Jun Mayuzuki’s manga Kowloon Generic Romance is set to receive both a TV anime and live-action movie adaptation, with both scheduled to premiere in 2025.
This is an exciting development for fans of Mayuzuki, who is also known for her previous work After the Rain.
In the anime adaptation, Haruka Shiraishi will be lending her voice to the character Reiko Kujirai, while Tomokazu Sugita will voice Hajime Kudo.
Meanwhile, in the live-action movie, Riho Yoshioka will portray Reiko, and Koshi Mizukami will take on the role of Hajime.
Fans have also been treated to character visuals, with the actors recreating the same poses from the anime.
The manga Kowloon Generic Romance started in 2019 and has been running in Shueisha’s Weekly Young Jump, with 9 volumes released so far.
The story takes place in Kowloon Walled City, a nostalgic and dystopian setting where different timelines seem to meet, blending the past, present, and future.
In this unique backdrop, the plot follows Reiko Kujirai, a real estate agent whose daily life starts to unfold into an emotional romance that feels strangely familiar, much like the city itself.
The manga has attracted a solid following for its intriguing mix of mystery, romance, and the atmospheric depiction of the city.
The manga’s English translation is licensed by Yen Press, giving it a broader audience outside Japan.
Readers are amazed by how Kowloon Walled City serves as a reflection of the characters’ emotions, making the setting almost like a character in its own right.
The story intertwines the lives of the people who live and work there, showing hidden feelings and personal journeys in a place where time seems to overlap.
Jun Mayuzuki expressed her excitement about the upcoming adaptations, saying that many of the cast and staff members were already fans of the original work.
She feels incredibly fortunate to have such a dedicated team working on the project and is thankful for the support the series continues to receive.
Fans are eagerly awaiting both the anime and live-action adaptations to see how this unique and atmospheric story will be brought to life.
