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Ya Boy Kongming!
First tankōbon volume cover
パリピ孔明
(Paripi Kōmei)
GenreComedy[1]
Manga
Written byYuto Yotsuba
Illustrated byRyō Ogawa
Published byKodansha
English publisher
ImprintYoung Magazine KC Special
Magazine
  • Comic Days
  • (December 31, 2019–November 16, 2021)
  • Weekly Young Magazine
  • (November 22, 2021–present)
DemographicSeinen
Original runDecember 31, 2019 – present
Volumes9 (List of volumes)
Anime television series
Directed byShū Honma
Written byYōko Yonaiyama
Music byGenki Hikota
StudioP.A. Works
Licensed bySentai Filmworks
Original networkTokyo MX, MBS, BS NTV
Original run April 5, 2022 – present
Episodes7 (List of episodes)

Ya Boy Kongming! (Japanese: パリピ孔明, Hepburn: Paripi Kōmei, lit. "Koumei of the Party People") is a Japanese manga series written by Yuto Yotsuba and illustrated by Ryō Ogawa. The series was serialized in Kodansha's Comic Days website from December 2019 to November 2021 and later in Weekly Young Magazine. It has been collected in nine tankōbon volumes as of April 2022. An anime television series adaptation by P.A. Works premiered in March 2022 on streaming platforms and premiered in April 2022 on television.

Premise

The famous military strategist Zhuge Liang Kongming met his demise in the Battle of Wuzhang Plains. On his deathbed, he wishes that his next life is in a peaceful place, free from bloodshed. He is reborn (in his youth) in modern Japan, appearing in the middle of a costume party for Halloween in the club district of Tokyo. The partygoers (in Japanese, "Paripi", a contraction of the English 'party people') of Shibuya lure him to a night club where he meets Eiko Tsukimi, an aspiring singer, and his second life begins.

Characters

Eiko Tsukimi (月見 英子, Tsukimi Eiko)
Voiced by: Kaede Hondo[2]
Zhuge Kongming (諸葛 孔明, Shokatsu Kōmei)
Voiced by: Ryōtarō Okiayu[2]
Kabetaijin (KABE太人)
Voiced by: Shōya Chiba[3]
Nanami Kuon (久遠 七海, Kuon Nanami)
Voiced by: Hibiku Yamamura[3]
Owner Kobayashi (オーナー小林, Ōnā Kobayashi)
Voiced by: Jun Fukushima[3]

Media

Manga

Ya Boy Kongming!, written and illustrated by Yuto Yotsuba and illustrated by Ryō Ogawa, was serialized in Kodansha's Comic Days online platform from December 31, 2019,[4] to November 16, 2021.[5][6] The series was transferred to Weekly Young Magazine starting on November 22, 2021.[7] Kodansha has collected its chapters into individual tankōbon volumes. The first volume was released on April 8, 2020.[1] As of April 6, 2022, nine volumes have been released.[8]

The manga has been licensed for English digital release in North America by Kodansha USA, with the first volume released on June 1, 2021.[9]

Volume list

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 April 8, 2020[10]978-4-06-519219-1June 1, 2021[9]978-1-63699-137-5
2 July 8, 2020[11]978-4-06-520198-5July 6, 2021[12]978-1-63699-213-6
3 October 14, 2020[13]978-4-06-520998-1August 3, 2021[14]978-1-63699-288-4
4 January 13, 2021[15]978-4-06-522012-2September 7, 2021[16]978-1-63699-342-3
5 April 14, 2021[17]978-4-06-522928-6October 5, 2021[18]978-1-63699-402-4
6 July 14, 2021[19]978-4-06-523989-6December 7, 2021[20]978-1-63699-511-3
7 November 18, 2021[21]978-4-06-525885-9May 10, 2022[22]978-1-68491-169-1
8 January 6, 2022[23]978-4-06-526485-0——
9 April 6, 2022[8]978-4-06-527465-1——

Anime

An anime television series adaptation by P.A. Works was announced on November 17, 2021. The series will be directed by Shū Honma, with Yōko Yonaiyama overseeing series' scripts, Kanami Sekiguchi designing the characters, and Genki Hikota composing the music.[2] It premiered on March 31, 2022, on Abema and other streaming platforms,[24][25] and premiered on April 5 of the same year on Tokyo MX, MBS, and BS NTV. The opening theme song is "Chikichiki Banban" (チキチキバンバン, "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang") by the music unit QUEENDOM, while the ending theme song is "Kibun Jōjō ↑↑" (気分上々↑↑, "Feeling Good ↑↑") by Eiko Starring 96Neko.[a][3][27] Sentai Filmworks has licensed the series outside of Asia.[28]

Episode list

No.Title [29][30]Directed by [b]Written by [b]Storyboarded by [b]Original air date [24][c]
1"Kongming Descends Upon Shibuya"
Transliteration: "Kōmei, Shibuya ni Oritatsu" (Japanese: 孔明、渋谷に降り立つ)		Shū HonmaYōko YonaiyamaShū HonmaApril 5, 2022 (2022-04-05)
In year of 234, near the end of the Three Kingdoms period, Zhuge Liang Kongming is struck down by illness and lies in his deathbed. In his final moments, he has a dying wish to reborn in a peaceful world without war. The next moment, he awakes as a younger version of himself in modern day Shibuya. Confused by his surroundings, Kongming wanders into a nearby bar where he witness a young singer Eiko Tsukimi perform, and is moved by her singing. The next day, Eiko finds Kongming passed out on the street and takes him to her home, where she teaches him the basics about modern Japan, and Kongming is convinced he was revived in modern day Japan for a reason. With Eiko's help, Kongming is able to secure a job as a bartender at Eiko's nightclub, the BB Lounge, thanks to her boss being a Three Kingdoms enthusiast. After their shift ends, Eiko reveals that she had once considered committing suicide, but hearing someone sing gave her the motivation to keep living to become a singer who could inspire others as well. However, she has so far failed every audition she's applied for and is thinking of quitting. Kongming then offers his services as a master tactician to help Eiko achieve her dream.
2"Kongming Uses a Stratagem"
Transliteration: "Kōmei, Keiryaku o Tsukau" (Japanese: 孔明、計略を使う)		Motoki NakanishiYōko YonaiyamaShū HonmaApril 12, 2022 (2022-04-12)
Thinking about Kongming's offer, Eiko desires to perform at major music festivals in Japan and around the world, but she doesn't have the fame or follower count to allow for it. Kongming arranges for them both to attend a performance by the famous singer Mia Iriomote to see if there is anything they can learn from her. In order to judge her character, Kongming meets Mia backstage, where she offers to get Eiko a performance at a larger club. However, Kongming quickly realizes that Eiko is scheduled to perform at the same time as Mia on opposing stages, meaning Mia intends to exploit Eiko's low fame to boost her own audience. On the night of the performance, Kongming arranges stage area in a way to confuse the audience so they can't easily find the exit, recreating his famous Stone Sentinel Maze strategem. Drawn in by the promise of alcohol, being unable to leave, and having the opportunity to hear Eiko sing, the crowd begins to build up at Eiko's stage. The performance ends up being a huge success for Eiko as she gains over 1,000 followers, while a furious Mia orders her manager to keep tabs on Eiko.
3"Kongming Learns of the Right Path to Take"
Transliteration: "Kōmei, Susumu Beki Michi o Shiru" (Japanese: 孔明、進むべき道を知る)		Yasuo FujiiNanto TeranishiKei OikawaApril 19, 2022 (2022-04-19)
In order to capitalize on Eiko's successful performance, Kongming manages to convince a local music festival to host her. However, since Eiko is still an amateur, she's given a small, out of the way stage and scheduled to perform at the same time as the main event, Jet Jacket, performs on the main stage. At the festival, Kongming tricks Jet Jacket into thinking Eiko's sound equipment has broken down, luring them into a false sense of security. He then employs one of his Thirty-Six Stratagems, "Create something from nothing." He reveals that he had thoroughly studied Jet Jacket and knows their lead singer has a sensitive throat, and with a big concert the next day, he won't sing his signature song for the festival. Kongming simply feigned weakness so Jet Jacket would lower their guard, allowing Eiko to make an explosive opening to her performance to steal the crowd's attention. Jet Jacket confronts Kongming about his underhanded tactics, but he manages to appease them by providing them a concoction that can treat sore throats. Kongming is happy that the successful performance at the festival has improved Eiko's self-confidence, as well as draw the attention of a major music producer.
4"Kongming Lights the Way"
Transliteration: "Kōmei, Michi o Terasu" (Japanese: 孔明、道を照らす)		Michiru ItabisashiYōko YonaiyamaMasayoshi NishidaApril 26, 2022 (2022-04-26)
Eiko and Kongming are approached by Tsuyoshi Kondo, one of world's most influential music festival organizers. Impressed by Eiko's potential, he offers her one of two options: take a spot at a local music festival with expected attendance of 10,000, or a major festival called Summer Sonia with an expected attendance of 300,000. However, in order to qualify for a spot at Summer Sonia, Eiko must first take part in the "100,000 Likes" Project, where she must obtain 100,000 likes on her social media page before the festival. Despite being warned that only one singer has ever managed to complete the challenge, Eiko chooses to apply for Summer Sonia, trusting Kongming to come up with a plan. Kongming figures that they need the skills of a rapper, and begins frequenting clubs and parties to find the right one. Eiko meanwhile focuses on practicing and composing a new song. Eiko and Kongming then decide to party in Roppongi, where Eiko confides in Kongming that her ultimate dream is to sing at Voicell Land, one of the biggest music festivals in the world. Kongming promises to help make her dream come true and Eiko allows him to hear her new song.
5"Kongming Busts a Rhyme"
Transliteration: "Kōmei, In o Fumu" (Japanese: 孔明、韻を踏む)		Yūki MoritaHideaki ShirasakaKen'ichi ImaizumiMay 3, 2022 (2022-05-03)
Kongming arranges for a rap battle to take place at the BB Lounge. Meanwhile, a young prodigy rapper named Kabetaijin tries to go about his day, having vowed to quit rapping after collapsing in the middle of a rap battle due to a stress induced stomach ulcer. However, he is continually pursued by his rival Sekitoba Kung Fu, who presses him for a rematch after being defeated by him in a previous battle. Kabetaijin does his best to avoid Sekitoba, revealing that while he desired to be a rapper, as he started winning more rap battles, more and more pressure mounted on him to stay on the top until the stress became too much for him to bear. Heading to the laundromat, Kabetaijin encounters Kongming, who entrances him with a rap of his own and challenges him to a rap battle at the BB Lounge. If Kongming wins, Kabetaijin must join his band, while if Kabetaijin wins, Kongming will grant one wish for him. Intrigued by Kongming's challenge, Kabetaijin decides to head for the BB Lounge where Kongming is waiting for him.
6"Kongming's Freestyle"
Transliteration: "Kōmeizu Furīsutairu" (Japanese: 孔明's フリースタイル)		Aya KobayashiHideaki ShirasakaShū HonmaMay 10, 2022 (2022-05-10)
Kabetaijin observes a rap battle at the BB Lounge, and considers leaving until he hears Eiko sing a song that reminds of the time he first discovered rap, where he overcame his social anxiety by joining a small rapping group. Over time, Kabetaijin grew more skilled as rapping came more naturally to him, culminating in him becoming a championship rapper. Kongming then appears on stage and catches Kabetaijin trying to leave, and once again issues a challenge to him. Kabetaijin is goaded into accepting and two get into a heated rap battle that Sekitoba comes to witness. During the battle, Kabetaijin's passion for rap is revived and he uses his skills to completely overwhelm Kongming, who admits defeat. Sekitoba leaves satisfied to see his rival return to rapping. Afterwards, Kongming asks Kabetaijin about his wish, but he replies that his wish of coming back to rap has already been granted. However, he decides to join Kongming's band anyways. Unbeknownst to everyone, Kongming had manipulated the entire situation, using a spy to figure out Kabetaijin's favorite song and sneaking a stomach medicine into Kabetaijin's drink. He then recites one of his stratagems, where the best way to get the enemy to move to you is to entice them with something beneficial to them.
7"Plan for Peace Throughout the World, Vol. 1"
Transliteration: "Tenka Taihei no Kei Boryūmu Wan" (Japanese: 天下泰平の計vol.1)		Akira TakahashiNanto TeranishiMasayoshi NishidaMay 17, 2022 (2022-05-17)
With Kabetaijin joining the group, Kongming lays out their plan for the 100,000 Likes Project, narrowing their greatest competition to an all girl band called Azalea, led by the talented idol Nanami Kuon and backed by the major talent agency Key Time. Since they can't match Key Time's advertising resources, Kongming determines that the best time to make their post to gain 100,000 likes is three days before the competition deadline. In the meantime, he advises Kabetaijin resolve Sekitoba's rematch with him and arranges for Eiko to properly record her original song with the famous DJ Steve "Kid" Kido. Kid asks Eiko to sing "I'm Still Alive Today", a song from her favorite singer Maria Diesel. While impressed by her skill, Kid advises Eiko that she find her "own" voice. As Kabetaijin tries to come up with lyrics for his match, Eiko finds a street performing permit provided by Kongming, and heads for performance area. There, she encounters another street performer singing "I'm Still Alive Today" named Nanami whose voice she immediately takes an interest in. In order to prevent the police from harassing Nanami, who lacks a permit, Eiko temporarily joins Nanami as a duo, playing the guitar for her. They make plans to meet again the next day, though Nanami requests that Eiko also sing with her so she can hear her voice. Back at the BB Lounge, Kongming's fortune telling gives him the "sworn friends" sign.

Reception

The series won the Next Manga Award's U-NEXT award in the web category in 2020.[31] The series ranked 9th on the "Nationwide Bookstore Employees' Recommended Comics of 2021" by the Honya Club website.[32][33]

Notes

  1. ^ The opening theme is a Japanese cover of the song "Bulikirály" (known in Japan as "Chikichiki Banban") by Hungarian singer Jolly,[26] while the ending theme is a cover of Japanese duo Mihimaru GT's song of the same name.[3]
  2. ^ a b c Information is taken from the ending credits of each episode.
  3. ^ Episodes are released on Abema and other streaming platforms 5 days before their air dates on television.

References

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  3. ^ a b c d e Loo, Egan (January 15, 2022). "Ya Boy Kongming! Anime's 1st Video Unveils More Cast, Ending Song, April 5 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
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Further reading

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