VIZ set to co-produce Hirayasumi anime

On Monday, July 21, 2025, VIZ Media informed Sportskeeda Anime of its plans to co-produce the anime adaptation of Keigo Shinzo's critically acclaimed manga, Hirayasumi, via email correspondence. The animation for the series will be handled by Production +h.

Hirayasumi, written and illustrated by Keigo Shinzo, is a Japanese manga that has been serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly Big Comic Spirits magazine since April 2021. Since then, the manga has been compiled into six volumes with over 1.1 million copies in circulation worldwide.

VIZ Media and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd. announce co-production of Hirayasumi

Hiroto Ikuta and Natsumi Kobayashi as seen in the manga (Image via Shogakukan)

On Monday, July 21, VIZ Media announced that it is set to co-produce Keigo Shinzo's manga into an anime alongside Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd. This collaboration marks a milestone in VIZ Media’s anime slate, underscoring its role as a global creative partner and champion of Japan’s most acclaimed storytellers.

The series's animation will be handled by Production +h, which is responsible for notable works such as The Orbital Children and Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction.

Surprisingly, that's not all; a live-action adaptation, i.e., a television drama, has also been announced for Hirayasumi. The TV drama is scheduled to premiere on NHK General in Fall 2025.

To celebrate these announcements, manga creator Keigo Shinzo drew a new illustration and shared a message via VIZ Media.

“I’m so happy to hear it’s being adapted into an anime and a drama! I’m really looking forward to seeing both shows!” said Keigo Shinzo

New manga illustration drawn by Keigo Shinzo (Image via Keigo Shinzo)

The original illustration by manga creator Keigo Shinzo shows Hiroto Ikuta and Natsumi Kobayashi standing in front of their home, making peace signs toward the audience. A tall sunflower plant can also be seen growing between them.

What is Hirayasumi about?

Hirayasumi tells the story of 29-year-old Hiroto Ikuta, a freelance worker employed at a fishing pond. Although he has no girlfriend or plans for the future, he couldn't be happier. His breezy lifestyle isn't easy for everyone to understand. However, in a world filled with anxiety, confusion, and grief, the story follows Hiroto and those around him as they do their best to figure out their lives.

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