Amanchu!
Original Title:あまんちゅ!
Languages:
- English: Amanchu!
- Japanese: あまんちゅ!
- Chinese: 蓝海少女
"Amanchu!" (あまんちゅ!) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kozue Amano. It was serialized in Mag Garden's Monthly Comic Blade magazine from November 2008 to May 2021, with 17 tankōbon volumes released. The story revolves around two high school girls: Futaba Ooki, an introverted girl who just moved to a seaside town from Tokyo, and Hikari Kohinata, an energetic girl who loves scuba diving. They meet in their school's diving club and explore the wonders of the underwater world together. The series is known for its heartwarming depiction of everyday life and its love for diving. The manga was adapted into two seasons of anime television series, the first of which aired from July to September 2016, and the second, "Amanchu! Advance," aired from April to June 2018. The anime was produced by J.C.Staff and simulcast in English by Crunchyroll. The anime faithfully recreates the relaxed atmosphere and beautiful underwater scenery of the original manga, and has won the hearts of many viewers. The series also has OVAs and radio dramas, further enriching the world of "Amanchu!"