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Jan 11, 2022 8:04 PM
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Publishing company Shogakukan announced both a television anime adaptation and a live-action movie for Makoto Ojiro's Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia (Insomniacs After School) manga on Wednesday.

Ojiro began drawing the slice of life school manga in Big Comic Spirits in May 2019. Shogakukan published the eighth volume on Wednesday (pictured).

Synopsis
It all started with the death of one of the Astronomy Club's members. From this, the rumored ghost of the club came to life.

Grumpy insomniac Ganta Nakami stumbles across the moderately rebellious yet easygoing Isaki Magari in the Astronomy Club's abandoned observatory. Magari is jolted awake and tries to escape from the scene, only to have a broken door prevent that, forcing the two inside. The two forge an unlikely friendship, leading them to use the observatory as a safe space for them to interact.

Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia follows the insomniacs Nakami and Magari's time in the starlit observatory as they help each other cope with insomnia and the lasting effects it has on student life. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Shogakukan posted a special animated promotional video commemorating the release of the seventh volume last October.

Special PV


Manga official page: https://bigcomicbros.net/work/6437/

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Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia on MAL
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Jan 11, 2022 8:05 PM
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Figured it was bound to happen with its MAL high average score (8.44 atm)... oh well, at least the industry finally noticed something interesting for once and the PV genuinely looks great! Seriously, who's the studio behind this??

Gonna keep an eye out for further info, the little I've read of this manga was pretty chill.
Jan 11, 2022 8:12 PM
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I feel rewarded after putting up with a lot of trashy anime to get to the potential treasure with a series like this. I loved this manga from when the first chapter dropped and admire Makoto Ojiro's works in general. She deserved one of them to get an anime and I'm glad its this one. Hopefully it turns out well in the long run, and I can actually be excited for a future new anime project now!

Next step is for this to be licensed and released physically in English in the future. Would love to collect this series.
Jan 11, 2022 8:12 PM
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A manga by Ojiro Makoto is finally getting an anime. I have to catch up with this PEAK soon.
That PV was 2 months ago and it looks amazing. Hope the staff and studio behind that PV is also the anime staff.
Might watch the live action as well. One of a few manga out there that is perfect for a live action.
Jan 11, 2022 8:16 PM
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Next step is for this to be licensed and released physically in English in the future. Would love to collect this series.
I'm sure the original manga will get an English release if the anime gets picked up by English streaming services and does well. :)
Jan 11, 2022 8:19 PM
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Have been waiting for an anime adaptation for too long. I really like the manga. The special PV is a promotional manga PV but i hope it's actually the anime PV because it just looks great and fitting!
Jan 11, 2022 8:21 PM
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OMG YES! The manga's atmosphere and art are amazing in my opinion. I'm really excited to see how this might look animated!
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Jan 11, 2022 8:23 PM
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Actual fucking good news. This is good anime I've been waiting for.
Jan 11, 2022 8:29 PM
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Great news, looking forward to it.
Jan 11, 2022 8:33 PM

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I have enjoyed author's previous works, so i hope it would be good.
Jan 11, 2022 8:34 PM

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Looks great. The manga has been on my PTR for a while now. Guess I'll just wait for the adaptation then.
Jan 11, 2022 8:40 PM

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Hell yeah! Pretty stoked about this.
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Please tell me this is some good romance or teenagers lives or something because the trailer already piqued my interest and I'll start reading the manga
Jan 11, 2022 9:40 PM

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Oh nice! I've heard good things about this manga and was planning on reading it sooner or later, but I guess I'll wait until the anime adaptation comes out instead. Hopefully the actual show will look as great as the special PV is.


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Jan 11, 2022 9:48 PM
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YAY! I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS! Also very curious as to who the studio, staff, and voice actors will be!
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Woah finally it got one too, genuinely looking forward.
Jan 11, 2022 10:30 PM

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Wooo finally! Thought it would get an adaptation after that PV but glad to see it actually announced
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Jan 11, 2022 10:47 PM

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Fario-P said:
Figured it was bound to happen with its MAL high average score (8.44 atm)... oh well, at least the industry finally noticed something interesting for once and the PV genuinely looks great! Seriously, who's the studio behind this??

Gonna keep an eye out for further info, the little I've read of this manga was pretty chill.

The PV was done as a celebration of a manga Volume release, it’s not tied to the anime adaptation
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Please tell me this is some good romance or teenagers lives or something because the trailer already piqued my interest and I'll start reading the manga

Yes, it’s probably the best SoL romance out there
Jan 11, 2022 11:07 PM

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I wanna cry hahahaha
Goddamnit FINALLY !! Finally we get a makoto ojiro manga anime adaptation . After releasing so many great works as well ......

The direction is gonna play a big role here , because the mangaka tells their story mostly through their images ,( and they are exceptional at it as well ) which is what makes them so good . Dialogues are scarce , so how the silent scenes are approached and played out will determine the outcome of the scene . Very interested to see how this plays out

I bet CWs is picking this up . Either way I simply cannot wait .
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I'm happy with live action, but wasn't the anime announced last year?
Jan 12, 2022 12:28 AM

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I can't believe my eyes. This is some damn good news.
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Jan 12, 2022 12:52 AM

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I like the manga, so I hope it'll get a good treatment for adaptation.
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one of best romance SOL in recent year. can't wait.
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Really Cant wait for the release.

Let's just hope that the animation is good as the manga
Jan 12, 2022 2:56 AM
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Can't wait to see Makoto Ojiro Drawings in animated, those are some masterpiece! And I loved how they made the story so natural and so easy going. No overly dramatic storyline. Definitely looking forward to.
Jan 12, 2022 5:39 AM
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woah all the comments here are positive, gonna give this manga a read and watch the anime
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from the creator of fujiyama-san wa shishunki, this anime should be great
Jan 12, 2022 5:44 AM

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Let's Gooo!

This will have minimal dialogues so the animation and soundtrack will carry the show a lot of the time. Hoping the production value is good. The trailer looks promising. I am really looking forward to this.
Jan 12, 2022 5:46 AM

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anime adaptation AND live action movie. damn they be winningggg absolutely deserved tho
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Looks interesting, i will check it out. Though i wonder if this is the case where one of them is the ghost (dead person)
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Jan 12, 2022 5:53 AM
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This is probably gonna be a definite hit given how high the manga score is already

Not sure how I feel about the synopsis but I won't judge it until I watch the entire thing once it comes out
Jan 12, 2022 8:59 AM

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the manga actually received awards or well sold well during its release i dont remember which but it made me read it 2 years ago so it was bound to happen. I'm glad it did, it's a pretty cute manga
Jan 12, 2022 9:13 AM
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Tendo_GM said:
Fario-P said:
Figured it was bound to happen with its MAL high average score (8.44 atm)... oh well, at least the industry finally noticed something interesting for once and the PV genuinely looks great! Seriously, who's the studio behind this??

Gonna keep an eye out for further info, the little I've read of this manga was pretty chill.

The PV was done as a celebration of a manga Volume release, it’s not tied to the anime adaptation
Ah, I see... well, doesn't change the fact that it's a good-looking trailer for a manga that honestly kinda deserves some love.
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Tendo_GM said:

The PV was done as a celebration of a manga Volume release, it’s not tied to the anime adaptation
Ah, I see... well, doesn't change the fact that it's a good-looking trailer for a manga that honestly kinda deserves some love.

Yea, it does look pretty good.
I hope that the anime ends up on the same level and gets a good studio
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Heard great stuff about the manga so I'll start reading it.


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Hmmm it's a series that would only work with good directing and visuals so I don't know what to feel yet. Nice to hear it gets a live action adaptation though.
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Japanese Live Action sucks. Excited for the anime hope it turns out to be great.
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ZXEAN said:
Japanese Live Action sucks. Excited for the anime hope it turns out to be great.


Ningen no Jouken, Seven Samurai, Rashomon, Tokyo Story, Kwaidan, Ran, 13 Assassins and Shoplifters would like to talk to you. Don't talk like you know about about Japanese cinema when all you've watched is some poorly made manga adaptations. Tokyo Story is considered one of the greatest movie ever made even by director like Scorsese. Ever heard of Kurosawa, Ozu, Mizoguchi, Kobayashi or Koreeda? No? Then shut up
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Koshi_Inaba said:
ZXEAN said:
Japanese Live Action sucks. Excited for the anime hope it turns out to be great.


Ningen no Jouken, Seven Samurai, Rashomon, Tokyo Story, Kwaidan, Ran, 13 Assassins and Shoplifters would like to talk to you. Don't talk like you know about about Japanese cinema when all you've watched is some poorly made manga adaptations. Tokyo Story is considered one of the greatest movie ever made even by director like Scorsese. Ever heard of Kurosawa, Ozu, Mizoguchi, Kobayashi or Koreeda? No? Then shut up
Why are you getting triggered !? If you like Japanese Live Action it's fine it doesn't mean everyone should. Moreover there will always be some exceptions in every media I might find something enjoyable who knows.
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Koshi_Inaba said:


Ningen no Jouken, Seven Samurai, Rashomon, Tokyo Story, Kwaidan, Ran, 13 Assassins and Shoplifters would like to talk to you. Don't talk like you know about about Japanese cinema when all you've watched is some poorly made manga adaptations. Tokyo Story is considered one of the greatest movie ever made even by director like Scorsese. Ever heard of Kurosawa, Ozu, Mizoguchi, Kobayashi or Koreeda? No? Then shut up
Why are you getting triggered !? If you like Japanese Live Action it's fine it doesn't mean everyone should. Moreover there will always be some exceptions in every media I might find something enjoyable who knows.


I don't care if you don't like the Japanese movies that YOU'VE WATCHED, but when you're generalizing Japanese movies like that, you're dissing people who made huge contributions to world cinema since the 1950s. Yeah, it's useless arguing with a know-nothing-know-it-all like you. Probably never watched any of the movies I mentioned, anyway. Just so you know, many of movies I mention becomes influential in world cinemas, Including France and Hollywood.
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ZXEAN said:
Why are you getting triggered !? If you like Japanese Live Action it's fine it doesn't mean everyone should. Moreover there will always be some exceptions in every media I might find something enjoyable who knows.


I don't care if you don't like the Japanese movies that YOU'VE WATCHED, but when you're generalizing Japanese movies like that, you're dissing people who made huge contributions to world cinema since the 1950s. Yeah, it's useless arguing with a know-nothing-know-it-all like you. Probably never watched any of the movies I mentioned, anyway. Just so know, many of movies I mention becomes influential in world cinemas, Including France and Hollywood.
Damm !!!! this guy is annoying asf. I didn't even watched all anime classic that doesn't mean I can't give any opinion on anime. For what I have seen Japanese Live action is noting but a cosplay mess.
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ZXEAN said:
Koshi_Inaba said:


I don't care if you don't like the Japanese movies that YOU'VE WATCHED, but when you're generalizing Japanese movies like that, you're dissing people who made huge contributions to world cinema since the 1950s. Yeah, it's useless arguing with a know-nothing-know-it-all like you. Probably never watched any of the movies I mentioned, anyway. Just so know, many of movies I mention becomes influential in world cinemas, Including France and Hollywood.
Damm bro this guy is annoying asf. I didn't even watched all anime classic that doesn't mean I can't give any opinion on anime. For what I have seen Japanese Live action is noting but a cosplay mess.


"Nothing but cosplay mess"
Yup, only watched the crappy manga adaptation ones, not the actual major movies or even the well-made manga adaptation ones. Yeah, watching the crappy ones makes you an expert in Japanese movies, sure. None of the movies I've mentioned are "cosplay mess". You do realize there are movies where Japanese actors dress normally right? Or period dramas where the costumes are actually good? Like Ran, 13 Assassins, the Kingdom live action adaptation. No wait, of course you don't lol.
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ZXEAN said:
Damm bro this guy is annoying asf. I didn't even watched all anime classic that doesn't mean I can't give any opinion on anime. For what I have seen Japanese Live action is noting but a cosplay mess.


"Nothing but cosplay mess"
Yup, only watched the crappy manga adaptation ones, not the actual major movies or even the well-made manga adaptation ones.
Yaa when I will watch those my opinion will surely change as of now for me Japanese Live action sucks.
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ZXEAN said:
Koshi_Inaba said:


"Nothing but cosplay mess"
Yup, only watched the crappy manga adaptation ones, not the actual major movies or even the well-made manga adaptation ones.
Yaa when I will watch those my opinion will surely change as of now for me Japanese Live action sucks.


As for now, you're still a know-nothing-know-it-all with very little knowledge in Japanese CINEMA. Then again, considering your age, not surprised. Widen your range first before acting like a big shot. Also, most Japanese movies are movies about normal people, so no, the problem is not with Japanese cinema, it's YOU and your narrow knowledge.
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Japanese Live Action sucks. Excited for the anime hope it turns out to be great.
Some, not all do

The Rurouni Kenshin films as of recent are fucking fantastic for example
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The manga is great and the PV looked pretty good, so i'm expecting some peak stuff. Very excited^^
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Finished the manga to its latest serialization, and awaiting the anime.
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OMG!! Amazing news!!
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