Tomorrow's Sailor Suit: A moving story of youthful brilliance and growth

"Tomorrow's Sailor Suit" - A moving story depicting the brilliance of youth

"Asuka's Sailor Suit" is a TV anime series that was broadcast in 2022 and is based on the manga of the same name by Hiro. It will be broadcast from January 9 to March 27, 2022, and will consist of 12 episodes. It will be broadcast on TOKYO MX and BS11, and each episode will be 30 minutes long. It will also be streamed online and can be viewed on many platforms such as d Anime Store, Hulu, and Netflix.

story

The story is set at a prestigious private girls' junior high school in the countryside, Roubai Gakuen. The protagonist, Asukoji, dreams of wearing the school's sailor uniform due to a certain incident, and her wish comes true at the entrance ceremony. With a determination in her heart, "I've decided on the sailor uniform," she begins her dream school life. Meeting classmates, eating school lunches, participating in club activities, and experiencing one new experience after another, Koji runs through each day with all her might. This is a sparkling youth diary that depicts the days of the girls' youth.

Commentary

"Ashita-chan's Sailor Suit" began serialization in 2016 in "Tonari no Young Jump" (Shueisha), and Hiroshi's soft touch and detailed depictions became a hot topic. The first volume of the comic was reprinted before its release, causing a huge response and leading to continuous out-of-stocks. Then, in 2022, the long-awaited TV anime adaptation was realized.

The director is Miyuki Kuroki, who has worked on "The Idolmaster SideM" and "A Blue Sky," and the production is handled by CloverWorks, which has produced many hit works. Voice actress Manatsu Murakami, who is making her lead role in this work, was selected to play the heroine Asukoji, and she realistically expresses her "first" feelings. This story of youth is sure to leave an irreplaceable memory in the hearts of viewers.

cast

The voice actors for the main characters are as follows:

• Tomorrow's Alley - Manatsu Murakami
• Erika Kizaki - Sora Amamiya
• Touko Usagihara - Akari Kito
• Chino Furushiro - Shion Wakayama
• Tanigawa Kei - Akira Sekine
• Hitomi Washio - Shizuka Ishigami
• Mizukami Riri - Ishikawa Yui
• Hotaru Hiraiwa - Momo Asakura
• Shijo Riona - Azusa Tadokoro
• Shinmoku Neko - Miku Ito
• Ryumori Ai - Mariya Ise
• Ayumi Togeguchi - Shiori Mikami
• Hebimori Seishi - Kobe Mitsuho
• Yasuko Naeshiro - Kaede Hondo
• Mai Togano - Haruka Shiraishi
• Okuma Minoru - Kohara Yoshimi
• Tomorrow Yuwa - Kana Hanazawa
• Tomorrow's flower - Misaki Kuno
• Tomorrow Sato - Satoshi Mikami
• Miki Fukumoto - Shuka Saito
• Tanabe Mihoshi - Tsukishiro Rina
• Department Head Chiarashi - Atsumi Tanezaki
• Kei's Mother - Emiko Takeuchi
• Mr. Tamura - M.A.O.
• Mako Sensei - Aya Hisakawa
• Headmaster - Ichijo Miyuki
• Taira-san - Takayuki Miyamoto
• Mika - Iori Saeki
• Miku - Mizue Tsunashima

Main Staff

The production staff is as follows:

• Original story - Hiroshi (serialized in Shueisha's "Tonari no Young Jump")
• Director - Miyuki Kuroki
• Series composition and script - Rino Yamazaki
• Character design - Emi Kono
• Sub-character design: Taishi Kawakami, Masato Yasuno
• Chief animation directors: Emi Kono, Taishi Kawakami, Masato Yasuno
• Art setting - Yoshinori Shiozawa
• Art director: Hisayo Usui, Yasunao Moriyasu
• Color design - Asuka Yokota
• Director of photography: Yuki Kawashita (MADBOX)
• 3D Director - Yohei Miyahara
• Character Retouching - Capsule
• Edited by Akari Saito (Mishima Editorial Office)
• Music - Utatane Kana
• Sound Director - Takatoshi Hamano
• Created by: CloverWorks
• Production: "Tomorrow's Sailor Suit" Production Committee (Aniplex, Shueisha, BS Asahi)

Main Characters

The details of the main characters are as follows:

• Akebi Komichi - Attendance number 1 in class 3. A girl who has a strong desire to wear sailor uniforms, she has a bright and straightforward personality. She is good at sports and enjoys school life from the bottom of her heart.
• Erika Kizaki - 1st year, class 3, attendance number 5. The first classmate Koji met, she has a ladylike air about her, but also has an active side.
• Touko Usagihara - 1st year, class 3, attendance number 2. She has excellent communication skills and a cheerful personality. She is well aware of the rumors of her classmates.
• Tomono Kojo - 1st year, class 3, attendance number 6. She has a quiet and kind personality and likes reading. She started talking to Koji after borrowing his handkerchief.
• Minoru Okuma - 1st year, class 3, attendance number 3. He likes rational things and phenomena, and is especially fond of living things. Since coming to Robai Academy, he has also become interested in Koji.
• Shijo Riona - 1st year, class 3, attendance number 7. Before she started studying for the entrance exams, she was learning hard tennis. She has a complex.
• Kamimoku Neko - Attendance number 4 in class 3, year 1. She always looks sleepy and falls asleep during class, which often gets her scolded by her teacher.
• Ai Tatsumori - Attendance number 8 in class 3, year 1. A girl who aims to be the best at everything, she is a serious girl and serves as vice-chair. She hates to lose and has a strong desire to improve.
• Kei Tanigawa - 1st year, class 3, attendance number 9. A brilliant student who passed the entrance exam to the prestigious Robai Academy with top grades. After meeting Koji, he became interested in selfies.
• Riri Minakami - 13th grade, class 3. She is good at swimming and speaks the Kansai dialect. She doesn't say much in the classroom, but seems to be easy to talk to with Kouji.
• Ayumi Togeguchi - 1st year, class 3, attendance number 10. She is careful not to speak in her dialect. Because of that, she doesn't say much in class, but sometimes she gets carried away with her emotions and can't stop.
• Hotaru Hiraiwa - 1st year, class 3, attendance number 14. She is the shortest in her class and is a mysterious girl who appears and disappears at will.
• Mai Togano - 11th grade, class 3. She is the quietest in her class, but she is a hard worker and diligent in her shooting practice in the basketball club.
• Hebimori Oshizu - 1st year, class 3, attendance number 15. She wants to try playing the guitar, but has never played it properly. She is a girl with many worries.
• Yasuko Nawashiro - 1st year, class 3, attendance number 12. A tall, slender girl with a mature aura. She is often seen with Hitomi Washio.
• Hitomi Washio - 1st year, class 3, attendance number 16. She is the tallest in her class and is already a promising member of the volleyball club.

The Asu family members also appear as important characters.

• Akebi Sato - Koji's father. He is busy with work and rarely comes home.
• Akebi Kao - Kouji's younger sister. A third-grader, she looks just like Kouji, but she has a strong personality and sometimes encourages her older sister, Kouji.
• Akebi Yuwa - Kouji's mother. She works as a dressmaker at home and made Kouji's sailor uniform. She is a graduate of Roubai Gakuen.

In addition, Fukumoto Miki, the idol Koji admires, appeared in the commercial that sparked Koji's desire to wear a sailor uniform.

subtitle

The subtitles and broadcast dates for each episode are as follows:

• Episode 1 "The Sailor Uniform I Long for" - January 9, 2022
• Episode 2 "See You Tomorrow" - January 16, 2022
• Episode 3 "Have you decided on a club yet?" - January 23, 2022
• Episode 4 "My Image?" - January 30, 2022
• Episode 5 "I Want to Know More" - February 6, 2022
• Episode 6 "Tomorrow is a holiday, isn't it?" - February 13, 2022
• Episode 7 "Let Me Hear It" - February 20, 2022
• Episode 8 "I want to win next time" - February 27, 2022
• Episode 9 "Ready, go!" - March 6, 2022
• Episode 10 "Fight! Fight!" - March 13, 2022
• Episode 11 "Same Time...With Everyone..." - March 20, 2022
• Episode 12 "You're Not Alone" - March 27, 2022

Theme songs and music

Details of the theme songs and insert songs are as follows:

• OP1 "Hajimari no Setsuna" - Lyrics, composition and arrangement: Katsuhiko Sugiyama, Sung by: Roubai Gakuen Junior High School Class 1-3
• ED1 "Baton" - Lyrics, composition and arrangement: Ryota Nakano, Sung by Asu Koji (Manatsu Murakami)
• ED2 "Leave it to the Wind" - Lyrics and composition: shirosagi, Arrangement: Koichiro Takahashi, Sung by Asu Koji (Manatsu Murakami)
• ED3 "Hajimari no Setsuna" - Lyrics, composition, and arrangement: Katsuhiko Sugiyama, sung by Class 1-3 of Roubai Gakuen Junior High School
• IN1 "hem" - Lyrics, composition and arrangement: Katsuhiko Sugiyama, vocals: Kan Fukumoto (Shuka Saito)
• IN2 "Delusion" - Lyrics, composition and arrangement: Yusuke Shirato, vocals: Kan Fukumoto (Shuka Saito)
• IN3 "Illumination" - Lyrics: Akira Kurihara, Composition: Akira Kurihara & Shingo Kubota, Arrangement: Shingo Kubota, Singer: Kan Fukumoto (Shuka Saito)
• IN4 "Cherry" - Lyrics and composition: Masamune Kusano, Sung by Ikusei Hebimori (Mitsuho Kobe)

Ratings and Recommendations

"Asuka-chan's Sailor Suit" has been well received by many viewers as a moving story that depicts the brilliance of youth. In particular, the purity of the protagonist Asukakoji's heart and her growth have captured the hearts of viewers, and her "first" experiences have given viewers an opportunity to reflect on their own youth. Additionally, the depiction of the beautiful rural landscapes and school life are also part of the appeal, and the visual beauty has also been praised.

The characters are all rich in personality, and the interactions and deepening friendships between them and their classmates enrich the story. In particular, the backgrounds and worries of each character are carefully depicted, making viewers empathize with their growth and want to root for them. Relationships with family are also depicted as an important theme, and the love and support of family members help Shoji grow.

Music is also an important element in adding excitement to the story, with the theme song and insert songs bringing out the emotions of the story. In particular, the opening theme, "Hajimari no Setsuna," is a refreshing song that symbolizes the beginning of youth, lifting the hearts of viewers. The ending songs, "Baton" and "Kaze ni Makasete," are beautiful songs that express Shoji's growth and friendship, deepening the emotional impact of the story.

This work is especially recommended for viewers who like anime with a youth theme. It is also recommended for those who enjoy beautiful visuals and music, and those who like stories that depict character growth and friendship. In addition, the original manga is also very popular, so you can understand the story more deeply by enjoying it together with the anime.

"Asuka's Sailor Suit" is a moving story about the brilliance and growth of youth, and is a work that will leave a deep impression on the viewers' hearts. Please do experience this moving story for yourself.