Adachi and Shimamura English Sub & Dub

About Adachi and Shimamura

Looking for background on Adachi and Shimamura (Adachi to Shimamura)? This school, romance and slice of life series by Tezuka Productions (2020) starts out like this. At its core: Somewhere in the school at noon, one might hear the sound of two girls playing table tennis together as they wait for time to pass by. As if by fate, two learners—Sakura Adachi and Hougetsu Shimamura—stumble upon each other on the second floor of the school gymnasium.

From there, as they gradually foster a budding friendship, their feelings for one another only become more ambiguous. Growing closer by the day, the two must learn to navigate their contrasting personalities as well as determine the depth of their affection for each other. The nature of this relationship gradually shifts when one of them begins to develop feelings beyond the boundaries of a platonic relationship.

In a school series like this, campus dynamics, friendships and rivalries set the day-to-day tone. It will appeal most to viewers who enjoy school-life settings.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Tezuka Productions, which means the visual identity of Adachi and Shimamura follows that studio's craft. The school focus matters here: campus dynamics, friendships and rivalries set the day-to-day tone. A 7.3/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. It aired in 2020, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.