Chinese animation"Mo Dao Zu Shi" comes to Japan! Based on the BL novel, total views of this work exceeded 40 million in 3 days

From the recital program of "Sasaki to Miyano" comes the main visual and cast members information. Shirai Yuusuke as the voice of Sasaki Shuumei, Saitou Souma as the voice of Miyano Yoshikazu, Arai Ryouhei as the voice of Kuresawa Tasuku, and Matsuoka Yoshitsugu as the voice of Hirano Taiga. "Sasaki to Miyano" is a refreshing "High School Boys Youth LIFE" work by Harusono Shou that is currently serialized on "Gene Pixiv". The TV anime is scheduled to be broadcast in 2022. The fudanshi with a complex due to his feminine face, Miyano Yoshikazu encounters the delinquent senior, Sasaki Shuumei. Somehow Sasaki got interested in Miyano and told him "Please borrow me your favorite manga"... The main visual and cast members information of the recital program of "Sasaki to Miyano" have been revealed. In the main visual, the appearance of Sasaki and Miyano talking while holding a book at the classroom can be seen. The cast members are Shirai Yuusuke as the voice of Sasaki Shuumei, Saitou Souma as the voice of Miyano Yoshikazu, Arai Ryouhei as the voice of Kuresawa Tasuku, and Matsuoka Yoshitsugu (only sound appearance) as the voice of Hirano Taiga. Also, the online broadcast of the "Night Section" of this recital program has been decided. The pre-request ticket application will be held from August 2 to August 16, so do check it out if you are a fan. The recital program of "Sasaki to Miyano" will be held on September 12, 2021, at Hall A of Japan Pavilion, Sakura Town Tokorozawa. ●Program Detail Date: September 12, 2021 (Sunday) Venue: Hall A of Japan Pavilion, Sakura Town Tokorozawa Performers Shirai Yuusuke as the voice of Sasaki Shuumei Saitou Souma as the voice of Miyano Yoshikazu Arai Ryouhei as the voice of Kuresawa Tasuku Matsuoka Yoshitsugu as the voice of Hirano Taiga (only sound appearance) Time: "Afternoon Section" Hall Open 12:45 PM / Start 1:30 PM "Night Section" Hall Open 4:45 PM/ Start 5:30 PM ※ Inclusive of After-talk session ※"Night Section" will be available online Ticket Price: Designated Seat 8,800 JPY (tax included) Pre-request Period: 6:00 PM of August 2 (Monday) to 11:59 PM of August 16 ※Please check the "Arrangement to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus to the participating customer" on the official website before applying and attending the venue. (C) 2022 Harusono Shou/ KADOKAWA/ "Sasaki to Miyano" Production Committee

"Dakaichi: Spain Arc" will be released on October 9, 2021. At the same time with the date announcement, the key visual was revealed, and new information about cast members, including Hayami Shou as Celes, Ochiai Fukushi as Antonio, and others.

Vol. 1 and 2 of the Japanese version of the Chinese BL Fantasy novel "Mo Dao Zu Shi" was released on May 27, 2021. "Mo Dao Zu Shi" is originally a BL novel by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu, serialized on a Chinese website from 2015. A Japanese dubbed version of the TV anime was broadcast from January 2021. Wei Wuxian, who was once feared by the people as having fallen into the path of evil, lost everything and died a violent death. 13 years later, he was summoned into another person's body and unexpectedly returns to this world. He hides his true identity and wants to leave his past behind, but is reunited with his rival Lan Wangji, who he competed against in both sports and studies. The free-spirited Wei Wuxian and the well-mannered, silent Lan Wangji. Wei Wuxian remembers constantly clashing with Lan Wangji in their past lives, but for some reason, he doesn't level his side... A special first-edition version of the Japanese version of "Mo Dao Zu Shi" vol. 1 was also released. It comes with a collection of illustrations, acrylic panels, and other items. "Mo Dao Zu Shi" Japanese version has the first two volumes released. The regular version is priced at 1,600 JPY (tax excluded) and the special first-edition version is priced at 7,200 JP (tax included). (C) Mo Xiang Tong Xiu / Qian Er Bai / Beijing Jinjiang Original Network Technology Co., Ltd. / Frontier Works Inc.

The violent animated film "DAHUFA", which attracted attention as the first age-restricted anime in Chinese history and gained enthusiastic support for its depiction of extreme violence, is now screened in theaters. A special video showing the mysterious human characters and boss characters gathered together and a new scene has been unveiled. "DAHUFA" is an animated film about Dahufa, the guardian of the Yiwei Kingdom, who is searching for the crown prince who has disappeared from the royal palace. Dahufa crosses the border and arrives at a mysterious village, but the inhabitants do not have a will of their own, do not speak, and all look alike. With an eerie feeling throughout the village, Dahufa gradually gets closer and closer to the hidden secret. The main video, which has just been unveiled, captures a scene at a mansion in a corner of a beaner village. The mansion is home to Rodin, a mysterious being dressed in black and with glowing red eyes, and Color, a young human woman. Then O Yan Ji An, the head of the beaner village, arrives. They are apparently talking about the beaner that Dahufa has killed by standing around in the village. <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ulfOiuemx1E" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="" accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> While O Yan Ji An is furious because he thinks Rodin killed him, Color soothes him by saying that Rodin didn't do it, and that it seems that someone very skilled has come to the village. In addition to the tense scenes of hostility towards Duhufa, the film also shows the beaners working at the mansion, highlighting the bizarre worldview of the film. The violent animated film from China, "DAHUFA" is currently being screened in theaters. (C) Enlight Pictures. (C) FACEWHITE PICTURES.

The first Chinese anime with the age limit and intensively violent depiction called “DAHUFA” will be released in the theaters from July 23, 2021. Prior to the release, the part of the main movie was released. “DAHUFA” is the story of the protagonist Dahufa, who goes onto the journey to look for the mission prince as the guardian of his country, Yiway. Dahufa reaches a village after going over the national boundary, but the residents of the village do not have own will, do not talk, and look very similar to one another. While the village contains a mysterious atmosphere, Dahufa beings to find the hints for the hidden secret. The main video that is released this time is one scene of the beginning, and it starts with Dahufa reaching the village, while looking for the missing prince. He asks about the prince with the picture to a bean human at the entrance, and the boy reacts but does not speak nor respond. As soon as he enters the village he sees the bean humans with guns in their hand chasing the bean humans without it. The runaway bean humans are so frightened and they try to hide, but eventually will be killed after the residents near their hideouts tell the bean humans with guns. Who are they, and why is there a massacre going on? It is only the part of the entire mysterious story. The violence anime from Chine called “DAHUFA” will be released on July 23 in Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas in Tokyo and other theaters around Japan. © Enlight Pictures © FACEWHITE PICTURES.

Broadcasting on Jul. 4, 2021, “Heaven Official's Blessing” has announced additional cast members: Suwabe Junichi, Masuda Toshiki, and Hanazawa Kana. “Heaven Official's Blessing” is fantasy anime based on the original web novel serialized from 2017 to 2018 in China. The anime was first streamed on the Chinese video sharing platform bilibili in October 2020, accumulating more than 300 million views in total. The Japanese dubbed version will start broadcasting in July, 2021. The new cast members are Suwabe Junichi as Pei Ming, Masuda Toshiki as Pei Xiu, and Hanazawa Kana as Ban Yue. “Heaven Official's Blessing” Anime Japanese version airs on July 4, 2021, at TOKYO MX - BS11. (C) bilibili

New company eStream Shanghai is built in China by eStream Co., Ltd., due to raise in demand of the scale figures in China. The business was started in June 2021. The Chinese figure market reached 61.9 billion JPY (3.6 billion Yuan) in 2020, and it is predicted that the market will reach 154.1 billion JPY (9.1 billion Yuan) in 2023, with the growth rate of 248% raise. China has been an important market for eStream Co., Ltd., and they played strongly in the market through the luxury figure brand that they own called “SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE FIGURE”. Chinese branch will hold a stronger system through creating new websites for Chinese market and marketing methods in addition to know-hows that they already have. Moreover, while the demand for Chinese overborder EC and trade routes is growing, the demand for business support toward China is also increasing, and they will be supporter for other companies in the same industry to expand business in China. The company will support other business, by selling other companies' products and helping with their marketing, and also enhance the sale of the figures and anime-related goods through creating their own websites and holding stores in several events. They will also start the Chinese marketing support by using Cyber Agent Group’s assets in addition to own goods.

Vol. 1 and 2 of the Japanese version of the Chinese BL Fantasy novel "Mo Dao Zu Shi" was released on May 27, 2021. "Mo Dao Zu Shi" is originally a BL novel by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu, serialized on a Chinese website from 2015. A Japanese dubbed version of the TV anime was broadcast from January 2021. Wei Wuxian, who was once feared by the people as having fallen into the path of evil, lost everything and died a violent death. 13 years later, he was summoned into another person's body and unexpectedly returns to this world. He hides his true identity and wants to leave his past behind, but is reunited with his rival Lan Wangji, who he competed against in both sports and studies. The free-spirited Wei Wuxian and the well-mannered, silent Lan Wangji. Wei Wuxian remembers constantly clashing with Lan Wangji in their past lives, but for some reason, he doesn't level his side... A special first-edition version of the Japanese version of "Mo Dao Zu Shi" vol. 1 was also released. It comes with a collection of illustrations, acrylic panels, and other items. "Mo Dao Zu Shi" Japanese version has the first two volumes released. The regular version is priced at 1,600 JPY (tax excluded) and the special first-edition version is priced at 7,200 JP (tax included). (C) Mo Xiang Tong Xiu / Qian Er Bai / Beijing Jinjiang Original Network Technology Co., Ltd. / Frontier Works Inc.

The outline and advance cut-scenes of episode 11 "Mountain Collapse" of TV anime "Mo Dao Zu Shi" Qian Chen Pian, broadcast on March 21, 2021 (Sunday), have been released. The TV anime "Mo Dao Zu Shi" is based on the Chinese fantasy boy's love light novel that became famous for the attractive characters and the delicate, magnificent story. The series has accumulated more than 11 billion views worldwide, and the Japanese dub is being broadcast. 13 years have passed since the tyranny of Qishan Wen was stopped by immortality practitioners in the “Shajitsu Conquest". Wei Wuxian, who had contributed to that battle but invited his own death due to his strong demonic power from the training, was revived via a sacrificial ritual by his ex-friend Lan Wangji, which marks the start of the story. The title of episode 11 is "Mountain Collapse". When Madame Yu strikes the rude Wang Lingjiao, Wen Zhuliu appears with the force of Wen Sect, and they started their invasion on the Lotus Pier as Jiang Fengmian is absent. Jiang Sect had set up a barrier to protect Lotus Pier, but it got destroyed and now the Louts Pier is at the brink of destruction. Then, Madame Yu entrusted the Zidian's ring to Jiang Cheng, and after making Wei Wuxian protects Jiang Cheng with his life, she returned back to the Lotus Pier. After that, Jiang Fengmian finally returned. Jiang Cheng and Wei Wuxian also secretly return to the Lotus Pier after being forced to look at the burning flame from afar... Episode 11 "Mountain Collapse" of TV anime "Mo Dao Zu Shi" Qian Chen Pian was broadcast on March 21, 2021 (Sunday), on TOKYO MX, and other channels. （C）2020 Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Company Limited

The outline and advance cut-scenes of episode 10 "Disaster Arises" of TV anime "Mo Dao Zu Shi" Qian Chen Pian, broadcast on March 14, 2021 (Sunday), have been released. The TV anime "Mo Dao Zu Shi" is based on the Chinese fantasy boy's love light novel that became famous for the attractive characters and the delicate, magnificent story. The series has accumulated more than 11 billion views worldwide, and the Japanese dub is being broadcast. 13 years have passed since the tyranny of Qishan Wen was stopped by immortality practitioners in the “Shajitsu Conquest". Wei Wuxian, who had contributed to that battle but invited his own death due to his strong demonic power from the training, was revived via a sacrificial ritual by his ex-friend Lan Wangji, which marks the start of the story. The title of episode 10 is "Disaster Arises". Wei Wuxian found a mysterious sword from the corpse of the Tortoise of Carnage. When he woke up after sinking to the bottom of the lake, he found himself in Yunmeng. When Jiang Cheng blame Wei Wuxian for his recklessness, Jiang Cheng got rebuked by Jiang Fengmian, instead. After Madame Yu heard that Jiang Fengmian left the place in fury when she mentioned Wei Wuxian's mother. Wei Wuxian told the dumbfounded Jiang Cheng that he is suitable to be the next clan leader. On the other hand, in the Nightless City, after Wen Ruohan received a report from Wen Chao, he ordered Wen Chao to establish a Supervision Office and the mistress of Wen Chao, Wang Lingjiao is headed toward the Lotus Pier... Episode 10 "Disaster Arises" of TV anime "Mo Dao Zu Shi" Qian Chen Pian was broadcast on March 14, 2021 (Sunday), on TOKYO MX, and other channels. （C）2020 Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Company Limited

The outline and advance cut-scenes of episode 9 "Same Boat" of TV anime "Mo Dao Zu Shi" Qian Chen Pian, broadcast on March 7, 2021 (Sunday), have been announced. The TV anime "Mo Dao Zu Shi" is based on the China fantasy boy's love light novel that become famous for the attractive characters and the delicate, magnificent story. The series has accumulated more than 11 billion views worldwide, and the Japanese dub is being broadcast. 13 years had passed since the tyranny of Qishan Wen was stopped by immortality practitioners in the “Shajitsu Conquest". Wei Wuxian, who had contributed to that battle and invited his own death due to his strong demonic power from the training, was revived via a sacrificial ritual by his ex-friend Lan Wangji, which marks the start of the story. The title of episode 9 is "Same Boat". Wei Wuxian got burned while protecting Mianmian, and the angered Wen Chao blocked the entrance of the cave after escaping by himself. Wei Wuxian and his companions, who have been trapped in the cave that Tortoise of Carnage lives in, believed that there is another entrance in the deepest part. While Wei Wuxian is restraining the Tortoise of Carnage, Jiang Cheng bought the other practitioners out of the cave, but they were ambushed by Wen Chao. On the other hand, Lan Wangji went in the cave to assist Wei Wuxian, who stay to fight with Tortoise of Carnage, but he got a bad injury from it instead. Then, Wei Wuxian searched for a hidden place, so that he can heal Lan Wangji... Episode 9 "Same Boat" of TV anime "Mo Dao Zu Shi" Qian Chen Pian was broadcast on March 7, 2021 (Sunday), on TOKYO MX, and other channels. （C）2020 Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Company Limited

Polygon Pictures Inc., a company known for "Knights of Sidonia" and other titles, will establish a wholly owned subsidiary in Thane, a satellite city of Mumbai, India, as a new business base, specializing in the rigging process, which requires particular technical knowledge and experience in CG image production.

The musical anime “Inu-Oh”, the latest work by the director Yuasa Masaaki that depicts the unknown popstar called “Inu-Oh”, is nominated for the special presentation award for “46th Toronto International Film Festival” (held in September 2021). Also, the character voices and singing scenes of two protagonists Avu-chan (Jououbachi) and Moriyama Mirai are revealed on the special video. “Inu-Oh” is the story of the unknown popstar “Inu-Oh”, who has been hidden behind the history of Noh (Japanese traditional performance) that has been passed down over 650 years, and is directed by Yuasa Masaaki, the character design by Matsumoto Taiyou, the script by Nogi Akiko, and music composed by Ootomo Yoshihide. It is based on “Heike Monogatari Kenou-no-Maki” by Furukawa Hideo, and describes the friendship between the real Noh performer Inu-Oh (CV: Avu-chan) and his buddy and the biwa player Tomona (CV: Moriyama Mirai). This movie has been nominated for the Special Presentation Award in “46th Toronto International Film Festival”. Toronto International Film Festival is the biggest movie festival in the North American Continent, and the movie winning the best award in this festival called “People’s Choice Award” will become one of the popular choices of Academy Award with great attention, which means that the film festival is "the preliminary stage to the Academy Award". The Special Presentation Award is also the target of the audience award, and this has been the first Japanese movie to be nominated after “The Wind Rises” in 2013 and “Weather with You” in 2019. The reason for nomination is that the programmer for the festival thought, “It was one of the most powerful works that I have ever watched. It contains several original ideas and it was just as beautiful”. The great attention is gathered toward this movie in “Toronto International Film Festival” North American Premium Screening after World Premium in “Venice International Film Festival”. “Inu-Oh” will be released in summer 2022. “46th Toronto International Film Festival” will be held from September 9 to September 18, 2021. Inu-Oh: Avu-chan (Jououbachi) I always live as the queen bee, but now I got the opportunity to live as “a king”. “Inu-Oh”. I can be honest that this movie is my fate. Please look forward to the release in the next year. Tomona: Moriyama Mirai “Inu-Oh” is the unexpected Noh animation by director Yuasa, which was produced under the idea of anything can happen because the story takes place before the modern Noh was established. I stayed together with the abnormal, sexy Inu-Oh played by Avu-chan as the Biwa artist Tomona. I believe this movie will tell you the possibility of Noh, which is the oldest musical exist in the world. 【Story Plot】 Inu-Oh is the demi-human, who was born in Sarugaku (another name for Noh) family in Kyoto in Muromachi Era. His face was hidden with a mask made of a gourd as he had been treated coldly by other people. One day, Inu-Oh meets a Biwa player boy called Tomona, who became blind due to Heike clan’s curse. They exchange their art even before telling each other their own names. Tomona hits the strings of the biwa and Inu-Oh makes sound with his steps. Their own world and breath instantly expands. “Our life begins from here!” Inu-Oh expands his possibility with his strong dance regardless of harsh fate. Tomona resonates with another world through biwa to look for truth of curse. The two boys became the partner to survive the severe age and gradually begin to excite the people. What awaits them at the top level of entertainment…? The story of friendship between the popstar “Inu-Oh”, an actual Noh performer that had been hidden behind the history, and Tomona now begins. © “INU-OH” Film Partners

Sega Corporation has announced that the family game "Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles" based on the TV anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" will be released in Asia and Europe. "Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles" is an action game, where the manufacturer and distribution in Japan are handled by Aniplex Inc. while the development is by CyberConnect2. It was announced that Sega will be handling the distribution of this product in Asia (Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, and South East Asia), North America, and Europe (America, Canada, England, France, etc.). It will be available in Asia on October 14 (October 16 for Steam ver.) and October 15 in North America and Europe. Sega is aggressively pushing their IP and local contents that were developed in Japan to overseas, and this current arrangement was made as part of their effort to expand their sales network. They will be playing a part in handling the overseas distribution of the family game "Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles" based on the TV anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" that is famous worldwide. （C）Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable （C）DEMON SLAYER KIMETSU NO YAIBA THE HINOKAMI CHRONICLES COMMITTEE

New company eStream Shanghai is built in China by eStream Co., Ltd., due to raise in demand of the scale figures in China. The business was started in June 2021. The Chinese figure market reached 61.9 billion JPY (3.6 billion Yuan) in 2020, and it is predicted that the market will reach 154.1 billion JPY (9.1 billion Yuan) in 2023, with the growth rate of 248% raise. China has been an important market for eStream Co., Ltd., and they played strongly in the market through the luxury figure brand that they own called “SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE FIGURE”. Chinese branch will hold a stronger system through creating new websites for Chinese market and marketing methods in addition to know-hows that they already have. Moreover, while the demand for Chinese overborder EC and trade routes is growing, the demand for business support toward China is also increasing, and they will be supporter for other companies in the same industry to expand business in China. The company will support other business, by selling other companies' products and helping with their marketing, and also enhance the sale of the figures and anime-related goods through creating their own websites and holding stores in several events. They will also start the Chinese marketing support by using Cyber Agent Group’s assets in addition to own goods.