"BanG Dream!" The production of the new movie has been decided! In 2021 "Episode of Roselia" with 2 episodes and 2022 "Poppin' Dream!"

Maruyama Aya, the vocal of the idol type girls band, "Pastel＊Palettes" from the smartphone application game "BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!", will be released as a 1/7 scale figure. Pre-orders are currently available at each retailer shops and online shops. The product "BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! 1/7 Scale Figure VOCAL COLLECTION Maruyama Aya from Pastel＊Palettes" is the 3rd item under "VOCAL COLLECTION" series. The distinction pink & soft twin tail and the detailed frills & accessories of the clothes, where fixation was put on the molding, were created to look impressive from all angles. The chains on the waist have a flower with each members' image color. Do get your hand on it and enjoyed the happy expression as if she is enjoying the concert along with the skirt that is spreading softly and the ribbon on her back. "BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! 1/7 Scale Figure VOCAL COLLECTION Maruyama Aya from Pastel＊Palettes" is priced at 13,000 JPY (tax excluded). Pre-orders are currently available at "Bushiroad EC SHOP", retailer stores, and online shops. Shipping is scheduled for Dec. 2020. Moreover, the Twitter campaign, where the present is the figure with the signature of Maeshima Ami, the voice actor of Maruyama Aya, has started. Check out Bushiroad Creative's official Twitter for more information. （C）BanG Dream! Project（C）Craft Egg Inc.（C）bushiroad All Rights

The next generation girls band project "BanG Dream! (Bandori!)" held the event "BanG Dream! 8th☆LIVE Summer Outdoor 3DAYS" at Fuji-Q Highland Conifer Forest on Aug. 21, 22, and, 23. Day 1 featured the live "Einheit" by Roselia. The members of Roselia are Aiba Aina (vocal Minato Yukina), Kudou Haruka (guitarist Hikawa Sayo), Nakashima Yuki (bassist Imai Lisa), Sakuragawa Megu (drummer Udagawa Ako), and Shizaki Kanon (keyboardist Shirokane Rinko). They continue to attract fans with their message-oriented performances and cool and dark worldview on stage. The live event "Einheit" was held after taking all necessary measures against the new coronavirus by keeping a space between seats, ensuring social distance, and prohibiting the use of voices to speak aloud. As Rimsky-Korsakov's "Antal" was played, the appearance of the members of Roselia in their new costumes was met with great applause from the audience. As Aiba said "We'd like to express our gratitude for all your support...", they opened the stage with "Avant-garde History", their first performance at the live. Then they performed "BLACK SHOUT", which was their origin, "Ringing Bloom" with the piano played by Shizaki, and "BRAVE JEWEL", the OP theme song of the anime "BanG Dream!". With this series of numbers that fully express the Roselia band's character, fans' excitement was growing faster and faster. After the MC part, they performed "Safe and Sound", where the audience could fully enjoy the charm of Roselia's strength and kindness. The last song of the first half of the show, "Yakusoku", made the fans feel nostalgic as Aiba looked at Nakashima on bass. The second half of the show started with "Break your desire" with Sakuragawa's powerful drumming. This is the first new song with a full chorus on their recently released 2nd album "Wahl". Roselia's beliefs are reflected in the lyrics of this hot song, which has a fast-moving sound, and the up-tempo and energetic sound of it brought the heat back to the venue, which had been in a calm atmosphere. Then they performed "Neo-Aspect" and "Passionate Anthem" in a medley format with their soulful performances, and the atmosphere of the venue reached the highest level with the fireworks. After that, "ONENESS" featuring all the members in unison embodied the meaning of the live title "Einheit" (Union) and symbolized Aiba's wish to be united not only in words but also in heart. The live performance reached the last part. In "Sanctuary", Kudo's guitar sound matched with the blue lights and enhanced Aiba's vaguely sweet and melancholic singing voice. In the following song "R", fans raised their arms in the air as Aiba's words "WE ARE" came out, and the audience was wrapped in "unity". When "FIRE BIRD" sounded from a scene of the anime, the audience's penlights turned the venue red and the show ended with the highest level of excitement. In response to the call for an encore, the girls took the stage again and responded to the audience's enthusiasm with "Song I am.". This was another new song from "Wahl" and symbolized Roselia's strength and passionate emotions. The last encore was "Nesshoku Starmine". With the words "Aim for the stars!", fireworks and penlights bloomed like blue roses in the summer's night sky of Conifer Forest at Fuji-Q Highland. （C）BanG Dream! Project（C）Craft Egg Inc.（C）bushiroad All Rights Reserved. Photo Fukuoka Ryouji, Hata Satoshi

The supporting posters and signage with the illustrations of "BanG Dream!" and "Revue Starlight" from Bushiroad Co. Ltd, were contributed to National Center for Global Health and Medicine (NGCM) and related facilities. "BanG Dream!" is the next generation girls band project that linked the characters to the live and has various media mix developments, such as anime, game, actual live, and others. Moreover, the real bands "Poppin Party", "Roselia", and "RAISE A SUILEN" from the work were formed by the voice actors and are actively conducting the live concert. On Mar. 2020, the 4th actual band "Morfonica" was announced. "Revue Starlight" is a live entertainment that linked both the musical and anime together. It has various range od development, including musical, manga adaptation, TV anime, and game application. The compilation movie "Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight: Rondo Rondo Rondo" was released on theatre on Aug. 7. The nine main casts are actively conducting the music activities under "Starlight Kuku Gumi". Message "Do your best NGCM!" was put on the illustration of the two works. The illustrations can be found on NGCM's Hospital, NGCM's Research Centre's Kohnodai Hospital, and the student information board of National College of Nursing. （C） BanG Dream! Project （C）Craft Egg Inc. （C）bushiroad All Rights Reserved. （C）Project Revue Starlight *Please refrain from enquiring and visiting each medical and education facilities regarding this matter.

"ARGONAVIS from BanG Dream!", a boys band project originated from "BanG Dream! (Bandori!)", the next-generation band content of Bushiroad, held live streaming "MixChannel Presents ARGONAVIS Special Live -Starry Line-" with no audience on Jul. 25, 2020. This article will report about the performance, which gave us a realistic feeling despite having no audience, and many attractive performances there. "MixChannel Presents ARGONAVIS Special Live -Starry Line-" was set "after" the final story of TV anime "ARGONAVIS from BanG Dream!". A voice drama by characters and real-live performances by voice actors had been combined as if it was one story. The live begins with a voice drama, which depicts a party held by Argonavis members to celebrate that Banri, who had been in hospital to treat the after-effect of an accident in the original TV anime, came back. Banri was excited with heartwarming decorations made by Ren, and dishes cooked by Rio. The members give "Argonavis Submariner Mini Live" as a gift to Banri, who cannot wait to perform a live. The members were happy that the live has been decided to be live-streamed to show it to the fans, who came to Destiny Rock festival. After the voice drama, Argonavis members appeared on the stage clothed in the costumes, which the characters were wearing in the anime, and the live begins with "Hoshi ga Hajimaru". The voice actors, who voiced characters, performed a real live, which is a characteristic of this project. Ito Masahiro as Nanahoshi Ren magnificently sang in the center of the stage, and Hyuga Daisuke as Goryo Yuto powerfully plays the guitar. As responding to them, Maeda Seiji as Matoba Wataru brightly plays a base, Morishima Shuta as Kikyo Rio brilliantly plays the keyboard, and Hashimoto Shohei as Shiroishi Banri energetically plays the drums. They look full of pleasure as if they were saying "Finally, we are here at the stage!", after the live, which was planned to be held in April, had been postponed. Next comes the Ito's famous dialogue "Raise a sail! Let's start a voyage!" followed by "Steady Goes！". The live streaming gets viewers more and more excited as they can closely see how musicians are playing, their ear monitors of their own theme color, their face expressions while unison, and other details. Next were played "GO!", "Melissa", and other remake songs in a row from the beginning, and actors introduce themselves as the characters. "This is the first live streaming. I feel you!" (Yuto) "We will try our best for you to spend a wonderful time!" (Wataru) "We'll make the stage wonderful again!" (Reo) "Please cheer us up with a loud voice, but be careful not to annoy your neighbors!" (Banri) "We'll send our songs to each of you !" (Ren) In the next remake song "＊～asterisk～", Ren and Morishima perform a rap with their "Ikevo (cool voice)". In "Ryuseiu", which tied Yuto to Argonavis, the gentle voice reminds us of the memory in the original anime. In "Ameagari no Sakamichi", the dancy rhythm of the drum and the chorus of members together remind us of a rainbow after rain. The 2nd voice drama part depicts Argonavis holding a mini-live at a live cafe "Submariner" one week after the party to celebrate Banri coming back from hospital. While the members were taking a break, Nayuta of "GYROAXIA" appeared in the back of the audience. Ren gets surprised and makes his costume dirty, and Argonavis also gets irritated. Nayuta tells Ren to change the clothe and he implies that he is going to be a vocal. In the next part, Ogasawara Jin as Nayuta is standing in the center of the stage, and sings the remake version "READY STEADY GO". In the past sound-only-live "CROSSING", Wataru, Reo, Kenta, and Miyuki played together along with Nayuta singing, but it is the first time for Hashimoto as Banri, Hyuga as Yuito, and Ogasawara as Nayuta to play together. After the performance, Ren thanked Nayuta, saying "Thank you for helping me" at the stage, but Nayuta still takes a severe attitude. However, Ren is so excited as Nayuta, whom Ren admires, has come to Hakodate to see his live performance, and says "How about singing next song together? You must want it as well. All the time, one more song!" Nayuta replies "You talk as if you knew my feelings."（in a little rude way of saying）, and they start singing "STARTING OVER" together. The two vocalists, who have a history, sing the following remake song "Carma" alternately, and together at the climax. Red and blue laser illumination lights them up. They showed what they have in common and what they don't, and Nayuta leaves the stage. In the next voice drama part, the members after live streaming at Submariner had announced to the audience that they will restart their performances. On the other hand, Nayuta tells Ren, who followed Nayuta, that GYROAXIA was chosen as Tokyo representative of Live Royal Festival, saying "I'll win the 1st praise on Live Royal Festival, and will beat the world." Ren goes back to Sabmariner and thinks about their future with the members of Argonavis, telling Banri, the only drummer, "Welcome back." Coming back to the live part, everyone played "AGAIN" together. The camera projects Argonavis members smiling as if 9th episode of anime was reproduced. Their expressions "today" after various difficulties are truly inspiring. Ito says "Your thoughts reach us!" "I trust the ship five of us boarded, the ship we boarded with you.", and moves on to "Goal Line". The members express their feelings for the live. "Thank you for coming to see our live today!" (Wataru) "Today is live streaming, which is different from the usual. Did you enjoy it?" (Yuto) "We are really glad that we can send the Argonavis' songs to you like this." (Reo) "It is too sad that the live has almost finished. I want to pray the drum more!" (Banri) "We are tied by music in our hearts!" (Ren) They played the last song "Starry Line", which is also used as the title. While the beautiful piano sound was playing, Ren put his hand on his chest, and sings, saying "I want to believe that you will receive it." This should be a message to everyone who is watching the live on the screen. The performance by all the members tells that Argonavis and fans are tied like the constellations no matter how far apart we are. When they leave once and come back for an encore, they look relaxed wearing T-shirts, which each character is printed on. From this point, they perform as themselves, not as the characters. In the encore song "STARTING OVER", the two vocals come up to other members, and perform as much as they like, which is more natural than before the encore, and we usually cannot see them like that. They talks about the enthusiasm for their future with a feeling of loneliness. "This is a step that I realized a live with no audience have some good aspects." (Ogasawara) "I feel as if you were here." (Hashimoto) "We are trying so that you can enjoy." (Morishima) "To be honest, I really miss you. We will definitely see you again." (Maeda) "We'll see you next time for sure!" (Hinata) "During this period, I got more familiar with characters and members." (Ito) Ito sayed, "Please listen our feelings.", and they move on to the last song "VOICE". The five members performed a cappella, and sang it gently to the end. They promised fans "We'll see at the venue next time!", and cheerfully waved their hands. （C）ARGONAVIS project.（C）DeNA Co., Ltd. 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It was announced that Watanabe Naomi will be acting the role of Zirconia in the movie "Sailor Moon Eternal". Also, Watanabe left various comments such as, "I think she is the character that most fits me". "Sailor Moon Eternal" is a story of love and justice by Takeuchi Naoko, which was serialized in "Nakayoshi" from 1991 to 1997; in 2012, a project to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the series started, and in 2014, a new series titled "Sailor Moon Crystal" has been released. It has been decided that Watanabe Naomi will play the role of Zirconia, a powerful enemy of the Sailor Guardians. Comments about her impressions on the role of Zirconia, who is the ringmaster of Dead Moon Circus plotting to conquer the Earth and the Moon and pledging her loyalty to Nehellenia, the Queen of the Dead Moon, as well as her love for "Sailor Moon", have arrived. The movie "Sailor Moon Eternal" will be released in two parts; the first part will be released on Jan. 8, 2021, and the second part will be released on Feb. 11, 2021. Comment by Watanabe Naomi (as Zirconia) I never dreamed that I could appear in my favorite series "Sailor Moon", so I was extremely happy! For me, Sailor Moon is the "light of my life". I've loved it since I was a child, and just watching all the Sailor Guardians makes me crying, and I still love it so much that I keep buying all kinds of items. When I was offered the role, I wondered if it was for a new Sailor Guardian. But it was Zirconia as the antagonist (laugh). She's a villain and an old woman character, so I had to lower my voice quite a bit and do it while almost crushing my throat. Even though my heart hurts, I made sure Zirconia's feelings were felt in my acting, "I'll defeat the Sailor Guardians!". I think she is the character that most fits me so far. In the movie, you can see the cool Sailor Guardians, as well as many powerful enemies. It's a work that not only our generation but also parents and their children and teenagers will be able to enjoy! I hope you're all excited and looking forward to it! (C) Takeuchi Naoko, PNP / "Sailor Moon Eternal" The Movie Production Committee

The manga "Umibe no Étranger" (by Kii Kanna and published by Shodensha), which takes place on the island off the coast of Okinawa and depicts the innocent love story between a greenhorn novelist and a young boy, had captured the hearts of many people and the theatrical anime is handled by the BL anime Label "BLUE LYNX". Since this movie was released on Sep. 11, 2020, let's reviews the work beforehand. ■Summary The greenhorn novelist, Shun unexpectedly called out to the young boy, Mio at the beachside. ---"Hey, you there!" Because of that Mio had also started to be conscious of Shun, but he has to leave the island no matter what. Mio left after saying "I want to become an adult as soon as possible". After three years, Mio returns to Shun. He had become slightly mature. With an innocent bright smile. When the unrequited thoughts were responded, the stopped time starts to run again... ■Staff The work is based on the manga "Umibe no Étranger" (published by Shodensha) by Kii Kanna. This anime adaptation is supervised by the author Kii Kanna, who is also an ex-animator, and she is also in charge of the character design. The animation production was created with a mixture of 2D and 3D animation and is handled by the long-established studio "Studio Hibari", who is known for "Major", and "Monster Strike". The director is Oohashi Akiyo, who had shown her superb skill such as "Danganronpa The Animation" as well as the animation PV for the sales commemoration of "Houseki no Kuni" Vol 1. The drama between the characters, the beautiful nature of Okinawa, the lights, coloring, and the audio are all drawn carefully with fixation. This work is the third work of the BL specialized anime Label "BLUE LYNX" after "Twittering Birds Never Fly: The clouds gather" and "Given the Movie". ■Original Work's Arts Exhibition The movie "Umibe no Étranger"'s Anime Art Exhibition was held on PARCO GALLERY X, Shibuya, Tokyo. (Duration: Sep. 4, 2020 ~ Sep. 14, 2020) The exhibition has exhibited over 30 illustrations, including the setting arts, rough drawing, and 5 original illustrations drawn for this movie along with the messages from the casts & staff, the signed scripts, the storyboard drawn by the director Oohashi Akiyo, and others. Moreover, the art exhibition's original goods with the illustration by Kii Kanna-sensei were on sale. ■Voice Actors The main casts will be handled by the same voice actors as the drama CD. Hashimoto Shun is voice by Murata Taishi (known for his role as Norba Shino from "Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans" and Magee from "Gundam Build Divers") while Tachibana Mio is voice by Matsuoka Yoshitsugu (known for his role as Kirito from "Sword Art Online" and Hashibira Inosuke from "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba"). Murata Taishi (voice of Hashimoto Shun) --Can you share your feelings when the theatrical anime adaptation of "Umibe no Étranger" was decided, as well as when your role was decided and when you were reading the script? Various thoughts appear in my mind. My appreciation of continues this role from the drama CD and the expectation toward the movie. Above all, I am glad that I am able to perform the encountering scene of Mio. Both of their fates were greatly affected, while Mio is slowly becoming more mature, Shun, on the other hand, is struggling like a loser. At the very beginning when I was voicing the drama CD, this scene was impressive and made my heart throb. Even the scripts are filled with the "Étranger" of the production staff, especially the stage direction as well as the lines...! So, I wanted to respond it with all I have along with the burning obsession that is gradually growing as I wanted everyone to see it right away (haha). --This works is supervised by Kii Kanna-sensei, who is also the character designer, and she was also greatly involved with the production. Can you tell us any highlights? I personally like the comical expression that was illustrated by Kii Kanna sensei, so I hope it can calm everyone down. During the recording, I remember that it was quite easy in voicing the character as the transition of the character expression from serious to comical was exactly as the manga. Above everything, the combination between Okinawa and the cat is the best. It a fusion of the spaciousness scenery of the southern island with cuteness. This is the ideal retirement life. Please watch it while thinking about Okinawa and cat. --Please share your message to the fans who are looking forward to "Umibe no Étranger" I would like to thank everyone who is looking forward to the movie! This movie has a more detailed depiction of the romance between Mio and Shun. People always think about their beloved. That is common sense but I found out that.... it actually harder than I thought. Please enjoy watching the movie while letting your emotions run wild and being immersed in the gentle setting of Étranger. I believed there are surely parts were first-timers of Étranger can understand mutually. Please look forward to "Umibe no Étranger"! Matsuoka Yoshitsugu (voice of Tachibana Mio) --Can you share your feelings when the theatrical anime adaptation of "Umibe no Étranger" was decided, as well as when your role was decided and when you were reading the script? Even though it had been a while since the first drama CD, I still remember Murata-san mentioning that he wanted to see the animation adaptation during the talk part in the drama CD. At first, I thought it was a joke but I believed that Murata-san is quite glad that the theatrical adaption was decided. I am genuinely happy when I heard about my role. However, I am actually scared since this is my first time voicing a BL role in animation. When I was reading the script, I thought that it had ended splendidly from the start till the end. Then, my memory during the recording of the drama cd resurfaced, which helps me to enter my role easily! --As this works is supervised by Kii Kanna-sensei, who is also the character designer, and she was also greatly involved with the production. Can you tell us any highlights? I was thinking about how to express the sadness of the Mio as the story contains the emotional period of the lonely Mio, but the art has helped me to express it without being too immersed in it. It as if I was drawn in by the beautiful art! Feeling such as "I want to go to this world at least once!", "I want to travel to there!", “I want to go to the beach!", and "Mugii!” appears inside of me (haha). I think everyone will get immersed in it as well, so do enjoy the world of Étranger. --Please share your message to the fans who are looking forward to "Umibe no Étranger" I had done my best already. I hope that it will leave an impression inside everyone's heart. Actually, this is a work that will cause various thoughts to appear, such as it was great after it had ended, it was beautiful, and it was quite sad. Please enjoy it while experience various feelings as it will make you think. Please do look forward to it. ■Main Trailer Preview Main Theme Song's Anime PV The theme song for the movie "Umibe no Étranger", called "Zokkon" is written by MONO NO AWARE. Theirs sense of words is the finishing touch to the sentimental youth rock song. The main trailer make use of the anime PV and it a fusion between the colorful scenes and the emotional song. It consists of various scene, including the blue sky with the blue sea, the expression of the two cute cats, the delicious foods, the troubled Shun, and Mio with a bright smile. (C)Kii Kanna/Shodensha, Umibe no Étranger Production Committee (C)Kii Kanna/Shodensha on BLUE comics

It was decided that "Monster Strike the Movie: Lucifer - Zetsubou no Yoake" will be released on Theatre on Nov. 6, 2020. The key visual and teaser video have been revealed. This is the 3rd movie of the anime "Monster Strike" series that has exceeded 4 billion views on YouTube worldwide. The teaser video shows the tremendous battle scene of Lucifer and the others along with the theme song "Eiyuu no Uta (Hero's Song)" by Oishi Masayoshi. Nationwide advanced sales tickets will start from Sep. 11 on the permanent store "XFLAG STORE SHIBUYA/ SHINSAIBASHI" as well as the official online store "XFLAG STORE", and nationwide LAWSON, MINISTOP's "Loppi", and theatre's sales counter. "Monster Strike the Movie: Lucifer - Zetsubou no Yoake" will be released on nationwide theatres from Nov. 6. （C）XFLAG

To commemorate the release of "Crayon Shin-chan: Crash! Rakuga Kingdom and Almost Four Heroes" (released on Sep. 11), the latest "Crayon Shin-chan"'s movie, all the 27 movies of the series can be streamed for free on "ABEMA"'s "Minna no Anime Channel". To commemorate the release of the latest movie, this project will be streaming the 27 movies of the series for free, including "Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~The Lost Hiroshi~" that is appearing for the first time on "ABEMA", "Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure in Henderland" where the active character "Buriburizaemon" in "Crayon Shin-chan: Crash! Rakuga Kingdom and Almost Four Heroes" made an appearance, and "Crayon Shin-chan: Blitzkrieg! Pig's Hoof's Secret Mission". Do take this chance to recap "Crayon Shin-chan" movies series on "ABEMA" before watching the latest movie. The free streaming of all the 27 "Crayon Shin-chan" movies series will be available according on "Minna no Anime Channel". "Crayon Shin-chan: Crash! Rakuga Kingdom and Almost Four Heroes" will be released nationwide on Sep. 11, 2020.