The summer 2023 anime adaptation of the Yumemiru Danshi wa Genjitsushugisha light novel series is getting its home video releases handled by Pony Canyon. The twelve-episode series is getting done as a three-volume release on Blu-ray where the regular editions are priced at 8,000 yen each and the limited editions at 9,000 yen each.
With the first set just out in Japan, we’re catching up with a look at the main cover artwork for it. Check out the full schedule and known details below.
The anime adaptation has set Kazuomi Koga to direct it from the scripts overseen by Michiko Yokote. Masaru Koseki is handling the character designs with Studio Gokumi handling the animation production. Check out the first promo, visual, and cast details below.
The Japanese cast includes Naoya Miyase as Wataru Sajō, Akiho Suzumoto as Aika Natsukawa, Yumiri Hanamori as Kei Ashida, Mikako Komatsu as Kaede Sajō, Kaori Ishihara as Rin Shinomiya, Iori Saeki as Mina Ichinose, and Minami Kurisaka as Fuuka Sasaki.
The opening theme song is “Paraglider” which comes from Kaori Ishihara while the ending theme song “Yume was Mijikashi Koiseyo Otome” is from Akiho Suzumoto.
The light novel series comes from Okemaru which began in 2018 and has seven volumes in print through Hobby Japan so far. A manga adaptation is underway with three volumes as adapted by Popuri Yoshikita
Check out the official site and Twitter.
Plot Concept: High school student Wataru Sajõ is in love with his gorgeous classmate Aika Natsukawa. Aika finds him to be a nuisance, but he dreams of her mutual love every day and continues to approach her. One day though, he suddenly wakes up from this “dream.” In order to get back his sense of reality, he recognizes his position and stays away from Aika. But now for some reason Aika is completely shaken.
| Volume | Date | Extras |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11/22/23 | Booklet, Cast Commentary, Clean Opening, Web Previews |
| 2 | 12/20/23 | Booklet, Cast Commentary, Clean Closing, Web Previews |
| 3 | 01/24/24 | Booklet, Cast Commentary, Promos, Web Previews |
[Source: Yumemiru Danshi wa Genjitsushugisha]
