF also produced the animated seasons of
that franchise.
The series
will be composed by Seishi Minakami, known for his participation in A
Certain Scientific Railgun, while Mai Furuki will be in charge of character
design.
In a
message shared during the announcement, Kon expressed his joy at having another
opportunity to work on a Ninomiya play. The director also announced that she
hopes to transfer to animation the different stories that begin with each
precious stone, preserving the charm that characterizes manga.
It should
be remembered that Nanatsu-ya: Shinobu and Her Jewelry Box began
publication in November 2013 within Kodansha's Kiss magazine, where it
continues in serialization. The work currently has 27 compilation volumes,
while volume 28 will arrive in Japanese stores on November 13.
For now, the
premiere is only confirmed for sometime in 2027, with no exact date, voice
cast or international distribution platforms announced. In the meantime,
readers of the manga will finally be able to imagine what the mysterious auras
that Shinobu has been observing for so many years will look like.
