"SHAMAN KING" will have a completely new series! The anime will depict up to the final episode of the manga from spring of 2021. New promotion movie has been released as well

Originating from the novel publishing website "Shosetsuka ni Naro", "The Eminence in Shadow" will be adapted into an anime. The anime will bear the same name of the original work, which is a light novel written by Aizawa Daisuke. The novel has won 1st place in the "2019 New Light Novel General Election" under the category of New Literature, in the Books Division, selling a total of 1 million copies. The protagonist Sid has always been obsessed with the idea of being an "eminence in shadow", not the protagonist neither the last boss, but a mob character who hides his true power, and secretly influences the story from the shadows. He gets the chance to re-enact his fantasy after being reincarnating in a different world. By the use of his overactive imagination, Sid in jest creates an imaginary evil organization to fight against, and subordinate girls who worship him. However, unbeknownst to him, he somehow becomes the actual eminence in the shadow, and his fabricated fantasies turns out be real. Sid must now lead the "Shadow Garden" which will destroy the darkness of the world. The voice cast, broadcast and other information regarding the TV adaptation of "The Eminence in Shadow" will be announced in the future. (c)Daisuke Aizawa Illustration: Touzai

The anime adaptation of "In the Land of Leadale", the elf fantasy from "Shoukatsuka ni Narou" has been decided. The comments from the original author "Ceez" and illustrations from the illustrator "Tenmaso" and manga artist "Tsukimi Dashio" have been revealed. "In the Land of Leadale" is a light novel from "Shouketsuka ni Narou" that is being published by Famitsu Bunko and the author is "Ceez" while the illustrator is "Tenmaso". The young girl, "Kagami Keina", who lost her life due to the failure of the life-supporting system, reincarnated as the high elf "Kena" in the 200 years after "Leadale", the VRMMORPG that she played. This light novel is an elf fantasy where she travel in the new world. Information such as the broadcast period and staff information are yet to be announced, so do look forward to future announcements. Author: Ceez Hello, Good afternoon, Good morning. I'm the original author, Ceez. Due to the support from the readers the light novel and manga of "In the Land of Leadale" are doing great, and the anime adaptation has been decided. As the original author, I'm quite surprised by this. When I first received the news, my mind is filled with "Huh?", "For real?", and "What?” To be honest, I believe there are other stories that deserved to have an anime adaptation as well. I am quite surprise that my story stood out the most among those stories. I believe this is all because of the beautiful illustration from Tenmaso-sama. As well as the fantastic manga drawn by Tsukimi Dashio-sama. I would like to thank the staff that will be involved in the production, the editor that had taken good care of me, as well as the readers. This could only be achieved with the continuous support from you all. (C) Ceez 2019

"Ore, Tsushima (I'm Tsushima)" will become an anime adaptation in the summer of 2021. It is written by Opuu no Kyodai, and depicts cats' daily life and funny, moving episodes. Along with the news, the key visual featuring the protagonist 'Tsushima' has been released, and the cast, including Otsuka Akio and Tanaka Mayumi, has been announced. This work is based on the comic with the same title, which was released on Twitter in July 2017, and total copies of which exceeded 420,000. 'Ojii-chan (the meaning is "grandfather / old man", but actually the character is a woman)' who likes cats meets a cat that can speak(?). The name of the cat with a bad attitude is 'Tsushima', and he used to be a stray cat. The story follows Tsushima living with 'Zun-neesan', who came to Ojii-chan's house before, 'Cha', who is spoiled and coward, and 'Osamu', who is a loner and strolling around the area. The cast will be Otsuka Akio and Tanaka Mayumi. Otsuka will play a brown tabby cat 'Tsushima', and Tanaka will play 'Ojii-chan'. They also left some comments full of love for 'Tsushima'. Aoki Jun, known for "Pop Team Epic", will be in charge of the director and scenario writer, and Fanworks, known for "Sumikko Gurashi The Movie - The Pop-up Book and the Secret Child", will handle the animation production. "Ore, Tsushima" will be on air from the summer of 2021. Otsuka Akio as Tsushima I am Otsuka Akio as Tsushima. That's so fun!! I am playing a cat! I can play freely as I like! My partner is very experienced. So fun to be with. So fun to talk with. The original work is also great. I am past 60, and I wonder if I am okay to be this happy. I feel very grateful. I want to do this for 30 more years. Thank you very much! Tanaka Mayumi as Ojii-chan I will play Oba-chan(old lady) who is called "Ojii-chan(grandfather / old man)", and I think it is the perfect role for me. Tsushima-san is cool. I also like Tsushima-san just as Oba-chan called Ojii-chan. (C)Opuu no Kyodai, Shogakukan / Ore, Tsushima Production Committee 2021

"SHAMAN KING", the brand new anime adaptation starting from Apr. 2021, the shaman with afro hairstyle called "Chocolove McDonell" will be played by the voice actor Kumai Motoko. The comment from Kumai has arrived. "SHAMAN KING"'s original work is the manga by Takei Hiroyuki and it has sold over 35 million copies throughout the series publication. The first anime adaptation started broadcasting in 2001, and from Apr. 2021, a brand-new remake will start. The series' plot is about Asakura You, a "Shaman" who can communicate with gods and spirits, entering the competition held once every 500 years called "Shaman Fight" to become "Shaman king", the king of planet. The information related to additional characters and casts have been released. It was announced that Kumai Motoko will play "Chocolove McDonell, a shaman with afro hairstyle. TV anime "SHAMAN KING" will be broadcast from Apr. 2021 on TV Tokyo related channels. <full comments are listed below> Kumai Motoko, playing Chocolove McDonell Q1. Please tell me appealing point of this anime. It is plenty exciting to see many shamans with different backgrounds, races, religions, etc. come together and fight to become Shaman King. Q2. Please tell me your feeling toward playing Chocolove McDonell. Fortifying the immune system. Getting a good sleep. A balanced diet. Keeping your body warm. There are so many thing that you can do to enrich yourself, but what is the easiest thing to do...? That is, laughing! Making a wonderful smile! Chocolove's love will save the world!!! (C) Takei Hiroyuki, Kodansha/ SHAMAN KING Project. TV Toktyo

SouOsumi Yoko has been added to the cast of the TV anime "SHAMAN KING", which will start airing on TV Tokyo in April 2021. In addition, a comment from her has arrived. “SHAMAN KING" is the story of Asakura Yoh, one of the "shamans" who can communicate with gods and spirits, who aims to become the "Shaman King", the king of the stars who controls all things in the universe, and fights in the "Shaman Fight" held once every 500 years to compete for the title. The original manga by Takei Hiroyuki is currently being serialized in a new chapter called "SHAMAN KING THE SUPER STAR" in "Shonen Magazine Edge". Soumi Yoko plays the role of Lyserg Diethel, a shaman in London, England. Soumi-san commented, "I'll do my best to go back to the beginning. Please help me!” The TV anime "SHAMAN KING" will start airing in April 2021 on TV Tokyo. Soumi Yoko comments --Could you tell us about the appeal of this work? What can I say? It's the "let's go slow" spirit of Yoh. If we could, we'd go slow too! I think that's what he's longing for. And not only is Yoh-kun loose, he's also strong! ...... It's too unfair! --Can you tell us about your enthusiasm for playing the character of Lyserg Diethel? Twenty years ago, I was given the role of Lyserg, even though I had never played a boy before. It was a regular role on ....... The excitement of that time is coming back to me now! I'll do my best to go back to the beginning and look forward to working with everyone! (C) Takei Hiroyuki, Kodansha/SHAMAN KING Project, TV Tokyo

Mizuki Nana will be playing Tamamura Tamao again in "Shaman King" (starting in April 2021) in 20 years. Also, it was announced that Miyazono Takumu will be playing Ponchi and Kanze Noriaki will be playing Conchi. "Shaman King" is a story of "Shamans" who can communicate with gods and spirits, fighting in the "Shaman Fight" held once every 500 years to choose the "Shaman King", who controls all things in the universe. Takei Hiroyuki-sensei created the original manga, "Shaman King", which was serialized in Shueisha's "Weekly Shonen Jump" from 1998 to 2004. He followed with "Shaman King Flowers" on "Jump Kai" from 2011 to 2014 and now, "Shaman King The Super Star" is serialized in Kodansha's "Shonen Magazine Edge". 3 additional cast members were announced. Mizuki Nana will be playing Tamamura Tamao, a disciple of the Asakura Family, a distinguished family of Shamans. Ponchi, the tanuki spirit that serves Tamao, will be played by Miyazono Takumu, and Conchi, the fox spirit, will be played by Kanze Noriaki. Mizuki Nana as Tamamura Tamao Q1. Tell us about the fascination of this work. That would be the personality of the protagonist, Yoh! Most heroes of battle mangas are hot-blooded, but Yoh is the opposite. He has a laid back, "things will work out" spirit, and is full of charm that wins the hearts of both allies and enemies. His relaxed attitude lets him absorb many things to break through his limits... I really admire him, since I'm the type that gets overly tense, haha. Q2. Tell us your feelings on playing Tamamura Tamao. I didn't think I would be playing Tamao again in 20 years! I'm surprised and flattered! I'll bring back my innocent self who used to shake in front of the mic and do my best! Miyazono Takumu as Ponchi Q1. Tell us about the fascination of this work. The many fascinating characters, their thoughts, reasons to fight, dreams they want to fulfill... They're all different and you can feel the rich depth of the work. It's dramatic yet we can feel a sense of intimacy like it's something that could happen to us. How can this not be amazing? Q2. Tell us your feelings on playing Ponchi. I was given the opportunity to take on the role of Ponchi. He's been a spirit for over 400 years but is still a mischievous brat, he's very human though he's a tanuki, and even wears diapers... Very nice. Cute yet provoking, I just love him. With my partner, Conchi, we'll pull pranks with all our heart and soul. Please watch over us with warm eyes. Kanze Noriaki as Conchi Q1. Tell us about the fascination of this work. I personally love the cool design of the Over Souls. Each weapon depicts well the characters while appealing to a boy's fantasy! And thanks to Yoh's personality, the work usually has a laid back vibe, but can pull it's socks up when needed. I think this change in pace makes this work so fascinating. Q2. Tell us your feelings on playing Conchi. I never thought I would be part of this anime I used to watch as a child. It's an honor to be able to take on Conchi, who was played by a great predecessor. We will do our best to deliver you Ponchi and Conchi, who love pranks and having fun, to bring a smile to your faces! (C) Takei Hiroyuki, Kodansha / Shaman King Project, TV Tokyo

The broadcast date of TV anime "Hige wo Soru. Soshite Joshikousei wo Hirou." has been decided, and the new visual and PV have been released as well. This work will start broadcasting on April 5, 2021, on TOKYO MX, BS11, AT-X, and other channels. "Hige wo Soru. Soshite Joshikousei wo Hirou." is based on the light novel that is published by Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko. It depicts the heart-warming, slow-going daily life of the high school girls, Sayu, who ran away from home due to certain circumstances, and Yoshida, who she happened to live together with. The new PV depicts the meeting of Sayu and Yoshida along with their heart-warming and slow-going cohabitation life. The voice of each character could be heard as well. TV anime "Hige wo Soru. Soshite Joshikousei wo Hirou." will start broadcasting on April 5, 2021, on TOKYO MX, BS11, AT-X, and other channels. (C) Shimesaba, Kadokawa/ "HigeHiro" Production Committee

The voice actors who will play the star painters in "Oshiete Hokusai! -THE ANIMATION-", which will be streamed on ABEMA from March 7, 2021, have been decided. In addition, the trailer and comments from the original writer and director, Iwakiri Naoto, have been released. This work is a short animation consisting of 10 episodes of 10 minutes each. It is a story of a no-good high school girl who grows up clumsy and stumbling through the lessons of the star painters in the Japanese art world. Legendary painters such as Ogata Korin, Takahashi Yuichi, and Kano Eitoku appear one after another, giving tips on how to get better at painting and how to make her dreams come true. You can learn "Japanese art" and "philosophy of life" in a casual and fun way. This time, the voice actors who will play the star painters of the Japanese art have been decided. Ogata Korin will be played by KENN, Takahashi Yuichi by Takahashi Hidenori, Kano Eitoku by Hirakawa Daisuke, Hakuin Ekaku by Suwabe Junichi, Utagawa Kuniyoshi by Hayashi Yu, Kishida Ryusei by Ono Daisuke, Uemura Shoen by Shiraishi Ryoko, and Kuroda Seiki by Murase Ayumu. The trailer also shows the main voice actors, including Waki Azumi, and the newly announced guest voice actors all together. The original writer and director, Iwakiri Naoto, commented, "What can be considered a dream collaboration of the star painters and the star voice actors has come true. The unique performances that can only be seen here are a must-see in every episode." "Oshiete Hokusai! -THE ANIMATION" will be streamed on ABEMA first from March 7, 2021, and then by other stations from March 8, 2021. (C) Iwakiri Naoto / CWF

"SHAMAN KING", the brand new anime adaptation starting from Apr. 2021, the shaman with afro hairstyle called "Chocolove McDonell" will be played by the voice actor Kumai Motoko. The comment from Kumai has arrived. "SHAMAN KING"'s original work is the manga by Takei Hiroyuki and it has sold over 35 million copies throughout the series publication. The first anime adaptation started broadcasting in 2001, and from Apr. 2021, a brand-new remake will start. The series' plot is about Asakura You, a "Shaman" who can communicate with gods and spirits, entering the competition held once every 500 years called "Shaman Fight" to become "Shaman king", the king of planet. The information related to additional characters and casts have been released. It was announced that Kumai Motoko will play "Chocolove McDonell, a shaman with afro hairstyle. TV anime "SHAMAN KING" will be broadcast from Apr. 2021 on TV Tokyo related channels. <full comments are listed below> Kumai Motoko, playing Chocolove McDonell Q1. Please tell me appealing point of this anime. It is plenty exciting to see many shamans with different backgrounds, races, religions, etc. come together and fight to become Shaman King. Q2. Please tell me your feeling toward playing Chocolove McDonell. Fortifying the immune system. Getting a good sleep. A balanced diet. Keeping your body warm. There are so many thing that you can do to enrich yourself, but what is the easiest thing to do...? That is, laughing! Making a wonderful smile! Chocolove's love will save the world!!! (C) Takei Hiroyuki, Kodansha/ SHAMAN KING Project. TV Toktyo

The TV anime "Godzilla S.P 'Singular Point'" broadcast date has been decided. In addition, the key visual and the opening theme song have been announced. This work will be streamed by Netflix from March 25, 2021, and will be broadcast on TOKYO MX and other stations from April 1, 2021. This work will be launched as a new project of "Godzilla", one of Japan's representative characters. A new original story, completely different from the previous movies, will be unfolded as a 13-episode TV animation series. The key visual that was released shows the two main characters, Kamino Mei (CV: Miyamoto Yume) and Arikawa Yun (CV: Ishige Shoya), the "Godzilla" of this work in the center, and mysterious figures and mathematical equations, which make it look like both a new and retro like Godzilla poster back in Showa period. In addition, BiSH, who has been currently dominating the domestic and international scenes, has been chosen as the opening theme song artist for this work, and their newly written new song "in case..." has been used as the opening theme song. Comments from BiSH members Sentochihiro Chicchi have also arrived. "Godzilla S.P. 'Singular Point" will start airing on TOKYO MX and other stations from April 1, 2021. Comments from Sentochihiro Chicchi (BiSH) We are very happy to announce that BiSH is in charge of the opening theme song for "Godzilla S.P Singular Point" and I feel it has a major significance for us. I've loved "Godzilla" since I was a little girl because it gave me the thrill of the unknown. We want to deliver the music with this story that is about to move into a new era and the thoughts of the young people as the strongest production team gathered their thoughts. We, BiSH, would like to overturn the irresistible future together. Thank you very much. ー Sentochihiro Chicchi (BiSH) (C) 2020 TOHO CO., LTD.