
What would a manga character do?
First-year high school student Ai Yasumi lives on the island of Izu Oshima and loves reading manga. But after a certain turning point, she sets her sights on creating stories of her own! As she dives into the world of manga-making, Ai faces challenges, growth, and the excitement of chasing her creative dreams. Where will her creative journey take her?
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Episodes
- Episode 1: 1. Magic House ~ What Would a Manga Protagonist Do Here?July 3, 2026 · 23 minAi Yasumi’s love for manga inspires her to start creating stories of her own.
- Episode 2: 2. You Are Brilliant ~ Drawing Manga Is HardJuly 10, 2026 · 23 minAi draws manga for the first time in order to convince Teshima-sensei to become the manga club's advisor.
- Episode 3: 3. Kokoro's Heart ~ Draw This, Then Die!!!!July 17, 2026 · 23 minWhile on the search for a third manga club member, Ai comes across Kokoro, an introvert with a talent for art.
- Episode 4: 4. Utopia ~ Making Manga's Better With OthersJuly 24, 2026 · 23 minAi and Kokoro begin a long process of trial and error as they try and create their first manga as a club.
- Episode 5: 5. Let's All Go Together! ~ Put Your Feelings Into MangaJuly 31, 2026 · 23 minThe Manga Research Club decides to release a manga at Comitia, but first they must get through final exams.
- Episode 6: 6. Comitia ~ Let's Make Manga That's Even More Interesting!August 7, 2026 · 23 minComitia is finally here, and the members of the Manga Research Club learn how hard it is to sell doujinshi.
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- Episode 7: 7. The Lost World ~ Draw With the Intent to KillAugust 21, 2026 · 23 minOn the ferry back from Tokyo, Rei remembers her time as a manga artist assistant while pursuing serialization.
- Episode 8: 8. Touch ~ 100 Things I Want to Draw for Manga!!!August 28, 2026 · 23 minThe Manga Research Club explores the island of Oshima in hopes of finding inspiration for Ai's next manga.
- Episode 9: 9. Surfing the Cyber Seas ~ Draw for Yourself, Not for Others!September 4, 2026 · 23 minAi and the others decide to create a social media account to promote their manga before the next Comitia.
- Episode 10: 10. 90% of Everything Is Crap ~ I Need Friends to Become Stronger Than MamaSeptember 11, 2026 · 23 minAs the school festival draws near, Sachi comes up with a plan to befriend the ever-unapproachable Hikaru.
- Episode 11: 11. The Two of Us ~ Partners Who Complement Each Other Are Precious!September 18, 2026 · 23 minAi and Kokoro each decide to try their hand at drawing a solo original manga for the upcoming winter Comitia.
- Episode 12: 12. Next World ~ Draw What You Love. Now and Forever...September 25, 2026 · 23 minAi and Kokoro decide to approach Teshima-sensei's former editor to critique their latest manga at Comitia.
Trailers and images
Credits
- Akira SekineAi Yasumi (voice) · 12 episodes
- Saori HayamiRei Teshima (voice) · 12 episodes
- Saya HitomiKokoro Fujimori (voice) · 12 episodes
- Kanon FujimuraSachi Akafuku (voice) · 12 episodes
- Inori MinaseHikaru Sekiryu (voice) · 12 episodes
- Noriko HidakaPokota (voice) · 11 episodes
- Hiroaki AkagiDirector · 2 episodes
Film and series details
- EPISODE LENGTH
- 23 minutes
- FIRST AIRED
- July 3, 2026
- LAST AIRED
- September 25, 2026
- PRODUCTION COMPANIES
- Shin-Ei Animation, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Shogakukan
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