Based on the light novel by Don Harunadon — winner of the 29th Dengeki Novel Prize Grand Award, #1 in Bookmeter Light Novel of the Year 2023-2024, and #1 in the 11th Shizuoka Bookstore Awards "Most Wanted Anime Adaptation" — the series follows a bittersweet coming-of-age story about a girl created as a replica. The anime began airing on TOKYO MX, Shizuoka Asahi TV, TV Aichi, KBS Kyoto, Sun TV, AT-X and BS11 from April 7, 2026.
[Pilgrimage Map and Stamp Rally]
From June 11 (Thu), a free pilgrimage map highlighting locations connected to the anime will be distributed at venues across Shizuoka City. The map doubles as a stamp rally card: collect stamps at three locations featured in the anime — JR Mochimune Station ticket gate, Smart Aquarium Shizuoka entrance, and Mochimune Minato Onsen lobby — to receive a "social-media-style clear photo card" at the Mochimune Minato Onsen reception desk while supplies last.
Maps will be available at JR Mochimune Station, Smart Aquarium Shizuoka, Mochimune Minato Onsen, Nihondaira Zoo, Shizuoka Yuto Post Office, and Shin-Shizuoka Cenova.
[Shin-Shizuoka Cenova Special Exhibition and Shizutetsu Group Collaboration]
The exhibition currently held at "ShizuChika" inside JR Shizuoka Station's north exit will move to a dedicated corner on the 3rd floor of Shin-Shizuoka Cenova (next to the western escalator) on June 1 (Mon), newly joined by signed autograph boards from original author Don Harunadon and character designer raemz. From June 11 (Thu), the venue will also broadcast a special in-house announcement recorded by Sumire Morohoshi (voice of Nao/Sunao Aikawa) roughly four times a day starting around 11:00 AM.
In conjunction, the "Replica Boards the Bus." campaign will run June 11 (Thu) through August 31 (Mon): customers who purchase a Shizutetsu Bus 1-day pass will receive a limited-design bookmark (random pick from four designs featuring Nao, Aki, Sunao, and Ritsuko). Route buses decorated with collaboration visuals will also operate on the Mochimune, Higashi-Shinden Shimokawara, Maruko, and Chubu Kokudo lines, among others.
[Mochimune Minato Onsen Collaboration]
Starting June 11 (Thu), Mochimune Minato Onsen will launch its own tie-in. Every guest entering for an onsen visit will receive a Sunao mini-character sticker while supplies last.
Inside, the on-site eatery "Aosagi Shokudo" will offer three collaboration menu items: a Nao & Sunao Soda Float (750 yen), Aki's Sports Drink (500 yen), and a Nao and Aki Seafood Bowl (1,500 yen). Customers ordering any of the three will receive a collaboration towel.
[Suruga Tourism Bureau Hologram Postcard Campaign]
From June 11 (Thu), the Suruga Tourism and Convention Bureau will launch a hologram postcard giveaway. Collaboration flyers will be distributed at the Shizuoka Station tourism information center and participating shops. Guests who use any two of the participating venues — for lodging, dining, or souvenir purchases — will receive a special hologram postcard. Participating venues span Mochimune, downtown Shizuoka, Oku-Shizu, Nihondaira, Shimizu/Miho, and Okitsu/Yui/Kanbara, covering restaurants, retailers, hotels, and even a sightseeing cruise.
[Main Visual Vol.2]
The opening theme is "Refrain" by Shaitope, and the ending theme is "Awa" by asmi. Animation production is handled by Voil. The original light novel is available in volumes 1-6 from Dengeki Bunko, and the manga adaptation by Momose Hanada is also out, with volume 6 launching May 27 (Wed).
Main PV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFTkstB7ICs
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