Nakahara Mai Joins the Autumn Anime "Talentless Nana" Broadcast from October! "Michiru-chan is Such a Nice Girl"

The TV anime "Jujutsu Kaisen" will be joining the acrylic memo stand series, "Kake Suta". Pre-orders for "Kake Suta Jujutsu Kaisen" are being accepted on the anime/manga EC website "Character Depart" from January 21 to January 30. "Jujutsu Kaisen" is originally a manga running on "Weekly Shonen Jump" from 2018. The seal of a powerful curse item has been broken and high school student Itadori Yuuji gets involved in the battle of curses. The anime adaptation of the dark fantasy has been running since October 2020. "Kake Suta Jujutsu Kaisen" has 5 designs in the lineup, including cute chibi characters and stylish, realistic designs. The whiteboard sticker, included with the product, lets you write and erase on it, so you can use it instead of a memo pad on your desk. The price is 1,800 JPY (tax excluded). (C) Akutami Gege / Shueisha, Jujutsu Kaisen Production Committee

"Mr. Osomatsu", the ongoing TV anime , held an online Christmas live titled, "Iyami and Totoko's Merry Christ'Matsu'! ~Shey naru Yoru~(Holy Night)" on its official YouTube channel on December 24, 2020. Since the broadcast was held on the Christmas Eve, several voice of the fans waiting for the event had been posted on Twitter. When the live stream started with a title call, the spokesmen Suzumura Kenichi and Endou Aya with Santa outfits appeared on the stage, where the decoration is made specially for Christmas night. The event started with Suzumura Kenichi saying, "although it is little difficult to see each other at the actual event, but I hope we can have a wonderful Christmas Eve together". This live stream asked the fans "how they spend their Christmas Eve night" via letters in advance, and also welcomed the Twitter posts during the live stream. Many comments from the fans have been sent since the original goods will be given to the fans whose letters or posts were read during the event. Fukuyama Jun (playing Ichimatsu) and Kamiya Hiroshi (playing Choromatsu) with reindeer outfits appeared on the stage to show the original goods. Fukuyama passionately introduced himself. "I am Fuku-Reindeer-Yama Jun!!", while Kamiya made a fighting pose and said, "I am the Reindeer Man!" in front of camera. Twitter was put in the whirl of excitement since it is very rare to see them in reindeer outfits. Moreover, the rest of the casts of 6 siblings later appeared on the stage. Sakurai Takahiro (Osomatsu), Nakamura Yuuichi (Karamatsu), and Ono Daisuke (Juushimatsu) made their appearance through phone calls, and Irino Miyu delivered his message via a letter. The common topic among the casts were "how everyone was spending their Christmas Eves" and "the honest comments after completing the first half of Season 3". Regardless of the expectation to hear the honest negative comments, the casts agreed that they "do not have much negative feeling toward Season 3", and the casts are also surprised at each other for not having any complaints. In addition message cards from the story editor Matsubara Shuu and the director Fujita Youichi arrived at the event. Matsubara expressed his affection towards Endou saying, " I love Totoko. I love Endou-san", and director Fujita said, "after finishing 21 consecutive work days with one-day off twice, I do not feel well. I need HELP!" showing us how he's keeping being busy. The last section was review quiz. Four difficult questions related to each cast was shown on the screen. As a response to the question, "On episode 4-'Ichimatsu Radio', what was the family name of the fake director, who works for a fake show of Ichimatsu, titled 'Deep Night Hour'?", Kamiya commented, "it is little embarrassing if I get this wrong", and got the right answer, "Director Kanda!". The casts continued to worked together to answer difficult questions, including "On episode 7-'Dociking', what kind of a tree is displayed in the cockpit on the spacecraft, where Choromatsu is working as a pilot?". At the closing, all 4 casts seemed to enjoy the event. Kamiya commented, "I realized again how fun Mr. Osomatsu is!", while Endou sadly commented, "It is very sad to end this event, since I did not expect to participate in such an entertaining party as an adult". The live stream will be archived until 11:59 p.m. on December 31 on the official "Mr. Osomatsu" YouTube channel. (C) Akatsuka Fujio/Mr. Osomatsu Production Committee

The special program of the TV anime "Fire Force Season 2", which just ended recently, "The Science Research Company 8" will be broadcast on December 19 and December 25, 2020, in two parts. Kendo Kobayashi, Mukai Satoshi and Kan Routarou from Panther, and Itou Ririna from Nogizaka 46 will be featured as they talk about the allure of this work. This program "The Science Research Company 8" will feature Kendo Kobayashi, Mukai Satoshi and Kan Routarou from Panther, and Itou Ririna from Nogizaka 46. Yamazaki Shirou from the Tokyo Institute of Technology is invited as a commentator, and they will research and recreated the work setting from the science side, which are contents that will have the audience enjoy "Fire Force" more. "The Science Research Company 8" part 1 will be broadcast from 2:05 AM until 2:35 AM, on December 19 while part 2 will be broadcast from 1:35 AM until 2:05 AM, on December 26, on TBS. MBS and BS-TBS will be broadcast regularly as usual. （C）Ohkubo Atsushi, Kodansha／Special Fire Force Video PR Section

"Jujutsu Kaisen", "Is the Order a Rabbit BLOOM?", and other titles, which had been broadcast on "ABEMA" from October 2020, will be rebroadcast. Titles will be broadcast on "ABEMA Anime Channel" from December 9 to 31, 2020. The target works are "The Day I Became a God", "Moriarty the Patriot", "Your Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World", "I’m Standing on a Million Lives", "Warlords of Sigrdrifa", "Gymnastics Samurai", "By the Grace of the Gods", "Haikyu!! , "Hypnosismic Division Rap Battle: Rhyme Anima", "Adachi and Shimamura", "Kuma kuma kuma Bear", "Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina", "Is the order a rabbit?", "Idolish Seven Second BEAT!", and "Jujutsu Kaisen", 16 titles in total. This project is a great opportunity to catch up with the hot new anime. Why don't you keep your eye on it? (C) VISUAL ARTS / Key / "The Day I Became God" Project (C) Ryosuke Takeuchi, Hikaru Miyoshi / Shueisha, Moriarty the Patriot Production Committee (C) 2020 Kei Sazane / Ao Neko Nabe / KADOKAWA / Kimi Sen Production Committee (C) Yamakawa Naoki, Nao Akinari, Kodansha / Production Committee I'm Standing on One Million Life (C) Warlords Club / 909 Maintenance Supply Corps (C) "Gymnastics Samurai" Production Committee (C) Roy Hobby Japan / "By the Grace of the Gods" Production Committee (C) Furudate Haruichi / Shueisha, "Haikyu!!" Production Committee, MBS (C) Omori Fujino SB Creative / Danmachi 3 Production Committee (C) "Hypnosismic Division Rap Battle: Rhyme Anima Production Committee (C) 2019 Iruma Hitoma / KADOKAWA / Adachi and Shimamura Production Committee (C) Kumanano / Shufu to Seikatsusha / Kuma Kuma Bear Production Committee (C) Shiraishi Jougi / SB Creative / Wandering Witch Production Committee (C) Koi / Houbunsha / Is the Order a BLOOM Production Committee? (C) BNOI / Ainana Production Committee (C) Akutami Gege / Shueisha / Jujutsu Kaisen Production Committee

The "School Life × Schemes × Suspense" manga, "Talentless Nana", is serialized on "Monthly Shonen Gangan". Its TV anime adaption has been decided to start in Oct. 2020. The anime visual and 1st promotional video was revealed along with the cast members including Ookubo Rumi, Shimono Hiro, and Nakamura Yuuichi. "Talentless Nana" is set in a school on an isolated island in the middle of the ocean. The suspense with plots of justice and evil depicts a group of young individuals with supernatural abilities, who have the burden of "Destroying the 'Enemies of Humanity'". Written by Looseboy, the scenario writer known for the games "Sharin no Kuni: The Girl Among the Sunflowers" and "The Devil on G-String", and illustrated by Furuya Iori, the manga has been serialized in "Monthly Shonen Gangan" from 2016. The 3 main cast members were also announced. Ookubo Rumi will be playing Hiiragi Nana, the self-proclaimed "I can read minds but can't read between lines!" girl, who was transferred to the school. Shimono Hiro will be playing Nakajima Nanao, the boy with a supernatural ability, who has a strong sense of justice and wants to become a hero. And Nakamura Yuuichi will be playing Onodera Kyouya, the unfriendly boy with a supernatural ability, who was transferred to the school on the same day as Hiiragi Nana. In addition, it has been decided that Takanashi Yasuharu (Team-MAX) will be joining the music staff, Tomita Miyu will be singing the opening theme song, and Fujikawa Chiai will be singing the ending theme song. The TV anime "Talentless Nana" will be broadcast from October. <Comments are as below> Ookubo Rumi as Hiiragi Nana I'm Ookubo Rumi and I'll be playing Hiiragi Nana. From the moment I read the original work at the audition, I was hooked by the story, and I was so glad to get the role of Nana. The isolated training school, the children with mystical abilities, the mysterious "Enemies of Humanity", etc. I want to stand by Nana and portray her fighting against the "Enemies of Humanity" and growing up. I'm nervous since this is the lead role, but I'm also fired up! I hope you will enjoy the TV anime "Talentless Nana". Shimono Hiro as Nakajima Nanao I'm Shimono Hiro and I'll be playing Nakjima Nanao. I love this type of story, and I hope you will enjoy what the shy, reclusive Nanao brings to the table! Nakamura Yuuichi as Onodera Kyouya I read the original work for the first time when I auditioned, and I was surprised by the unpredictable development of the story and was fascinated by the charms of the characters. It's hard to get rid of the unfriendly image of Kyouya, but he is actually quite reasonable. I want to well balance the two sides of him. Takanashi Yasuharu (Team-MAX) I'm Takanashi and I'll be in charge of the music on "Talentless Nana". When I was given the offer, I read the 1st volume and I was surprised by the development of the story!! It goes beyond my speculations and though the illustrations are cute, the plot twist is amazing!! I was drawn into the world of "Talentless Nana" before I knew it, and was absorbed in reading it. Music-wise, it's been a long time since I last composed suspenseful music. I was excited to take on the various new challenges. When the unexpected happens, when somebody's identity is revealed, subtle psychological descriptions, etc.! I'm sure this is going to be a great piece of work. Please look forward to the show. Tomita Miyu as the opening theme artist I'm Tomita Miyu and I'll be singing the opening theme song of "Talentless Nana". The other day, I was shown the opening video with powerful images linked to the song, and I'm already looking forward to the broadcast! The song is a serious, edgy, dark song to match the story. I put my soul into the song and gave it my all to sing it. I hope you will enjoy the theme song "Broken Sky" along with the anime. Fujikawa Chiai as the ending theme artist I'm Fujikawa Chiai and I'll be singing the ending theme song of "Talentless Nana". It feels good to get outwitted no matter how much you keep your eyes open for plot twists! The story goes beyond my imagination, and I was deceived right from the beginning. This was my first experience to face a protagonist with this mixed feeling of being tricked and bewildered. I should've hated her, but I somehow found myself sympathizing with her. Before I knew it I was completely drawn into the story. I wrote this song called "Bakemono to Yobarete" (Being called a monster) while looking forward to the development of the story. The song is about the conflict of those with supernatural abilities and those with none. What will the conflict bring about? I've struggled to get this song finished, and I hope it will reach the hearts of the fans. (C)Looseboy, Furuya Iori / SQUARE ENIX, "Talentless Nana" Production Committee

The "School Life × Ingenuity× Suspense" works, which is currently serialized in "Monthly Shounen Gangan" (Square Enix), will be adapted into a TV Anime. Together with that announcement, the comments from the author, Looseboy, and the illustrator, Furuya Iori are revealed. "Munou na Nana" takes place at a school on a solitary island in the distant sea. It is an ingenuity suspense work on justice and evil and depicts the young super-ability users who have the fate of "Annihilation of 'the Enemy of Humanity'". The story is written by the scenario writer Looseboy (known for the game "Sharin no Kuni, Himawari no Shoujo", "G-senjou no Maou", etc.) . The serialization started in 2016 in "Monthly Shounen Gangan". The latest volume, volume 6, will be on sales from Apr. 11. As of now, the TV Anime broadcast remains unknown. Look forward to it. <Below are the full comments> 【Author：Looseboy】 During the greeting in the anime production meeting, I were surprised that there was so many people involved in the production. I can only see my editors and the illustrator Furuya-sensei but think that manga can connect this many people. There was a moment where it makes me think back on the people that are involved in the serialization and sales of the manga volume, and also the readers who supported me. I would like to thank everyone for this. I am looking forward to the moving and talking Nana, Kyouya, and their activities in Nakajima. 【Illustrator：Furuya Iori】 It thanks to everyone that we had gotten such an opportunity. I am very grateful as I can sense that a lot of people are involved with it after being aware of Nana-san and the others. Thank you very much!! Do look forward to the anime! （C）Looseboy・Iori Furuya/SQUARE ENIX

The voice actor variety program "Say You to Yoasobi Tuesday' Shimono Hiro X Uchida Maaya' #30" was broadcast from 10:00 PM to 11:30 PM, on February 16, 2021, on ABEMA "Anime Live Channel". During the program, Shimono and Uchida give honest answers to "surprise consultations" from the staff . During the opening part, Shimono and Uchida reported each others activities on the previous week when the program was on a break. Normally, when they had ended the conversation, it would be time to show the opening video, but this time one of the program staff suddenly appeared and said, "Actually I have something I would like to consult you on..." Both of them showed a surprise expression and provided their "honest" answer toward this "surprise consultation" as it was not written in the script and they didn't prepare an answer beforehand. The details of the consultation is to ask advice on how to be a good senior as his juniors will be entering in April and this is his first time to have juniors. Toward this, Uchida gave the advice of "Try to act like a senior as it will make them hate you" and "It would be good if you treat them normally." For Shimono, he spoke about his own experience, "There is a possibility that an older person will become your junior. To me, I will treat them like an "older person" instead as they are my senior in life" as he mentioned that it is important to respect others. Shimono also said, "An actual good senior is someone who is frank and always helps others instead of acting like a senior. So, don't you think that those people are quite awesome?" and "Since we also need to learn everything, wouldn't it be better to learn while looking after our junior and helped them when they need it?” where the talk developed to his "ideal senior". After that, Uchida revealed that Shimono has been a kind senior since their first meeting, saying "You should be just like Shimono. He was quite frank and kind since we met each other... and his smile also!” During the program, there was various corners, like the "Dream-like Drive", where they improvise on their acting based on the situation, "Birth of Onomatopoeia!” where they think of non-existing sound, and the familiar Tuesday corners "What If Sub-culture talk" and "Dummy Head Healing". "Say You to Yoasobi Tuesday' Shimono Hiro X Uchida Maaya' #30" can be watched on ABEMA now. （C）AbemaTV,Inc.

Hasegawa Ikumi was announced as the cast for the Dark Elf, Aisha Udgard, for the TV anime "How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom" (scheduled to start in July 2021). "How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom" is the TV anime adaption of the same title novel with over a million copies published in total (including both paper and e-books). One day, the protagonist Souma Kazuya was summoned to the Kingdom of Elfrieden in another world. He uses his rational thinking and modern knowledge to work out new policies, one after another, rebuilding the kingdom's financial and political system, which is at the brink of breaking down. In the anime adaption, the protagonist Souma Kazuya will be played by Kobayashi Yuusuke, and the heroine, Liscia Elfrieden by Minase Inori. And the animation production will be handled by J.C.Staff. As an additional cast member, Hasegawa Ikumi was announced as the voice of Aisha Udgard, the Dark Elf who supports Soma Kazuya with her "martial arts". Along with the announcement, comments from Hasegawa about her enthusiasm for playing Aisha have arrived. "How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom" is scheduled to start in July. Hasegawa Ikumi as Aisha Udgard Soma, who was suddenly summoned to another world, uses modern wisdom and knowledge of politics and history to rebuild the kingdom... There are many Isekai titles, but when I first read it, I was surprised to see a hero in such a position. In this story, Aisha supports Soma with her martial arts skills. She seems to be a cool and talented martial artist, but she's actually quite clumsy. I'll do my best to bring out the innocent and cute charm of Aisha. (C) Dojyomaru, Overlap / Genkoku Production Committee

From the TV anime "Battle Athletes Daiundokai ReSTART!", the additional cast, 2nd PV, and on-air information have been announced. The additional cast includes Kito Akari, Hayami Saori, and Nanjo Hikaru. It will be on air from April 10, 2021 at NUMAnimation of TV Asahi franchised 24 channels. "Battle Athletes Daiundokai ReSTART!" is the latest anime adaptation following multiple media adaptations broadcast from 1997 to 1998. "Battle Athletes" which was broadcast in the past is still popular as a masterpiece that features beautiful girls competing for the title of the best in the universe in various sports and deeply moves the fans. The additional cast will include Kito Akari, Hayami Saori, and Nanjo Hikaru. Kito will play Lydia Gurtland, who is competing for the title of Cosmic Beauty with her strong will and pride while she is called a 'daughter of a demon', and Hayami will play Yana Christopher, who was born as a refugee and competing to bring peace to her hometown, and Nanjo will play Paglia Respighi, a gifted girl who threw herself into Shin Daiundokai for medical science。 Moreover, Morohoshi Sumire as Akehoshi Kanata and Ishikawa Yui as Eva Garenstein, a Kanata's rival, will appear on "Hayashi Osamu no Imadesho! Kouza Tokubetsu-hen Seiyu wa Sugoinda!! Ima, Seiyu Desyo! 3-Hour Special" to be broadcast from 6:45 p.m. on February 23 on TV Asahi franchised channels. TV Anime "Battle Athletes Daiundokai ReSTART!" will be on air from April 10, 2021 at NUMAnimation of TV Asahi franchised 24 channels. TV Anime "Battle Athletes Daiundokai ReSTART!" will be on air from1:30 a.m. on April 10(Sat.), 2021 at NUMAnimation of TV Asahi franchised 24 channels. (C)AIC / Taiyou-kei Management Committee

Agematsu Noriyasu, A-1 Pictures, and Aniplex will begin a new project in cooperation. Agematsu Noriyasu composed tracks for "Uta no Prince-sama" and "Symphogear". The detailed information will be announced at the stage 'Agematsu Noriyasu X A-1 Pictures X Aniplex New Project Recital', which will be distributed from 11:15 a.m. on March 27. Along with the announcement of the project launch, four characters' silhouettes have been revealed. On the stage, Chiba Shoya, Furukawa Makoto, Nanami Hiroki, Horie Shun, Nagatsuka Takuma, Yano Shogo, Masuda Toshiki, and Aoi Shota will appear. The greatest staff and cast will color the stage. 'Agematsu Noriyasu X A-1 Pictures X Aniplex New Project Recital' will be distributed at 'AnimeJapan 2021'. Please check out the 'AnimeJapan 2021' official website for viewing.