Near Death!! Ekoda-chan, which ran in Monthly Afternoon from 2005 to 2014, has finally been adapted into an anime! This highly anticipated series, with its omnibus format, offers a variety of perspectives to enjoy. Let's take a look!
Ekoda-chan Synopsis
This four-panel comedy manga follows the daily life of Ekoda-chan, a part-time worker living near Ekoda Station (Seibu Ikebukuro Line) in Nerima Ward, Tokyo, and the people around her.
Highlights of Ekoda-chan's Work
Source: Near Death!! Ekoda-chan ©Yukari Takinami/Kodansha
The story is centered around the protagonist's monologues, showcasing everyday encounters, conversations and actions with friends, happenings at the pub where she works part-time or at her temporary job, her thoughts on women who are popular with the opposite sex (and sometimes the same sex) (referred to in the story as "raptors"), and the protagonist's unrestrained relationships with the opposite sex.
About Ekoda-chan
She doesn't wear clothes at home
Source: Near Death!! Ekoda-chan © Yukari Takinami, Kodansha
Ekoda-chan seems to be basically naked at home. I'm not sure if this is true for people who live near Ekoda Station, but she seems to be a naturist, and the reason is that she has to wash fewer clothes. It seems quite rational, but it makes you wonder if it's a good thing for a person.
Ekoda-chan is inspired by Miyuki Torii!?
Source: Near Death!! Ekoda-chan © Yukari Takinami, Kodansha
Ekoda-chan appears beautiful at first glance with her long black hair, but her slightly unconventional behavior reminds me of someone, and it turns out she's the quintessential comedian, Miyuki Torii. A comedy anime starring Ekoda-chan, like Miyuki Torii, is sure to be hilarious!
Ekoda-chan's anime will be in an omnibus format, allowing you to enjoy works by various directors!
Source: Near Death!! Ekoda-chan © Yukari Takinami, Kodansha
Ekoda-chan's anime will be presented in an omnibus format. The directors in charge are an impressive lineup, including Daichi Heitarou, who worked on Ojarumaru, Takahashi Takeo, who worked on Spice and Wolf, and Nagahama Hiroshi, who directed Mushishi. Below are all the directors scheduled to participate. Are there any directors whose works you like from anime? ?
・Sugii Gisaburo ("Touch," "Stormy Night," "Night on the Galactic Railroad")
・Takahashi Ryosuke ("Armored Trooper Votoms")
・Daichi Heitarou ("Ojarumaru")
・Mochizuki Tomomitsu ("Rozen Maiden (New)")
・Misawa Shin ("Capeta")
・Takahashi Tsuyoshi ("Spice and Wolf")
・Yoshita Kometani Yoshitomo ("Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma")
・Kobayashi Osamu ("Beck")
・Kojima Masayuki ("Made in Abyss")
・Shigino Akira ("Osomatsu-kun")
Can't wait for Ekoda-chan to be adapted into an anime? If so, be sure to check out the original!
Ninshi!! Ekoda-chan is already complete and can be read in the original manga until the very end. It's also available on Amazon, so if you're interested, be sure to check it out!
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