Go For It, Nakamura Trailer Shows Love is the Air

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Key Takeaways

  • Go for It, Nakamura! trailer reveals cast and premiere info for 2025.
  • Studio Drive will animate, Aoi Umeki directs, Naoki Yoshibe assists.
  • Story follows Nakamura, a shy gay teen falling for his classmate Hirose.

As a seasoned anime enthusiast with a soft spot for heartwarming romances and a knack for predicting the next big hit, I can confidently say that “Go for It, Nakamura!” is shaping up to be a must-watch in 2025. The talented team behind this production, including Aoi Umeki and Naoki Yoshibe, has already shown their prowess with comedies, and I’m excited to see how they tackle this heartfelt story.

A new Go for It, Nakamura! trailer just dropped, announcing who will play Okuto Nakamura and Aiki Hirose in the series, which will be streamed on Crunchyroll. The anime is slated for a 2025 premiere.

The studio responsible for animating the series is Studio Drive. Aoi Umeki, known for his work on the comedy success “Pop Team Epic,” is directing the series with Naoki Yoshibe (from “Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure”) lending a hand. Yasuko Aoki (“Phantom of the Idol”) is penning the script, although Umeki will also contribute ideas to it. Ayana Tsujita, known for her work on “The Demon Prince of Momochi House,” is overseeing the soundtrack.

In the recently released preview, we see characters Nakamura and Hirose attending school, primarily with Nakamura’s voice, provided by Chiaki Kobayashi. Towards the end, you might catch a glimpse of Yuki Sakakihara, who voices Hirose in another production. Additionally, it was announced that Kappei Yamaguchi (famous for Death Note) and Junko Takeuchi (known from Inazuma Eleven) have been enlisted in the cast, but their specific roles remain unknown as of now.

What to Expect from Go for It, Nakamura!

The narrative centers on Nakamura, an introverted, secretively gay high school student, who finds himself smitten with a classmate named Hirose. Despite never having interacted, Nakamura dreams up various strategies to bridge the gap between them. However, due to his awkward nature, most of these attempts backfire. Yet, they manage to cultivate a bond, starting as friends.

Encouraging words for Nakamura! The upcoming high school romance comedy, “Nakamura,” has stirred excitement among readers, both within and outside the Boys’ Love genre. With an impressive team behind its anime adaptation, there’s a strong possibility that it will be one of the standout shows next season, similar to the widespread appeal of “Given.” Aoi Umeki, known for his work on “Pop Team Epic,” has demonstrated his ability to create something exceptional with limited resources. Given the resistance some might have towards Boys’ Love, this series is worth watching closely as it could become one of the top comedy anime next year.

Where to Find the Original Manga

Initially appearing as a standalone story within the 2014 boys-love anthology titled “Opera,” the manga expanded into a series over 11 chapters, spanning from 2015 to 2017. These chapters were eventually collected into one complete book. A follow-up titled “Go For It Again, Nakamura!” was serialized between 2017 and 2021, and ultimately compiled into two volumes. The English versions of both the manga and its sequel have been published by Seven Seas Entertainment.

The story is penned by Syundei, whose art style might remind some people of Rumiko Takahashi’s art, but they are unrelated.

2025 will see the streaming of “Go for It, Nakamura!” on Crunchyroll, but they haven’t disclosed the specific release date yet.

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2024-11-17 21:24