Adachi and Shimamura 2020

Overview

Adachi and Shimamura is a Japanese television series that follows the relationship between two students who meet while skipping class. The story centers on Adachi and Shimamura, who become fast friends after frequently cutting class together. As their bond deepens, they begin to experience unexpected emotions, leading to feelings of awkwardness and confusion. The narrative explores how the two girls navigate this sea of emotions as they learn about each other's feelings. The series is based on a light novel written by Hitoma Iruma and illustrated by Non, which began serialization in October 2012. The television adaptation, which aired in 2020, features voice performances by Akari Kito, Miku Itou, Iori Saeki, and Sarah Wiedenheft. The show is available to stream on platforms like Crunchyroll, where it is provided in both subbed and dubbed formats. The original source material has expanded into thirteen volumes and several spin-off works since its initial publication in Dengeki Bunko Magazine.