The manga Solo Camping For Two by Yudai Debata is set to air its anime adaptation in July 2025. A teaser key visual and promotional video were also released to mark the announcement. The manga, which has surpassed 3 million copies in circulation, will also be adapted into a live-action TV drama starting January 9, 2025, on TOKYO MX.

The story follows Gen Kinokura, a solitary camper who cherishes the peace of solo camping, until a chance encounter with Shizuku Kusano, a complete beginner, leads them to embark on unexpected solo camping trips together.

The teaser visual highlights Gen enjoying the outdoors with Shizuku drawing closer, while the teaser video depicts their initial meeting, hinting at the story's beginning.
To celebrate the adaptation, the original creator Yudai Debata released a commemorative illustration featuring Shizuku and Gen.

The anime's main cast has also been revealed. Daiki Hamano will voice Gen Kinokura, the seasoned solo camper, while Mizuki Niizaki will voice Shizuku Kusano, the enthusiastic beginner who insists on being Gen’s apprentice. Hamano commented on how much he enjoys portraying passionate and straightforward characters like Gen. Niizaki shared her excitement to learn about camping alongside her character.

Cast Comments

■Daiki Hamano (Voice of Gen Kinokura)

Hello, this is Daiki Hamano, playing the role of Gen Kinokura.

As his name suggests, Gen is a stubborn man. While he struggles with personal relationships, he’s incredibly passionate and deeply dedicated when it comes to camping. To portray him, I’ve tried to embody the essence of an “old-school Showa-era man” while also capturing the charm of someone who lives for his hobbies and dreams. Personally, I really admire people who are passionate and straightforward, so playing Gen has been a truly enjoyable experience for me.

When it comes to my own camping memories, a few stand out. During middle school, I participated in a school trip to Mount Tsukuba, where we had a campfire and performed skits with the entire grade. In high school, while living in Sydney, I took part in a survival camp in the Blue Mountains. Although these weren’t solo camping trips, both experiences left a lasting impression on me. At Mount Tsukuba, we shared stories and laughter around the campfire, while the Blue Mountains trip involved a five-day survival adventure where we carried all our food, utensils, and camping gear ourselves, planning our route from start to finish. Both are unforgettable memories.

Recording sessions for this series often feature intimate scenes with just a few characters, which has fostered a close, almost familial atmosphere among the cast. Led by narrator Shimura-san and dialect coach Shiro-san, we’ve shared many lively conversations about things like “what kind of camping we’d love to try” or “what food we’d want to cook.” Despite all the fun, we approach the performances and the story with great seriousness, carefully considering every word and line delivery. It’s been an incredibly rewarding experience.

To all Solo Camping For Two fans and camping enthusiasts, I truly hope you’ll enjoy this unique take on the challenges and joys of camping. Camping really is the best, isn’t it? I hope this series inspires you to cook, explore, and embrace the camping spirit. And if we ever meet at a campsite someday, let’s try a little solo camping for two together!

■Mizuki Niizaki (as Shizuku Kusano)

Hello, nice to meet you! I’m Mizuki Niizaki, and I’ll be voicing Shizuku Kusano.

Didn’t you wonder, “What does Solo Camping For Two even mean?” I certainly did when I first heard the title. I discovered the series during the audition process, and I was immediately intrigued by the idea of enjoying both camping and cooking knowledge all at once! In reality, I’ve never gone camping myself, as I’m more of an indoor person, but I’m excited to learn about camping alongside Shizuku.

Shizuku can be a bit pushy at times, but she’s incredibly earnest and sincere. So, I’ve tried to bring out as much of my own sincerity as possible when voicing her. I hope you’ll enjoy watching Shizuku grow throughout the series. Also, her Nagasaki dialect, which appears frequently, adds to her charm, so I’ve made sure to study it carefully. I hope you’ll look forward to that as well!

This is actually my first regular anime role, and I’ve been nervous but excited at every recording session. However, with the guidance and advice I’ve received from Daiki Hamano, just like Shizuku learning from Gen, I feel like I’m growing with each session. I really hope the atmosphere of Solo Camping For Two reaches you all.

Let’s enjoy both the camping and gourmet aspects of this show together!

Introduction

Gen Kinokura, 34 years old.
A solitary camper who cherishes his alone time in nature, Gen enjoys his usual solo camping trips.

However, when he’s about to head home after one of his trips, he unexpectedly encounters Shizuku Kusano, a complete beginner in camping. Reluctantly, Gen ends up camping with Shizuku, despite it being the last thing he wanted to do.

What will become of Gen’s peaceful camping life now that it’s turned upside down by this new companion?

Distribution Information

Scheduled to begin streaming in July 2025

Staff

Original Work: Yudai Debata (Serialized in Morning by Kodansha)
Director: Jun Hatori
Script & Series Composition: Ayaka Satsuki
Writers: Mitsuho Seta, Oka Tanizaki
Character Design: Tomomi Shimazaki
Art Director: Hiroyuki Hasegawa
Color Design: Haruko Seto
Cinematography: Hiroki Tsubouchi
Sound Director: Taiki Yamaki
Music: Shota Kowashi
Animation Production: SynergySP

Cast

Gen Kinokura (CV: Daiki Hamano)
Shizuku Kusano (CV: Mizuki Niizaki)

Source : Solo Camping For Two Official Website