ZatsuTabi -That's Journey-

When her manga storyboards keep getting turned down, Chika Suzugamori walks away from her desk and follows a quirky social media poll she set up for fun. Instead of plotting her next chapter at home, she answers whatever the crowd chooses, hopping between unexpected towns, odd jobs, and chance meetings. The show follows those day-to-day episodes, mixing offbeat comedy with quieter moments as Chika sketches scenes, swaps stories with strangers, and learns what inspires her work. Each stop brings a fresh mishap or small triumph, and the series focuses on how ordinary detours and new people can reshape an artist's outlook without revealing any big twists ahead.

Created by Yoshiko Nakamura and Kenta Ishizaka, ZatsuTabi premiered in 2025 as an original animated TV series, with Hika Tsukishiro, Sayumi Suzushiro, Sae Hiratsuka, Satomi Sato, and Yoko Hikasa leading the voice cast.

As of early 2025 the series has not received major industry award nominations. It has, however, been noticed by viewers for its ensemble voice work and light, episodic pacing.

The crowdsourced-destination gimmick quickly struck a chord online, turning the show's poll idea into a recurring fan theme. Viewers have shared art inspired by specific stops, and small communities have adopted the show's playful take on spontaneous travel and local encounters.

Critical and audience responses lean positive, reflected in a 7.7/10 vote average from early viewers. Reviewers and fans highlight the show's warmth, its focus on creativity and friendship, and the way it balances comic mishaps with reflective scenes about making art. Episodes tend to be low-stakes and character-driven, making the series a relaxed, sometimes funny look at finding inspiration in unpredictable places.