The anime "Migi to Dari," scheduled to air in October 2023, is based on a mysterious and stylish comedy manga about a boy named Sonoyama Hidori who is adopted as an orphan but is actually twin boys named Migi and Dari, who stylishly deceive those around them, including their adoptive parents, while playing the role of one boy.In this article, we've put together information about the anime and the original work, as well as information about the original author, Sano Nami!!
An overview of "Migi to Dari"!!
Migi and Dari was serialized in the manga magazine "Harta" published by KADOKAWA from July 15, 2017 to November 15, 2021. It was written by Sano Nami and consists of seven volumes. An anime adaptation is scheduled to begin airing in October 2023, with animation produced jointly by GEEKTOYS and CompTown.
About Sano Nami, the author of "Migi to Dari"
Sano Nami, the author of "Migi to Dari," is a Japanese manga artist born on April 17, 1987. She is originally from Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture. She made her debut in 2010 with the one-shot "Non-Sugar Coffee" in "Fellows!" (Enterbrain). She then began serializing her signature work, "Sakamoto Desu ga?" in "Fellows!" in 2011. "Sakamoto Desu ga?" "Sakamoto Desu ga?" won first place in the 2013 Comic Natalie Awards and second place in the Men's Category of "This Manga is Amazing! 2014."
About Sano Nami's signature work, "Sakamoto Desu ga?"
Sano Nami's signature work, "Sakamoto Desu ga?", was serialized in "Fellows!" from August 11, 2011 to December 14, 2015. This surreal comedy manga stars the stylish and cool Sakamoto, who immediately attracts the attention of the entire student body. He accomplishes everything perfectly, sometimes through unexpected means. It was adapted into an anime series in April 2016 and aired until July of the same year.
What do "Migi to Dari" and "Sakamoto Desu ga?" have in common?
The previous work and "Sakamoto Desu ga?" " and "Migi to Dari" can be summed up as "surreal comedy manga that uses unnecessarily high ability to do silly things, and does them unnecessarily stylishly and perfectly." At first glance, you can tell this is the work of the author of "Sakamoto desu ga?". However, "Migi to Dari" is more than that; it has a plot that will surprise anyone who reads it thinking it's a work like "Sakamoto desu ga?". For that reason, I think you'll enjoy it even more if you've read "Sakamoto desu ga?" first.
"Migi to Dari" animation is produced by GEEKTOYS x CompTown!
The animation for Migi and Dari is a joint production between GEEKTOYS and CompTown. GEEKTOYS is the animation production division of Geek Pictures Inc., a production company established in October 2017. CompTown is a relatively new animation production company established in 2020, primarily handling gross contract work.
What is GEEKTOYS' production track record?
GEEKTOYS has produced three anime titles in three years: "RErideD: Derrida, the Time-Passertor" in 2018, "Will You Fall in Love with a Pervert, If I'm Cute?" in 2019, and "Plunderer" in 2020. Since the start of 2023, they have produced many titles, including "The Misanthropic Adventurers Seem to Save the World," "Dead Mount Death Play" (1-2 cours), "Liar Liar," and "Migi and Dali."
What is CompTown's production track record?
CompTown is a new production company founded in 2020. Its previous work includes the launch part for "Other World Picnic" in 2021 and gross contracting for the third season of "World Trigger." While the company is still new and has little experience, we look forward to seeing what it does in the future.
Introducing the voice actors for "Migi and Dali"!
Migi (CV: Shun Horie)
Migi, the twin brother of one of the main characters, is voiced by Shun Horie. Originally from Osaka Prefecture, he is affiliated with Rakundock. Notable roles include Pierre in "The Idolmaster SideM," Letty in "Dragon, I Buy a House," and Kazuya Kinoshita in "Rent-A-Girlfriend."
Dali (CV: Ayumu Murase)
Ayumu Murase plays Dali, the twin brother of one of the main characters. He is originally from California, USA, and is affiliated with Aster Nine. His notable roles include Hinata Shoyo in "Haikyu!!," Suzuki Iruma in "Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun," and Kage in "The King's Ranking."
Shunpei Akiyama (CV: Shintaro Asanuma)
Shunpei Akiyama, a classmate who loves birds and airplanes, is voiced by Shintaro Asanuma. He is originally from Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, and is currently affiliated with Dandelion. His notable roles include Tokyo Toh in "Zegapain," Crow Hogan in "Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's," and Takatoshi Tsuda in "Student Council Members."
Tsutsumi Maruta (CV: Shunsuke Takeuchi)
Shunsuke Takeuchi plays Tsutsumi Maruta, an arrogant and selfish, yet caring classmate. He is originally from Tokyo and is affiliated with 81 Produce. His notable roles include the role of Producer in "The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls" and Dragon Ryu in "Duel Masters VSRF."
Eiji Ichijo (CV: Kengo Kawanishi)
Kengo Kawanishi plays the mysterious eldest son of the Ichijo family, Eiji Ichijo. Originally from Osaka Prefecture, he is affiliated with Mausu Promotion. His notable roles include Mikazuki Augus in "Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans," Rei Kiriyama in "March Comes in Like a Lion," and Gen Asagiri in "Dr. Stone."
[Migi and Dari] Anime and Author Information Summary
Here's a roundup of information about the Fall 2023 anime "Migi and Dari," including information about its author, Nami Sano! The series' unique worldview, featuring stylish and surreal gags, shifts into mystery and psychological horror, creating a fascinating and memorable transition in style. Just when you thought you were laughing at the unique, surreal gags, the unexpected plot twists will have you glued to your seat. The seven-volume manga is perfectly wrapped up for the anime, so we're excited to see what a fascinating anime it will be! It could be this season's dark horse!
