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Laid-Back Camp
Cover of the first volume of manga as released in Japan by Houbunsha
Laid-Back Camp (Japanese: ゆるキャン△, Hepburn: Yurukyan), also known in Japan as Yuru Camp, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Afro. Set in and around Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, the series chronicles the adventures of Rin Shima, Nadeshiko Kagamihara, and their friends as they travel to various campsites across the country.
The manga was first serialized in Houbunsha's Manga Time Kirara Forward magazine from July 2015 to February 2019 until it was transferred to the publisher website and app for manga called Comic Fuz. It has been collected in fifteen tankōbon volumes. The manga is licensed in North America by Yen Press.
An anime television series adaptation by C-Station aired in Japan on AT-X from January to March 2018; the anime was co-financed and licensed by Crunchyroll. A short anime spin-off, titled Room Camp, aired from January to March 2020. A live action drama series aired in Japan from January to March 2020, and a second drama season aired from April to June 2021. A second anime season aired from January to April 2021, and an anime film premiered on July 1, 2022. A virtual reality video game based on the series was released in March 2021, and a visual novel developed by MAGES was released in November 2021. A third season is set to premiere in 2024.
Premise
Rin Shima, a high school-aged girl, enjoys camping on her own. One day, she meets Nadeshiko Kagamihara, who encourages her to join their school's camping club. Together, Rin, Nadeshiko, and their classmates Chiaki Ōgaki and Aoi Inuyama travel around Japan, camping together and enjoying their daily lives.[3][4]
An energetic girl who befriends Rin and joins the Outdoor Activities Circle. Her surname comes from a traditional alternative form of the name of Kakamigahara, Gifu.
A substitute teacher at Motosu High School. She became the Outdoor Activities Circle's advisor as she prefers clubs that are not busy most of the time. She drinks alcohol a lot. She is first met by Nadeshiko and Rin during their camping while she is camping with her little sister. She drives her Suzuki Hustler. Her surname comes from Toba, Mie.
Minami's younger sister, who commonly camps with her. The Outdoor Activities Circle girls originally assume her to be a boy. She lent her Nissan Lafesta to her sister in Izu camp.
Rin's maternal grandfather. He loves outdoor camping, and he is the one who inspired Rin to begin camping. Often rides his Triumph Thruxton 1200R and drives his Honda Acty Van in manga and anime / Toyota HiAce in drama. He first appeared in anime as the old man who camps alone who Chiaki met when she was scouting for a campsite. His voice actor is also the narrator in the anime, which could mean he is the narrator himself. His surname comes from Shinshiro, Aichi.
Rin's father. He goes to work with a moped. In the anime, he first appeared in a special OVA episode where he borrowed a three-wheeler motor scooter Yamaha Tricity as a substitute for Rin's moped which was being serviced at that time. Often drives his Subaru Forester.
The series began serialization in Houbunsha's Manga Time Kirara Forward magazine in July 2015 until 2019 when it was transferred to the new website and app Comic Fuz. Fifteen volumes have been released so far.[13]Yen Press has licensed the manga for a North American release, and released the first volume of the manga in English in March 2018.[14]
A twelve-episode anime television series adaptation, directed by Yoshiaki Kyōgoku and produced by C-Station, aired from January 4[29] to March 22, 2018. Jin Tanaka supervised the series' scripts and Mutsumi Sasaki designed the characters.[5] The opening theme is "Shiny Days" by Asaka, which was released as a single on January 24, 2018, while the ending theme is "Fuyubiyori" (ふゆびより) by Eri Sasaki.[30] The series was released on three Blu-ray Disc/DVD volumes between March 28 and July 25, 2018, each containing an additional OVA episode.[31]Crunchyroll co-financed, licensed and streamed the series.[32][33] The season received an English dub, which was released on Crunchyroll on August 2, 2022.[6]
A second season, new film, and short anime were announced to be in production in October 2018.[34][35] The short anime, titled Room Camp, aired from January 6 to March 23, 2020. The series is directed by Masato Jinbo, with Mutsumi Ito handling series composition, and Mutsumi Sasaki as character designer. Yoshiaki Kyōgoku is credited as supervisor, while C-Station is returning to produce the short anime.[36] The theme song for the short series is "The Sunshower" by Asaka.[37] A special episode was bundled with the series' Blu-ray Disc/DVD volume on May 27, 2020.[38] The second season aired from January 7 to April 1, 2021.[39][40] The opening theme song for the second season is "Seize the Day" performed by Asaka, and the ending theme song is "Next to Spring" (はるのとなり, "Haru no Tonari") performed by Eri Sasaki.[41] The film premiered in Japan on July 1, 2022, with the main staff and cast members of the television series returning.[42]
A third season was announced in October 2022.[43] The third season will be animated by Eight Bit and directed by Shin Tosaka, with Masafumi Sugiura handling series composition, and Hisanori Hashimoto designing the characters. It will premiere in April 2024.[44][45]
A live-action television adaptation of the manga was announced in November 2019. Actress Haruka Fukuhara portrays Rin Shima, with Yuno Ōhara, Momoko Tanabe, Yumena Yanai, and Sara Shida respectively playing supporting characters Nadeshiko Kagamihara, Chiaki Ōgaki, Aoi Inuyama, and Ena Saitō. The drama premiered on TV Tokyo on January 10, 2020, and its first season concluded on March 27, 2020.[46] A special program is scheduled for broadcast on March 29, 2021, and a second season of the drama premiered on April 2, 2021.[47]
Video games
A virtual reality video game based on the series, titled Laid-Back Camp: Virtual Camp (ゆるキャン△ VIRTUAL CAMP, Yurukyan Bācharu Kyanpu) was developed by Gemdrops. The game is described as a "virtual camping adventure" and is available in two versions, one set at Lake Motosu and another set at the Fumoto Campgrounds on Asagiri Plateau. It is available for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, iOS, and Android, and supports the Nintendo Labo VR Kit and PlayStation VR accessories. The Lake Motosu version was released on March 4, 2021, and the Fumoto Campgrounds version was released on April 7, 2021.[48][49][50]
Characters from the series appeared alongside other Manga Time Kirara characters in the mobile RPG Kirara Fantasia in 2018,[51][52] as well as in collaboration with Akatsuki's mobile baseball game Cinderella Nine in 2019,[53][54] as well as in collaboration with Happy Elements's mobile role-playing game Merc Storia in 2021.[55]
A visual novel, titled Laid-Back Camp: Have a Nice Day! (ゆるキャン△ Have a nice day!, Yurukyan Habu a naisu dei!), was developed and published by MAGES, and released on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in Japan on November 11, 2021. There are no announced plans to release the game in other regions.[56][57][58]
In February 2022, Enish announced the first mobile game for the anime series, which is set to be released that year.[59][60] In July 2022, pre-registration for the game was opened, with the title being revealed as Laid-Back Camp: All-in-One!! (ゆるキャン△ つなげるみんなのオールインワン！！, Yurukyan: Tsunageru Minna no Ōruinwan!!).[61][62][63] In November 2022, Enish delayed the game to 2023, stating that it was "for better game content and quality improvement".[64] In April 2023, Enish revealed the worldwide release date of the game to be on May 24.[65] In May 2023, the game was delayed again to June 15, with the game's producer Atsushi Sanada stating that the third delay would help in improving the server stability due to the high number of initial downloads pre-release.[66] Upon its release, the game was revealed to be available for download on PC.[67]
Other media
A voice drama based on the anime series, titled Yuru Camp: Min'na de Nagameru Fuyu no Hoshizora Kyanpu! (ゆるキャン△ みんなで眺める冬の星空キャンプ！, lit.'Laid-Back Camp: A Winter Starry Sky Camp for Everyone to Gaze At!'), was released on the voice drama distribution platform Mimicle on June 16, 2023. Yumiri Hanamori, Nao Tōyama, Sayuri Hara, and Aki Toyosaki reprised their roles for the drama. Toshihisa Kio wrote the scenario, which depicts Rin and the members of the Outdoor Activities Club going on a weekend camping trip one winter day to do stargazing.[68]
A drama CD based on the anime series, titled Laid-Back Camp Drama CD: Camp Manual by Nokuru (ゆるキャン△ ドラマCD ～野クルが作るキャンプマニュアル～), was released in Japan on June 28, 2023. It follows the members of the Outdoor Activities Club creating a manual, with Rin and Ena's assistance, that features the appeal of camping to recruit new members and secure a new large clubroom.[69]
In November 2019, Polygon named Laid-Back Camp as one of the best anime of the 2010s, describing it as "the ultimate comfy, slice-of-life anime",[72] and Crunchyroll listed it in their "Top 100 best anime of the 2010s".[73]IGN also listed Laid-Back Camp among the best anime series of the 2010s, stating that it is "a wonderful celebration of nature and friendship".[74] Patrick Lum of The Guardian listed Laid-Back Camp as one of his best iyashikei anime series.[75]
The anime significantly increased local tourism for the places featured, with several campgrounds reporting their number of visitors tripling.[76]
^Sakai, Yasuna (February 17, 2021). ドラマ「ゆるキャン△スペシャル」21年3月放送決定！シーズン2は4月スタート [Drama Laid-Back Camp: Special will air on March 29! Season 2 will start in April]. Anime! Anime! (in Japanese). Archived from the original on July 1, 2022. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
^『ゆるキャン△』初のスマホゲームが開発決定！正式タイトルは未定、2022年配信予定。志摩リンの焚き火姿が公開 [The first Laid-Back Camp smartphone game is in development! Official title not yet determined, scheduled for distribution in 2022. Rin Shima's appearance at a bonfire is revealed]. Famitsu (in Japanese). February 3, 2022. Archived from the original on April 1, 2022. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
^「ゆるキャン△」新作ボイスドラマが登場！「ゆるキャン△ みんなで眺める冬の星空キャンプ！」、本日より「mimicle」にて独占配信!! [New Laid-Back Camp Voice Drama! Exclusive distribution of Yuru Camp: Min'na de Nagameru Fuyu no Hoshizora Kyanpu! on Mimicle starting today!]. Akiba Sōken (in Japanese). June 16, 2023. Archived from the original on June 16, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
