The Comic Bang (also known as 开画！少女漫 Kai Hua! Shao Nu Man, previously known as 月刊少女 Yue Kan Shao Nu and Comic Girl Romance) is an ongoing, live-action drama originally planned to be released in 2022, but aired on May 22, 2025. The drama is adapted from Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun. There is to be an estimated twenty-four 45 minute episodes broadcasted onto iQiyi. Because the drama is set in China, the Pinyin reading of the cast names will be used.
Synopsis[]
Lu Yeqi, an intelligent second-year student of the Mathematics major, has always been known for been low profile and mysterious. Unbeknownst to others, he has a hidden occupation - as a professional shojou comic artist. However, as a science student, he lacks certain knowledge about shojou comics. Lu Yeqi originally wanted to write hot-blooded youth comics, but somehow strayed on his path. Since he is passionate about comics, he decided to persist on chasing his dreams. Zuo Qiandai, who has a crush on Lu Yeqi, decides to confess to him one day; but her intentions are misunderstood and she is eventually recruited into his drawing team.
Since Lu Yeqi met Zuo Qiandai, he gained new inspiration for creation, and as the two spend time together, they also ignited a new passion for drawing. As their Comics team continues to grow and stabilize, new opportunities and challenges also follow. Faced with the unknown difficulties, the team members experience confusion, suspicion, and arguments. However, they eventually come out stronger and more bonded than ever as a team. With mutual trust and support, stories of youth, friendship, and dreams continue to blossom within the small studio.
Cast[]
- Shen Yue as Zuo Qiandai / Chiyo Sakura
- Wang Jing Xuan as Lu Yeqi / Umetarou Nozaki
- Zhou Yan Chen as Yu Zichai / Mikoto Mikoshiba
- Zeng Ke Ni (Jenny) as Jie Yue / Yuzuki Seo
- Wu Yu Heng as Ruo Song / Hirotaka Wakamatsu
- Wang Ruo Shan (Rachel) as Lu Dao / Yuu Kashima
- Zhao Yi Qin as Gu Zhengxing / Masayuki Hori
Supporting characters were revealed late January on the drama's official weibo.
- Kenji Chen as Qian Ye / Mitsuya Maeno
- Steven Hao as Gong Jian / Ken Miyamae
- Xu Wan Ting as You Li / Yukari Miyako
- Xu Xin Chi as Lu Yezhen / Mayu Nozaki
(Pinyin names of the supporting cast originally posted by CashMoneyChiyo on tumblr)
Production Credits[]
- Director: Zhong Qing
- Screenwriter(s): Yu Jin, Huo Bei Bei, He Si Yu, Hang Bing Li
- Producer: Niu Ji Xin, Wang Ye Xun, Wang Jing, Yao Yuan Hong
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-210112- The Comic Bang first announcement
The Comic Bang first announcement