Asmik Ace opened an official website for an anime film adaptation of Kanako Nishi's Gyokou no Nikuko-chan (Nikuko at the Fishing Harbor) novel on Friday, revealing the main staff and visual (pictured).

The story centers on the growth and paths in life of Nikuko and Kikuko, a mother and daughter who lives on a boat. The anime film is scheduled to hit Japanese theaters in early Summer 2021.

Staff
Director: Ayumu Watanabe (Kaijuu no Kodomo, Koi wa Ameagari no You ni)
Character Design, Chief Animation Director: Kenichi Konishi (Tokyo Godfather, Bokura no)
Script: Satomi Ooshima (Hataraki Man)
Planning, Producer: Sanma Akashiya (Santa Claus Tsukamaeta! executive producer)
Studio: Studio 4°C

Nishi published the slice of life drama novel under Gentosha Bunko in August 2011. Gyokou no Nikuko-san sold a cumulative 350,000 copies.

Announcement


Official site: http://29kochanmovie.com/
Official Twitter: @29kochanmovie

Source: Anime! Anime!


Update January 2
During the Shinshun Oouridashi! Sanma no Manma program on Saturday, Natsuki Hanae (Appare-ranman) revealed that he will be a part of the main cast.

Source: Comic Natalie

Gyokou no Nikuko-chan on MAL