Gyoko no Nikuko-san features a story of a mother and daughter duo who are in the process of figuring out life. The story is narrated by Kikurin, the 11-year-old daughter of the titular Nikuko.
Kikurin describes their life in a small fishing town. Kikurin expresses her desire to live outside the small town and describes the relationships of the people around her.
The light novel packs a lot of punch, and I cannot wait for the calming anime film that it has the potential to be turned into.
Studio 4°C has recently announced that it will be animating the Gyoko no Nikuko-san light novel. The anime film will premiere in early summer in Japan.
A short promotional video was also revealed for the upcoming anime film.
The PV hints at a very peaceful anime film. Since it is based on a fishing town and focuses on the slice of life genre, I am looking forward to seeing how Kikurin sees her life at the place.
Kikurin is shown sitting in a boat, reading a book, while Nikuko is enjoying herself. Nikuko works at a Yakinuku place because no matter how much a town is known for fishing, everyone craves meat sometimes.
An incredible staff team is being assembled for the anime film adaptation of Gyoko no Nikuko-san.
| Position | Staff | Other Works |
| Director | Ayumu Watanabe | Children of the Sea |
| Script | Satomi Ooshima | Hataraki Man |
| Character Design, Chief Animation | Kenichi Konishi | My Neighbors the Yamadas |
| Production | Sanma Akashiya | Santa Claus Taukamaetta! |
Kanako Nishi has filled her light novel with quirky characters for Kikurin to describe. Kikurin’s fanciful tales and imaginations are what brings the story to life.
About Gyoko no Nikuko-san
Gyoko no Nikuko-san is a light novel by Kanako Nishi published in April 2014. It is soon to get an anime adaptation in 2021.
The novel centers on the mother-daughter duo of Nikuko and Kikurin. They live on a boat in a small fishing town while the story follows their development.
Kikurin narrates the town and the people with her own fanciful touch to the mundane but interesting life.
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