Kiniro Mosaic
Cover of the first manga volume, featuring the main characters (from left-to-right): Karen Kujo, Shinobu Omiya, and Alice Cartelet
きんいろモザイク
(Kin'iro Mozaiku)
GenreComedy,[1] slice of life
Manga
Written byYui Hara
Published byHoubunsha
English publisher
MagazineManga Time Kirara Max
DemographicSeinen
Original runApril 19, 2010 – March 19, 2020
Volumes11
Anime television series
Directed byTensho
Written byYuniko Ayana
Music byRuka Kawada
StudioStudio Gokumi
Licensed by
Original networkAT-X, Tokyo MX, BS11 Digital
English network
Original run July 6, 2013 – September 21, 2013
Episodes12
Anime television series
Hello!! Kin-iro Mosaic
Directed byTensho
Written byYuniko Ayana
Music byRuka Kawada
StudioStudio Gokumi
Licensed by
  • NA: Sentai Filmworks
  • UK: Animatsu Entertainment
Original networkAT-X, Tokyo MX, SUN, KBS, TVh, TVA, BS11
English network
Original run April 5, 2015 – June 21, 2015
Episodes12
Original video animation
Kin-iro Mosaic: Pretty Days
Directed byTensho
Written byYuniko Ayana
Music byRuka Kawada
StudioStudio Gokumi
AXsiZ
ReleasedNovember 12, 2016
Runtime50 minutes
Manga
Kiniro Mosaic Best wishes
Written byYui Hara
Published byHoubunsha
English publisher
  • NA: Yen Press
MagazineManga Time Kirara Max
DemographicSeinen
Original runMay 19, 2020 – March 18, 2021
Volumes1
Anime film
Kin-iro Mosaic: Thank You!!
Directed byMunenori Nawa
Written byYuniko Ayana
Music byRuka Kawada
StudioStudio Gokumi
AXsiZ
ReleasedAugust 20, 2021 (2021-08-20)
Runtime82 minutes

Kiniro Mosaic (Japanese: きんいろモザイク, Hepburn: Kin'iro Mozaiku, lit. "Golden Mosaic"), also known by the abbreviation Kinmoza (きんモザ), is a Japanese four-panel manga written and illustrated by Yui Hara. The series began serialization in Houbunsha's Manga Time Kirara Max magazine in June 2010 issue and is licensed in English by Yen Press. An anime television adaptation by Studio Gokumi aired in Japan between July and September 2013, with a second season airing between April and June 2015. An original video animation was released in November 2016,[3] and an anime film premiered on August 20, 2021.

Plot

Shinobu Omiya is a Japanese high school girl who, five years ago, got a homestay in England with a girl named Alice Cartelet.[4] One day, Shinobu receives a letter from Alice saying she is coming to Japan to live with her. Surely enough, Alice appears and joins Shinobu and her friends Aya Komichi and Yoko Inokuma at her school. She is soon followed by Alice's half British, half Japanese friend from England, Karen Kujo.

Characters

Shinobu Omiya (大宮 忍, Ōmiya Shinobu)
Voiced by: Asuka Nishi[5]
The graceful, optimistic protagonist, a high school girl who previously stayed over at Alice's home in England. She dreams of becoming an interpreter, but generally has bad grades in English, among other subjects, although she shows talent as a seamstress. She loves western culture, and notably has an obsession with blonde hair. Her friends nickname her Shino, a shortened term for her name.
Alice Cartelet (アリス・カータレット, Arisu Kātaretto)
Voiced by: Manami Tanaka[5]
A girl from England who transfers into Shinobu's school and lives at her house. Highly intelligent, she loves Japanese culture and speaks the language fluently, but can also act childish at times, and has a complex about her short stature.
Aya Komichi (小路 綾, Komichi Aya)
Voiced by: Risa Taneda[5]
Nicknamed "Ayaya" by Karen, Shinobu's classmate, and friend since middle school. Throughout the series, she increasingly develops a crush on Yoko, however she has difficulty being honest with her feelings, and often snaps at her, only to feel bad about it later on. She frequently misinterprets situations between herself and Yoko, responding indignantly and blushing. As a student, she is highly intelligent, and even passed an entrance exam to a prestigious high school, however she turns down the opportunity as she does not wish to be separated from her friends. She is also very shy, and dislikes physical exercise, preferring indoor activities.
Yoko Inokuma (猪熊 陽子, Inokuma Yōko)
Voiced by: Yumi Uchiyama[5]
Shinobu's classmate and childhood friend since elementary school, who often serves as the tsukkomi character. Cheerful, boyish, and very energetic, she seems to be oblivious of Aya's sentiment towards her, however she becomes increasingly aware that Aya cares about her. Like Shinobu, she often struggles to get good grades in school, and she is also very clumsy, on one occasion accidentally breaking her sister's teddy bear. She has two younger siblings: a brother and sister, whom she cares deeply about, but she often worries about their tendency to lie.
Karen Kujo (九条 カレン, Kujō Karen)
Voiced by: Nao Tōyama[5]
A half-British, half-Japanese girl who comes from a rich family and was Alice's friend back in England. She also comes to Japan and enrolls in Shinobu's school. She is very energetic, fun-loving and carefree, not even worrying about her grades or getting fat. She often wears a Union Jack parka jacket over her school uniform and generally speaks in broken Japanese. Being incredibly friendly, she seeks to make friends with all of her classmates, and even her second-year homeroom teacher Akari Kuzehashi, albeit with varying degrees of success.
Honoka Matsubara (松原 穂乃花, Matsubara Honoka)
Voiced by: Ayaka Suwa[5]
Karen's classmate and best friend, who is a member of the tennis club and is often seen bringing Karen homemade snacks. Much like Shinobu, she has a fascination with blonde hair and sees Alice and Karen as royalty. Her family owns a restaurant. Because of her blonde hair fetish, she develops a major crush on Karen, and on one occasion finds herself incredibly nervous to ask Karen for her email address.
Isami Omiya (大宮 勇, Ōmiya Isami)
Voiced by: Yukari Tamura[5]
Shinobu's older sister who is a fashion model. She is often worried about Shinobu, because she is very careless and absent-minded but she manages to handle her very well.
Sakura Karasuma (烏丸 さくら, Karasuma Sakura)
Voiced by: Satomi Satō[5]
Shinobu's English teacher, who is often seen wearing a tracksuit jersey. She is kind, meek, and absent-minded. Alice initially sees her as a rival for Shinobu's affections, but grows fond of her over time. She has two older brothers. She spends most of her time with Kuzehashi, and is constantly asked for advice by her.
Akari Kuzehashi (久世橋 朱里, Kuzehashi Akari)
Voiced by: Saori Ōnishi[5]
A home economics teacher who appears after a year has passed in the story and is the homeroom teacher of class 2-A. She is very conscientious about the example she sets for her students, however she also wants to get along with her students, but always ends up intimidating them. She and Karen have an unusual relationship, initially not getting along with her, but warming up to her over time. Regardless, she often has to berate Karen for forgetting her homework or falling asleep in class, though she makes an increasing effort to not be too stern with her.
Kota Inokuma (猪熊 空太, Inokuma Kōta) and Mitsuki Inokuma (猪熊 美月, Inokuma Mitsuki)
Voiced by: Megumi Han (Kota) and Rie Murakawa (Mitsuki)[5]
Yoko's younger brother and sister, who are both twins. They are often notorious liars, making up weird tales, and generally speak in a monotone. They also help Aya with her crush on Yoko.

Books and publications

Manga

The original manga by Yui Hara began serialization in Houbunsha's Manga Time Kirara Max magazine in June 2010 issue (April 19, 2010). Eleven tankōbon volumes and two anthology comics have been released as of April 27, 2020.[6][7] The series has been licensed in English by Yen Press,[8] and in Indonesian by Elex Media Komputindo.[9] A spin-off manga titled Kin-iro Mosaic Best wishes was launched in the July 2020 issue (May 19, 2020) after the ending of the original series, and ended serialization in the May 2021 issue (March 18, 2021).[10][11] The spin-off manga is also licensed in English by Yen Press.[12]

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 March 26, 2011978-4-83-224011-7December 20, 2016[13]978-0-31-650146-0
2 April 26, 2012978-4-83-224143-5March 21, 2017[14]978-0-31-643353-2
3 June 27, 2013978-4-83-224314-9June 20, 2017[15]978-0-31-643354-9
4 September 27, 2013978-4-83-224350-7September 19, 2017[16]978-0-31-643356-3
5 November 27, 2014978-4-83-224497-9December 19, 2017[17]978-0-31-643357-0
6 June 27, 2015978-4-83-224578-5April 24, 2018[18]978-0-31-643358-7
7 September 27, 2016978-4-83-224744-4September 18, 2018[19]978-1-97-530177-4
8 July 27, 2017978-4-83-224855-7January 22, 2019[20]978-1-97-530236-8
9 July 26, 2018978-4-83-224963-9May 21, 2019[21]978-1-97-535673-6
10 July 25, 2019978-4-83-227107-4March 17, 2020[22]978-1-97-539946-7
11 April 27, 2020978-4-83-227186-9August 31, 2021[23]978-1-97-533572-4
12 March 26, 2021978-4-83-227267-5March 21, 2023[24]978-1-97-536313-0

Art book

No. Title Release date ISBN
1 Secret Kiniro Mosaic August 27, 2013 ISBN 978-4-8322-4344-6
2 Yui Hara Art Book "Parade" May 27, 2015 ISBN 978-4-8322-4575-4

Comics anthology

No. Release date ISBN
1 July 27, 2013 ISBN 978-4-8322-4331-6
2 April 27, 2015 ISBN 978-4-8322-4564-8

TV Anime Official Guide Book

No. Title Release date ISBN
1 Mosaiclopedia December 26, 2013 ISBN 978-4-8322-4391-0
2 See you next time! September 26, 2015 ISBN 978-4-8322-4623-2

Anime

A 12-episode anime adaptation was produced by Studio Gokumi, with direction by Tensho and character design by Kazuyuki Ueda.[1][25] The series aired in Japan on AT-X between July 6 and September 21, 2013, and was simulcast by Crunchyroll.[26][27][28] The respective opening and ending themes are "Jumping!!" and "Your Voice", both performed by Rhodanthe* (Asuka Nishi, Manami Tanaka, Risa Taneda, Yumi Uchiyama, and Nao Tōyama).[29] The series is licensed in North America by Sentai Filmworks under the title Kinmoza!.[30] A second season, titled Hello!! Kin-iro Mosaic, aired between April 5, 2015, and June 21, 2015, once again simulcast by Crunchyroll.[31][32][33][34] The respective opening and ending themes are "Yumeiro Parade" (夢色パレード, Dream-colored Parade) and "My Best Friends", both performed by Rhodanthe*. As with the first season, the second season has been licensed by Sentai Filmworks under the title Hello!! Kinmoza!.[35] An original video animation episode, Kin-iro Mosaic: Pretty Days, was released on March 3, 2017.[36] Manga Entertainment licensed both seasons for a UK release, and were released by Animatsu Entertainment as a DVD and Blu-ray combo pack on October 9, 2017, and December 18, 2017.[37][38] An anime film was announced in March 2020. The film, titled Kin-iro Mosaic: Thank You!!, premiered on August 20, 2021.[39][40] The film is directed by Munenori Nawa and co-animated by Studio Gokumi and AXsiZ, with Yuniko Ayana writing the scripts, Kazuyuki Ueda designing the characters, and Ruka Kawada composing the film's music.[10] In 2022 both season were removed from Crunchyroll.

Theme song

Season 1

Opening theme
"Jumping!!" by Rhodanthe*
Lyrics: yukio
Composer: Meis Clauson
Arranger: Hiroshi Uesugi
Ending theme
"Your Voice" by Rhodanthe*
Lyrics, composer: Takeshi Nakatsuka
Arranger: Hiroshi Uesugi
Insert song
"Happy birthday to you" (おたんじょうびのうた) (Episode 4)
by Alice Cartelet (Manami Tanaka)
"Silver Snow Drop" (ぎんいろスノウドロップ, Giniro Snow Drop) by Alice Cartelet (Manami Tanaka) (Episode 7)
Lyrics: RUCCA
Composer: Takaharu Anzai
Arranger: Nao Tokisawa
"Sakura Color Cherish" (さくらいろチェリッシュ, Sakura iro cherisshu) by Rhodanthe* (Episode 7)
Lyrics: RUCCA
Composer: Ken-G
Arranger: Hiroshi Uesugi

Season 2

Opening theme
"Dream Color Parade" (夢色パレード, Yumeiro Parade) by Rhodanthe* (Episodes 2–9, 11–12)
Lyrics: yuiko
Composer: Meis Clauson
Arranger: Hiroshi Uesugi
The first part of episodes 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 was solo of Alice Cartelet (Manami Tanaka), Shinobu Omiya (Asuka Nishi), Karen Kujo (Nao Toyama), Aya Komichi (Risa Taneda), and Yoko Inokuma (Yumi Uchiyama) respectively with different lyrics. Other episodes is the chorus of Rhodanthe*
"Glitter Summer Rainbow" (きらめきいろサマーレインボー, Kirameki-iro samāreinbō) (Episode 10)
Lyrics: yuiko
Composer: Masaaki Ishihara
Arranger: Hiroshi Uesugi
Ending theme
"My Best Friends" by Rhodanthe*
Lyrics, Composer: Takeshi Nakatsuka
Arranger: Hiroshi Uesugi

Blu-ray Disc/DVD

Season No. Release date Episodes included Product number
BD DVD
Season 1 1 September 25, 2013 1st episode–2nd episode ZMXZ-8771 ZMBZ-8781
2 October 30, 2013 3rd episode–4th episode ZMXZ-8772 ZMBZ-8782
3 November 27, 2013 5th episode–6th episode ZMXZ-8773 ZMBZ-8783
4 December 25, 2013 7th episode–8th episode ZMXZ-8774 ZMBZ-8784
5 January 29, 2014 9th episode–10th episode ZMXZ-8775 ZMBZ-8785
6 February 26, 2014 11th episode–12th episode ZMXZ-8776 ZMBZ-8786
BOX November 25, 2016 1st episode–12th episode ZMAZ-10884 —
Season 2 1 June 24, 2015 1st episode–2nd episode ZMXZ-10041 ZMBZ-10051
2 July 24, 2015 3rd episode–4th episode ZMXZ-10042 ZMBZ-10052
3 August 26, 2015 5th episode–6th episode ZMXZ-10043 ZMBZ-10053
4 September 25, 2015 7th episode–8th episode ZMXZ-10044 ZMBZ-10054
5 October 28, 2015 9th episode–10th episode ZMXZ-10045 ZMBZ-10055
6 November 25, 2015 11th episode–12th episode ZMXZ-10046 ZMBZ-10056
BOX March 18, 2020 1st episode–12th episode ZMAZ-13801 —
OVA 1 March 3, 2017 — ZMXZ-11007 ZMBZ-11008
Film 1 April 27, 2022 — ZMXZ-15402 ZMBZ-15403

CD

Title Release date Product number
First version Normal version
TV Animation Kin-iro Mosaic Hajimemashite Yoroshikune (TVアニメーション きんいろモザイク サウンドブック はじめまして よろしくね。) August 21, 2013 VTCL-60349
TV Animation Kin-iro Mosaic Sound Book Itsu Made Mo Isshodayo (TVアニメーション きんいろモザイク サウンドブック いつまでも一緒だよ。） October 9, 2013 VTCL-6035
『Hello!! Kin-iro Mosaic』Character CD Music Palette 1 Shinobu*Alice『ハロー!!きんいろモザイク』キャラクターCD Music Palette 1 忍*アリス December 3, 2014 VTZL-89 VTCL-35196
『Hello!! Kin-iro Mosaic』Character CD Music Palette 2 Aya*Yoko『ハロー!!きんいろモザイク』キャラクターCD Music Palette 2 綾*陽子 February 4, 2015 VTZL-90 VTCL-35197
『Hello!! Kin-iro Mosaic』角色CD Music Palette 3 Karen*Honoka『ハロー!!きんいろモザイク』キャラクターCD Music Palette 3 カレン*穂乃花 April 1, 2015 VTZL-91 VTCL-35198
TV Animation『Hello!! Kin-iro Mosaic』Sound Book "Mata, Aetane" (TVアニメーション『ハロー!!きんいろモザイク』サウンドブック「また、会えたね。」) June 17, 2015 VTCL-60401

Appearances in other media

Characters and songs from Kiniro Mosaic appear alongside other anime characters in the rhythm game Miracle Girls Festival, which is developed by Sega for the PlayStation Vita.[41][42] Characters from the series also appear in the mobile game Kirara Fantasia.[43]

References

  1. 1 2 "Kin-iro Mosaic 4-Panel Schoolgirl Comedy Manga Gets TV Anime". Anime News Network. December 18, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Animax Asia to Air Hello!! KINMOZA, Cute High Earth Defense Club Love!, My Love Story!! Anime". Anime News Network. October 20, 2016. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
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