To celebrate the release of volume 1 of the manga Moyasimon+, a special video titled “Drawn with Real Microbes” has been unveiled. The “microbe art movie” recreates the story of Sawaki (the protagonist who can see and interact with microbes with the naked eye) using actual living microorganisms. Familiar microbes such as Oryzē also make an appearance, joyfully declaring, “We’re back to ferment after 11 years!” to mark the manga’s long-awaited return.

This one-of-a-kind experiment was made possible through the cooperation of Professor Tanaka’s laboratory at the Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, Yamanashi University. The lab, which conducts research on the discovery and utilization of unknown microorganisms, has also been exploring the artistic potential of microbes.

The video is available on the official Afternoon X account and will also air once on television during the anime Wandance on the TV Asahi network at 11:45 p.m. on October 29.

About Moyasimon+

The beloved Moyasimon returns as Moyasimon+! Now a sophomore at a certain agricultural university, Tadayasu Sawaki (the son of a koji mold brewer) continues to live a lively campus life where he can see microbes with the naked eye. Together with his childhood friend Haruka Yuuki, Professor Itsuki’s seminar group, and the adorable microbes, his bubbly adventures continue in the Reiwa era just as they did in the Heisei days.

Source : ORICON NEWS