“Struggling manga artist Ichirou gains mysterious assistant Shiori, leading to supernatural engagement and life upheaval.”
A Galaxy Next Door
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Synopsis
Struggling manga artist Ichirou gains mysterious assistant Shiori, leading to supernatural engagement and life upheaval.
Ichirou Kuga has suddenly found himself taking on the responsibility of caring for his two younger siblings after their father's untimely death. To make ends meet, Ichirou rents out rooms in the apartment complex he inherited and works full-time as a shoujo manga artist. However, his manga sales are low, his assistants have recently left, and deadlines are fast approaching. As stress threatens to overtake Ichirou, salvation comes in the form of an extremely competent novice artist, Shiori Goshiki, who becomes his new assistant. With her skills, they are able to tide over the difficult situation, and things begin looking up. But in a bizarre accident, a supernatural experience unfolds between Ichirou and Shirou, which leads her to declare them engaged. With this seemingly innocuous action upending his life, Ichirou now has to manage his new and peculiar relationship with the mysterious girl, all the while following his own passion and fulfilling the duties that rest on his shoulders.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 20 sampled reviews
What 20 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.08 · split reception
4.2 pts
Recommenders 8.0 · others 3.8
↑ 1.40
Running avg · Jun 2023 → Dec 2025
- 8 “This show is incredibly cute, featuring real and raw relationships that make it a joy to watch. While it lacks the complex, deep plot of shows like Attack on Titan, it doesn't need that depth to be...”
- 8 “This anime is a fantastic, soul-gentling experience that provides relatable guidance for older siblings managing clingy younger ones while offering profound emotional healing. While the series is...”
- 8 “This anime is a wholesome hidden gem that features a unique heroine and a top-tier romance with perfect pacing. There are no notable criticisms to mention regarding the series. I highly recommend...”
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- Format 12 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 48m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2023 – Jun 2023 Spring 2023
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-22028 catalog
Produced by
- Kodansha Producer
- KlockWorx Producer
- Ai Addiction Producer
- King Records Producer
- Crunchyroll Producer