City (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Keiichi Arawi. It began serialization in September 2016 in Kodansha's seinen manga magazine Morning. It has been published in 13 tankōbon volumes. In North America, the series is licensed by Vertical.
An anime television series adaptation, titled City the Animation and produced by Kyoto Animation, is set to premiere in July 2025 as the studio's first non-sequel anime in six years.
Plot
The story follows the Mont Blanc Trio, consisting of sophomores Midori Nagumo and Wako Izumi and freshman Ayumu Niikura, as they navigate their lives with the populace in the city called CITY.
Characters
Mont Blanc Trio
- Midori Nagumo (南雲 美鳥, Nagumo Midori)
- Voiced by: Mikako Komatsu[3]
- A 20-year-old university sophomore at Mont Blanc University. She works as a waitress at the Makabe's Western Bistro.
- Ayumu Niikura (新倉 (にーくら), Niikura)
- Voiced by: Aki Toyosaki[3]
- An 18-year-old freshman at the same university as Nagumo and Wako, who dreams of becoming a photographer.
- Wako Izumi (泉 わこ, Izumi Wako)
- Voiced by: Yui Ishikawa[3]
- Similar to Nagumo, she is a university sophomore at the same university as Nagumo and Niikura. However, she has an airhead personality and likes to stalk Nagumo.
Makabe family
- Tsurubishi Makabe (真壁 鶴菱, Makabe Tsurubishi)
- Voiced by: Yoshihisa Kawahara[4]
- The owner and head chef of their family restaurant that specializes in Western-style cuisine. He is married to his wife, who is an archaeologist, and father to their children, Tatewaku and Matsuri.
- Tatewaku Makabe (真壁 立涌, Makabe Tatewaku)
- Voiced by: Miyu Irino[4]
- A second-year high school student and a substitute player on his school's soccer team. He is the older brother to Matsuri.
- Matsuri Makabe (真壁 まつり, Makabe Matsuri)
- Voiced by: Ayaka Nanase[4]
- A middle school student who spends her free time with Ecchan, her best friend. She is the younger sister to Tatewaku.
- Obaba (御婆, Obaba)
- Tsurubishi's mother-in-law and Tatewaku and Matsuri's grandmother. She is the owner of Mokumesei Manor, an apartment complex where the Mont Blanc Trio resides.
Adatara family
- Dr. Adatara (安達太良博士, Adatara-hakase)
- Voiced by: Takehito Koyasu[5]
- The patriarch of the family and a retired scientist.
- Mr. Adatara (安達太良父, Adatara-chichi)
- Voiced by: Takehito Koyasu[5]
- The owner of their liquor store. He and Mrs. Adatara have five children.
- Mrs. Adatara (安達太良母, Adatara-haha)
- Voiced by: Mayumi Asano[5]
- Wife of Mr. Adatara and mother to their five children.
- Tatsuta Adatara (安達太良 達太, Adatara Tatsuta)
- Voiced by: KENN[5]
- The eldest son of the family. A former soccer player and the current heir to the family-owned liquor store.
- Kamome Adatara (安達太良 かもめ, Adatara Kamome)
- Voiced by: Coco Hayashi[5]
- The eldest daughter of the family. She served as a manager to Shia Azumaya.
- Ryōta Adatara (安達太良 良太, Adatara Ryōta)
- Voiced by: Satoshi Inomata[5]
- The second son and middle child of the family and classmate of Tatewaku and Riko. He is called the "modern-day William Tell" by his peers.
- Umi Adatara (安達太良 うみ, Adatara Umi)
- Voiced by: Haruna Fukushima[5]
- The eldest of the twins.
- Sora Adatara (安達太良 そら, Adatara Sora)
- Voiced by: Yuuki Temma[5]
- The youngest of the twins.
Other characters
- Riko Izumi (泉 りこ, Izumi Riko)
- Voiced by: Yū Wakui[4]
- The younger sister of Wako who is a student at Minami High School.
- Eri Amakazari (雨飾 えり, Amakazari Eri)
- Voiced by: Azusa Tadokoro[4]
- A student from Minami Junior High School who is best friends with Matsuri. Her nickname is Ecchan.
Media
Manga
The series is written and illustrated by Keiichi Arawi and began serialization in Kodansha's Morning magazine on September 29, 2016.[6][7] The series concluded on February 4, 2021.[8][9] Kodansha published the series in 13 volumes.[10] An online autograph contest was held to celebrate the final volume's release.[11] The series returned in Morning on December 12, 2024, three years after its conclusion.[12]
At Anime Expo 2017, Vertical announced they licensed the series for English publication.[13]
Volumes
| No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 23, 2017[14] | 978-4-06-388708-2 | March 27, 2018[2] | 978-1-94-505478-5 |
| 2 | April 21, 2017[15] | 978-4-06-388719-8 | June 12, 2018[16] | 978-1-94-505479-2 |
| 3 | September 22, 2017[17] | 978-4-06-510229-9 | September 18, 2018[18] | 978-1-94-719418-2 |
| 4 | March 23, 2018[19] | 978-4-06-511157-4 | December 11, 2018[20] | 978-1-94-719426-7 |
| 5 | July 23, 2018[21] | 978-4-06-512026-2 | April 30, 2019[22] | 978-1-94-719473-1 |
| 6 | November 22, 2018[23] | 978-4-06-513610-2 | October 22, 2019[24] | 978-1-94-719498-4 |
| 7 | March 22, 2019[25] | 978-4-06-514954-6 | January 21, 2020[26] | 978-1-94-719499-1 |
| 8 | July 23, 2019[27] | 978-4-06-516295-8 | May 12, 2020[28] | 978-1-94-998019-6 |
| 9 | November 21, 2019[29] | 978-4-06-517782-2 | October 13, 2020[30] | 978-1-94-998045-5 |
| 10 | March 23, 2020[31] | 978-4-06-518933-7 | January 5, 2021[32] | 978-1-94-998067-7 |
| 11 | August 20, 2020[33] | 978-4-06-520306-4 | May 25, 2021[34] | 978-1-64-729006-1 |
| 12 | November 20, 2020[35] | 978-4-06-520307-1 | July 27, 2021[36] | 978-1-64-729049-8 |
| 13 | April 23, 2021[37] | 978-4-06-522116-7 | January 25, 2022[38] | 978-1-64-729062-7 |
Anime
An anime television series adaptation, titled City the Animation, was announced on September 21, 2024. It is set to be produced by Kyoto Animation as the studio's first non-sequel anime in six years (since the Kyoto Animation arson attack) and directed by Taichi Ishidate, with character designs and chief animation direction handled by Tamami Tokuyama, color designs by Kana Miyata, art direction by Shiori Yamazaki, 3D direction by Tatsunori Kase, sound direction by Yōta Tsuruoka, and music by the Piranhans.[3] The series is scheduled to premiere on July 7, 2025, on Tokyo MX and other networks. The opening theme is "Hello", performed by Furui Riho, while the ending theme is "Lucky", performed by TOMOO.[4][5][a]
Reception
At San Diego Comic-Con 2019, Rob McMonigal picked the series as the best continuing series for grown-ups.[39]
The series has been praised by most critics. Sean Gaffney from A Case Suitable for Treatment gave the series praise, saying it "made him smile".[40] Ian Wolf from Anime UK News stated that he liked the series, stating that fans of Arawi's style in Nichijou will also like this series.[1] Ross Locksley from UK Anime Network felt similarly about the manga, rating it a seven and saying the rating is a nine for fans of Nichijou and a five for anyone else.[41] However, Katherine Dacey from The Manga Critic was more critical, calling the series' jokes "tired slapstick [humor]" and the characters "strenuously unpleasant".[42]
Notes
References
- ^ a b Wolf, Ian (April 7, 2018). "CITY, Volume 1 Review". Anime UK News. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ a b "CITY, Volume 1". Kodansha USA. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Hodgkins, Crystalyn (September 21, 2024). "Kyoto Animation Produces Anime of Keiichi Arawi's CITY Manga". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f Hodgkins, Crystalyn (February 7, 2025). "CITY The Animation Reveals More Cast, July Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Cayanan, Joanna (March 23, 2025). "City the Animation's 1st Video Reveals More Cast, Theme Songs, July 6 TV Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (September 20, 2016). "Nichijou's Arawi Launches 'CITY' Comedy Manga This Month". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "あらゐけいいち、モーニングで週刊連載開始！南雲が駆け回るコメディ「CITY」". Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 29, 2016. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (January 29, 2021). "CITY Manga by Nichijō's Keiichi Arawi Ends Next Week". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "瀬下猛がプロラグビーを描く新連載がモーニングで、あらゐけいいち「CITY」は完結". Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. February 4, 2021. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "あらゐけいいち「CITY」最終13巻発売、1冊まるごと「CITY市長選挙編」". Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. April 23, 2021. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "あらゐけいいち「CITY」完結記念オンラインサイン会開催". Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. April 8, 2021. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna (December 4, 2024). "Keiichi Arawi's CITY Manga Returns After 3 Years". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ Ressler, Karen (July 3, 2017). "Vertical Licenses CITY, Moteki, My Boy Manga". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "ＣＩＴＹ（１）" (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "ＣＩＴＹ（２）" (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "CITY, Volume 2". Kodansha USA. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "ＣＩＴＹ（３）" (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "CITY, Volume 3". Kodansha USA. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "ＣＩＴＹ（４）" (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "CITY, Volume 4". Kodansha USA. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "ＣＩＴＹ（５）" (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "CITY, Volume 5". Kodansha USA. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "ＣＩＴＹ（６）" (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "CITY, Volume 6". Kodansha USA. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "ＣＩＴＹ（７）" (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "CITY, Volume 7". Kodansha USA. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "ＣＩＴＹ（８）" (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "CITY, Volume 8". Kodansha USA. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "ＣＩＴＹ（９）" (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "CITY, Volume 9". Kodansha USA. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "ＣＩＴＹ（１０）" (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "CITY, Volume 10". Kodansha USA. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "ＣＩＴＹ（１１）" (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "CITY, Volume 11". Kodansha USA. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "ＣＩＴＹ（１２）" (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "CITY, volume 12". Kodansha USA. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ "ＣＩＴＹ（１３）" (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "CITY, volume 13". Kodansha USA. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- ^ Loveridge, Lynzee (July 22, 2019). "Best and Worst Manga of 2019 Results - Comic-Con International". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ Gaffney, Sean (April 3, 2018). "CITY, Vol. 1". A Case Suitable for Treatment. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ Locksley, Ross (March 27, 2018). "CITY". UK Anime Network. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ Dacey, Katherine (April 3, 2018). "CITY, Vol. 1". The Manga Critic. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
External links
- City official manga website at Morning (in Japanese)
- City official anime website (in Japanese)
- City (manga) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
