Some people can recognize a genuine jewel just by looking at it, but Shinobu Kurata takes that talent to another level: she can literally see the energy hidden within precious stones. And soon we’ll get to know her story on TV, as it was announced that Nanatsu-ya: Shinobu and Her Jewelry Box will get an anime adaptation in 2027. Tomoko Ninomiya’s work, creator of Nodame Cantabile, released its first trailer and promotional image to celebrate the news.

The announcement was made on November 11, coinciding with Jewelry Day in Japan. The illustration shows the protagonists, Shinobu and Akisada, surrounded by precious stones, while the trailer highlights the different colors and glows of the jewels that will be so important in the story. Additionally, the author shared a special illustration to celebrate her manga finally coming to animation.

The story of Nanatsu-ya: Shinobu and Her Jewelry Box, known in Japan as Nanatsuya Shinobu no Hōsekibako, follows Shinobu Kurata, a high school student who helps at Kurata-ya, her family’s traditional pawn shop located in one of Tokyo’s old neighborhoods.

Although still quite young, Shinobu has an extraordinary ability: she can sense the aura of precious stones. Thanks to this talent, she can recognize the true nature of the jewels that arrive at the shop, even when their features aren’t obvious to others.

But precious stones aren’t the only thing complicated in her life. It turns out that her grandfather decided to betroth her in marriage to Akisada Kitagami, a young man from a distinguished family who works for a prestigious jewelry company. And although one might think having a fiancé with such connections could be convenient for the family business, the relationship between them has a much more peculiar story.

Akisada was taken in by Shinobu’s family when he was young, after separating from his own family under mysterious circumstances. Now, while working in the jewelry world, he continues to seek answers about his past and the secrets surrounding his family.

Thus, the story combines the mysteries behind different precious stones, the lives of those who come to the pawn shop, and the peculiar relationship between its protagonists. Because apparently, discovering the value of a diamond can be much simpler than understanding a person’s feelings.

The Nodame Cantabile team returns to work with Tomoko Ninomiya

One of the surprises of the announcement is that Chiaki Kon will direct the adaptation at J.C.STAFF, bringing together again part of the team that worked on the Nodame Cantabile anime. Kon directed Nodame Cantabile: Paris Chapter and Nodame Cantabile: Finale, while J.C.STAFF also produced the animated seasons of that franchise.

The series’ composition will be handled by Seishi Minakami, known for his work in A Certain Scientific Railgun, while Mai Furuki will handle character design.

In a message shared during the announcement, Kon expressed her joy at having another opportunity to work on Ninomiya’s work. The director also hinted that she hopes to bring the different stories that begin with each precious stone to animation, preserving the charm that characterizes the manga.

It’s worth noting that Nanatsu-ya: Shinobu and Her Jewelry Box began serialization in November 2013 in Kodansha’s Kiss magazine, where it continues today. The series currently has 27 compiled volumes, with the 28th volume set to arrive in Japanese stores on November 13.

For now, the premiere is only confirmed for sometime in 2027, without an exact date, voice cast, or international distribution platforms announced. Meanwhile, manga readers will finally be able to imagine how the mysterious auras Shinobu has been observing for years will look.

Would you like to have Shinobu’s ability to uncover the secrets of any jewel, or would you rather use it to find a precious stone that could make you rich without having to work?