June 18, 2020 By: Onose Taichirou (Translated by YK & Porew ), 354 views
"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
The manga “SHAMAN KING”, which has recorded the sale of more than 35 million copies, will have a completely new anime series in Apr. 2021, and the promotion video has been released. This anime adaption will be based on all the 35 volumes of “SHAMAN KING”, and the anime will depicts everything until the end. The latest volume 35 will be on sale from Jun. 17, 2020.
“SHAMAN KING” is about the protagonist called Asakura You, who can see the ghosts, participates in the Shaman Fight, the competition to decide the strongest shaman, together with his friends.
The new arc “SHAMAN KING THE SUPER STAR” is currently serialized in “Shonen Magazine Edge” (Kodansha).
The special promotion video released this time condenses the history of “SHAMAN KING”. You's friends, strong enemies, and You's oversoul called “Spirit of Sword” will open the doorway toward the new anime series.
Complete new TV anime series “SHAMAN KING” will start from Apr. 2021.
Also, the anime “SHAMAN KING” broadcast from Jul. 2001 to Sept. 2002 will be streamed on Full☆Anime TV.
"Promised Neverland", which is the manga currently serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" from Shueisha, will be adopted into the drama outside Japan. Rodney Rothman, who is the director of Best Animated Feature movie in Academy Awards titled "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse", will be in charge of this movie. Masi Oka, who had directed Netflix "Death Note", will be a producer.
"Promised Neverland" is the manga of dark fantasy written by Shirai Kaiu and drawn by Demizu Posuka, which is currently serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" and has recorded the sale of more than 21 million copies (includes e-books) around the world after the 2nd edition of the volume went on sale early in this June has been held.
The story depicts the orphans, including the protagonist Emma, going against their fate and taking a step toward hope.
While awaiting the live-action movie in Dec. 2020 and the 2nd season for the TV anime in Jan. 2021, the overseas drama project has begun.
Rodney Rothman, who won the Best Animated Feature in Academy Award with "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" will be the director of this drama, Masi Oka, who produced "Death Note" of Netflix, and Fox21 with several hits will be in charge, and the streaming will be held in Amazon Prime Video.
The release date for the oversea drama has not yet announced.
The latest 19th volume of the original manga will be on sale from Jul. 3.
(C) Shirai Kaiu・Dezumi Posuka/Shueisha
All episodes of TV anime "Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (1991)" will be streamed at ABEMA's "Minna no Anime Channel 2 (Everyone's Anime Channel 2)" from Jun. 20, 2020. This is the first time for the series to be streamed at ABEMA.
"Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (1991)" is the anime based on the manga titled "DRAGON QUEST-The Adventure of Dai-", which is written by Sanjou Riku and drawn by Inada Kouji. The world is similar to the popular video game "Dragon Quest", and the story depicts a great adventure of the protagonist, Dai to save the world by overcoming multiple hardships. The unique characters including Dai, his teacher Avan, and the fellow disciples of Pop and Maam had became a hot topic. This works has maintained its great popularity until this day.
The new series with a completely new casts will be broadcast from Oct. 2020, and this also gains great attention.
Episode 1 to 23 of "Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (1991)" will be streamed from 6:00 pm of Jun. 20, 2020, and episode 24 to the end will be streamed from Jun. 27 at 6:00 pm at "Minna no Anime Channel 2".
Also at "ABEMA Video", all episodes of "Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (1991)" can be streamed from 12:00 am on Jun. 20, 2020 until 11:59 pm on Jun. 30, 2020.
(C) Sanjou Riku, Inada Kouji/Shueisha・SQUARE ENIX・Toei Animation
The "Dragon Quest Day Special Program: Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Latest Information Dai Release Special!" is a live event on Youtube that is set to be broadcast on May 27, 2020 (Dragon Quest Day). In the same show, it was announced that the new TV anime will be aired from Oct. 2020, and information about the cast members, including Tanezaki Atsumi, Toyonaga Toshiyuki, Komatsu Mikako, Hayami Saori, Sakurai Takahiro, and Kaji Yuuki were also released.
"Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai" is originally a manga with the same title, which started to be serialized in the "Weekly Shonen Jump" magazine in 1989 as the first long-term serialization of the role-playing video game "Dragon Quest" series.
"Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai", which has sold a total of 47 million copies of its manga, has been adapted into a completely new anime about 30 years after the serialization began. The story of friendship and growth of Dai and his friends is expressed through a new hybrid of CG and animation techniques.
The cast features six members: Tanezaki Atsumi, voice of the protagonist and young boy Dai, who dreams of becoming a hero; Toyonaga Toshiyuki as Pop, a young magician who becomes Dai's friend; Komatsu Mikako as Maam, a priest-warrior girl who also becomes Dai's friend; Hayami Saori as Leona, the beautiful princess of the Kingdom of Papnica; Sakurai Takahiro as Avan, Dai's master; and Kaji Yuuki as Hyunckel, one of the commanders of the army of the Demon King Hadlar.
Additional media contents for "Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai" were also announced.
In particular, the line-up includes three game titles, which are the smartphone RPG "Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai - Tamashii no Kizuna", the action RPG for home console "Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai - Infinity Strash", and the arcade game with collectible trading cards "Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai - Xross Blade".
Furthermore, various products are set to be on sale, including the "Dai Collection Set 1", which contains palm-sized metal miniatures of weapons and items from the show, "Visual Figures", which are 3D display figures with the shape of acrylic cards which beautifully depict all the characters, and "Act Braver", which is a collection of grip-sized figures with movable joints to recreate the special attack poses.
The new TV anime "Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai" will begin airing on TV Tokyo channels in Oct. 2020.
In addition, a newly colored edition of the manga (25 volumes in total) will be published in Oct. for 10 consecutive months. The new cover is illustrated by Inada Kouji, the same illustrator of the original.
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Tanezaki Atsumi (as Dai)
I truly loved "Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai" when I used to watch it as a child. With this great passion for that work, I've always hoped to see a new series of it. I will do my best to make sure that both those who are new to this work and those who had the same passionate feelings about it in the old days will able to enjoy it.
Toyonaga Toshiyuki (as Pop)
My favorite adventure of Dai...
On top of that, I never thought that I would be able to play Pop.
I wish I could tell that to myself as a teenager since I read this manga so many times. "You'll be voicing Pop in the future!".
In that case, you would spill some mucus from your nose as you say, "That's amazing!".
I'll do my best to play my character, including the uncool scenes, the coward scenes, and the scenes full of courage! Medoroaaaaaaa!!
Komatsu Mikako (as Maam)
A world that everyone longed for, a group of characters that gave courage to everyone, a story that inspired many people. I feel very honored to be involved in such a work that can be considered as the Bible of Life. I want to put my heart into it and express the true spirit of Maam through my voice!
Also as a viewer, I'm looking forward to seeing the newly colored "Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai" of the Reiwa era!
Hayami Saori (as Leona)
I feel happy and nervous at the same time of being able to be involved in this work that is loved by so many people.
While enjoying the noble and strong-willed (and sometimes mischievous) Leona, I'll do my best in the dubbing session by joining this great adventure with all the staff and cast members. Let's look forward to the release!
Sakurai Takahiro (as Avan)
My name is Sakurai Takahiro and I will be the voice of Avan.
He is a character who appears to be so mature in terms of thought and interpersonal distance that he earned the saying, "A wise man keeps his knowledge to himself". He learned how to draw his own strength.
I think this is a work that will be nostalgic for our generation, and those in their teens and twenties will be able to find excitement in the fight scenes.
Let's all of us join this great adventure with Dai and his friends!
Kaji Yuuki (as Hyunckel)
I never thought I'd be able to get involved in the "Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai" as a voice actor and even as Hyunckel...! Seriously, I really feel like I'm having a dream. I'm so happy.
When I was a child, I used to read the manga with great excitement and do impressions of its characters. I actually might have used the "Amudo" impression during the audition (laughs).
I will do my performance with great responsibility and pride. Stay tuned for the broadcast!
(C) Sanjou Riku, Inada Kouji / Shueisha, The Adventure of Dai Production Committee, TV TOKYO (C) SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.
(C) Sanjou Riku, Inada Kouji / Shueisha (C) SQUARE ENIX CO.
It was decided that near-future erotic suspense "World's End Harem" that is serialized in Shueisha "Shonen Jump+" magazine will be turned into a TV anime series in 2021. Also, a special message from the original creator LINK and Shono Kotaro arrived to commemorate the anime announcement.
"World's End Harem" is an erotic suspense series that has been serialized in Shueisha "Shonen Jump+" and has over 5 million copies published in total.
The story starts in Tokyo Japan in the near future of 2045.
A young man, Reito, who is suffering from an intractable disease, promises to see his childhood friend Elisa again and decides to "cold sleep" to cure the disease. Five years later, Reita finds himself waking up in a world with 5 billion women and only a handful of men...
"World's End Harem" will become a TV anime series in 2021.
An interview with LINK and Shouno Kotaro is on the official website of "World's End Harem" and "Shonen Jump+".
(C)LINK・Shouno Kotaro / Shueisha
To celebrate the release of "SHAMAN KING" as a completely new TV anime from April 2021 and the publication of all 35 volumes of Kodansha's Magazine Edge KC, an ad recreating the "Funbari Onsen" which is popular in the series will appear. An advertising car is running on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line until November 30, 2020.
"SHAMAN KING" is Takei Hiroyuki's masterpiece, which has sold more than 35 million copies for the series.
In this story, the main character, Asakura You, a medium called "Shaman", participates in a shaman fight to determine the top of the shamans and battles with his friends to become the Shaman King.
This time, in celebration of the new TV anime and the publication of all 35 volumes, an advertisement that recreates the "Funbari Onsen" has been developed.
The ad depicts the characters spending a relaxing time in a hot spring with a spectacular view of the Funbari Hills, forgetting the exhaustion of battle.
'Yakunara Mug Cup Mo' that features high school girls X ceramic art will be aired from Apr. 2021. PV has also been revealed.
"Yakunara Mug Cup Mo" is a youth story set in the Tajimi city of Gifu Prefecture and follows four high school girls getting into ceramic art through "Mino Yaki", traditional ceramic artworks in the area.
It is based on a free comic, which has been serialized since 2012 by Planet Co., Ltd, a local IT company. The director is Kamiya Jun, known for "Kingdom" and "Hikaru no Go", story edition and scenario is handled by Arakawa Naruhisa, known for "Kingdom" and "This Art Club Has a Problem!", and production is handled by Nippon Animation, known for "Chibi Maruko-chan", "Haikara-San: Here Comes Miss Modern", and "World Masterpiece Theater Series".
The PV released features the protagonist Toyokawa Himeno in the first year of high school, who has moved to Tajimi city. The video begins with her asking the audience 'Is there something you are passionate about?', and looking for something she loves doing through an encounter with unique friends, and ceramic art.
"Yakunara Mug Cup Mo" will be released in Apr. 2021.
(C)Planet, Nippon Animation / Yakunara Mug Cup Mo Production Committee
It has been decided that the novel "The Pretty Boy Detective Club" by Nisio Ishin will be adapted to TV anime in 2021. The teaser key visual and the official website have been released.
"The Pretty Boy Detective Club" is an anime based on the novel series "The Pretty Boy Series" written by Nisio Ishin. A total of 11 volumes are currently being released by Kodansha Taiga.
The story is set at a private school, Yubiwa Academy, and centers around a mysterious group, the "The Pretty Boy Detective Club" which is rumored to solve troubles in the school on a non-official, non-profit basis.
The film is directed by Shinbo Akiyuki, who has worked on the "Monogatari" series, and the animation is produced by Shaft.
The cast and other information about "The Pretty Boy Detective Club" has not been announced yet. Stay tuned for more information.
(C) Nisio Ishin / Kodansha, Aniplex and Shaft
"Battle in 5 Seconds After Meeting", which has over 2 million copies published in total, will receive an anime adaptation. Along with this announcement, a teaser visual has been released.
"Battle in 5 Seconds After Meeting" is originally an intellectual superpower battle drawn by Miyako Kashiwa, written by Harawata Saizou, and serialized on "Manga One", Shogakukan's manga app.
One day, high school student Shiroyanagi Akira gets caught in a battle. The manga depicts him using an unexpected ability and exceptional intelligence to fight through battles.
Information about the broadcast time and cast members are yet to be announced. Let's look forward to further information to be announced.
The anime teaser website, which opened along with the announcement, has an illustration and comments from Miyako Kashiwa.
(C) Miyako Kashiwa, Harawata Saizou, Shogakukan
To celebrate the release of "SHAMAN KING" as a completely new TV anime from April 2021 and the publication of all 35 volumes of Kodansha's Magazine Edge KC, an ad recreating the "Funbari Onsen" which is popular in the series will appear. An advertising car is running on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line until November 30, 2020.
"SHAMAN KING" is Takei Hiroyuki's masterpiece, which has sold more than 35 million copies for the series.
In this story, the main character, Asakura You, a medium called "Shaman", participates in a shaman fight to determine the top of the shamans and battles with his friends to become the Shaman King.
This time, in celebration of the new TV anime and the publication of all 35 volumes, an advertisement that recreates the "Funbari Onsen" has been developed.
The ad depicts the characters spending a relaxing time in a hot spring with a spectacular view of the Funbari Hills, forgetting the exhaustion of battle.
The cast for the brand-new TV anime "SHAMAN KING" has been announced on Sep. 17, 2020. Konishi Katsuyuki-san, Hayashibara Megumi-san, and Takayama Minami-san will continue their role as Amidamaru, Kyouyama Anna, and Hao while Hikasa Youko will take over the main protagonist Asakura Yoh from Satou Yuuko-san. After the announcement, it has become a hot topic and even the words "SHAMAN KING" have become a trend on Twitter.
"SHAMAN KING" is about the young boy Asakura Yoh, who can see ghosts, participates in the Shaman Fight, the competition to decide the strongest shaman, together with his friends
During the serialization from 1998 until 2004 on Shueisha's "Weekly Shounen Jump", it was under the title of "Shaman King" (aka ManKin) by Takei Hiroyuki sensei. After that during 2011 until 2014, it was written under the title of "Shaman King FLOWERS" at "Jump X" and now, it is currently serialized on Kodansha's "Shounen Magazine Edge" under the title of "SHMAN KING THE SUPER STAR".
The TV anime "Shaman King" was broadcasted from 2001 until 2002. At that time the director was Mizushima Seiji while the cast are Satou Yuuko-san as Asakura Yoh, Konishi Katsuyuki-san as Amidamaru, Inuyama Inuko-san as Oyamada Manta, Hayashibara Megumi-san as Kyouyama Anna, and Takayama Minami-san as Hao.
The teaser visual and teaser PV of the brand-new TV anime "SHAMAN KING" have been released along with an announcement of the four cast, which are Konishi-san, Hayashibara-san, Takayama-san, and Hikasa-san.
After seeing this news, there were many comments regarding the cast continuing their original roles on Twitter, including "I'm so glad that Takayama-san, Hayashibara-san, and Konishi-san are continuing their role...!", "It's so amazing that the main cast of Shaman King are continuing their role", "I was shaken that the role of the proprietress remained the same. I believe that this is more than enough. On top of that, even the cast for Hao-sama and Amidamaru are the same, I can't wait for the next cast announcement", and "I cried in relief that Hayashibara-san is continuing her role".
Regarding Hikasa-san taking over the role of Yoh, various comments, such as "It seems they have put a lot of efforts to gather the cast for SHAMAN KING~. HiYo(Hikasa Youko)-san is an amazing actress so she will create a good Yoh-kun", "It's a bit sad that it was not Satou Yuuko-san but I'm fine with Hikasa Youko-san as Yoh", "Yoh-kun by Satou Yuuko-san will remain forever while Yoh-kun by Hikasa Youko-san will surely be adorable, I'll be able to replay it in my brain in two different patterns if I want to", and "Among the pressure as the other cast remain the same, I want to support Hiyo-chi so that she will be happy to be be a part of Mankin..
Also, after the cast announcement, Konishi-san himself tweeted a message to the fans via his own Twitter account, saying "It has been announced. Once again, I will be a part of the TV anime 'SHAMAN KING' as Amidamaru again. I'm am glad and grateful. Thank you a lot. I believe this is all because of everyone's support! Look forward to it!!”
TV anime "SHAMAN KING" is scheduled to be broadcast on TV Tokyo affiliated.
（C）Takei Hiroyuki, Kodansha/SHAMAN KING Project., TV TOKYO
The completely new TV anime series "SHAMAN KING" will be broadcast on TV Tokyo from April 2021, and the teaser visual and teaser PV have been released.
In addition to Youko Hikasa, who plays the main protagonist Asakura Yoh, comments from the cast who stay from the broadcast of 2000, Konishi Katsuyuki as Amidamaru, Hayashibara Megumi as Anna, and Takayama Minam as Hao, have also arrived.
"SHAMAN KING" is a fighting story about Asakura Yoh, one of the "Shamans" who can interact with gods and spirits and aims to become the king of the stars "Shaman King", who can control everything in this world, battles for a position in "Shaman Fight", which opens once every 500 years.
The original manga by Takei Hiroyuki is currently serialized under the title "Shaman King: Super Star" in "Shonen Magazine Edge".
The teaser visual released this time, shows Yoh facing the front with a dignified expression holding "Harusama".
The teaser PV shows Yoh facing Hao, Amidamaru, and Anna, while Yoh stays in the Over-Soul form "Spirit of Sword Hakuho". Please, check out the finished broadcast in April 2021.
As for the cast, Hikasa Youko will be playing the main protagonist, Asakura Yoh. Konishi Katsuyuki will be playing the role of Amidamaru, Hayashibara Megumi will be playing the role of Anna, and Takayama Minami will be playing the role of Hao, as they have been doing from the TV anime series in 2000.
Moreover, the production staff includes director Furuta Jouji known for "The Seven Deadly Sins" and "Gekijouban Uta no Prince-sama: Maji Love Kingdom", Yonemura Shouji as a scenarist, Sano Toshihiko as character designer, Hayashi Yuki as the music director, Mima Masafumi as the sound director, and Bridge (("FAIRY TAIL "etc.)) will be responsible for the animation production.
The TV anime series "SHAMAN KING" will be broadcast on TV Tokyo from April 2021.
Asakura Yoh: CV Hikasa Youko
Q1. Could you tell us about the charm of this work?
I think that it is because of Takei Hiroyuki's skills in drawing things that are usually associated with the fear, spirits, graves, and Osorezan, in a pop style.
Maybe ghosts aren't scary, but if there are Amidamaru and others, who I would love to meet! I think that the attractive character image is one of the strong points.
I love Yuru, who every time finishes with a gag, and everyone's facial expressions at that moment.
The music is also great, and I remember that Hayashibara-san's songs "Over Soul," "Northern lights," and "brave heart" shook my childhood heart at that time.
Q2. Could you tell us about your feelings for playing the character Asakura Yoh?
To be honest, I felt a lot of pressure!
But I'm the one... I love Yoh, Anna, and their friends, and I want to play Yoh in a way that only I can do.
Some of my colleagues are veterans who I saw before I became a voice actress.
Being surrounded by such people and having a conversation together during recording is a blessed chance that I haven't got before in my acting career.
It would be great if I could be like that, just as Yoh grow little by little and is recognized by the people around.
I will do my best, even if it's hard! Thank you for your support!
Amidamaru: CV Konishi Katsuyuki
Q1. Could you tell us about the charm of this work?
As a guy, I like battles. With enemies who gradually become stronger.
I was especially excited to see what kind of spirits would come out. A spirit is a spirit, so anything is possible, right? LOL
And there are no bad guys. Each person has their own feelings.
And Yoh-kun's way of life is wonderful. "Everything will work out in the end" is a good saying.
Q2. Please give a few words to your fans who are looking forward to you playing Amidamaru again.
As the lyrics of "Over Soul" say, "Revived", this is also thanks to everyone who has loved and supported "SHAMAN KING" for many years. I would like to run through with Haden and Amidamaru. I am looking forward to seeing Amidamaru again.
I'm with you. I'm really excited! Thank you very much! "SHAMAN KING" Thank you! !!
Osorezan Anna: CV Hayashibara Megumi
Q1. Could you tell us about the charm of this work?
Good adjustment, just good adjustment.
True strength, pride, and grace
True kindness, weakness, and escape.
It is a work that shakes the soul that cannot be seen at a glance.
Q2. Please give a few words to your fans who are looking forward to you playing Anna again.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Somehow, I was chosen again.
I just wanted to relax a bit, but the world isn't so sweet. I'm going to go ahead and tell you.
They're going to do something they don't want to do.
Don't complain about it all over the place where they can't see your face. From the landlady.
Hao: CV Takayama Minami
Q1. Could you tell us about the charm of this work?
Not to mention the charm of the story and characters, I think the charm is that it is full of themes to which you can sympathize with from your own experience. Friendship and love, family and siblings, courage, bonds, strength, etc. I like to see the essence that doesn't change at any time in battle.
It's also great because it's so nostalgic.
Q2. Please give a few words to your fans who are looking forward to you playing Hao again.
Thank you everyone who has been supporting "SHAMAN KING" for a long time. I also missed it when I went to the original painting exhibition and decorating goods, but I never thought that I will play Hao again. I want to turn this luck into power and put up a fight. I'm looking forward to awakening Hao from his sleep. When that time comes ... Thank you for your cooperation.
(C) Takei Hiroyuki, Kodansha / SHAMAN KING Project., TV TOKYO
It has been decided to publish all 35 volumes of the manga "SHAMAN KING", which will be completely new TV anime in Apr. 2021. It will be released by several volumes every month starting with the first to fifth volumes on Jun. 17.
"SHAMAN KING" is a popular work that has exceeded 35 million copies in total. It is a story in which the main character and also psychic called Shaman, Asakura Yo, participates in the Shaman Fight to decide the top of the Shaman, and becomes Shaman King by fighting together with his friends.
This time, Kodansha will revive all 35 volumes with new cover and the series will be drawn to the end.
This work was also announced to be animated in Apr. 2021. Details such as the cast members have not been revealed and it will continue to call attention further.
The volumes No.1-5 of "SHAMAN KING" are on sale. It will be published by 3 books monthly at bookstores nationwide with new and old illustrations wrapped in double cover.
(C) Takei Hiroyuki / Kodansha / SHAMAN KING Project.
'Yakunara Mug Cup Mo' that features high school girls X ceramic art will be aired from Apr. 2021. PV has also been revealed.
"Yakunara Mug Cup Mo" is a youth story set in the Tajimi city of Gifu Prefecture and follows four high school girls getting into ceramic art through "Mino Yaki", traditional ceramic artworks in the area.
It is based on a free comic, which has been serialized since 2012 by Planet Co., Ltd, a local IT company. The director is Kamiya Jun, known for "Kingdom" and "Hikaru no Go", story edition and scenario is handled by Arakawa Naruhisa, known for "Kingdom" and "This Art Club Has a Problem!", and production is handled by Nippon Animation, known for "Chibi Maruko-chan", "Haikara-San: Here Comes Miss Modern", and "World Masterpiece Theater Series".
The PV released features the protagonist Toyokawa Himeno in the first year of high school, who has moved to Tajimi city. The video begins with her asking the audience 'Is there something you are passionate about?', and looking for something she loves doing through an encounter with unique friends, and ceramic art.
"Yakunara Mug Cup Mo" will be released in Apr. 2021.
(C)Planet, Nippon Animation / Yakunara Mug Cup Mo Production Committee
The production of the 2nd series of the TV anime "Motto! Majime ni Fumajime Kaiketsu Zorori" has been decided. It has been announced that the broadcast will start in April 2021. A teaser visual for the new series was released along with the announcement.
"Motto! Majime ni Fumajime Kaiketsu Zorori" is based on the children's book series by Hara Yutaka, which has over 35 million copies published.
The 1st series of the TV anime was broadcast from April 2020.
It depicts the adventures of the protagonist Zorori, who aims to become the king of mischief, and his twin minions, Ishishi and Noshishi.
The new series will contain not only the original stories that haven't been animated yet but also many original episodes written for the anime, heating up the story. Let's look forward to seeing Zorori and his friends even more energetic than before.
TV anime "Motto! Majime ni Fumajime Kaiketsu Zorori" will start in April 2021 on NHK Educational TV.
(C) Hara Yutaka / Popurasha, BNP, NEP
"Kento Ankoku Den / Kento Shito Den Cestvs", which has been serialized in 'Young Animal' for 23 years since 1997, will be an anime adaptation titled "Cestvs: The Roman Fighter". It will be aired on Fuji TV '+Ultra' and other channels from Apr. 2021.
The story is set in ancient Rome, and follows Cestvs, who was sold as a slave, goes through a lot and fights to achieve freedom. It is a large-scale drama that depicts delicate feelings of each slave character fighting, considering their historical background and culture.
The teaser visual features Cestvs shackled with handcuffs and a collar in a dark place like a dungeon, turning towardsto light that is shining in. The depiction seems to convey a strong desire for freedom.
The PV features an exciting scene wherethat a gate of a ring opens, and Cestvs makes up his mind to go fighting.
The director is Kawase Toshifumi that handled the story edition for "Higurashi When They Cry", and BN Pictures handles the animation production.
To make the battle scenes, Kamegai Yoshihiro (whoHe became the 38th OPBF welterweight champion, and is nownow is being active as a boxing
commentator.) worked as a 'battle scene adviser' , and filmed using the method of motion capture method. The movement of fistsMovement of fist and breathing were well recreated to obtain tension like a real match.
Mineta Hiromu, a rookie voice actor, will play the protagonist Cestvs, who has a warm heart while struggling with his harsh fate.
"Cestvs: The Roman Fighter" will be aired on Fuji TV '+Ultra' and other channels from Apr. 2021.
(C)Wazarai Shizuya, Hakusensha / Cestvs Production Committee
'Bakuten!!', the story of which is set in Iwanuma city in Miyagi and depicts a youth story of a high school boys' rhythmic gymnastics club, will be aired from Apr. 2021 on Fuji TV "noitaminA", and other channels. The key visual and cast have also been revealed.
"Bakuten!!" follows 'Futaba Shotaro', who encounters "men's rhythmic gymnastics" in the final summer in a middle school, enrolls in Soshukan High School (also known as Ao-ko), and joins a men's rhythmic gymnastics club. This is a 'sports spirit x teenage ensemble drama' that portrays a group of unique seniors and junior high school boys' rhythmic gymnastics star 'Misato Ryoya' as they work hard as a team aiming towards a single goal.
Along with the announcement of the anime adaptation, the key visual has also been revealed. It features six members of Soshukan High School men's rhythmic gymnastics club practicing on the rooftop of the school.
The cast for those six members are Tsuchiya Shinba as a protagonist Futaba Shotaro, Ishikawa Kaito as Misato Ryoya, Ono Daisuke as Shichigahama Masamune, Kondo Takashi as Tsukidate Keisuke, Shimono Hiro as Onagawa Nagayoshi, and Kamiya Hiroshi as Watari Koutarou. We also received comments from them.
Furthermore, the 1st PV that begins with a monologue 'I have finally found out what I can be truly passionate about. (provisional translation)' by Futaba, and features the members of Ao-ko rhythmic gymnastics club recruiting new members. It will make you excited about the opening.
At 'Fuji TV Anime Lineup Happyokai**' that was streamed from 20:00 on Nov. 5, 2020, Tsuchiya Shinba as Futaba Shotaro, Ishikawa Kaito as Misato Ryoya, and Shimono Hiro as Onagawa Nagayoshi appeared to introduce the highlights.
TV anime "Bakuten!!" will be aired from Apr. 2021 on Fuji TV "noitaminA" and other channels.
**Happyokai = Recital
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Tsuchiya Shinba
Q1. What is your impression of the work?
First of all, it depicts sports very seriously!
Not only those who are familiar with sports, but also others would empathize with the story, as it depicts various stories such as how they meet others and what led them to start as well as gymnastics itself.
Also, I learned how important it is to be passionate about something through youth story that is like wind blowing towards the future.
Q2. What is your impression of the character you play? And what is your resolution?
He is cheerful and honest! Apparently he may look like a cute-type, but he gets stronger as the story expands.
He is so bright that he makes people around him happy as well.
When we are devoting ourselves to something, we tend to find it hard to stay positive, but if you see Shotaro's strength that 'never looks back', you will get something positive. I would like to play the role as if we were growing together.
Ishikawa Kaito
Q1. What is your impression of the work?
I was not familiar with men's rhythmic gymnastics so far, but I was so surprised to see how excited I have been from the 1st episode.
When I was in middle school. I was practicing Danish gymnastics, which is close to rhythmic gymnastics. I felt nostalgic, and enjoyed finding differences and interesting points.
I also liked the characters' relationships as well as gymnastics scenes. They are really youthful, positive, and make me want to stay in the story forever.
Q2. What is your impression of the character you play? And what is your resolution?
Misato Ryoya is cool, and rarely expresses his feelings.
Apparently he seems cold-hearted, but he is feeling and thinking a lot in his mind though he doesn't show it.
He is an experienced gymnast when it comes to rhythmic gymnastics, but he is also a character who is always excited to get started.
He looks amazing when he is truly passionate about rhythmic gymnastics.
Ono Daisuke
Q1. What is your impression of the work?
When a boy encounters rhythmic gymnastics, he starts to change. An encounter with friends broadens perspectives. I really like that kind of story.
Q2. What is your impression of the character you play? And what is your resolution?
Shichigahama is powerful and positive. Playing him makes me feel positive as well. As a captain of the rhythmic gymnastics club, I would like to lead the unique members!
Kondo Takashi
Q1. What is your impression of the work?
I felt that the story depicts men's rhythmic gymnastics in a simple way so that you can get into it smoothly, featuring the members' fresh youth story. You will be able to take it clearly and simply in a good meaning.
I was so glad to be a part of the work.
Q2. What is your impression of the character you play? And what is your resolution?
Tsukidate-kun is like a mother in Ao-ko mens' rhythmic gymnastics club. Shichigahama-kun leads all the members, and Tsukidate-kun supports it. I'm willing to take that role, so I will support Ao-ko rhythmic gymnastics club together.
Shimono Hiro
Q1. What is your impression of the work?
The story begins with the scene that Futaba Shotaro, who has never practiced mens' rhythmic gymnastics, is attracted to it, and joins the Ao-ko mens' rhythmic gymnastics club for trial. I have only ever seen a few animated works featuring rhythmic gymnastics. It is a team sport that involves a lot of dramas between members, which makes me excited!
Q2. What is your impression of the character you play? And what is your resolution?
Onagawa is in the 3rd grade as well as the captain Shichigahama and Tsukidate, and an ace of Ao-ko rhythmic gymnastics club, but I still don't appreciate the aspect.
He still seems like a clown character rather than ace as he is behaving freely and frequently makes fun of others.
He is in the 3rd grade, so I am older than Kamiya-san as Watari. I feel pressure by myself. We are in a good relationship anyway, so I will try my best as senpai! (laugh)
Kamiya Hiroshi
Q1. What is your impression of the work?
Worrying about future...Spending time with precious friends that exist only at the moment...Gradually one gets more and more serious than the other...The story depicts high school students that are living such young days with all their heart.
Q2. What is your impression of the character you play? And what is your resolution?
He is in the 2nd grade, so he will start getting conscious of the balance changing. Is he already aware of it or not? He is too serious about the current team more than anyone else, which ends up spinning his wheels...
(C)Bakuten Production Committee
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