Gokicha
2009 4-panel manga series by Rui Tamachi
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::summary 2009 4-panel manga series by Rui Tamachi ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Gokicha |
| image | gokichacover.jpg |
| caption | Cover of first manga volume published by Houbunsha |
| ja_kanji | ごきチャ |
| genre | Comedy |
| :: |
| name = Gokicha | image = gokichacover.jpg | caption = Cover of first manga volume published by Houbunsha | ja_kanji = ごきチャ | ja_romaji = | genre = Comedy | type = manga | author = Rui Tamachi | publisher = Houbunsha | magazine = Manga Time Kirara Carat | first = January 28, 2011 | last = June 28, 2016 | volumes = 5 | volume_list = | type = ona | title = Gokicha!! Cockroach Girls | director = | producer = | writer = | music = | studio = MooGoo Wao World | network = Nico Nico Douga | released = September 14, 2012 | runtime = | episodes = | episode_list =
Gokicha is a 4-panel manga series created by Rui Tamachi revolving around anthropomorphised cockroaches. The manga originally existed as self-published doujin works, first released at Comiket in 2009, before beginning serialization in Houbunsha's Manga Time Kirara Carat magazine from March 2011 to August 2016. An anime adaptation by Movic began releasing on Nico Nico Douga in 2012.
Characters
;Gokicha : :An anthropomorphised cockroach girl who wishes to become friends with humans, but is often treated with the appropriate response. ;Chaba : :Another cockroach girl who is a bit more tomboyish in personality. ;Part Time Girl :A girl working a part time job who appears in the Houbunsha serialization. ;Part Time Boy :A boy who is the Part Time Girl's underclassman. ;Chocolate :The cute cat that plays with Gokicha.
Media
Manga
Gokicha originally existed as a doujin work self-published by Rui Tamachi. The first volume, Gokicha!!, was released at Comiket 77 in December 2009, while the second volume, Gokicha!!!, was released at Comiket 78 in August 2010. The manga then began serialization in the September 2011 issue of Houbunsha's Manga Time Kirara Carat magazine released on July 28, 2011. The first tankoubon volume was released on July 26, 2012, the fourth on August 27, 2015. The fifth and final volume was released on August 10, 2016.
Anime
An anime adaptation titled Gokicha!! Cockroach Girls has been produced by Movic and began streaming on Nico Nico Douga from September 14, 2012. The opening theme is "Gokkyun! Days" by Saki while the ending theme is "Beginning" by Saki.
References
References
- (July 28, 2011). "Gokicha/Cockroach Girls Manga Serialized in Magazine". [[Anime News Network]].
- "ごきチャ (1) (まんがタイムKRコミックス)".
- "ごきチャ (4) (まんがタイムKRコミックス)".
- (January 22, 2011). "Gokicha/Cockroach Girls Manga Gets Mobile Phone Anime". Anime News Network.
- "ごきチャ!! - ニコニコチャンネル".
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