Nanatsu-ya: Shinobu and Her Jewelry Box is officially getting a TV anime in 2027. The adaptation of Tomoko Ninomiya’s manga has been announced alongside its first teaser visual, teaser trailer, and main staff lineup. Known for creating Nodame Cantabile, Ninomiya returns with a story that explores the emotional histories hidden inside gemstones and the lives of people who bring them to a traditional pawnshop in downtown Tokyo.
The series follows Shinobu Kurata, a young woman who can sense the hidden aura of gemstones, and Akisada Kitagami, the heir to a prestigious family who works at a luxury jewelry store. Their connection to Kurata-ya, a long-established pawnshop, brings them into contact with precious stones carrying personal histories, unresolved emotions, and secrets.
The newly released promotional video offers the first look at the anime’s colorful gemstone imagery, while the teaser visual features Shinobu and Akisada surrounded by sparkling jewels. The anime is scheduled to premiere in 2027.
Nanatsu-ya Anime Reveals Main Staff and Tomoko Ninomiya’s Commemorative Illustration
The anime will be directed by Chiaki Kon, who previously worked on Nodame Cantabile: Paris Arc and Nodame Cantabile Finale. Seishi Minakami is handling series composition, while Mai Furuki is responsible for character designs. J.C.STAFF, the studio behind the Nodame Cantabile anime adaptations, will produce the animation.
The production announcement also includes a commemorative illustration by Ninomiya celebrating the adaptation. The newly opened official website and X account will provide further updates about the series.
Director Chiaki Kon shared her excitement about returning to one of Ninomiya’s works, saying:
“I’m grateful to have the opportunity to be involved in Tomoko Ninomiya-sensei’s work once again. The stories that unfold from gemstones are truly fascinating.”
Kon also expressed her intention to bring the gemstone stories beautifully to the screen and encouraged viewers to look forward to the adaptation.
What Is Nanatsu-ya: Shinobu and Her Jewelry Box About?
The story takes place at Kurata-ya, a long-established pawnshop in downtown Tokyo. Shinobu works there and uses her unusual ability to recognize the true nature of gemstones by sensing the energy hidden within them.
Her life becomes connected to Akisada Kitagami, a young man from a prestigious family who works as a salesperson at a renowned luxury jewelry store. He also has a deep connection to Kurata-ya and carries unresolved questions about being separated from his family during childhood.
As different customers bring their gemstones to the pawnshop, Shinobu encounters the emotions and personal histories attached to each object. Meanwhile, Akisada’s mysterious past adds another layer to the human drama.
The original manga is serialized in Kodansha’s Kiss magazine. The anime’s announcement also received congratulatory messages from professionals and organizations in the jewelry and pawnshop industries, reflecting the subject’s connection to the real-world trade.
The series is confirmed for 2027, although an exact premiere date, voice cast, and streaming platform have not yet been announced.
