Your Forma Explained

Ja Kanji:ユア・フォルマ
Ja Romaji:Yua Foruma
Type:light novel
Illustrator:Tsubata Nozaki
Publisher:ASCII Media Works
Imprint:Dengeki Bunko
First:March 10, 2021
Volumes:7
Type:manga
Author:Mareho Kikuishi
Illustrator:Yoshinori Kisaragi
Publisher:Kadokawa Shoten
Magazine:Young Ace
First:June 4, 2021
Last:September 4, 2023
Volumes:3
Type:tv series
Director:Takaharu Ozaki
Music:Tatsuya Kato
Studio:Geno Studio
Licensee:Remow
Network:ANN (TV Asahi), BS Asahi
First:April 2, 2025
Last:June 25, 2025
Episodes:13
Portal:yes

is a Japanese light novel series written by Mareho Kikuishi and illustrated by Tsubata Nozaki. It began publication under ASCII Media Works' Dengeki Bunko imprint in March 2021. As of April 2025, seven volumes have been released. A manga adaptation, illustrated by Yoshinori Kisaragi, was serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's Young Ace magazine from June 2021 to September 2023, with its individual chapters collected into three volumes. An anime television series adaptation produced by Geno Studio aired from April to June 2025.

Media

Light novel

Written by Mareho Kikuishi and illustrated by Tsubata Nozaki, the series began publication under ASCII Media Works' Dengeki Bunko imprint on March 10, 2021. As of April 2025, seven volumes have been released.

In October 2021, Yen Press announced that they licensed the series for English publication.[1]

Volumes

Manga

A manga adaptation, illustrated by Yoshinori Kisaragi, was serialized in Young Ace from June 4, 2021, to September 4, 2023.[2] [3] Kadokawa Shoten published the individual chapters in three volumes.

At Anime Expo 2022, Yen Press announced that they also licensed the manga adaptation for English publication.[4]

Volumes

Anime

An anime television series adaptation was announced at the Dengeki Bunko 30th anniversary event on July 15, 2023.[5] [6] It is produced by Twin Engine, animated by Geno Studio and directed by Takaharu Ozaki, with Kazuyuki Fudeyasu handling series composition and writing episode screenplays, Chikashi Kadekaru designing the characters and Tatsuya Kato composing the music. The series aired from April 2 to June 25, 2025, on the brand new IMAnimation W programming block on TV Asahi and its affiliates.[7] The opening theme song is "Gridout", performed by Yama,[8] while the ending theme song is, performed by 9Lana.[9] Remow licensed the series for streaming on Samsung TV Plus in North America, Animation Digital Network in EMEA territories, and Anime Onegai in Latin American territories.[10] The series began steaming on Amazon Prime Video on July 11, 2025.[11]

Episodes

Reception

The series won the grand prize at the 27th Dengeki Novel Prize in 2021.[12] In the 2022 edition of the Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! guidebook, the series ranked 18th in the new work category.[13]

Chiriuchi Taniguchi from Real Sound praised the main characters and their relationship, as well as the plot and setting of the series.[14] Demelza from Anime UK News praised the story and characters, comparing the story to Psycho-Pass.[15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mateo. Alex. Yen Press Licenses MonsTABOO, Lost Lad London, Re:Zero: The Frozen Bond, Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple Manga, More. Anime News Network. October 8, 2021. September 20, 2022.
  2. Web site: ja:脳の情報端末に潜って事件捜査する電索官のバディ物語「ユア・フォルマ」新連載. https://natalie.mu/comic/news/431081. Comic Natalie. Natasha, Inc. June 4, 2021. September 20, 2022. ja.
  3. Web site: Pineda. Rafael Antonio. Yoshinori Kisaragi's Your Forma Manga Ends. Anime News Network. September 5, 2023. September 5, 2023.
  4. Web site: Hazra. Adriana. Yen Press Announces Oshi no Ko, Your Forma Manga; Puella Magi Oriko Magica, K-ON! Omnibus Editions; 11 More Titles. Anime News Network. July 1, 2022. September 20, 2022.
  5. Web site: ja:「ユア・フォルマ」TVアニメ化 孤独な天才少女とヒト型ロボットによるSFサスペンス. https://natalie.mu/comic/news/533055. Comic Natalie. Natasha, Inc. July 15, 2023. July 15, 2023. ja.
  6. Web site: Loo. Egan. Your Forma Sci-Fi Suspense Light Novels Get TV Anime. Anime News Network. July 15, 2023. July 15, 2023.
  7. Web site: Pineda. Rafael Antonio. Your Forma Anime's Teaser Reveals Cast, Staff, April 2025 Debut. Anime News Network. December 17, 2024. December 17, 2024.
  8. Web site: Cayanan. Joanna. Your Forma Anime's Promotional Video Reveals More Cast, Opening Song. Anime News Network. February 12, 2025. February 12, 2025.
  9. Web site: Cayanan. Joanna. Your Forma Anime's 2nd Video Unveils More Cast, 9Lana's Ending Song. Anime News Network. March 19, 2025. March 19, 2025.
  10. Web site: Your Forma Anime Streams on Samsung TV Plus in U.S., Canada. Anime News Network. Pineda. Rafael. April 3, 2025. April 4, 2025.
  11. Web site: Adriana. Hazra. Your Forma Anime Streams on Amazon Prime in U.S.. Anime News Network. July 11, 2025. July 15, 2025.
  12. Web site: ja:【電撃小説大賞受賞作】人々が脳内に情報端末を手に入れた世界。孤独な天才少女捜査官×紳士系ヒト型ロボットが知覚犯罪に挑む!. https://ddnavi.com/news/747309/a/. Da Vinci. March 7, 2021. September 20, 2022. ja.
  13. Web site: ja:このライトノベルがすごい!2022:各部門ベスト20位内にランクインした16作品のインタビュー記事を振り返ろう. https://ln-news.com/articles/112794. LN News. November 26, 2021. September 20, 2022. ja.
  14. Web site: Taniguchi. Chiriuchi. ja:『アイの歌声を聴かせて』シオンは本当に“ポンコツAI”なのか?. https://realsound.jp/book/2021/11/post-901336.html. Real Sound. November 12, 2021. September 20, 2022. ja.
  15. Web site: Demelza. Your Forma Volume 1 Review. Anime UK News. September 16, 2022. September 20, 2022.