RuriDragon has officially been confirmed for a television anime adaptation, with production handled by Kyoto Animation. The announcement was accompanied by the release of the first promotional video, drawing significant attention from manga and anime fans alike.
RuriDragon Anime Adaptation Announced © Masaoki Shindo / Shueisha, Kyoto Animation
Originally serialized on an every other week basis in the digital edition of Weekly Shonen Jump, RuriDragon is a manga by Masaoki Shindo. The series follows the laid back daily life of high school girl Ruri Aoki, whose ordinary routine changes one morning when she suddenly grows horns on her head.
RuriDragon Anime Adaptation Announced © Masaoki Shindo / Shueisha, Kyoto Animation
The manga has received widespread acclaim, earning first place in the Nationwide Bookstore Staff Recommended Comics 2023 ranking and second place in the Web Manga category of the Next Manga Awards 2024. Its gentle storytelling and unique premise have made it a notable topic within the manga community.
First Look at Kyoto Animation’s Ruri
RuriDragon Anime Adaptation Announced © Masaoki Shindo / Shueisha, Kyoto Animation
The newly released PV features Ruri in the same pose as the cover illustration of volume one, turning around in surprise after being tapped on the shoulder. Familiar poses from the original manga are also depicted, marking the first public reveal of Ruri as animated by Kyoto Animation.
Comment From Original Creator Masaoki Shindo
Masaoki Shindo shared a comment regarding the adaptation:
“Thank you for reading RuriDragon again this year. Among Kyoto Animation’s works, Hyouka is my personal favorite, especially the cultural festival arc with its multiple perspectives. Watching Houtarou mind the booth the entire time was the most fun part for me. He is just sitting there. And now, this manga is being adapted into an anime by Kyoto Animation.”
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