Movie 「Sumikko Gurashi」an original costume “Sumikko” was revealed! Appearance of a new character….!

From the movie "Sword Art Online Progressive: Aria of a Starless Night" (to be screened on October 30, 2021), the main trailer, which takes us to the origin of the series and reveals the relationship between Asuna and Mito, has been released. In addition, the theme song will be "Ike", sung and written by LiSA and composed by Ayase, who is also a member of YOASOBI. The movie "Sword Art Online Progressive: Aria of a Starless Night" is a film of the new "Aincrad Arc" as seen through the eyes of Asuna by the original author, Kawahara Reki. Yuki Asuna, a third-year junior high school student who has never played online games, is one day, trapped in the world of "Sword Art Online", the world's first VRMMORPG, when she accidentally wears "Nerve Gear". Without knowing the rules of the world, she sets out to conquer the steel floating castle, "Aincrad", and the lone swordsman, Kirito, appears before her as she survives the world of death. The main trailer released this time shows Yuki Asuka, a student studying hard for her entrance exam, is asked by her game-loving classmate, Tozawa Misumi, "Wanna play with me?", then she logs into the world of "SAO" as "Asuna". Then, the game master declares that "SAO" is a death game where you can't log out and risk your life, and Mito (Misumi) firmly decides that she will never let Asuna die, but...... The second half of the trailer shows the scenes where Asuna and Mito fight hard against monsters, and Kirito and Asuna encounter, with the theme song "Ike" sung and written by LiSA, who is known for her music in the "SAO" series, and composed by Ayase, who is also known as the composer of YOASOBI.

From "Mobile Suit Gundam", 3 new works of the Gundam series will be released in 2022, which are a TV anime series "Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury", a movie "Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island", and a special edition of TV anime series "Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans". Sunrise announced that they would start up a total of 3 works in 2022 to pursue further development of the Gundam series with over 40 years of history. A TV anime series "Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury" will be on air in 2022. This is the first TV anime series in 7 years after the broadcast of "Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans". A movie "Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island" will be premiered in 2022. It is directed by Yasuhiko Yoshikazu, based on "Cucuruz Doan's Island", which is one of the TV anime "Mobile Suit Gundam" episodes. Moreover, along with the distribution of a smartphone application "Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans G", a special edition of "Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans" that was broadcast in 2015, will be on air in 2022, with 9 separate broadcasts . During the broadcast, "Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Urðr Hunt", the latest title produced by the same staff as the TV series, will be partly shown. Please stay tuned for the release date and other detailed information. (C)Sotsu, Sunrise (C)Sotsu, Sunrise, MBS

The second stage greeting to celebrate the release of "Ryoma! The Prince of Tennis: The New Movie" was held at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills on September 11, 2021. Along with Konomi Takeshi, the original writer and executive producer of the film, all the past and present actors as Echizen Ryoma from the musical "The Prince of Tennis" (a.k.a. Tenimyu) gathered together for the first time in history. "Ryoma! The Prince of Tennis: The New Movie" is the first 3DCG animated film that depicts the three blank months between "The Prince of Tennis" and "The New Prince of Tennis". After winning a deadly battle in the finals of the national tournament, Echizen Ryoma, who is going on a learning mission to the United States by himself, arrives at a time when the young Echizen Nanjiro was active as a "samurai" from the distorted time and space by a "certain event", and then...... In the second stage greeting to celebrate the release of the movie, the actors appeared with Konomi including Yanagi Kotaro, who played the first-generation Ryoma, Sakamoto Shogo, who played the fourth-generation Ryoma, Takahashi Ryuki, who played the fifth-generation Ryoma, Ogoe Yuki, who played the sixth-and-seventh-generation Ryoma, Furuta Kazuki, who played the eighth-generation Ryoma, Akutsu Nichika, who played the ninth-and-tenth-generation Ryoma, and Imamaki Hikaru, who played the current Ryoma. And KIMERU, who played Fuji Shusuke and understudied Ryoma, took the stage as MC. In front of the eight "Ryoma" including KIMERU, Konomi looked deeply moved, saying "A miracle has happened", and KIMERU shared the same feeling, saying "I also feel like a reunion". While the speakers were saying a few words, KIMERU read the comments from Endo Yuya, who played the second-generation Ryoma, and Sakurada Dori, who played the third-generation Ryoma, who were unable to attend the event, instead of them. Then, a big applause came from the audience. As the event was to be "all Ryoma", photos of the time were shown on the screen, and everyone nodded their heads when Furuta commented, "Each of them looks like Ryoma, even though they don't look alike." When asked what was in his mind when playing Ryoma, Sakamoto said, "I had my bangs in mind," and Ogoe and the rest of the cast agreed. Since the cap is Ryoma’s signature, he was particular about the bangs peeking out from the cap. Ogoe also continued, "I also remember that I had a blue flame burning inside me." Akutsu revealed his mind, saying, "Ryoma has a lot of physical activity, so I was thinking about how I could play him cool without getting breathless and Imamaki said, "I had a low natural voice, so I tried to act with a high voice." They revealed what was in their mind. Yanagi, who played the first-generation Ryoma, had Ryoma's cool and unflappable appearance in his mind and recalled, "I tried not to smile while acting cool Ryoma." and Konomi responded to his words, "I think Ryoma is here today because of your hard work, Yanagi-kun," talking about his feeling for 18-year "Tenimyu." In addition, when everyone was asked their favorite scene from the movie "Ryoma!" Takahashi mentioned the church scene between Ryoma and Sakuno, saying, "When I saw that scene, I wanted to do Tenimyu again!" While each of them showed their favorite scenes, KIMERU said, "I also played Ryoma as a substitute, but the scene with Nanjiro reminded me of that time and made me feel so emotional." It seems that all the actors who played Ryoma in the past felt the same about the scene where Nanjiro and Ryoma faced each other, which was very moving. At the end of the event, Konomi seemed to embrace the miracle again, saying, "I can’t believe to see so many Ryoma here......." He was overwhelmed with a flood of emotions, saying, "I'd like to thank the eight Ryoma for coming here and everyone who comes to the theater. I appreciate your continuous support for ‘Ryoma!’" and closed his thoughts. "Ryoma! The Prince of Tennis: The New Movie" is currently in theaters. Event: The second stage greeting to celebrate the release of "Ryoma! The Prince of Tennis: The New Movie" where all Ryoma gathered! Date and time: September 11 (Sat) Place: TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills Speakers: Konomi Takeshi (Original Writer/Executive Producer), Yanagi Kotaro (the first-generation Ryoma), Sakamoto Shogo (the fourth-generation Ryoma), Takahashi Ryuki (the fifth-generation Ryoma) Ogoe Yuki (the sixth-and-seventh-generation Ryoma), Furuta Kazuki (the eighth-generation Ryoma), Akutsu Nichika (the ninth-and-tenth-generation Ryoma), Imamaki Hikaru (the current Ryoma)* titles omitted MC: KIMERU (the first-generation Fuji and substitude of the first-generation Ryoma) (C) Konomi Takeshi/Shueisha (C) The New Prince of Tennis the Movie Production Committee (C) Konomi Takeshi TK WORKS/Shueisha, TV TOKYO, NAS (C) Konomi Takeshi/Shueisha, Marvelous Music Publishing, NELKE PLANNING, ADK (C) Konomi Takeshi TK WORKS/Shueisha, TV Tokyo, NAS (C) © Konomi Takeshi/Shueisha, Marvelous Music Publishing, NELKE PLANNING (C) Konomi Takeshi/Shueisha, NAS, The Prince of Tennis Project (C) Konomi Takeshi/Shueisha, Marvelous Entertainment, NELKE PLANNING (C) Konomi Takeshi/Shueisha, NAS, The New Prince of Tennis Project (C) Konomi Takeshi/Shueisha, Tenimu Production Committee (C) Konomi Takeshi/Shueisha, Tenimyu Production Committee

From "Sumikko Gurashi" comes the latest character kuji "Ichiban Kuji Sumikko Gurashi Gakuen" where everyone is a winner. There is a total of 20 types of prizes in 8 tiers, including the chest with a clock, plushie, and mug. It will be available at Family Mart, Sumikko Gurashi Shop (Excluding Certain Store), and other stores sequentially from September 11, 2021. The A prize is the chest with a clock and this is the first time it was included in the "Ichiban Kuji Sumikko Gurashi". It has a design, where Shirokuma sensei and the principal will support your studies. The drawer will allow you to store your favourite study goods. The B prize to E prize are the plushie of "Shirokuma Sensei", "Penguin? Sensei", "Neko Sensei", and "Tokage Sensei". Each of the plushies is approximately 28 cm big. The F prize is a mug that is suitable to be used during break time as well as a companion while studying. There is a total of 4 designs that you can choose from. The G prize is a hand towel with 5 types of design, which are 3 types with a full-color print of "Sumikko Gurashi Gakuen", 2 types of Jacquard towel (Studying 'Neko' and Studying 'Tokage". You can choose for your favourite design among 5 designs, and the Jacquard towel comes with cute embroidery. The H prize is a rubber name tag, where you can write your name on the back. It is a useful item to use when you go out or attending school with the indirect appeal of Sumikko Gurashi. For the Last One Prize that is obtained by drawing the last lot, it will be a plushie of "Tonkatsu Sensei", who is handling the high spirits gymnasium class. As "Ichiban Kuji Sumikko Gurashi Gakuen" is overflowing with delightfulness, do take this chance and check it out. "Ichiban Kuji Sumikko Gurashi Gakuen" is priced at 650 JPY (tax included) per tries. It will be available at Family Mart, Sumikko Gurashi Shop (Excluding Certain Store), and other stores sequentially from September 11, 2021 while the sale at Ichiban Kuji Online will start on October 12, 2021. ■ Product Description ・Product Name: Ichiban Kuji Sumikko Gurashi Gakuen ・Manufacturer's Price: 650 JPY (10% tax included) per tries ・Types: 20 Types for all 8 Tiers + Last One Prize ・Sale Channel: Family Mart, Sumikko Gurashi Shop (Excluding Certain Store), etc. ・Sale Date: Sequentially from September 11, 2021 (Saturday) ・Seller: Bandai Spirits Co., Ltd. ■ Ichiban Kuji Online Sales Information ・Product Name: Ichiban Kuji Sumikko Gurashi Gakuen ・Sale Date: Scheduled at 11:00 AM, on October 12, 2021 (Tuesday) ・Website: Ichiban Kuji Online ・Price: 650 JPY (tax included) per tries ・Deliver Fees: 500 JPY (tax included) ・Types: 20 Types for all 8 Tiers + Last One Prize ・Delivery Schedule: 10 working days after the order date. ・Seller: Bandai Spirits Co., Ltd. (C) 2021 San-X Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

The two items that help you to enjoy washing hand and disinfection together with the characters of "Sumikko Gurashi" have been announced. The product lineup consists of two items, which are the easy to handle "Charapika No-touch Alcohol Spray Sumikko Gurashi" with a cute specialized tray, and "Charapika No-touch Bubble Washer Sumikko Gurashi" that help you to wash your hands properly with the bubbly foam. As both items can be used easily by hovering over your hand, it will help you to practice the no-touch hygiene. So, let's enjoy the precious moment of the daily prevention together with the characters of "Sumikko Gurashi". "Charapika No-touch Alcohol Spray Sumikko Gurashi" is priced at 4,800 JPY (tax included), and it is currently available on "Premium Bandai". Pre-orders for "Charapika No-touch Bubble Washer Sumikko Gurashi" are currently available on "Premium Bandai", and it is priced at 4,400 JPY (tax included). (C) 2021 San-X Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

The 2nd movie of "Sumikko Gurashi", called "Sumikko Gurashi Movie 2: Aoi Tsukiyo no Mahou no Ko" (Lit. Sumikko Gurashi the Movie 2: A Magical Child of the Blue Moonlit Night) will be released in November 2021, in Japan. The teaser for this movie was released for the first time, and the new characters for this movie, "One", "Two", "Three", "Four", and "Five" have been revealed. "Sumikko Gurashi" has the theme of "I can relax for some reason if I am in the corner (sumikko)", and it features the slight negative yet unique characters. The world setting of this work has charmed both children and adults, and the first anime movie, called "Sumikko Gurashi Movie 1: Tobidasu Ehon to Himitsu no Ko" (Lit. Sumikko Gurashi The Movie - The Pop-up Book and the Secret Child) that was released in 2019 had become a big hit with over 1.2 million audiences. The appearance of the Sumikko going camping can be seen in the teaser. The situation when they rode the train, surrounding the campfire, and their sleep appearance in the sleeping bag are depicted warmly. Also, the new characters, which are the legendary magician brothers, "One", "Two", "Three', "Four", "Five" can be seen in the teaser as well. They are the legendary magician brothers that will appear on the day of the full blue moon. However, the youngest "Five" is unable to use the magic skillfully yet. What exactly will happen when "One", "Two", "Three", "Four", and "Five" encounter the Sumikko? "Sumikko Gurashi Movie 2: Aoi Tsukiyo no Mahou no Ko" will be released in November 2021, in Japan. The movie tickets will be available from July 16, and the novelty for it is the rubber key holder of the new character "Five". (C) 2021 Japan Sumikko Gurashi Association - Film Department "Sumikko Gurashi Movie 2: Aoi Tsukiyo no Mahou no Ko"

From "Sumikko Gurashi" comes "Ichiban Kuji Sumikko Gurashi - Nonbiri Sumikko Camp-", the latest in a series of character lottery entries where everyone wins a prize. The prizes include plush toys in stylish camping outfits, leisure rugs, and other original goods, which will be sold sequentially at Family Mart and Sumikko Gurashi stores from May 22, 2021. The "Ichiban Kuji Lottery Sumikko Gurashi -Nonbiri Sumikko Camp-" is the first lottery entry featuring the original theme art "Nozukuri Sumikko Camp". Prizes A through D are a lineup of large plush toys about 28cm in size of “Shirokuma”, “Tonkatsu”, “Neko”, and “Tokage” in stylish camping outfits. "Shirokuma" is wearing a stole, "Tonkatsu" is wearing sunglasses, "Cat" is wearing a hair ornament, and "Togage" is wearing a hat in a cute design. The "big leisure rug" with original art designed for the E prize is a big size at about 150 centimeters. The surface is made of macrofiber fabric and the back is waterproof, so it can be used both inside and outside the house. It also comes with a zippered bag for easy carrying. Prizes F to H are a set of melamine spoons and forks with designs of Sumikko and Minikko, and a serving dish. The lineup also includes a cool muffler towel that feels cool when wet and squeezed out, a clear bottle that is convenient for daily use, and other practical goods. The “Last One Prize”, which can be obtained by drawing the very last one, is a "Penguin? Camping Plushie" with a colorful garland. The "Ichiban Kuji Lottery Sumikko Gurashi -Nonbiri Sumikko Camp" will be priced at 650 JPY (including tax) per entry and will be available at Family Mart and Sumikko Gurashi stores from May 22, 2021. They will also be available at Ichiban Kuji Lottery ONLINE from 11:00 a.m. on June 21, 2021. （C）2021 San-X Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.