The series is based on Makoto Takatsu’s manga.
The official X (formerly Twitter) account of the “Migratory Birds & Snail” (Wataridori to Katatsumuri) manga announced that the series is getting an anime adaptation in 2027! The news was first revealed on the cover of the manga’s 6th compiled volume, which shipped on 25 March. The anime adaptation was first announced back in July 2024, but now we have a confirmed release window!
Migratory Birds & Snail
Release window: 2027
Author: Makoto Takatsu
Studio: Yet to be announced
Migratory Birds & Snail anime adaptation details
So far we don’t know anything about the anime adaptation other than its 2027 premiere. No details about the possible cast and staff of the series have been announced yet. But keep an eye on our page as we will update you as soon as new information is available.
What is Migratory Birds & Snail about?
The Migratory Birds & Snail anime is based on the manga of the same name created by Makoto Takatsu. It began serialisation on Wani Books’ NewsCrunch web manga platform in October 2019. As of 25 March, 2026, six compiled book volumes of the series have been shipped.
The story of the manga follows Unpei Mochizuki who works as a mechanic. He is bored with his life, and after causing a customer trouble due to a mistake he made, he gets the urge to run somewhere far away where nobody knows him. He starts driving his car to chase the sudden urge, and meets Tsugumi Nagisa on the side of the road. She is a picture book writer and digital nomad, who travels in her car with her dog. Together, they start a journey in the van ‘Sumika’, travelling around Japan and living the true nomad life.
Where can I read the Migratory Birds & Snail manga?
Unfortunately, the manga doesn't have an official English version yet.