Get to Know the New "Comfy" Anime: mono

Anime adaptation of the 4-panel manga titled mono by Afro is set to greet fans in 2025. Like Yuru Camp, this "comfy" anime brings an interesting concept with a focus on the life of a "cinephoto" club that combines elements of cinema and photography. The presence of Aoi Koga as the voice of An Kiriyama further adds to the appeal of this anime.

Manga Background mono

mono is an Afro work that was first published on Kirara Carat's Manga Time in March 2017. A 4-panel manga format, the story explores the daily lives of members of the "cinephoto" club, a club that combines interests in photography and cinema. Popularity of Laid-Back Camp, Afro's previous work, gives high hopes for the adaptation. monoespecially for fans who like a relaxed storytelling style with a warm feel.

Character An Kiriyama and Voice Actor Aoi Koga

An Kiriyama is a second-year student who joined the "cinephoto" club despite having no particular interest in photography or movies. Her reason for joining the club is simple: her obsession with Satsuki Amamiya, her schoolmate and club member. An even filled her photo folder with pictures of Satsuki, showing her enthusiastic and slightly eccentric nature.

Aoi Koga, who is known for her iconic roles in anime, feels challenged to bring An's character to life. In a commentary, she said, "An is the type of scene-stealer who moves before she has time to think, so I will strive to bring out An's charm to the fullest!" This quote illustrates Aoi Koga's commitment to voicing the character of An.

Production Crew

Besides Aoi Koga, Haruna Mikawa is also involved as the voice of Satsuki Amamiya. Behind the scenes, Ryota Aikei, previously known as the assistant director in Jujutsu Kaisen, took on the role of director. Character design was handled by Takuya Miyahara, while Yoko Yonaiyama, the writer of A Sign of Affection, is responsible for the script. Aniplex as the producer ensures that the production quality is in line with expectations.

Enthusiasm for mono

Since the announcement of the adaptation monoThe fan community has shown great enthusiasm. Many are curious as to how mono will be translated into animated form, especially with the club's unique "cinephoto" concept. The presence of Aoi Koga as the voice of An Kiriyama is considered a big plus for this adaptation, given her popularity among anime fans. The combination of voice talent, experienced production crew, and Afro-style storytelling makes this anime expected to attract new audiences.

mono is one of the most anticipated anime projects of 2025. This adaptation offers an interesting story about the life of the "cinephoto" club and the character of An Kiriyama who is brought to life brilliantly by Aoi Koga. With the presence of talented directors like Ryota Aikei and the support of Aniplex, mono has the potential to be one memorable anime. Stay tuned for the latest developments from mono and prepare yourself to enjoy this latest work from Afro.

Sources: mono X/Twitter, Comic Natalie