Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included is a romantic comedy manga by matoba, serialized in Monthly Shōnen Gangan from October 2020 to April 2025.
It follows Shintarō Tokumitsu, an average high schooler who suddenly finds himself cohabiting with Towa, an angel sent to learn about the human world.
The story mixes daily life with supernatural charm, as increasingly quirky non-human girls join Shintarō’s world, filling his once-ordinary apartment with laughter and a hint of romance.
In 2024, the series was adapted into an anime with 12 episodes.
This series is created by matoba, known for mixing slice-of-life and supernatural elements in heartwarming ways.
Launched at a time when fantasy-romance combos were trending, the manga offers a down-to-earth high school setting shaken by the arrival of a real angel.
Its cozy, relatable humor and gentle supernatural twists quickly found favor among readers looking for feel-good escapism.
Set in contemporary Japan, the story centers around a relatively average apartment complex.
What makes this world unique is the blend of ordinary high school life with literal angels, yuki-onna (snow women), vampires, and kappas covertly living among humans.
Supernatural beings, though rare, follow specific quirks—like only being visible or using powers under certain conditions—bringing discreet magic into daily routines.
Shintarō Tokumitsu thought his days would remain quietly uneventful.
Everything changes when Towa, an innocent and pure-hearted angel, quite literally drops into his life.
Towa has a mission: learn about humanity by living among them.
Her extreme naivete, inability to sense danger, and surprisingly adept housework get Shintarō tangled in plenty of sweetly awkward situations.
He tries to guide her through human customs (like not flying to school windows with lunch) and protect her from real-world dangers.
Soon, other non-human girls, including the no-nonsense snow-woman Noel Izumi and the chuunibyou (deluded) vampire Lilishka, join the mix.
Human classmate Tsumugi Tsutsumi, who harbors a long-standing crush on Shintarō, watches his ever-expanding supernatural harem with growing anxiety.
Their interactions bring misunderstandings, comedic mishaps, and earnest efforts to understand each other's hearts—while Shintarō’s apartment transforms from a solitary pad into a vibrant, communal home.
Angel: A divine being sent from Heaven, like Towa and Shiu, with wings that can appear or disappear at will.
Yuki-onna: Noel Izumi comes from a lineage of snow women, whose emotional distress can cause blizzards.
Vampire: Lilishka, a genuine vampire, obsesses over Shintarō’s scent but is otherwise quite polite and abides by surprisingly reasonable rules.
Kappa: Hisui Tsurumi, the timid kappa, can only reveal her true form under certain conditions involving cucumbers and water, staying hidden in human society.
The manga spans 8 volumes, published between 2021 and 2025 by Square Enix under the Gangan Comics label.
In 2021, a promotional video for the manga’s first volume was released on YouTube.
From April to June 2024, the anime adaptation aired with 12 episodes, produced by Okuruto Noboru studio.
Blu-ray releases are scheduled across three volumes, each containing four episodes.
A tie-in web radio show was hosted by Towa’s anime voice actor, featuring the cast discussing behind-the-scenes tidbits.
Directed by Kenta Ōnishi, the anime featured writing and series composition by Shōgo Yasukawa.
Character designs were crafted by Yuya Jōbu, with music composed by Shunsuke Takizawa.
The production committee included Okuruto Noboru, Nippon Columbia, and Bushiroad Move, among others.
The anime was broadcast on several Japanese TV stations and streamed on services like ABEMA and dAnime Store.
Theme songs were performed by popular artists, such as Yui Ogura.
The opening, "Kimi-Iro no Kiseki," is performed by Yui Ogura, blending cheerful vocals with an uplifting melody that matches the show’s gentle warmth.
The ending theme, "Sunny Canvas," is sung by voice actor unit Sandrion, providing a soft, upbeat close to each episode.
Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included stood out for its comfortable blend of gentle comedy and supernatural drama.
Fans were drawn to Towa’s adorable innocence, Shintarō’s likable everyman personality, and the comedic chemistry among the various supernatural roommates.
The anime adaptation boosted the manga’s profile, introducing the series to new audiences and increasing fan works, social media buzz, and merchandise.
The manga and anime are known for their quirky character dynamics and emphasis on kindness, acceptance, and building a “found family."
Fans appreciate its low-conflict, healing tone—a breath of fresh air for those tired of high-stakes fantasy or abrasive romantic drama.
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