Anime Zatsu Tabi: That's Journey has just released new visuals and a trailer featuring the character lineup and additional seiyuu. With this announcement, enthusiasm for the anime adaptation of Kenta Ishizaka's popular manga has only increased. The anime is scheduled to air on April 7, 2025.
Zatsu Tabi's Story: That's Journey
Zatsu Tabi: That's Journey follows the story of Chika Suzugamori, an aspiring mangaka who keeps facing rejection every time she submits a draft of her work. Frustration starts to get the better of her, until an idea suddenly strikes: she will travel to get inspiration in person.
This journey is not just an exploration of new places, but also a form of self-discovery. Chika tries to find meaning in every encounter and experience she has, while gathering material to create an authentic travel manga.
Production Details and Creative Team
The anime was produced by Studio Makaria, which previously worked on Dropkick on My Devil!!: End of Century Edition. Masaharu Watanabe acted as director, while the series composition was written by Yoshiko Nakamura. Character designer is Rere, and music composer is Yoshiaki Fujisawa.
In terms of music, the anime features two theme songs: the opening song "Tabi Shiyo! don't you?" sung by harmoe, as well as the ending song "bookmarks" performed by Sizuk.
Here's the lineup of seiyuu who fill the characters in this anime:
- Hika Tsukishiro as Chika Suzugamori
- Sayumi Suzushiro as Koyomi Hasunuma
- Sae Hiratsuka as Yui Unoki
- Satomi Sato as Fuyune Kojiya
- Yoko Hikasa as Riri Tenkubashi
- Yu Kobayashi as Yoshimoto-san
Adaptation of a Popular Seinen Manga
Zatsu Tabi: That's Journey is adapted from a manga by Kenta Ishizaka, which began serialization in Dengeki Maoh magazine in March 2019. To date, the manga has reached 11 volumes, with the 12th volume scheduled for release on December 27, 2024.
As a manga with a seinen target audience, the story focuses not only on the travel aspect, but also on the development of the main character as he tries to face challenges in the creative world. The realistic depiction of a creator's struggle to find inspiration is one of the main attractions of this series.
Zatsu Tabi: That's Journey offers a combination of exploration, self-reflection, and a creator's struggle to achieve his dreams. With a more emotionally in-depth approach, this anime can be an interesting watch for viewers who like travel stories that focus not only on the destination, but also on the changes experienced by the main character.
Source: Zatsu Tabi: That's Journey Official Website
