Kyoto Animation's Sequel of the Short Anime "Baja's Studio" to be broadcast on NHK General TV on the Marine Day!

To commemorate the release of the first part of the movie "Free! -the Final Stroke-", Season 1 to Season 3 of the TV anime "Free!" will be broadcast all at once on CS TeleAsa Channel 1 at 10 am on September 11 and 12, 2021, respectively. "Free!" is an anime based on Oji Koji's novel "High Speed!" which won the 2nd Kyoto Animation Grand Prize in 2011. The story depicts the swimming, youth, and bonds of a group of high school boys with dynamism. The anime series has been aired for three seasons in 2013, 2014, and 2018, and the movies, five of which have been released, have also been a big hit. This all-at-once broadcast is held to commemorate the release of the first part of the latest movie "Free! -the Final Stroke-", which is to be released on September 17, from "Free!" The passionate coming-of-age story that depicts friendships that unfold in a swimming pool, bonds that support each other, and young people who grow up while clashing with each other will be vividly revived. The anime "Free!" marks the final chapter of the series with "Free! -the Final Stroke-", in which they grow from boys to young men and go on to the world of battle. Fans who have been following the series as well as those who have yet to experience it will definitely want to take this opportunity to enjoy the dynamic world of the series all at once. "Free!" All-at-once Broadcast [CS TeleAsa Channel 1] Broadcast from 10:00 a.m. on September 11 (Sat.) and 12 (Sun.), 2021 TV anime "Free!" (C) Oji Koji, Kyoto Animation/Iwatobi High School Swim Club Free! - Eternal Summer - (C) Oji Koji, Kyoto Animation/Iwatobi High School Swim Club ES Free! -Dive to the Future- (C) Oji Koji, Kyoto Animation/Iwatobi Town Supporters Association

The comedy manga by Arawi Keiichi called “Nichijou: My Ordinary Life”, with the TV anime series by Kyoto Animation, became a boardgame. It is tiled “Reaction Karuta” (Karuta: traditional Japanese to take directed cards on the floor” and will go on sale from August 17, 2021 at “CHOCOLATE GAMES” official website. “Nichijou: My Ordinary Life” is the weird comedy manga by Arawi Keiichi, which was serialized in “Monthly Shonen Ace” from 2006 to 2015 and was adapted into a TV anime in 2011 by Kyoto Animation. In “Nichijou: My Ordinary Life Reaction Karuta”, the players will hold a conversation based on a given theme, while reacting with “reaction” cards, which are based on the popular “reaction” phrases in the TV anime, including “Yakisoba!!!” and “You’re Out!!!”. The team wins if they score 10 points first and declare, “I’m done with you!!”. “Nichijou: My Ordinary Life Reaction Karuta” will be available for 2,750 JPY (tax included) at “CHOCOLATE GAMES” official website. ■Basic Information Number of players: 3 to 8 players Game Hours: 20 minutes Target Age: 12 years old or older Price: 2,750 JPY (tax included) ■Content Reaction Cards: 50 cards (Reaction phrases are on the front and the themes are on the back ) Rulebook: 1 booklet © Keiichi ARAWI 2021

The Blu-ray BOX of "Munto" series, the completely original anime by Kyoto Animation, will be released on December 22, 2021. The CM to announce the release of this product has been revealed. "Munto" series depicts the "mental growth" of the main protagonist Hidaka Yumemi via the destruction of the world after her encounters with the Magical King Munto. This is a completely original anime by Kyoto Animation. After the DVD release of the chapter 1 "Munto" and chapter 2 "Munto 2: Beyond the Walls of Time", the original TV series serving as chapter 3 "Sora wo Miageru Shoujo no Hitomi ni Utsuru Sekai" was broadcast in 2009. After that, the special edition, which is a compilation of "Sora wo Miageru Shoujo no Hitomi ni Utsuru Sekai" with new scenes, music and sound effects while remaining the climax portions, was released as the movie "Tenjoubito to Akutobito Saigo no Tatakai". The announced Blu-ray BOX will contain 3 discs with various novelties that even those who don't know about "Munto" series can enjoy, including the audio commentary, the footage on the stage greeting during the release of the movie, and drama CD. The product will also contain the artboard gallery of the opening theme song, the first recording of the selected WEB radio, released booklets, and new booklets, making this a valuable product that you can't miss out. "'Munto' Series Blue-ray BOX" is priced at 30, 800 JPY (tax included). It will be released on December 22, 2021 in limited quantity. (C) Kyoto Animation. All Rights Reserved.

The 1st lineup of the live broadcast of the special program "Shibuya no Oto and more FES.2021" of the music program "Shibuya no Oto" has been broadcast and "Uma Musume" is included in the lineup. The broadcast is scheduled for October 9, 2021. The music program "Shibuya no Oto" is broadcast from the center of the culture, Shibuya with the concept of "Making Music More Fun" that delivers the latest music to the youngster. The special program "Shibuya no Oto and more FES.2021" that will be held for the 5th times has been announced. With the concept of "and more" that was continued from previous year, this special program is broadcast from NHK 101 studio in Shibuya, Tokyo, and it will feature contents, such as the accidents and surprises that might happen, which are unique to the live broadcast, to help you to enjoy the "and more" elements. It will also feature the audience participation "and more" performance via the usage of the digital contents, such as the popular social network. The 1st lineup of performers has been announced, and it included "Uma Musume", JO1, GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE, MAISONdes, and Ryokuoushoku Shakai. "Shibuya no Oto and more FES.2021" will be broadcast on October 9, 2021 from 10:40 PM to 11:40 PM and 11:45 PM to 12:45 AM (October 10, 2021) on NHK.

The TV program “Unveiled! All Kamen Rider Super Poll” featuring the king of transformation heroes series, “Kamen Rider”, will air at BS Premium on November 6, 2021. In addition, the TV special “History Secrets: Kamen Rider Historia”, a retrospective of 50 years of Kamen Rider history, and the 1st episode of the first “Kamen Rider” series will also broadcast. The “All Super Poll” is a TV show featuring popular TV series in which the fans can vote on different categories such as their favorite characters. So far the show has broadcasted various editions featuring various anime series, “All Gundam Super Poll”, “All Macross Super Poll”, “All Pretty Cure Super Poll, “All Rumic(Takahashi Rumiko) Anime Super Poll”, “All Final Fantasy Super Poll”, “Unveiled! All Evangelion Super Poll”, and “Unveiled! All Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Anime Super Poll”. The series selected this time was the “Tokusatsu” genre franchise, “Kamen Rider”. Starting from 1971 (Year 46 of the Showa Era), it took an entire generation of children by storm popularizing the concept of “transformation!”. Once put on a hiatus, the series resumed soon after the start of the Heisei Era in Japan. Until now the with a total of 33 TV show entries, the series featured more than 200 Kamen Rider heroes. It has also served as a stepping stone for many young raising talents, attracting a large and diverse audience ranging from kids to adults. Fans will be able to vote on 3 different categories, “Titles”, including movies, “Kamen Rider”, and “Music”. What was it that made the series thrive for so long across half a century? Find out the answer through the enthusiastic votes and comments from the fans. The retrospective of the series “History Secrets: Kamen Rider Historia” is scheduled for broadcast alongside the announcement of midterm results. In addition, the 1st episode of the 1971 “Kamen Rider” series is airing as well, so make sure to check out the beginnings of this 50 year franchise. Votes for the “All Kamen Rider Super Poll” can be cast from September 17 to October 17, 2021. “Unveiled! Kamen Rider Super Poll” will air on BS Premium at 22:30 on November 6. “History Secrets: Kamen Rider Historia” will air on BS Premium at 22:50 on October 2, and on NHK G at 15:05 on October 10. “Kamen Rider” episode 1 will air on NHK G at 16:00 on October 10. (C) Ishimori Pro - Toei

It was announced that the voice actor Uchida Yuuma will appear on the currently broadcasting "Numa ni Hamatte Kiitemita (I heard you are in a swamp)" on NHK E Tele. "Numa ni Hamatte Kiitemita" is an NHK variety program that delves deep into the world of the "Swamp", which are the hobbies that the youngsters are love and hooked on . On the September 22 broadcast, it will feature a special article on the voice actor and singer, Uchida Yuuma, who is currently famous among the youngsters as well as the voice of Fushiguro Megumi of the TV anime "Jujutsu Kaisen". Uchida adored to be a voice actor and started to attend the training school since he was in high school, and debuted as a voice actor in 2013. He has shown off his presence in various titles, including "BANANA FISH" and "Fruits Basket". He won the "Best Actor in a Leading Role" in the 13th Seiyuu Award. He is also currently active as a singer with a comfortable singing voice and dance since his singer's debut in 2018. The voice actress Uchida Maaya is his elder sister and a top secret episode with her will be revealed. On the program, they will look back on the famous scenes of the TV anime "Jujutsu Kaisen" featuring Uchida as well as a conversation about the difficulties faced on the role. The producer and director of the game "Final Fantasy XIV", Yoshida Naoki will appear as a Hamatta-san and talk about the allure of Uchida Yuuma when voicing the game character. At the same, Uchida's singing voice is attracting attentions on the social network with his a cappella videos. He is not only polishing his singing, but also challenging the dance performance, and the first infiltration shooting on the venue of his dance lesson can be seen. Other than that, Messhi will be interviewing a high school's voice actor club, which is something rare in Japan. It will introduce the club activities of the youngsters, who are dreaming to be voice actors, as well as having Uchida Yuuma answering their questions and gives his supports as a senior. His latest song "equal" will be performed in full as the studio performance. "Uchida Yuuma Numa" on "Numa ni Hamatte Kiitemita" will be broadcast at 6:55 PM, on September 22, on NHK E Tele. "Numa ni Hamatte Kiitemita" Broadcast: Every Monday to Wednesday, 6:55 PM - 7:25 PM, on NHK E Tele MC: Takahashi Shigeo (Savanna), Sakurai Hinako (on Monday), Matsui Airi (On Tuesday and Wednesday)

The production of the season 2 of TV anime "To Your Eternity" is decided, and the broadcast is scheduled for fall 2022. Along with this announcement, the comments from Kawashima Reiji, Tsuda Kenjirou, and the original creator Oima Yoshitoki have been released. This is a TV anime series that is based on the same-name manga by Oima Yoshitoki that is currently serialized on "Weekly Shounen Magazine" (Kodansha). The season 1 that consists of 20 episodes started broadcast in April 2021, and welcomed its last episode on August 30, 2021. Along with the announcement of season 2, the comments from Kawashima Reiji (voice of Fushi), Tsuda Kenjirou (voice of The Beholder), and the original creator Oima Yoshitoki have been released. Kawashima mentioned "The 2nd series will be better! I will do my best in faithfully voicing his eternity story!" Do look forward to the new encounter of the immortal main protagonist, Fushi. TV anime "To Your Eternity" season 2 is scheduled for fall 2022. ＜Below are the full comments＞ Fushi, voiced by Kawashima Reiji Thank you for watching the anime "To Your Eternity"! I would also like to apologize for making you cry for numerous times...! I'm happy that the production of the 2nd series is confirmed. This is because just like Fuji's journey, I was able to meet various amazing actors as well as gained some unique experiences. The 2nd series will be better! I will do my best in faithfully voicing his eternity story! The Beholder, voiced by Tsuda Kenjirou I'm honored to be able to be involved in the 2nd series of this profound life drama. This all thanks to the support from everyone. I will try my best so that the 2nd series will exceed everyone's expectations. Please do look forward to it. Original Creator, Oima Yoshitoki Due to the various professionals, the world setting of the 1st series was spread widely and more people are aware of "To Your Eternity" now. In the 2nd series, Fushi is changing to a being that greatly influences the outside world, but I hope the work can grow at the same time, so that this work can influence various people. (C) Oima Yoshitoki, Kodansha/ NHK, NEP