Storyline
Discover the story behind the screen.
When aspiring manga artist Chika’s storyboards get rejected, she ditches her desk for an adventure! Armed with a quirky social media poll, she sets off on a spontaneous journey of random crowdsourced destinations. From hilarious mishaps to heartwarming encounters, Chika discovers inspiration, friendship, and herself, one unpredictable stop at a time.
When aspiring manga artist Chika’s storyboards get rejected, she ditches her desk for an adventure! Armed with a quirky social media poll, she sets off on a spontaneous journey of random crowdsourced destinations. From hilarious mishaps to heartwarming encounters, Chika discovers inspiration, friendship, and herself, one unpredictable stop at a…
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Episodes
Episode 1 · The First 1,225 Steps
Manga artist Suzugamori Chika goes on a journey guided by poll results. Her first destination: Aizuwakamatsu.
Episode 2 · The Real Deal! A Lively Journey for Two
Chika visits Matsushima alone and feels a little lonely. Koyomi joins her journey to Kurobe in Toyama.
Episode 3 · Perfect the Way It Is
Chika and her junior Yui go on their first journey together to Takamatsu, Kagawa, in the Shikoku region.
Episode 4 · Smile by the Sea
Chika travels to Kyoto with manga artists Fuyune and Riri and gets inspired by their creative process.
Episode 5 · Crows, Dragons, Soba, and a Remote Island
Chika journeys to Tochigi alone and then to Awashima with Koyomi.
Episode 6 · An Epic Midsummer Journey!
Chika's Awashima journey with Koyomi ends, and Yui joins for "The Epic Summer Journey: Tokyo Arc."
Episode 7 · A City Where You Can Meet Gods? And Then...
Chika visits the Ise Shrine with Riri. Then, Yoshimoto sends her off on a night bus trip with Yui and Fuyune.
Episode 8 · Three Girls, Cozy and Full of Laughs
Chika explores Hiroshima with Fuyune and Yui. She then produces a draft that gets approved by her editor.
Episode 9 · Completion at the Hot Spring, Then the First Sunrise
Chika goes on a solo journey to Aomori and then to Wakayama to see the first sunrise of the year.
Episode 10 · Home in My Heart
After Chika returns from her solo journey in Wakayama, Koyomi joins her for a journey to Hanamaki in Iwate.
Episode 11 · A Pilgrimage with Master
Chika visits Izumo-Taisha in Shimane with Fuyune, where she finds out that Fuyune and Riri had an argument.
Episode 12 · That's Journey
Riri makes a surprise appearance, inspiring Chika. Yoshimoto offers Chika a shot to get her one-off published.
