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

OVA "Fly Me to the Moon ~SNS~" from the TV anime "Fly Me to the Moon" will be released on August 18, 2021. A promo video of the OVA was also released. "Fly Me to the Moon" is an anime based on the manga by Hata Kenjirou, the author of "Hayate the Combat Butler". The 1st season of the TV anime series was broadcast from October 2020. The rom-com depicts the "cute/precious" newly-married life of Yuzaki Nasa and the mysterious beautiful girl, Tsukasa. The newly-released promo video starts with the scene where Nasa buys a smartphone for Tsukasa, giving us a glimpse of the sweet special episode of the two. Further information about the Blu-ray product is yet to be announced, so let's keep an eye on the official website for new announcements. OVA "Fly Me to the Moon ~SNS~" will be released on August 18. (C) Hata Kenjirou, Shogakukan / Fly Me to the Moon Production Committee

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

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

It was announced that the anime "The Irregular at Magic High School: Reminiscence Arc" will be broadcast in winter 2022. The 1st CM, key visual, cast information, and staff information have been released at once. "The Irregular at Magic High School" is a light novel series that depicts the ups and downs in the Magic High School in the world, where magic is established as the modern technology, and it focuses on the older brother, Shiba Tatsuya, who has certain defects, and the high achiever younger sister, Shiba Miyuki. The series has a total of 40 publications with over 20 million copies in circulation, and it has a wide range of developments, including TV anime adaptation, anime film adaptation, game adaptation, and goods. The production of "The Irregular at Magic High School: Reminiscence Arc" was announced during the special event of "The Irregular at Magic High School: Visitor Arc" that was held on February 28, 2021, and the broadcast date is confirmed to be in winter 2022. Also, the cast members were announced, and it will feature Nakamura Yuuichi as the voice of the freshman middle schoolboy and the son directly affiliated to the prestigious magician household "Yotsuba Clan", Shiba Tatsuya, Hayami Saori is the voice of the next household head candidate of "Yotsuba Clan" and Tatsuya's younger sister, Shiba Miyuki, Inoue Kikuko is the voice of the older twin sister of Maya, the current head of "Yotsuba Clan", Shiba Miya, and Endou Aya is the voice of the first generation of the Augmented Magicians "Sakura" series, where their magic affinity was strengthened due to the gene manipulation, Sakurai Honami. "The Irregular at Magic High School: Reminiscence Arc" will be broadcast in winter 2022. ◆ Introduction In April 2095, which is approximately one century after magic was established as a technology. Two siblings were admitted to the First High School that is affiliated to the National Magic University Affiliated High Schools to nurture Magicians, also known as "Magic High School". One of the siblings is the irregular student that has a major defect as a magician, the older brother Tatsuya. While another one is the honored student that is praised as the perfect magician, the younger sister Miyuki. Both of them are close to each other until people will mistake them as lovers, but they had a very cold relationship as if they are like a master and servant a few years back. The reason for the change is due to a certain event. Three years ago in Okinawa. Due to an unforgettable event for Miyuki, both their relationship and fate have drastic changes. The prequel of this school magic series that has over 20 million copies in circulation, "Reminiscence Arc" has started. ≪STAFF≫ Director: Yoshida Risako Assistant Director: Jimmy Stone Original Creator: Satou Tsutomu (Dengeki Bunko Publishing) Script Writer: Nakamoto Munemasa (Light Works) Original Character Design, Chief Animation Director: Ishida Kana Coloring: Komatsu Sakura Photography Director: Kawashita Yuuki Photography: MADBOX Editing: Kimura Kashiko Audio Director: Motoyama Satoshi Music: Iwasaki Taku Animation Production: 8bit ≪CAST≫ Shiba Tatsuya: Nakamura Yuuichi Shiba Miyuki: Hayami Saori Shiba Miya: Inoue Kikuko Sakurai Honami: Endou Aya (C) 2019 Satou Tsutomu/ KADOKAWA/ Magic High School 2 Production Committee

"Say You to Yoasobi Tuesday 'Shimono Hiro X Uchida Maaya' #22" featuring the voice actor Shimono Hiro and voice actress Uchida Maaya, was broadcast on September 21, 2021 on "Anime Live Channel" of the new futuristic TV "ABEMA". The special project of this broadcast was "I want them to say the NG words!!!" as it featured both of them challenging the 3 games with various pre-determined "NG" words. "I want them to say the NG words!!!" is a revenge corner by the staff as both of them were managed to avoid saying the NG words during the "Gourmet Report Challenge" in the previous broadcast, "#21". In order to make them say the "NG" words, the both of them will challenge the various prepared games. The first challenge "Katakana NG Conversation" was a 10 minute conversation based on the provided theme and they will fail if they mentioned a Katakana word 10 times. Due to the heavy reliance on the NG words, the sudden appearance of the Othello, and the theme, such as "Which country do you want to go?" that will surely require Katakana, both of them were incited to mention the NG words continuously. Both of them were frustrated as they fell to the trap of the staff, but they managed to show off a fine play by playing with the words, such as using wholesale retail outlet instead of supermarket. In the end, they only mentioned the NG words 8 times and they successfully cleared this challenge. The next challenge was "NG Posture Challenge", where they can't make the same posture as the staff based on the certain title. For the title of "The signature posture of the Sentai Heroes (Power Rangers)", Shimono showed off a posture of the Ginyu Force while Uchida showed off a double gun posture for the "Method to wield a handgun" as they showed off a slightly weird posture to avoid making the same posture with the staff, which enabled them to clear the challenge easily. However, during this challenge, for the topic of "Cute Uchida Maaya", Uchida showed off the posture of putting her slightly tilted head on top of her hand and it matched with the posture of the staff. Toward this, Shimono laughed out loud while saying "Are you kidding me!?" and "It quite unique as the posture are bilateral symmetry" while Uchida showed an embarrassed expression while saying "It's so embarrassing" and "Don't look at it!~". The challenge was a success but it had left an embarrassing result. Then, for the last challenge, it was "NG TV Shopping" ,where they presented a product while avoiding saying the 5 pre-set NG words. For Uchida, she challenged on the presentation of the "Beer Server". Despite she managed to avoid saying the NG words, such as "Ice-cold" and "Good Buy", unconsciously, but she failed to avoid saying "Yen", which was quite hard to avoid. Uchida was grieving as she failed to read the staff's thinking and mention "Arghhh! I had gone and mentioned the price...." Next was Shimono'sShimono turn on the presentation of the "Healing Cushion". While he is explaining the softness and design in detail, the scenes sudden shifted toward Uchida enjoying the beer happily, which caused Shimono to retort "Hey! You should be focusing on me right now!". After that, it has gone off topic and a comedy act with Uchida has started with "Which company are you from?" "I'm Uchida from Beer Server", then Shimono's challenge was ended forcefully with "It's a lavish feast! It's free!". Yet again, "Yen" was included in the NG words list, but since Shimono mentioned it was free, he managed to avoid all the NG words, and the corners has ended with Shimono showing off a happy expression. At the end of the program, it was mentioned that "Say You to Yoasobi" will be on a break for a weak, and 4 selected past episodes based on the theme of "○○'s Fall Special Article", which is different for each day, will be broadcasted for free for a week. The theme for Tuesday is "Games' Fall" and the 4 selected episodes, which are "#3", "#5", "#12", and "#20", featuring the 2 MCs playing the popular games and program original games, can be watched for free from September 28 to October 5 on "ABEMA". Also, from October 4 to October 8, "Live Streaming Extension Week", a special streaming after the broadcast of "Say You to Yoasobi", will be held every day. Under the title of "Say You to Yoasobi Daily PPV", it will featured an approximately 20 minute after-talk that will be started at 11:35 PM daily, on "ABEMA PPV ONLINE LIVE". The streaming fee is 400 ABEMA coins (equivalent to 480 JPY) for each day, and it can be watched for free for "ABEMA Premium". So, do enjoy this special program with the main program. （C）AbemaTV,Inc.

The first animation movie for England’s newly-born CG animation studio “Locksmith Animation” called “Ron’s Gone Wrong”’s new teaser PV and scene cuts were revealed. At the same time, it was announced that Seki Tomokazu and Kogusuri Eito are participating for Japanese dubbed version. The latest robot device “B-Bot” in the movie is a dream-liken existence from a dream, which can find the best friends for the owner, in addition to digital functions, including internet, camera, phone, TV, games, and music. The story begins when a defective “B-Bot” Ron arrives to the friendless boy “Barney”, who lives in the society where everyone is living “B-Bot”. The latest teaser movie released this time shows Ron, who cannot to find his owner’s friend wisely because he cannot connect to internet, posts “friend request” stickers around the city for his owner. It also reveals Ron’s secret that “I amhe is not under security control”. Ron is considered to be dangerously defective being by the producer Bubble for having something unique compared to other “B-Bot”, and becomes a target of retrieval. Can Barney and Ron overcome this chase? And the ending that is lead by Ron’s “secret” is also another point to see. Moreover, it was revealed that experienced voice actor Seki Tomokazu is playing Ron and young actor Kogusuri Eito is playing Barney in the movie. The theme song is “Sunshine” by Liam Payne, who is the member of world-class singer group called “One Direction”. “Ron’s Gone Wrong” will be released on October 22, 2021. “Ron’s Gone Wrong” Released on Friday, October 22, 2021 Original Title: RON’S GONE WRONG Director: Jean-Philippe Vine and Sarah Smith Production: Locksmith Animation Distributed by: Walt Disney Japan （C）2021 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.