Awajima Hyakkei Vol. 1 Blu-ray

The light and shadow of girls who dream.

Takako Shimura's acclaimed new representative work, winner of the Excellence Award in the Manga Division of the nineteenth Japan Media Arts Festival, receives its long-awaited television anime adaptation. Shimura, whose Sweet Blue Flowers and Wandering Son have also been adapted for television, is a manga artist with devoted readers in Japan and overseas. Awajima Hyakkei began broadcasting in April 2026.

Girls from all over the country gather at Awajima Opera School, dreaming of standing on stage. Wakana is a new student who enrolled because she admires musical stars. Dorm leader Kinue continues studying while carrying her best friend's feelings with her. The beautiful scholarship student Emi possesses an overwhelming presence. Keiko, who admired and envied her and kept seeking her attention, and Keiko's family also come into view. Their irreplaceable days gradually connect as perspectives change and their lives intersect. This is a fresh, vivid portrait of the youth of girls living in the present.

This first Blu-ray volume contains episodes 1–4. The permanent video extra is the creditless opening. Initial-production bonuses comprise an outer case newly illustrated by original author Takako Shimura, a newly illustrated anime digipak, an illustration card and a special booklet. These bonuses are conditional and not guaranteed; edition apply after initial-production stock is exhausted.

The original announced broadcast schedule was: Fuji TV from Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 25:45–26:15; Kansai TV from Friday, April 10, at 25:45–26:15; Tokai TV from Monday, April 13, at 26:15–26:45; TV Nishinippon from Tuesday, April 14, at 25:45–26:15; BS Fuji from Wednesday, April 15, at 24:00–24:30; and Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting from Wednesday, April 15, at 24:55–25:25. These are the source's Japanese late-night broadcast times. Broadcast dates and times may change.

Separate retailer gifts are not included.