The Manga industry is growing more and more diverse with each passing day. With more genres, ever-increasing representation, demographics, and cultures, this industry has grown a lot. Several series show plots taking place in actual places in Japan, like Tokyo or Osaka. One such series has been airing recently, Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!
This is a rather generic rom-com that takes place in Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost prefecture, far away from Tokyo’s bustling metropolis. The manga panels are a fresh breath of air, chilly but fresh. The characters are charming, and the series boasts a light-hearted tone with sprinkles of drama and comedy.
A simple walkthrough of Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!
Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! The line to shojo falls under the shonen genre even though it blurs out, considering the art style, premise, and gentle romantic overtones. However, audiences who like Shojo can try this series casually. The anime follows the story of Tsubasa Shiki, an ordinary 16-year-old boy who moved from Tokyo to the remote prefecture of Hokkaido for schooling. However, the story’s main element starts after the protagonist’s eventful meeting with Minami Fuyuki.
The story later dives into a conventional rom-com tracing around real-life gyaru culture and some local Hokkaido flair. The contrast between Tsubasa and Minami is quite prominent as he is shy while she is a loud and extroverted girl. However, gyarus like Minami Fuyuki are perfectly ordinary and likable people under their well-manicured exteriors, and Tsubasa and Minami quickly become close friends.
Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!: Cast, Trailers and More
Winter 2024 starts the quirky romance anime adapted from Kai Ikada’s manga, Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! anime. The female lead of the show, Minami Fuyuki, is voiced by Ayane Sakura, who has contributed to several renowned projects, such as Ochaco Uraraka in My Hero Academia and Gabi Braun in Attack on Titan.
A preview of the anime was released before its premiere in the form of a 30-second commercial. It featured scenes from the anime and the music of Masayoshi Oishi’s opening theme song, “Namaramenkoi Gyaru.”
The cast for Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! is awesome, with Misuzu Hoshino leading the production of Silver Link and Blade with Mirai Minato composing the series.
Sonosuke Takao is composing music for the series, and Katsuyuki Sato is the character designer. Masayoshi Oishi sang the anime’s opening theme song, Namara Menkoi Gal, while the ending theme song, Wayawayawaa!, was performed by Asaka.
Apart from the female lead, we have Nobunaga Shimazaki playing the main hero, Tsubasa Shiki. Like Ayane, Shimazaki has played the role of Nagi from Blue Lock.
The cast of the anime also boasts talents like Hanamori Yumiri as Sayuri Akino, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Takayumi, Rika Nagae as Momoko, Eri Kitamura as Mai, Mariko Nagai as Asauka, and Yurika Kubo as Hina.
