Welcome to the world of Ya Boy Kongming, where old Chinese wisdom meets modern-day Japanese antics. From the manga to the anime series and now a live-action series, Ya Boy Kongming can entertain fans in three different ways!
Increasing the hype, Fuji TV has added Moka Kamishiraishi to their cast as singer and entertainer Eiko alongside Osamu Mukai, who will play the legendary Shokatsu Kōmei or Zhuge Kongming.
Walking the lines of an isekai, this series sees the ancient legend Kongming reborn in Japan as he lives his second life with “party people.” Written by Yuto Yotsuba and illustrated by Ryō Ogawa, Ya Boy Kongming leaves few words in your mouth but a huge smile on your face. It’s goofy, funny, and entertaining. What more could you ask for?
Expected to release sometime in the fall. The exact release date remains unknown. The series will air on Fuji TV on Wednesdays at 6:30 P.M IST and 10:00 A.M JST. Let’s dive deeper into the world of Ya Boy Kongming and look at everything we know!
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Ya Boy Kongming: Adaptations
Debuted in 2019, the manga series was initially serialized on Kodansha’s Comic Days website till 2021 and later moved to Weekly Young Magazine. The manga has collected 13 volumes as of April 2023.
The anime series, produced by P.A. Works, aired from March to June 2022. It was available internationally on Hidive after Sentai Filmworks acquired the license to stream it.
Shū Honma directed the anime series, with Yōko Yonaiyama writing the scripts. Kanami Sekiguchi was in charge of character design, and Genki Hikota composed the music. The opening song, Chikichiki Banban, was performed by QUEENDOM, and the ending song, Kibun Jōjō, was performed by Eiko, Starring 96Neko.
The Plot of the Series
General Kongming, the seasoned warrior from the Three Kingdoms era, had battled tirelessly throughout his existence, becoming a master strategist. As he lay on his deathbed, his heart longed for a peaceful life, so naturally, Kongming found himself abruptly reborn into the vibrant and bustling city of Tokyo, a modern-day haven of parties and revelry.
Now facing a completely different environment, filled with loud beats and a crowd of partygoers, Kongming must learn to live in this new world and help transform Eiko into a singing sensation.
The cast includes Eiko Tsukimi, voiced by Kaede Hondo in the anime series and played by Moka in the live-action. Zhuge Kongming is voiced by Ryotaru Okiayu and played by Osamu Mukai in the live-action.
Worth a Watch?
Owing to the intriguing premise, engaging animation, and head-bouncing music, Ya Boy Kongming received an 8.8 rating on My Anime List, with positive reviews spilling out of the pot.
The series isn’t only about Kongming getting isekai’d but also touches on the difficulties in the music industry and the life of a struggling singer. The series is a perfect watch for a relaxing day when you don’t want to watch an intense and serious series. Plain and simple, Ya Boy Kongming doesn’t let its one-dimensional storyline negatively affect the show. The simplicity of the plot makes it so easy and enjoyable to watch.
The first few episodes set the mood of the show with the introduction of party ensembles and the modern life of Japan, but after that, the show takes a more focused view on the music part. The series slowly becomes a “serious music anime” and so delivers a feel-good watch.
You can stream the anime on Crunchyroll and Hidive and come back for more updates on the upcoming live-action!
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