Mignon is the tale of an illegal cage fighter and his struggle to survive. Of course, we can’t forget the significant theme of the Korean animation series: the BL plot. The protagonist falls in love with a vampire doctor, leading to a considerable derailment of both their lives.
Can Mignon be happy with his new partner? Will Dr. Oh be okay with the hellish impact that Mignon’s lifestyle will call upon them?
Mignon has been under production for over two years, and BL fans have been waiting for it with bated breaths. Now that it is finally out, we are here with all the details to help you binge the series.
Mignon Anime Plot
Mignon, the titular character, is an underground boxer. The only way he can earn his living is by fighting, and he has an extremely abusive instructor who beats him mercilessly and makes money through Mignon’s battles.
However, the boxer has someone he feels strangely attracted to. It is a doctor in the dumps who he often visits due to his injuries. The doc advises him to get a better job, but it all falls on deaf ears as Mignon admires the doc while his wounds get treated.
One day as Mignon enters the chamber unannounced, he walks into a strange scene where the doctor is drinking the blood of a patient. He realizes that the doctor is actually a vampire. Now, Mignon has a bounty on his head due to his accidental discovery.
Trailer
The trailer for Mignon showcases the unique animation style of the series. It presents the events of the Korean anime in a comedic form. The fighter Mignon, the doctor with who he has chemistry and even the gangsters are shown through a comic lens, despite the reality being quite different.
The second trailer, however, takes things to the next level. It reflects the serious nature of the animation and the two characters’ desperation for love. Mignon’s bloody matches are described beautifully, along with his blood bond with the vampire.
Mignon Anime Key Visual
The series has only received one visual:
However, the visual portrays the titular character with one natural blue eye and one red eye, like a vampire. It seems to hint at his romance as well as his possible fate if he falls in love with a vampire.
Will Mignon Receive a Season 2?
As Mignon is an original anime and an independent project that is not associated with any big production, it is unlikely that Mignon will receive a second season.
Mignon Anime Studio, Cast, and Crew
Not much is known about the animation production staff of the Mignon Korean animation. It was produced and distributed by ABJ Company, and its director and writer is Bboung Bbang Kkyu. The music director is Jeon Yonghyeon.
The cast members include:
- Oh Minhyeok as Mignon
- Kim Minju as Oh Young-One
- Min Seungwoo, a Gangster
- Jeong Uihan as Referee
- Park Jookwang as Coach
- Lee Gyuchang as Master Woo
Mignon Anime Release Date and Where to Watch?
All 12 episodes of Mignon were released on August 11, 2023. You can watch the anime on Vimeo. The first three videos are free to watch, but you have to pay one dollar for each of the other episodes you want to access.
Each Mignon episode is around 5 minutes long, constituting a total of one hour and seven minutes of duration. It has received English as well as Korean and Japanese subtitles and is available to watch worldwide.
As an independent project, Mignon exhibits a refreshing new animation style. The plot has attracted tons of fujoshi and is a hit with BL lovers. Its eccentric story and steamy scenes have garnered much praise, including its incredible soundtrack.
So what are you waiting for? Give Mignon a watch, and tell us how you found it in the comments below.
