Novel 'Gyokou no Nikuko-chan' Gets Anime Film [Update 1/2]

by DatRandomDude
Jan 1, 2021 11:05 AM | 10 Comments

Asmik Ace opened an official website for an anime film adaptation of Kanako Nishi's Gyokou no Nikuko-chan (Nikuko at the Fishing Harbor) novel on Friday, revealing the main staff and visual (pictured).

The story centers on the growth and paths in life of Nikuko and Kikuko, a mother and daughter who lives on a boat. The anime film is scheduled to hit Japanese theaters in early Summer 2021.

Staff
Director: Ayumu Watanabe (Kaijuu no Kodomo, Koi wa Ameagari no You ni)
Character Design, Chief Animation Director: Kenichi Konishi (Tokyo Godfather, Bokura no)
Script: Satomi Ooshima (Hataraki Man)
Planning, Producer: Sanma Akashiya (Santa Claus Tsukamaeta! executive producer)
Studio: Studio 4°C

Nishi published the slice of life drama novel under Gentosha Bunko in August 2011. Gyokou no Nikuko-san sold a cumulative 350,000 copies.

Announcement

Official site: http://29kochanmovie.com/
Official Twitter: @29kochanmovie

Source: Anime! Anime!

Update January 2
During the Shinshun Oouridashi! Sanma no Manma program on Saturday, Natsuki Hanae (Appare-ranman) revealed that he will be a part of the main cast.

Source: Comic Natalie

Gyokou no Nikuko-chan on MAL

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Looks a bit like a Miyazaki/Hosuda film from the poster. Also studio 4°C catches my attention. While I haven't seen anything from Ayumu Watanabe he seems like a competent director. Satomi Ooshima worries my since she has only done one other anime. Kenichi Konishi looks good considering he's ex-Ghibli. Overall looking forward to this.

Jan 3, 2021 11:13 AM by Atlos

This looks very interesting and distinct, it's got my attention.

Jan 2, 2021 11:42 PM by Haneken2086

News Update
During the Shinshun Oouridashi! Sanma no Manma program on Saturday, Natsuki Hanae (Appare-ranman) revealed that he will be a part of the main cast.

Source: Comic Natalie

Jan 2, 2021 10:31 AM by DatRandomDude

Looks good, I got random ghibli vibes from it but it probably should have tended towards Chizu

Jan 2, 2021 8:52 AM by NextUniverse

Seems pretty interesting actually. Sucks to have to wait the usual months to see it but heh, ptw.

But..."a mother and a girl who lives on a boat"? Hello?

Jan 2, 2021 5:56 AM by Kurgo

This looks interesting.

Jan 1, 2021 8:48 PM by MegamiRem

I'm certainly sold. Can't wait to have a look

Jan 1, 2021 1:25 PM by NG_Chloe

This looks real jolly. I'm very interested.

Jan 1, 2021 11:35 AM by Xaeveax

4°C? Now that interests me.

Easily one of the most underrated studios.

Jan 1, 2021 11:33 AM by TodAboT

this sounds interesting. Im looking forward to this

Jan 1, 2021 11:09 AM by jenkk