Manga 'Dagashi Kashi' Gets Anime Adaptation

by Sakana-san
Sep 18, 2015 10:34 AM | 53 Comments

A scan of the 43rd issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Shounen Sunday magazine, which will go on sale on September 23, revealed that manga Dagashi Kashi will be receiving an anime adaptation. The format for the anime has yet to be announced.

Dagashi Kashi is written and illustrated by Kotoyama. It began serialization in Shounen Sunday magazine in June 2014. The manga is currently ongoing, with two compiled volumes published.

Synopsis
Shikada Kokonotsu's father owns a rural sweets shop, and his plan is for Kokonotsu to take it over one day. However, Kokonotsu wants to be a manga author instead! One day in Summer, the cute but weird girl Shidare Hotaru, from the famous sweets company, comes to pay a visit. Apparently, Kokonotsu's father is famous and she wants him to join her family's company. However, he will only agree if she can convince Kokonotsu to take over the family business! (Source: MangaHelpers)

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The poster girl looks like a huge pervert for some reason…

Oct 18, 2015 9:07 AM by Biser

The series seems to be getting lots of praise so I'll try it. Hope it's worth it.

Oct 18, 2015 9:03 AM by DeusExMavro

the setting gave me NNB vibes. waiting for this

Oct 18, 2015 8:52 AM by DannyTheDonkey

I haven't read the manga but I would totally wait for the anime adaptation

Oct 1, 2015 6:08 AM by HachiKirra

Face_Faith said:
Shouldn't it be Daga Shikashi, not Dagashi Kashi? (Not that I'm actually familiar with this series...)

Ha, I didn't notice it until you pointed it out, but my theory is that it has a double meaning/pun. Dagashi shops sell cheap candy, snacks, and sometimes toys, targeted primarily to children who are given small allowances (often seen in slice of life anime in rural neighborhoods managed by an old lady). The Kashi would refer to the candies they sell. But if the title is read quickly without pause, it can mean "however" in Japanese, as you implied...The title seems to also relate to the plot, since the protagonist is pressured to take over the shop, however he refuses because he wants to become a manga artist instead. So I don't think you're totally wrong in that regard.

I wouldn't be surprised if they aired this in summer 2016, since it would coincide with the season primarily featured in in the manga.

Sep 30, 2015 10:20 PM by Estoy_Gordo

love this manga series.
I hope they make a good adaption!

Sep 30, 2015 1:09 AM by best_dood

Candy Store SOL huh, I'm in,
Hoping that Doga Kobo will adapt this series

Sep 22, 2015 9:00 AM by Mizunashi

SWEETS?!?! ^o^ I'M IN!

Sep 22, 2015 8:30 AM by Ritsu

omg finally

Sep 20, 2015 11:34 AM by Vyta

Red_Tuesday said:
Hmm, interesting. Her face screams 'yandere' though... Design language plz

yeah...that's the same first thought on after looking at the cover

Sep 19, 2015 6:22 PM by Llumi