is a Japanese romance comedy anime film directed by Masanao Kawajiri. The film premiered on July 18, 2026 at the 30th Fantasia International Film Festival, winning "Special Mention of the Jury" in the 2026 Satoshi Kon Award for Excellence in Animation section. The film is expected to release in 2027.
Plot Ryo is a 32 year-old erotic manga artist who has little experience interacting with women, and Ami, a 28 year-old illustrator and boys' love manga fan who is abandoning her own creative ambitions and has become distrustful of men. Both are socially awkward, leading them to join the same dating app in an attempt to change their lives. After meeting by chance through the app, Ryo and Ami begin an uneasy relationship marked by oversharing and repeated misunderstandings.
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A 32 year-old erotic manga artist who is socially awkward and has no romantic or sexual experience with women.
A 28 year-old illustrator and boys' love manga fan who is uncomfortable forming relationships with men.
Release The film premiered on July 18, 2026 at the 30th Fantasia International Film Festival. The film is expected to release in 2027.
Reception Critical reception Chico Peres Smith of Cult MTL gave the film five stars, praising the use of different animation styles for each character to match their artistic preferences. He also praises the rotoscoped animation and the unique blend of manga panels, live action footage, and other animation techniques to further the story and provide commentary on conventions in anime.
Accolades Award Year Category Recipient(s) Result Ref. Fantasia International Film Festival July 25, 2026 Special Mention of the Jury Cherry and Virgin
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