In the Heart of Kunoichi Tsubaki
| Industry | Manga publishing, Anime production |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 12, 2018 |
| Founder | Sōichirō Yamamoto |
| Headquarters | Japan |
| Products | Manga, Anime |
is a Japanese manga created by Sōichirō Yamamoto. It was published in Shogakukan's Monthly Shōnen Sunday magazine from January 2018 until May 2023, encompassing a total of nine volumes. An anime adaptation produced by CloverWorks aired between April and July 2022.
Plot
Tsubaki, a kunoichi and the highest-ranking student in the Akane Class, resides in a village where women are forbidden from interacting with men. Nonetheless, she secretly feels intrigued by the opposite sex.
Team Dog
- A new member who initially appeared as male and frequently dons a mask.
Team Sheep
Team Horse
Team Monkey
Team Rat
Team Ox
Team Tiger
Team Snake
Team Dragon
Team Rabbit
Team Rooster
Team Boar
Teachers
Manga
Created and illustrated by Sōichirō Yamamoto, In the Heart of Kunoichi Tsubaki was serialized in Shogakukan's shōnen manga periodical Monthly Shōnen Sunday from January 12, 2018, through May 12, 2023. Shogakukan compiled the chapters into nine volumes, which were published between July 12, 2018, and August 9, 2023.
Anime
On November 9, 2021, Aniplex revealed plans for an anime television series adaptation produced by CloverWorks. The series was helmed by director Takuhiro Kodachi with scripts penned by Konomi Shugo. Yousuke Okuda handled character designs, while Yūsuke Shirato composed the music. The show aired from April 10 to July 3, 2022, on Tokyo MX and other channels. The opening theme "Highlight - Highlight" was performed by the Peggies, and each episode featured cast members from respective teams performing unique renditions of the ending song "Akane-gumi Katsudou Nisshi."
Crunchyroll provided worldwide streaming rights, while Medialink secured licensing for the Asia-Pacific region.
Episodes
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Manga
In 2020, this manga was shortlisted among the top 50 contenders for the sixth iteration of the Next Manga Awards.
Anime
At the Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2023, the anime adaptation secured fourth place in the Anime Fan Award category, trailing behind Tiger & Bunny 2, Uta no Prince-sama: Maji Love 1000%, and Mechamato.
Reviewers from Anime News Network described the series as "forced, lacking originality, and not amusing." While some aspects of its visual style were commended, the character designs and costume selections were criticized as "questionable artistic choices."