[Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture] “Grandpa and Grandma Rejuvenate” approaches the charm of the manga set in Aomori [Anime broadcast starts in April]

“Grandpa and Grandpa Rejuvenate” has been airing since April 7th . This manga has an unusual setting in which an old woman suddenly becomes younger one day, but it is actually set in Aomori Prefecture!

In this article, fans of the original work thoroughly explain the plot and charm of "Grandpa and Grandma Rejuvenate" You are sure to fall in love with Aomori's nostalgic scenery, dialect, and heartwarming story of unique characters!

What does “Grandpa and Grandpa Rejuvenate” mean? Synopsis introduction

``Grandpa and Grandpa Rejuvenate'' is a youth manga currently being serialized on Nico Nico Douga and ``Comic Aruna From here, I will introduce the synopsis of ``Old Man and Grandma Rejuvenate'' and the author, Shinkyogen.

A rejuvenating comedy set in Aomori

"Grandpa and Grandpa Rejuvenate" is a comedy manga set in Aomori Prefecture. Shozo Saito and Ine Saito , an elderly couple living around Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture .

Shozo, an apple farmer, regrets that when he was young, he was too busy and poor to go on his honeymoon. Although he is grateful to Ine who has stood by his side for 50 years, Seizo worries that he should have done more.

When he asks Ine, ``What do you want to do when you're younger?'', Ine just replies, ``I'm happy now.'' Then one day, when they wake up, the two of them have somehow rejuvenated to their newlywed appearance...! ? Although their families and other people around them are surprised, the two enjoy the married life that they were unable to enjoy when they were newlyweds.

The author is a new challenge from Aomori.

The author of ``Old Man and Grandma Get Younger'' is Kagiri Araido, a native of Hirakawa City, Aomori Prefecture She started writing this work because her previous work, ``I Want to Become a Childhood Friend,'' At first, he had no intention of commercializing it, but after publishing it on his social media and receiving good reviews, he was approached about making it into a book.

The reason he chose Aomori as the setting for the play was he himself was born and raised in Aomori, and he also said that one of the reasons was his attachment to his hometown.

As you can understand by actually reading the manga, there are many familiar scenery and Aomori customs and culture that appear in the manga. If you're from Aomori Prefecture, you'll definitely feel nostalgic with the appearance of the ``Hirosaki Central Food Market'' ``Hirosaki University Hospital

Anime broadcast starts from April 7th

The anime “Grandpa and Grandpa Rejuvenates” will begin airing on April 7, 2024. In Aomori Prefecture, it is broadcast on Aomori Broadcasting from 1:55 on Mondays. You can also watch it on video distribution services such as ABEMA and Netflix, so if you are interested, please check it out.

A fan of the original story explains the appeal of “Grandpa and Grandpa Gets Younger”!

From here, a fan of the original work of ``Grandpa and Grandpa Rejuvenates'' who lives in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, will thoroughly explain its charm!

A warmth that makes you want to go back to the countryside

One of the charms of ``Grandpa and Grandma Rejuvenate'' is its warmth that makes you want to return to the countryside. The work uses dialect and depicts the original countryside landscapes such as rice fields, fields, and mountains. This alone makes me want to return to the countryside, but what is noteworthy is that it deeply depicts the ``connections between people'' that are unique to the countryside. If someone is in trouble, lend a helping hand. It warms my heart to see the actions and words and deeds that are born out of kindness and not based on profit or loss.

It is often said that people in the city are cold, but I think this comes from the relaxed lifestyle that is unique to the countryside. If you are caught up in daily life and desperately trying to survive, you will not have the time to care for others. However, all people in the countryside are open-minded and will help each other when needed, even if they are in conflict with each other. The characters in ``Old Man and Grandma Rejuvenate'' are full of the ``emotions'' that are unique to this rural area, and watching them makes me miss the countryside.

There's not a single character I don't like.

The second charm of ``Old Man and Grandma Rejuvenate'' is that there is not a single character that is unpleasant.

Shozo has a rival named ``Hyosuke.'' They used to compete for rice, and even now, even in their old age, they still fight each other at the town's athletic meet. However, Hyosuke's grandson and Shozo's grandson end up creating a nice atmosphere. Since then, Shozo and Hyosuke have become more and more like-minded through their grandson, and their relationship has changed from being rivals to being good friends.

There are also other heartwarming and attractive characters, such as Ine's son who aims to become a doctor to help his sickly mother, and Hyosuke's grandson who thinks about giving back to his hometown.

It's surreal that even a handsome man is an old man on the inside.

The main characters, Shozo and Ine, are quite handsome, but on the inside they are just old men. Therefore, the clothes and behavior that do not suit her beautiful face are very surreal! Even though he becomes younger, he still thinks and dresses like an old man, so he often appears in mismatched clothing, such as wearing a belly band or a towel hanging around his neck. The fact that my car is a light truck is also a mismatch.

Also, the fact that no one investigates the reason for his rejuvenation is surreal and funny.

It's not just about laughter! There are also scenes that come with a holori

Although this work has a high standard as a gag manga, there are some scenes that actually make you laugh. It tells the secrets of Shozo and Ine's marriage and the hardships they faced as newlyweds, so much so that you forget it's a gag manga.

I can't go into details because it would be a spoiler, but if you're interested, please read the manga!

Collaborations are coming one after another to commemorate the anime broadcast!

To commemorate the anime broadcast on April 7, 2024, collaborations are being held in various places. There will also be a collaboration event in Aomori Prefecture with "Grandpa and Grandma Rejuvenating", so fans should definitely check it out!

Aomori Prefecture Inakadate Village Rice Paddy Art Production

To commemorate the anime broadcast of "Grandpa and Grandpa Rejuvenate," Shozo and Ine will appear at the rice field art in Inakadate Village, Aomori Prefecture. You can see it at the second rice field art venue, so you should definitely visit from mid-July to mid-August, which is the best time to see rice field art.

Konan Railway wrapping train operation decided!

As the first part of the "Grandpa and Grandma Rejuvenate" × Hirosaki City and Hirakawa City collaboration project, it has been decided that Konan Electric Railway's wrapped train will be operated! It is scheduled to run for about a year starting March 9th.

By the way, the rice field art introduced above is located a 1-minute walk from the rice field art station on the Konan Railway Konan Line. Why not ride the ``Grandpa and Grandma Rejuvenate'' wrapped train and see the rice field art?

“Grandpa and Grandma Rejuvenate” Wrapping Train〈Information〉

• Operation section: Konan Railway Konan Line (Hirosaki - Kuroishi)
• Operation date and time: Scheduled to operate for approximately one year from Saturday, March 9, 2024 to Monday, March 31, 2025
• Link: Konan Railway Co., Ltd. official website

Collaboration apple candy is on sale at "Pomme d'Amour Tokyo"!

Pomme d'Amour Tokyo a store specializing in apple candy sells apple candy with the image of the ``golden apple'' that was the cause of Shozo and Ine's rejuvenation

Sales will begin on Friday, April 5, 2024, and apple variety label-style stickers will also be distributed as gifts to purchasers! The novelty item will end once it's gone, but if you're a fan, you'll want to get your hands on it no matter what.

• POMME d'AMOR TOKYO official website

summary

The comic book ``Grandpa and Grandma Rejuvenate'' that I introduced this time has been released up to 7 volumes. Also, the anime has been airing since April 7th, so if you're interested, please check it out.

TV anime “Grandpa and Grandpa Rejuvenate” Main PV