Sogo Gakuen Human Academy Graduate Illustrates Comic Adaptation of Original Novel! Tie-up with TV Anime 'The Fish That Got Away Was Big, But The Fish I Caught Was Too Big'
Sogo Gakuen Human Academy has partnered with the TV anime 'The Fish That Got Away Was Big, But The Fish I Caught Was Too Big,' whose comic adaptation is illustrated by a graduate. The anime will be used as teaching material for practical curricula. Free trial lessons for dubbing and illustration coloring will be held at 16 campuses nationwide from May 1 to September 30, 2026.
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Human Academy Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tominobu Tanaka; hereinafter "the Company"), which operates educational businesses, announces that Sogo Gakuen Human Academy (hereinafter "the School"), its full-time vocational school, has partnered with the popular TV anime 'The Fish That Got Away Was Big, But The Fish I Caught Was Too Big.' The comic adaptation of the original novel for this anime is illustrated by "Nagato Kaki-sensei," a graduate of the Manga and Illustration College. The anime will be introduced as teaching material for dubbing and illustration coloring classes. Furthermore, trial lessons using this work will be conducted at campuses nationwide.
[Key Points of this Announcement]
- Realizing a practical curriculum that allows students to learn in an environment close to a professional setting, by using actual TV anime works as teaching materials, including anime footage and line art.
- Utilizing it as specialized teaching material to improve skills in the School's Performing Arts College and Manga and Illustration College.
- Providing an opportunity for prospective students to directly experience the quality of education through trial dubbing and illustration coloring lessons using the tie-up work.
https://ha.athuman.com/news-topics/news/tv_1.php
■ Overview
In the anime and entertainment industry, there is a demand for personnel with more practical skills due to technological advancements. The School has been promoting initiatives to incorporate live materials actually used in professional settings into education, so that students can train with a professional mindset even while enrolled. This tie-up with the trending TV anime 'The Fish That Got Away Was Big, But The Fish I Caught Was Too Big' will provide a higher quality educational environment based on the latest works.
For students, using familiar actual works as teaching materials not only boosts their motivation to learn but also provides a valuable opportunity to directly experience "professional line art" and "delicate emotional expressions of characters." In dubbing classes, students can develop accurate acting and expressive skills in sync with character movements, and in illustration coloring classes, they can acquire advanced coloring techniques based on professional color design. Through trial lessons, we aim to convey the joy and depth of creativity to young people aspiring to enter the industry and connect this to the discovery of next-generation talent.
■ Event Information
Date: Friday, May 1, 2026 – Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Venue: 16 Sogo Gakuen Human Academy campuses nationwide
└ Sapporo, Sendai, Omiya, Chiba, Shinjuku, Akihabara, Yokohama, Shizuoka,
Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka Shinsaibashi, Kobe Sannomiya, Hiroshima, Fukuoka,
Kagoshima, Naha
Content: Dubbing trial lessons, Illustration coloring trial lessons
Target Audience: Those aspiring to become voice actors or illustrators in the future
Participation Fee: Free
URL: https://ha.athuman.com/news-topics/news/tv_1.php
■ Work Introduction
TV Anime 'The Fish That Got Away Was Big, But The Fish I Caught Was Too Big'
"...It all began with a sudden annulment of engagement."
Maria (nicknamed Mimi), a young lady from the Annovazzi ducal family, a prestigious martial arts household, was recognized for her "martial arts talent" despite being the youngest child and was raised as the heir. However, with the birth of her younger brother, she was suddenly relieved of that role... Her father ordered her to find the best possible husband, but all eligible noble sons in the Muro Kingdom were already taken. So, relying on a distant relative Aida, she studied abroad in the neighboring Rubini Kingdom and was diligently searching for a marriage partner when, at a royal academy graduation party, Prince Renato, whom she had never met before, suddenly declared their engagement annulled—an engagement she had no recollection of! What will become of Maria's marriage hunt after being engaged-annulled without ever being engaged!? The chaotic romantic comedy of a martial arts noblewoman begins!
■ About Human Academy https://manabu.athuman.com/
As an "Edutainment Company" that provides the joy of learning, Human Academy has organized over 800 courses since its establishment in 1985, adapting to changes in times and society. We support STEAM education, reskilling, and re-learning at all life stages, from preschoolers to junior high, high school, university students, working adults, and seniors.
Furthermore, we promote our unique "Human Academy GIGA School Concept" and have developed the learning support platform "assist." SELFing support counselors and instructors provide individualized learning support, including progress management and consultations tailored to learning objectives and goals. We constantly incorporate cutting-edge educational methods and technologies, pursue the joy of learning, and provide the highest standard of educational services.
■ About Human Group
Since its founding in 1985, with the philosophy of "For the World, For People," the Human Group has developed a wide range of businesses centered on education, including human resources, nursing care, childcare, IT, beauty, and sports.
[Key Points of this Announcement]
- Realizing a practical curriculum that allows students to learn in an environment close to a professional setting, by using actual TV anime works as teaching materials, including anime footage and line art.
- Utilizing it as specialized teaching material to improve skills in the School's Performing Arts College and Manga and Illustration College.
- Providing an opportunity for prospective students to directly experience the quality of education through trial dubbing and illustration coloring lessons using the tie-up work.
https://ha.athuman.com/news-topics/news/tv_1.php
■ Overview
In the anime and entertainment industry, there is a demand for personnel with more practical skills due to technological advancements. The School has been promoting initiatives to incorporate live materials actually used in professional settings into education, so that students can train with a professional mindset even while enrolled. This tie-up with the trending TV anime 'The Fish That Got Away Was Big, But The Fish I Caught Was Too Big' will provide a higher quality educational environment based on the latest works.
For students, using familiar actual works as teaching materials not only boosts their motivation to learn but also provides a valuable opportunity to directly experience "professional line art" and "delicate emotional expressions of characters." In dubbing classes, students can develop accurate acting and expressive skills in sync with character movements, and in illustration coloring classes, they can acquire advanced coloring techniques based on professional color design. Through trial lessons, we aim to convey the joy and depth of creativity to young people aspiring to enter the industry and connect this to the discovery of next-generation talent.
■ Event Information
Date: Friday, May 1, 2026 – Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Venue: 16 Sogo Gakuen Human Academy campuses nationwide
└ Sapporo, Sendai, Omiya, Chiba, Shinjuku, Akihabara, Yokohama, Shizuoka,
Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka Shinsaibashi, Kobe Sannomiya, Hiroshima, Fukuoka,
Kagoshima, Naha
Content: Dubbing trial lessons, Illustration coloring trial lessons
Target Audience: Those aspiring to become voice actors or illustrators in the future
Participation Fee: Free
URL: https://ha.athuman.com/news-topics/news/tv_1.php
■ Work Introduction
TV Anime 'The Fish That Got Away Was Big, But The Fish I Caught Was Too Big'
"...It all began with a sudden annulment of engagement."
Maria (nicknamed Mimi), a young lady from the Annovazzi ducal family, a prestigious martial arts household, was recognized for her "martial arts talent" despite being the youngest child and was raised as the heir. However, with the birth of her younger brother, she was suddenly relieved of that role... Her father ordered her to find the best possible husband, but all eligible noble sons in the Muro Kingdom were already taken. So, relying on a distant relative Aida, she studied abroad in the neighboring Rubini Kingdom and was diligently searching for a marriage partner when, at a royal academy graduation party, Prince Renato, whom she had never met before, suddenly declared their engagement annulled—an engagement she had no recollection of! What will become of Maria's marriage hunt after being engaged-annulled without ever being engaged!? The chaotic romantic comedy of a martial arts noblewoman begins!
■ About Human Academy https://manabu.athuman.com/
As an "Edutainment Company" that provides the joy of learning, Human Academy has organized over 800 courses since its establishment in 1985, adapting to changes in times and society. We support STEAM education, reskilling, and re-learning at all life stages, from preschoolers to junior high, high school, university students, working adults, and seniors.
Furthermore, we promote our unique "Human Academy GIGA School Concept" and have developed the learning support platform "assist." SELFing support counselors and instructors provide individualized learning support, including progress management and consultations tailored to learning objectives and goals. We constantly incorporate cutting-edge educational methods and technologies, pursue the joy of learning, and provide the highest standard of educational services.
■ About Human Group
Since its founding in 1985, with the philosophy of "For the World, For People," the Human Group has developed a wide range of businesses centered on education, including human resources, nursing care, childcare, IT, beauty, and sports.