Laid-Back Camp, also known as Yuru Camp, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Afro, which was later adapted into an anime series.[1] It follows Rin Shima in her solo camping when she encounters Nadeshiko Kagamihara, whom she later inspires to enjoy camping.
The series debuted on AT-X, with the first season aired from January 4 to March 22, 2018,[2] and consists of 12 episodes.[3] The second season aired from January 7 to April 1, 2021,[4] and consists of 13 episodes.[5] The third season premiered on April 4, 2024,[6] and currently consists of three episodes.[7]
The first two seasons are available on Blu-ray and DVD,[8][9] as well as on streaming services.
Series overview edit
Episodes edit
Season 1 (2018) edit
| No. | Title [a] | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Mount Fuji and Curry Noodles" Transliteration: "Fuji-san to Karēmen" (Japanese: ふじさんとカレーめん) | Yoshiaki Kyogoku | Jin Tanaka | January 4, 2018 |
| 2 | "Welcome to the Outdoor Activities Club!" Transliteration: "Yōkoso Nokuru e" (Japanese: ようこそ 野クルへ) | Shingo Kaneko | Jin Tanaka | January 11, 2018 |
| 3 | "Mount Fuji and Relaxed Hot Pot Camp" Transliteration: "Fuji-san to Mattari Onabe Kyanpu" (Japanese: ふじさんとまったりお鍋キャンプ) | Tarō Iwasaki | Jin Tanaka | January 18, 2018 |
| 4 | "The Outdoor Activities Club and the Solo Camping Girl" Transliteration: "Nokuru to Soro Kyan Gāru" (Japanese: 野クルとソロキャンガール) | Makoto Sokuza | Mutsumi Ito | January 25, 2018 |
| 5 | "Two Camps, Two Campers' Views" Transliteration: "Futatsu no Kyanpu, Futari no Keshiki" (Japanese: 二つのキャンプ、二人の景色) | Nobuharu Kamanaka | Mutsumi Ito | February 1, 2018 |
| 6 | "Meat and Fall Colors and the Mystery Lake" Transliteration: "Oniku to Kōyō to Nazo no Mizuumi" (Japanese: お肉と紅葉と謎の湖) | Norihiko Nagahama | Jin Tanaka | February 8, 2018 |
| 7 | "A Night on the Lake Shore and Campers" Transliteration: "Kohan no Yoru to Kyanpu no Hitobito" (Japanese: 湖畔の夜とキャンプの人々) | Yuta Yamazaki | Jin Tanaka | February 15, 2018 |
| 8 | "Exams, Caribou, Steamed Buns, Yum!" Transliteration: "Tesuto, Karibū, Manjū Umai" (Japanese: テスト、カリブー、まんじゅううまい) | Kaoru Yabana | Mutsumi Ito | February 22, 2018 |
| 9 | "A Night of Navigator Nadeshiko and Hot Spring Steam" Transliteration: "Nadeshiko Nabi to Yukemuri no Yoru" (Japanese: なでしこナビと湯けむりの夜) | Norihiko Nagahama | Jin Tanaka | March 1, 2018 |
| 10 | "Clumsy Travelers and Camp Meetings" Transliteration: "Tabi Heta-san to Kyanpu Kaigi" (Japanese: 旅下手さんとキャンプ会議) | Yuta Yamazaki | Mutsumi Ito | March 8, 2018 |
| 11 | "Christmas Camp!" Transliteration: "Kuri Kyan!" (Japanese: クリキャン！) | Yayoi Takano | Jin Tanaka | March 15, 2018 |
| 12 | "Mount Fuji and the Laid-Back Camp Girls" Transliteration: "Fuji-san to Yuru Kyan Gāru" (Japanese: ふじさんとゆるキャンガール) | Yoshiaki Kyogoku | Jin Tanaka | March 22, 2018 |
Season 2 (2021) edit
| No. | No. in series | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | "Curry Noodles Are the Best Travel Companion" Transliteration: "Tabi no Otomoni Karēmen" (Japanese: 旅のおともにカレーめん) | Yoshiaki Kyogoku | Jin Tanaka | January 7, 2021 |
| 2 | 14 | "New Year's Solo Camper Girl" Transliteration: "Ōmisoka no Soro Kyan Gāru" (Japanese: 大晦日のソロキャンガール) | Shingo Kaneko | Jin Tanaka | January 14, 2021 |
| 3 | 15 | "Surprise Camping and Some Deep Thoughts" Transliteration: "Tanabota Kyanpu to Aratamete Omotta Koto" (Japanese: たなぼたキャンプと改めて思ったこと) | Tarō Iwasaki | Jin Tanaka | January 21, 2021 |
| 4 | 16 | "What Are You Buying With Your Temp Job Money?" Transliteration: "Baito no Okane de Nani o Kau?" (Japanese: バイトのお金で何を買う？) | Kaoru Suzuki | Jin Tanaka | January 28, 2021 |
| 5 | 17 | "Caribou-kun and Lake Yamanaka" Transliteration: "Karibū-kun to Yamanakako" (Japanese: カリブーくんと山中湖) | Masato Jinbo | Mutsumi Itō | February 4, 2021 |
| 6 | 18 | "Cape Ohmama in Winter" Transliteration: "Ōmama Misaki no Fuyu" (Japanese: 大間々岬の冬) | Norihiko Nagahama | Mutsumi Itō | February 11, 2021 |
| 7 | 19 | "Nadeshiko's Solo Camp Planning" Transliteration: "Nadeshiko no Soro Kyan Keikaku" (Japanese: なでしこのソロキャン計画) | Kaoru Suzuki | Jin Tanaka | February 18, 2021 |
| 8 | 20 | "Camping Alone" Transliteration: "Hitori no Kyanpu" (Japanese: ひとりのキャンプ) | Kagetsu Aizawa | Jin Tanaka | February 25, 2021 |
| 9 | 21 | "Winter's End and the Day of Departure" Transliteration: "Fuyu no Owari to Shuppatsu no Hi" (Japanese: 冬の終わりと出発の日) | Norihiko Nagahama | Jin Tanaka | March 4, 2021 |
| 10 | 22 | "The Izu Camp Trip Begins!" Transliteration: "Izu Kyan! Hajimari" (Japanese: 伊豆キャン！ はじまり) | Tarō Iwasaki | Mutsumi Itō | March 11, 2021 |
| 11 | 23 | "Izu Camping!! On the Way" Transliteration: "Izu Kyan!! Michiyuki" (Japanese: 伊豆キャン!! みちゆき) | Yayoi Takano | Mutsumi Itō | March 18, 2021 |
| 12 | 24 | "Izu Camping!!! Birthdays!" Transliteration: "Izu Kyan!!! Bāsudē!" (Japanese: 伊豆キャン!!! バースデー！) | Shingo Kaneko | Jin Tanaka | March 25, 2021 |
| 13 | 25 | "I'm Home"[b] Transliteration: "Tadaima" (Japanese: ただいま) | Kagetoshi Asano & Yoshiaki Kyogoku | Jin Tanaka | April 1, 2021 |
Season 3 (2024–present) edit
| No. | No. in series | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | "Where Should We Go Next?" Transliteration: "Ji, Doko Ikou Ka" (Japanese: 次、どこ行こうか) | Shin Tosaka[10] | Masafumi Sugiura[10] | April 4, 2024 |
| 2 | 27 | "Mini Camping and Yard Camping" Transliteration: "Puchikyan to Niwakyan" (Japanese: プチキャンと庭キャン) | Norio Kashima[11] | Brazily Anne Yamada[11] | April 11, 2024 |
| 3 | 28 | "We're Off! Land of Suspension Bridges" Transliteration: "Shuppatsudesu! Tsuribashi no Kuni" (Japanese: 出発！吊り橋の国) | Arisa Shima, Shinta Inokawa, and Ryōtarō Honda[12] | Masafumi Sugiura[12] | April 18, 2024 |
| 4 | 29 | "Hatanagi Attack! Death Road from Hell" Transliteration: "Hatanagi Atakku! Jigoku no Desurōdo" (Japanese: 畑薙アタック！！地獄のデスロード) | Naoki Horiuchi[13] | Masafumi Sugiura[13] | April 25, 2024 |
Original video animations edit
Notes edit
References edit
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (January 23, 2017). "Afro's Yurucamp Camping Manga Gets Anime". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
- ^ 放送日が決定しました！ [The air date has been set!]. yurucamp.jp (in Japanese). December 10, 2017. Archived from the original on August 19, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ "Story". yurucamp.jp/first (in Japanese). Archived from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ "On Air". yurucamp.jp/second (in Japanese). Archived from the original on June 17, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ "Episodes". yurucamp.jp/second (in Japanese). Archived from the original on December 30, 2020. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ 『ゆるキャン△ SEASON３』2つのキャンプが混ざり合ったメインビジュアルと、それぞれが活動を楽しむ姿が描かれた予告篇が公開！ [The main visual of Laid-Back Camp: Season 3 mixes two campings, and the trailer depicts them enjoying the activities!]. Animate Times (in Japanese). March 14, 2024. Archived from the original on March 17, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ^ "Episodes". yurucamp.jp/third (in Japanese). Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ "BD & DVD". yurucamp.jp/first (in Japanese). Archived from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ "Blu-ray & DVD". yurucamp.jp/second (in Japanese). Archived from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ a b 第1話『次、どこ行こうか』 [Episode 1 "Where Should We Go Next?"]. yurucamp.jp/third (in Japanese). Archived from the original on April 7, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ a b 第2話『プチキャンと庭キャン』 [Episode 2 "Mini Camping and Yard Camping"]. yurucamp.jp/third (in Japanese). Archived from the original on April 7, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ a b 第2話『プチキャンと庭キャン』 [Episode 3 "We're Off! Land of Suspension Bridges"]. yurucamp.jp/third (in Japanese). Archived from the original on April 12, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- ^ a b 第4話『畑薙アタック！！地獄のデスロード』 [Episode 4 "Hatanagi Attack! Death Road from Hell"]. yurucamp.jp/third (in Japanese). Retrieved April 25, 2024.
External links edit
- Official website (in Japanese)
- Laid-Back Camp at IMDb
