The fall 2020 anime adaptation of the Adachi to Shimamura light novel series from Hitoma Iruma now has its home video release information out. Pony Canyon is set to distribute the series with a four-volume release planned for the twelve-episode show. The DVDs are priced at 7,800 yen each while the Blu-rays are priced at 8,800 yen each with them beginning on December 2nd, 2020. With the fourth and final volume coming out on March 3rd, 2021, we now have a look at the full packaging spread for it and its main cover which looks absolutely beautiful. Check out the known schedule and details below for the full run.
Satoshi Kuwabara is directing it based on the scripts from Keiichiro Ochi. Shizue Kaneko is on board for character designs with Tezuka Productions handling the animation production.
Akari Kito will play Adachi while Miku Ito will play Shimamura. The newly added cast includes Manami Numakura as Hino, Reina Ueda as Nagafuji, and Iori Saeki as Yashiro Chikama.
The opening theme song is “Kimi ni Aeta Hi” (The Day I Met You) which is being done by Akari Kitō and Miku Itō as their characters.
The novels began in 2013 with Non handling the illustrations and eight volumes are out as of the announcement; Seven Seas Entertainment has picked up the novels for release beginning summer 2020. A manga ran from 2016 to 2017 with Mani illustrating it.
The opening theme song “Kimi ni Aeta Hi” is performed by Akari Kitō and Miku Itō while the ending theme song “Kimi no Tonari de” is performed by Kitō.
Check out the official site and Twitter.
Plot Concept: Adachi and Shimamura, two young women who attend the same high school, are inseparable friends. Whether playing table tennis, chatting about favorite TV shows, or just relaxing together, they’re happy to share their days. When Adachi’s friendship turns into romantic attraction, the relationship begins to change, one day at a time.
| Volume | Date | Extras |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12/02/20 | Booklet, Short Novel Story, Mini Anime, Clean Opening, Clean Closing |
| 2 | 01/06/21 | Booklet, Short Novel Story, Mini Anime, Promos |
| 3 | 02/03/21 | Booklet, Short Novel Story, Mini Anime, Character Promos |
| 4 | 03/03/21 | Booklet, Short Novel Story, Mini Anime, Commercials |
[Source: Adachi and Shimamura]
