“My Hero Academia” TV anime season 5 was decided to start in spring 2021. The latest visual and the first PV have been released. Also, to commemorate the broadcast, the LINE official account for this anime will be opened for a limited period.
“My Hero Academia” is based on the orthodox hero action manga by Horikoshi Kouhei that focuses on “Friendship, Victory, and Efforts” and is currently serialized at “Weekly Shounen Jump”. A total of 4 seasons had been aired and this will be the 5th season.
The visual depicts the important characters of season 5 along with the class 1-A’s students of UA High School together with the protagonist Deku (voiced by Yamashita Daiki). In the PV, it contains a premonition on the development as it had shown the passionate battle between the UA High School’s student, such as class 1-A and class 1-B.
Also, to commemorate the broadcast of “My Hero Academia” TV anime season 5, “My Hero Academia” anime’s LINE official account will be open for a limited period. Not only will you receive the latest information about “My Hero Academia”, but you can also get a reply from the figurehead of the show, Allmight (voiced by Miyake Kenta) by sending a message. Other than that, there is also a quiz about “My Hero Academia” that fans can enjoy if they have a registered account .
“My Hero Academia” TV anime season 5 is scheduled to start broadcasting on spring 2021.
（C）Horikoshi Kouhei／Shueisha, My Hero Academia Production Committee
Sep. 16 is Horse Race Day.
It was set in commemoration of the establishment of the Japan Racing Association (JRA) on this day in 1954.
In various horse races, racehorses called thoroughbreds compete in races. There are eight different coat colors for thoroughbreds. Among them, completely white horses are especially rare, and they always go viral just by entering a race.
As the saying goes, "A prince on a white horse," a white horse is an animal that is linked to the image of the ideal man. There are many anime characters' that would look great on a white horse, but the question is, who is the most popular among them?
To answer this question, Anime!Anime! has conducted a readers' survey asking, "Which Anime Character Looks Good on a White Horse?" There were 151 votes during the voting period from Aug. 31 to Sep. 7.
The voters were mainly female with a gender ratio of 25% male to 75% female, and the age range was on the younger side with 50% under 19 and 25% in their 20s.
■Atobe from "Prince of Tennis" topped the list. Characters from old-time classics and female characters also made the list.
1st Place
1st place was taken by Atobe Keigo from "Prince of Tennis" with roughly 18% of the votes.
The captain of the Hyoutei Academy tennis club received comments pointing out how well a white horse matches his gorgeousness such as, "He is the character who looks the best on a white horse of all Prince of Tennis characters. The scene where he gallantly rides a white horse in the game was impressive", and "He actually keeps a horse named Silver Meteor, and Atobe-sama himself is handsome, rich, tall, and friendly. He perfectly matches the image of a 'prince on a white horse'!"
By the way, Fuji Shuusuke from Seishun Academy ranked in 5th place. There were many fans who couldn't forget his brilliant scenes from the show, "The scene where he rode in on a white horse in the film 'The Prince of Tennis – The Battle of the British city' was the first thing that came to my mind", "When he appeared on a white horse, the whole theater was filled with cheers".
2nd Place
Coming in 2nd was Cavendish from "One Piece" with only a few votes short from the top.
The captain of the Beautiful Pirates received comments for being one of the most handsome characters in "One Piece" with comments such as, "Because he rides his beloved horse Farul since he was a child", and "He's handsome and his narcissistic attitude fits him well."
3rd Place
3rd place went to Todoroki Shouto from "My Hero Academia" with roughly 12% of the votes.
The student of U.A. High was well received in the ending animation, "He was so beautiful in that fantasy style prince riding a white horse in the ending of the 2nd cour of season 2. It was nice to see rare scenes of him smiling as he sets off on his journey with Deku and his friends and his expression when the horse ran away from him."
■Here are some comments for other characters.
For Erwin Smith from "Attack on Titan", "The anime exclusive setting of him riding a white horse gives off a gentlemanly image. It's a nice contrast to the black horse that Levi rides."
For Lelouche Lamperouge from "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion", "The scene where he rode a white horse in the opening of the 2nd season 'R2' was so impressive."
For Hakuba Saguru from "Magic Kaito", "His surname says it all, haha. He has the looks, the voice, and how he is cheesy and nice to the ladies is just like a prince."
There were even votes for a female character, Oscar from "The Rose of Versailles", "She is just like a rose in the battle field on her white horse! Noble, beautiful, and strong. Oscar-sama is the woman of my dreams."
Characters who have actually ridden a white horse in the anime, opening/ending, or games stood out in this survey. Various characters made it on the list. Some are prince characters and others have "白馬" (white horse) in their names or even are actual princes.
■Top 20
[Which Anime Character Looks Good on a White Horse?]
1. Atobe Keigo "Prince of Tennis"
2. Cavendish "One Piece"
3. Todoroki Shouto "My Hero Academia"
4. Oscar "The Rose of Versailles"
5. Arthur Boyle "Fire Force"
5. Akashi Seijuurou "Kuroko's Basketball"
5. Hakuba Saguru "Magic Kaito" "Detective Conan"
5. Fuji Shuusuke "Prince of Tennis"
9. Camus "Uta no Prince-sama"
9. Rokuya Nagi "Idolish7"
11. Erwin Smith "Attack on Titan"
11. Sapphire "Princess Knight"
11. Manami Sangaku "Yowamushi Pedal"
14. Creamy Mami "Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel"
14. Seta Kaoru "BanG Dream!"
14. Zen "Snow White with the Red Hair"
14. Dino "Reborn!"
14. Yukina Kou "The World's Greatest First Love"
14. Lelouche Lamperouge "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion"
20. Geordo Stuart "My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!"
20. Kakyouin Hibiki "PriPara"
20. Suoh Tamaki "Ouran High School Host Club"
20. Chiba Mamoru/Tuxedo Mask "Sailor Moon"
20. Rider "Fate/stay night"
(Voting Period: Aug. 31 to Sep. 7, 2020)
A new original anime was announced as a collaboration project between Utsumi Hiroko, known for titles such as "Free!", and Bones, the studio behind "My Hero Academia".
Bones was founded by the Sunrise former staff member Minami Masahiko and his colleagues in 1998. The studio has produced various anime series including "Fullmetal Alchemist", "Eureka Seven", "Bungou Straight Dogs", "Mob Psycho 100", and "My Hero Academia". Its most recent title, "Josee, the Tiger and the Fish" is set to be released on Dec. 15, 2020.
Besides her notorious role in the production of "Free!", Utsumi Hiroko was also in charge of "BANANA FISH" as a director.
What kind of creation will come life as the result of this collab is something to definitely look forward to.
The title of the anime will be publicly revealed along with other information on Sep. 20 at Shinjuku Yunika Vision, Tokyo.
Leather bracelets from the collaboration between "My Hero Academia" & "Sanrio Characters" will be released. Pre-orders are currently available at "Fan Fun MARKET".
Midoriya Izuku's model comes together with Pochacco. A chibi illustration of Deku and Pochacco were designed on the plate and decorated with green stones. It is made in a casual style, so you can wear it with any outfit.
Bakugo Katsuki's model comes together with Badtz-Maru. The plate is designed with a chibi illustration of Bakugo and Badtz-Maru similar to Deku model. Orange stone is used.
Moreover, leather bracelets of Todoroki Shoto & Tuxedo Sam and Uraraka Ochako & My Melody have been added to the lineup.
The leather bracelet of "My Hero Academia x Sanrio Characters" is priced at 3,800 JPY (excluding tax) each. Pre-orders are available at the "Fan Fun MARKET" until Sep. 18.
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From "My Hero Academia" in collaboration with "Perfect Suit FActory" comes original ties inspired by Midoriya Izuku, Todoroki Shouto, and others. Pre-orders are now available on "P.S.FA Online Shop".
The "Midoriya Izuku Motif" tie has a blue-based stripe design with subtle logos of "ONE FOR ALL" and "HERO". The tie can be used for various purposes including business scenes. An illustration of "Midoriya Izuku" and his "Quirk", "ONE FOR ALL" is printed on the smaller tip.
The "Todoroki Shouto Motif" tie has ice crystals and flames inspired by his "Quirk", "Half Cold Half Hot", designed on the larger tip. The fiery "red" and icy "blue" are both classic colors that will match a suit well. The image of "Half Cold Half Hot" is recreated by distinctly contrasting the two colors.
There are also ties inspired by Bakugou Katsuki with orange colors and Uraraka Ochako with an impressive coloring of pink and navy.
In addition, an original acrylic stand of the character is included as a novelty for each tie. They will be delivered to you in a special box.
"My Hero Academia Original Tie" is priced at 2,900 JPY each (tax excluded). Pre-orders are now available on the "P.S.FA Online Shop".
(C) Horikoshi Kouhei / Shueisha, My Hero Academia Production Committee
From "My Hero Academia" comes the latest of the Ichiban Kuji Lottery, "Ichiban Kuji My Hero Academia I'm Ready!". A total of 7 grades and 32 kinds of items, such as clear bottles, hand towels, and figures of Midoriya Izuku, Bakugou Katsuki, Todoroki Shouto, and Hawks, are included in the line-up.
Prizes A to D are figures of the "MASTERLISE" series, which is a fusion of the ultimate modeling power - MASTER - and the elegant style's beauty - STYLISE -. In addition to Midoriya Izuku, Bakugou Katsuki, and Todoroki Shouto, the first figure of Hawks in the Ichiban Kuji Lottery was added to the lineup.
Each figure, from the entire body to every detail, such as the cool expressions, the texture of the costumes, the posing, and the effects, is a perfect reproduction of the character.
Moreover, clear bottles, which are convenient for carrying your favorite drink, are now available in a total of 8 designs. Also, hand towels, clear folder & sticker sets are also designed based on the color of each character, both heroes and villains.
The Last One Prize, which you can get by drawing the last lottery ticket, is a metallic colored "MASTERLISE" figure of Midoriya Izuku.
"Ichiban Kuji My Hero Academia I'm Ready!" is priced at 680 JPY each draw (tax included). It will be available at FamilyMart and other convenience stores, bookstores, hobby shops, game centers, and Jump shops from Sep. 12, 2020.
(C) Horikoshi Kouhei/Shueisha, My Hero Academia Production Committee
Leather bracelets from the collaboration between "My Hero Academia" & "Sanrio Characters" will be released. Pre-orders are currently available at "Fan Fun MARKET".
Midoriya Izuku's model comes together with Pochacco. A chibi illustration of Deku and Pochacco were designed on the plate and decorated with green stones. It is made in a casual style, so you can wear it with any outfit.
Bakugo Katsuki's model comes together with Badtz-Maru. The plate is designed with a chibi illustration of Bakugo and Badtz-Maru similar to Deku model. Orange stone is used.
Moreover, leather bracelets of Todoroki Shoto & Tuxedo Sam and Uraraka Ochako & My Melody have been added to the lineup.
The leather bracelet of "My Hero Academia x Sanrio Characters" is priced at 3,800 JPY (excluding tax) each. Pre-orders are available at the "Fan Fun MARKET" until Sep. 18.
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An anime original episode of "My Hero Academia", "Ikinokore! Kesshino Survival Kunren" (Stay alive! Intence survival Training) will be available worldwide from midnight of Aug. 16 JST, on paid streaming services.
"My Hero Academia" is based on the manga by Horikoshi Kouhei, serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump". Set in a world where most people have supernatural powers called "Quirks", the story depicts the protagonist Midoriya Izuku a.k.a. Deku, working hard to become a "Hero" to fight against the "Villans", who use their quirks for evil, along with his friends at the hero training school U.A. High. It's a classic Jump hero action genre, pursuing "Friendship, Effort, and Victory".
The new episode is set right before the "Provisional Hero License Exam Arc". It has been decided to be streamed from midnight of Aug. 16 JST, on worldwide paid streaming services. This is the first time for "My Hero Academia", which is thriving not only in Japan but the whole world, including North America, to have such a streaming.
Deku and the other members of U.A. Department of Heroes Class 1-A attend a rescue drill for their provisional license exam, but they are caught in an unexpected collapsing accident. Deku, Bakugou, Todoroki, Ochako, and others, who were separated underground, work together using their "Quirks" to get out of this crisis. The intense story will be streamed in 2 parts.
The scenario is based on the special recitation event held in 2018, which featured 10 voice actors from My Hero Academia. Let's look forward to seeing what kind of animation it will turn out to be.
The 2 original episodes, which were included in the special versions of the 13th and 14th volume of the comics, will also be streamed. "Save! Rescue Training!" is an episode where they fight against a mysterious "Villan" during a drill in class, and in "Training of the Dead", zombies attack Deku and his friends during a joint class with another school.
Don't forget to check out the original characters voiced by popular voice actors, such as Uchida Maaya and Kimura Ryouhei.
The new original episode of "My Hero Academia", "Ikinokore! Kesshino Survival Kunren" part 1 and 2, "Save! Rescue Training!", and "Training of the Dead" will be streamed on Hulu (in Japan) from midnight of Aug. 16 JST, ahead of the other streaming services. They will be available on other paid streaming services, such as d Anime Store, U-NEXT, and Anime Houdai, from Aug. 30.
(C)Horikoshi Kouhei / Shueisha, My Hero Academia Production Committee
'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
<Full commnets are below.>
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
The 2nd PV for TV anime Ahiru no Sora has been released and features the passionate plays of a freakishly tall basketball club member. Broadcasting information was released at the same time. The series will be aired on TV Tokyo’s channel 6 starting on October 2nd.
「Gundam AGEII Magnum SV ver.」 piloted by Kujo Kyoya in 『Gundam Build Divers』 gets a gunpla kit with a scale of 1/144(HG). Currently available for pre-order on Premium Bandai.
「BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!」 and its 4th tie-up with Lawson as of September the 3rd, has been revealed. The campaign is to give out a limited quantity of originals goods which will be sold on a first-come-first-serve basis
From TV anime "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind" comes blazers and pants (slacks) which can be worn together as business suits inspired by Giorno Giovanna and Bruno Bucciarati. Pre-orders are available at "Premium Bandai" until Dec. 26, 2019.
Movie “Kimetsu no Yaiba : Demon Slayer” Infinity Train arc decided to be released on 2020. The new teaser and visual has been released on the 2nd info.
"Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger VS Lupinranger VS Patranger the Movie", the newest work in the "Super Sentai VS Film Series", is scheduled to be released on Feb. 8, 2020. The newest footage andscene photos have also been revealed.
