Kodoani.com – Kadokawa has just announced detailed information about the anime project adapted from the manga “Game Center Shōjo to Ibunka Kōryū” (English title: “Cultural Exchange With a Game Center Girl”) by Hirokazu Yasuhara. The anime series is scheduled to premiere on July 2025delivers a sweet and humorous story of friendship and cultural connection through the world of video games.
Story
The anime revolves around Renji Kusakabean 18-year-old part-time employee at a game center. Renji is an excellent player with outstanding skills in all game genres. Here, he met Lily Bakera 13-year-old girl who just moved to Japan from England. Lily loves video games, but her skills are still limited. Through meetings at the game center, the two began writing journals with each other, thereby developing a lovely friendship, or even something more.
Main cast of characters
Sally Amaki into the role Lily Baker: A young British girl, naive and enthusiastic about the gaming world, but still has a lot to learn.
Shōya Chiba in the role Renji Kusakabe: A quiet but enthusiastic guy, always willing to help Lily in both games and life.
Production team
Director: Toshihiro Kikuchi (Bungo Stray Dogs Wan!, Pseudo Harem).
Screenwriter: Yasunori Yamada (Elegant Yokai Apartment Life, Web Ghost PiPoPa).
Character design: Rikiya Okano (Alice Gear Aegis Expansion, Tokyo Autumn Session).
Sound director: Yasunori Ebina (Date A Live, Naruto).
Composing music: Takurō Iga (Trillion Game, Oshi no Ko).
In addition, the images are carefully cared for by art director Isamu Nishiyama and color design Yukiko Shigemitsu, guaranteed to bring a lively and retro atmosphere of video game centers.
Journey from manga to anime
The manga was written by Hirokazu Yasuhara and first published on Twitter/X in 2019. The story was then serialized on the website Dra Dra Sharp# by Kadokawa in 2020. To date, “Game Center Shōjo to Ibunka Kōryū” has released eight volumes, with the ninth volume scheduled to premiere on December 9.
The attraction of the story
“Cultural Exchange With a Game Center Girl” is not simply a story about friendship but also portrays cultural differences connected through a common passion for video games. Lily and Renji not only learn to understand each other but also discover themselves on this journey. With a cast of cute characters, a heartwarming story, and a talented production team, the anime promises to be a highlight in the summer of 2025.
