Ruri Rocks
| Ruri Rocks | |
 First tankōbon volume cover | |
| 瑠璃の宝石 (Ruri no Hōseki) | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Adventure[1] |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Keiichirō Shibuya |
| Published by | Enterbrain |
| Imprint | Harta Comix |
| Magazine | Harta |
| Demographic | Seinen |
| Original run | August 10, 2019 – present |
| Volumes | 5 |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Shingo Fujii |
| Written by | Michiko Yokote |
| Music by |
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| Studio | Studio Bind |
| Licensed by | Crunchyroll |
| Original network | AT-X, Tokyo MX, BS11, TVA, ABC |
| Original run | July 6, 2025 – scheduled |
Ruri Rocks (Japanese: 瑠璃の宝石, Hepburn: Ruri no Hōseki; lit. 'Ruri's Jewels'), also known as Introduction to Mineralogy, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Keiichirō Shibuya. The story features high school student Ruri, a girl who loves minerals and jewelry who meets graduate student Nagi, fostering an interest in mineralogy. It has been serialized in Enterbrain's seinen manga magazine Harta since August 2019, with its chapters collected into five tankōbon volumes as of September 2024. An anime television series adaptation produced by Studio Bind is set to premiere in July 2025.
Characters
[edit]- Ruri Tanigawa (谷川 瑠璃, Tanigawa Ruri)
- Voiced by: Miyari Nemoto[2]
- Nagi Arato (荒砥 凪, Arato Nagi)
- Voiced by: Asami Seto[2]
- Yōko Imari (伊万里 曜子, Imari Yōko)
- Voiced by: Yume Miyamoto[3]
- Shōko Seto (瀬戸 硝子, Seto Shōko)
- Voiced by: Saki Hayashi[3]
- Aoi Kasamaru (笠丸 葵, Kasamaru Aoi)
- Voiced by: Misuzu Yamada[3]
Media
[edit]Manga
[edit]Written and illustrated by Keiichirō Shibuya, Ruri Rocks began serialization in Enterbrain's Harta magazine on August 10, 2019.[4] The first tankōbon volume was released on October 15, 2020.[1] As of September 2024, five volumes have been released.[5]
Volumes
[edit]| No. | Japanese release date | Japanese ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 15, 2020[6] | 978-4-04-736267-3 |
| 2 | August 12, 2021[7] | 978-4-04-736615-2 |
| 3 | October 15, 2022[8] | 978-4-04-737177-4 |
| 4 | August 12, 2023[9] | 978-4-04-737637-3 |
| 5 | September 13, 2024[5] | 978-4-04-737914-5 |
Anime
[edit]An anime television series adaptation was announced on September 11, 2024.[10] It will be produced by Studio Bind and directed by Shingo Fujii, with scripts written by Michiko Yokote, characters designed by Mayu Fujii, and music composed by Daisuke Achiwa and Kazuki Yanagawa.[2] The series is set to premiere on July 6, 2025, on AT-X and other networks. The opening theme song is "Hikari no Sumika" (光のすみか; lit. 'Home of Light'), performed by Rei Yasuda, while the ending theme song is "Sapphire" (サファイア), performed by Hana Hope.[11] Crunchyroll will stream the series.[12] Plus Media Networks Asia has licensed the series in Southeast Asia and will broadcast it on Aniplus Asia.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b 水晶、砂金、ガーネット…鉱物採集は現代の宝探し！渋谷圭一郎「瑠璃の宝石」1巻. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. October 15, 2020. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
- ^ a b c Pineda, Rafael Antonio (September 16, 2024). "Introduction to Mineralogy Anime's Teaser Reveals Cast, Staff". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^ a b c Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 20, 2025). "Introduction to Mineralogy TV Anime Reveals More Cast in Promo Video". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
- ^ 入江亜季、九井諒子らが描き下ろし！ハルタ付録に“おおきいすてきポストカード”. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. August 10, 2019. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
- ^ a b 【9月13日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ 【10月15日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. October 15, 2020. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
- ^ 【8月12日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. August 12, 2021. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
- ^ 【10月15日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. October 15, 2022. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
- ^ 【8月12日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. August 12, 2023. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
- ^ 漫画『瑠璃の宝石』2025年テレビアニメ化決定 続報は16日に発表. Oricon (in Japanese). September 11, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna (May 29, 2025). "Introduction to Mineralogy Anime's New Video Unveils More Staff, Theme Songs, July 6 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (June 18, 2025). "Crunchyroll Announces Release Schedule for Summer 2025 Season". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
- ^ "【𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧】"Ruri Rocks" is simulcasting on ANIPLUS in Summer 2025 ✨Stay tuned for more details 🪨⛏️". Aniplus Asia. June 24, 2025. Retrieved June 24, 2025 – via Facebook.
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External links
[edit]- Official manga website at KadoComi (in Japanese)
- Official anime website (in Japanese)
- Ruri Rocks (manga) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia