Kujima Utaeba le Hororo comedy manga gets anime adaptation

On Friday, May 10, 2024, the official X (formerly Twitter) handle for Shogakukan’s Monthly Shonen Sunday magazine announced that the manga series Kujima Utaeba le Hororo by Mangaka Akira Konno will be adapted into an anime. The magazine also shared the cover illustration for the manga’s fifth volume.

Further information about the anime’s format, cast and staff, release date, and other details will be disclosed at a later time. It is worth mentioning that in September 2021, Akira Konno began serializing the comedy manga in Shogakukan’s Monthly Shonen Sunday.

The series came to an end on April 12, 2024, after a total of 5 volumes were published. It is undeniable that the anime adaptation of the manga has captivated fans.

Announcement: Kujima Utaeba and the Horror manga to be adapted into an anime series

As previously mentioned, the official X account for Shogakukan’s Monthly Shonen Sunday Magazine (@Gessanofficial) announced on Friday that Akira Konno’s manga, Kujima Utaeba le Hororo, has been approved for an anime adaptation.

Unfortunately, apart from this confirmation, there is currently no additional information available about the anime’s release date, cast and staff, production house, and other details.

Nevertheless, in honor of the manga’s upcoming anime adaptation, the team will reveal fresh artwork and statements from the creator, Akira Konno, in the June edition of Gessan (Monthly Shonen Sunday), set to hit shelves on May 11, 2024.

The cover illustration for Kujima Utaeba's le Hororo manga's final volume (Image via Akira Konno/Shogakukan) — The cover illustration for Kujima Utaeba’s le Hororo manga’s final volume (Image via Akira Konno/Shogakukan)

In addition, the official staff of the Monthly Shonen Sunday also announced in the same tweet that the fifth and final volume of the manga is now available for purchase. The cover of the final volume has been revealed, featuring the main character, Arata Koda, and the enigmatic bird-like creature, Kujima, admiring a beautiful cherry blossom scenery.

In addition, it has been determined that a pop-up store will take place at Kinokuniya Bookstore in Shinjuku, Japan, starting on May 21, 2024 and ending on June 2, 2024, as a way to celebrate the conclusion of the Kujima Utaeba le Hororo manga.

About the Kujima Utaeba and Horror manga series

Shogakukan recently concluded the serialization of Akira Konno’s manga series, Kujima Utaeba le Hororo, and also revealed plans for an anime adaptation. This news has undoubtedly sparked excitement among fans.

According to the manga, the story revolves around a middle school student named Arata Koda, who unexpectedly encounters a strange bird-like creature named Kujima who is in a state of starvation. Arata soon discovers that Kujima has a fondness for Japanese cuisine and decides to bring the creature to his family home, where they begin to live together.

An illustration of the manga (Image via Akira Konno/Shogakukan)

Despite being aware of the tense dynamic within the Koda family, particularly due to Arata’s older brother’s failure on his college entrance exam, Kujima still ends up living as a freeloader in Arata’s house with the bird.

Despite this, he assures that he will endure until the passing of winter and the arrival of spring’s warmth. As a result, the manga depicts a heartwarming tale of friendship, incorporating surrealism and a generous amount of comedic moments.

One noteworthy achievement was that Akira-san’s Kujima Utaeba le Hororo manga was nominated in the print category of the Next Manga Awards. Additionally, it ranked within the top 20 manga series for male readers in Takarajimasha’s This Manga is Amazing magazine’s 2023 edition.