It has been decided that the novel “The Pretty Boy Detective Club” by Nisio Ishin will be adapted to TV anime in 2021. The teaser key visual and the official website have been released.
“The Pretty Boy Detective Club” is an anime based on the novel series “The Pretty Boy Series” written by Nisio Ishin. A total of 11 volumes are currently being released by Kodansha Taiga.
The story is set at a private school, Yubiwa Academy, and centers around a mysterious group, the “The Pretty Boy Detective Club” which is rumored to solve troubles in the school on a non-official, non-profit basis.
The film is directed by Shinbo Akiyuki, who has worked on the “Monogatari” series, and the animation is produced by Shaft.
The cast and other information about “The Pretty Boy Detective Club” has not been announced yet. Stay tuned for more information.
'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 short anime series "Oshiete Hokusai! The Animation" is scheduled to be broadcast in 2021. Comments from creator/director Iwakiri Naoto have also been published.
"Oshiete Hokusai! The Animation" is a short anime based on Iwakiri Naoto's manga titled: "Yume wo Kanaeru Bakusho! Nihon Bijutsu Manga Oshiete Hokusai!". The story follows a useless high school student and her growth after taking lessons from Japan's renown super artist. There will be a total of 10 episodes, with each episode scheduled to be 10 minutes long and the production headed by ComiX Wave Film.
The director who will be charge of image production and animation no one other than Iwakiri Naoto, the creator of the original work. He intends to infuse the anime adaptation with "passionate energy that will infect people after watching it! I am working hard with this concept in mind".
In addition, a teaser visual has been released. It features a picture of the Thunder and Lightning God Screens with an added cute touch to the Thunder and Lightning Gods, making it a promising anime for learning more about Japanese art in a fun way.
"Director Iwakiri Naoto"
Whoever watches this will get fired up! That is the concept that I am working hard to incorporate into this work. I hope that everyone will be able to watch the main character, Tenkorin, and laugh, cry and get a little courage from her. I want people to think that "if a person has something that they want to do, that's enough to be an embodiment of talent!!". Thank you for all your support!
(C) Iwakiri Naoto/CWF
From the original TV anime "SK8 the Infinity", the 2nd key visual and PV, along with the announcement of the main cast, including Hatanaka Tasuku and Kobayashi Chiaki, and additional staff have been released.
It was revealed that broadcasting will start on the ABC TV / TV Asahi affiliated 24 stations nationwide "ANiMAZiNG !!!" frame from January 9, 2021.
"SK8 the Infinity" is a youth-oriented original anime with the "Skateboard battle" as it theme, directed by Utsumi Hiroko, known for "Free!" and "BANANA FISH", and created by Bones, known for "Eureka Seven" and "My Hero Academia".
Reki, a 2nd year high school student who loves skateboarding, and Langa, a transfer student from Canada who has never tried skateboard, are caught up in the enthusiasm of the dangerous top-secret race "S" that slides down a closed mine on a skateboard.
The main casts announced this time include Hatanaka Tasuku as Reki and Kobayashi Chiaki as Langa, Nagatsuka Takuma as Miya, Miyake Kenta as Shadow, Midorikawa Hikaru as Cherry blossom, Matsumoto Yasunori as Joe, Koyasu Takehito as Adam, and Ono Kensho as Kikuchi Atsushi.
2nd PV was released along with the announcement of broadcast on the advertisement CM in the "ANiMAZiNG !!!" frame, and the characters voices were unveiled for the first time in this video.
Furthermore, from 09:00 P.M. on November 29, "TV anime 'SK8 the Infinity' expectations infinite broadcast decision special" will be broadcast on ABEMA. In addition to the main casts Hatanaka and Kobayashi, Mizuta Shinji and Kawanishi Kenshiro as Wagyuu, Hirukawa Shintaro of Impossible and Yagi Takashi of Ultra Boogies from the "Yoshimoto Skateboard Club", will appear on the program . A lot of content, including the latest information on "SK8 the Infinity" and a corner to learn the charm of skateboarding, is planned to be delivered.
The TV anime "SK8 the Infinity" will start broadcasting on January 9, 2021, at 2:00 P.M. on the ABC TV / TV Asahi affiliated 24 stations nationwide "ANiMAZiNG !!!" frame.
(C) Bones, Utsumi Hiroko/ Project SK∞
Originating from the novel publishing website "Shosetsuka ni Naro", "The Eminence in Shadow" will be adapted into an anime.
The anime will bear the same name of the original work, which is a light novel written by Aizawa Daisuke. The novel has won 1st place in the "2019 New Light Novel General Election" under the category of New Literature, in the Books Division, selling a total of 1 million copies.
The protagonist Sid has always been obsessed with the idea of being an "eminence in shadow", not the protagonist neither the last boss, but a mob character who hides his true power, and secretly influences the story from the shadows. He gets the chance to re-enact his fantasy after being reincarnating in a different world. By the use of his overactive imagination, Sid in jest creates an imaginary evil organization to fight against, and subordinate girls who worship him. However, unbeknownst to him, he somehow becomes the actual eminence in the shadow, and his fabricated fantasies turns out be real. Sid must now lead the "Shadow Garden" which will destroy the darkness of the world.
The voice cast, broadcast and other information regarding the TV adaptation of "The Eminence in Shadow" will be announced in the future.
(c)Daisuke Aizawa Illustration: Touzai
The anime adaptation of "In the Land of Leadale", the elf fantasy from "Shoukatsuka ni Narou" has been decided. The comments from the original author "Ceez" and illustrations from the illustrator "Tenmaso" and manga artist "Tsukimi Dashio" have been revealed.
"In the Land of Leadale" is a light novel from "Shouketsuka ni Narou" that is being published by Famitsu Bunko and the author is "Ceez" while the illustrator is "Tenmaso".
The young girl, "Kagami Keina", who lost her life due to the failure of the life-supporting system, reincarnated as the high elf "Kena" in the 200 years after "Leadale", the VRMMORPG that she played. This light novel is an elf fantasy where she travel in the new world.
Information such as the broadcast period and staff information are yet to be announced, so do look forward to future announcements.
Author: Ceez
Hello, Good afternoon, Good morning.
I'm the original author, Ceez.
Due to the support from the readers the light novel and manga of "In the Land of Leadale" are doing great, and the anime adaptation has been decided.
As the original author, I'm quite surprised by this.
When I first received the news, my mind is filled with "Huh?", "For real?", and "What?”
To be honest, I believe there are other stories that deserved to have an anime adaptation as well.
I am quite surprise that my story stood out the most among those stories.
I believe this is all because of the beautiful illustration from Tenmaso-sama.
As well as the fantastic manga drawn by Tsukimi Dashio-sama.
I would like to thank the staff that will be involved in the production, the editor that had taken good care of me, as well as the readers.
This could only be achieved with the continuous support from you all.
(C) Ceez 2019
"Ore, Tsushima (I'm Tsushima)" will become an anime adaptation in the summer of 2021. It is written by Opuu no Kyodai, and depicts cats' daily life and funny, moving episodes. Along with the news, the key visual featuring the protagonist 'Tsushima' has been released, and the cast, including Otsuka Akio and Tanaka Mayumi, has been announced.
This work is based on the comic with the same title, which was released on Twitter in July 2017, and total copies of which exceeded 420,000.
'Ojii-chan (the meaning is "grandfather / old man", but actually the character is a woman)' who likes cats meets a cat that can speak(?). The name of the cat with a bad attitude is 'Tsushima', and he used to be a stray cat. The story follows Tsushima living with 'Zun-neesan', who came to Ojii-chan's house before, 'Cha', who is spoiled and coward, and 'Osamu', who is a loner and strolling around the area.
The cast will be Otsuka Akio and Tanaka Mayumi. Otsuka will play a brown tabby cat 'Tsushima', and Tanaka will play 'Ojii-chan'. They also left some comments full of love for 'Tsushima'.
Aoki Jun, known for "Pop Team Epic", will be in charge of the director and scenario writer, and Fanworks, known for "Sumikko Gurashi The Movie - The Pop-up Book and the Secret Child", will handle the animation production.
"Ore, Tsushima" will be on air from the summer of 2021.
Otsuka Akio as Tsushima
I am Otsuka Akio as Tsushima. That's so fun!!
I am playing a cat! I can play freely as I like!
My partner is very experienced. So fun to be with.
So fun to talk with. The original work is also great.
I am past 60, and I wonder if I am okay to be this happy.
I feel very grateful.
I want to do this for 30 more years.
Thank you very much!
Tanaka Mayumi as Ojii-chan
I will play Oba-chan(old lady) who is called "Ojii-chan(grandfather / old man)", and I think it is the perfect role for me. Tsushima-san is cool. I also like Tsushima-san just as Oba-chan called Ojii-chan.
(C)Opuu no Kyodai, Shogakukan / Ore, Tsushima Production Committee 2021
The latest project of "Tokyo Mew Mew", TV anime "Tokyo Mew Mew New" is scheduled to be broadcast in 2022. The teaser visual and main staff information of the program have been released.
"Tokyo Mew Mew New" is based on the "Tokyo Mew Mew" that has more than 1.45 million copies in circulation, and it is a complete new anime that was announced as part of the 65th anniversary of Kodansha "Nakayoshi".
The average girl Momomiya Ichigo was able to go on a date with her admirer and the school idol, Aoyama Masaya. However, on the promised day, she got surrounded by a bright light suddenly and saw a dream about a cat entering her body.
Since then, Ichigo has cat ears and a tail, and somehow even her movement is like a cat…
The teaser visual depicts Mew Ichigo in a cute posture while turning around.
The production staff is Natori Takahiro as the director, Ishino Satoshi as the character designer, Yamada Yuka as the series composer, Kameyama Toshiki continuing his role as the music director from the audition, and the animation production is handled by the duo "Yumeta Company X Graphinica".
Also, the start-up single "bitter sweet darling" from the unit "Smewthie" consisting of the 5 main cast members, will be released on March 22.
TV anime "Tokyo Mew Mew New" is scheduled to be broadcast in 2022.
(C) Ikumi Mia, Yoshida Reiko, Kodansha/ "Tokyo Mew Mew New" Production Committee
(C) Ikumi Mia, Yoshida Reiko/ Kodansha
The new series of popular anime "Duel Masters" series has been decided after marking the 19th anniversary this year. The new series will be titled "Duel Masters King!" and will be broadcast from Apr. 4, 2021, on TV Tokyo related channels. Moreover, the artist for the theme song is also decided.
"Duel Masters King" is the new series for "Duel Masters" for marking the 19th anniversary in 2021. Kirifuda Joe will be the main character continuing from the previous series broadcast in 2020.
The artist for the theme song has been announced together with the news for the new series. The opening theme song will be sung by DOBERMAN INFINITY, and the ending theme song will be sung by vistlip. The comments from both artists arrived as well.
TV anime "Duel Masters King!" will start its broadcast from Apr. 4, 2021, on TV Tokyo related channels.
DOBERMAN INFINITY
We, DOBERMAN INFINITY, will be singing the opening theme song and we are very glad to have such an opportunity! We face "battles" every day in multiple forms.
We created this song based on the feeling that we get updated every time we take another step forward after experiencing yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
We hope this song will encourage and make fans and characters strong.
vistlip Tomo (Vocalist)
My name is Tomo, a vocalist from vistlip-the group singing the ending theme song.
Although we are still on a journey toward the big goal, we realized that we can be more greedy than we think.
We work hard because we wish for so much.
We never think that "we never able to get it".
How about you live like that too?
T M and (C) 2021, Wizard of the Coast, Shogakukan, MItsui/Kids, ShoPro, TV TOKYO
Season 2 of the TV anime "Goblin Slayer" is decided! The latest teaser PV, visual by the original character designer Kannatsuki Noboru, and the comments from the original author Kagyu Kumo have been released.
"Goblin Slayer" is based on the dark fantasy light novel by Kagyu Kumo that is published by GA Bunko" with over 7 million copies in circulation.
It is a work that depicts the silver-ranked (third-ranked) adventurer that only hunts goblins, "Goblin Slayer" and the priestess, who accompany him after being rescued by him. Season 1 has a total of 12 episodes and was broadcast from October 2018 to December 2018.
The production of season 2 of the TV anime was announced on the "GA FES", a WEB event to commemorate the 15th anniversary of "GA Bunko" on January 31.
The gorgeous cast members, which are Umehara Yuuichirou, Ogura Yui, Touyama Nao, Iguchi Yuka, Uchida Maaya, Nakamura Yuuichi, Sugita Tomokazu, Hikasa Youko, and Matsuoka Yoshitsugu, will continue their roles from season 1.
It was also revealed that the Blu-ray BOX featuring season 1 will be released on April 28. It will include the cover drawn by Kannatsuki Noboru, the special booklets, the booklets and drama CD that were sold as a package's bonus in the past, cast members' audio commentary, and others.
A special event to win the autography board of the cast members is being held in the official Twitter account as a commemoration of season 2. Do look forward to the future announcements.
(C) Kagyu Kumo, SB Creative/ Goblin Slayer 2 Production Committee
The latest original IP "Shinsengumi Chuboroku" produced by Bandai Namco Pictures with the brand-new theme of "Food X Time Travel X Shinsengumi" has started on January 12, 2021. It is a project that focuses as the light novel while having a manga and anime adaptation in the future.
"Shinsengumi Chuboroku" is a youth crowd story featuring the Shinsengumi and its members that are loved by everyone from all generations with the brand-new them of "Food X Time Travel X Shinsengumi".
The high school student Inaba Izumi possessed professional cooking abilities. After certain things happened, he traveled back in time to the Bakumatsu period and was invited to join the Shinsengumi as a chef after his cooking ability caught the attention of Hijikata, who he encountered in Kyoto.
The light novel has started on January 12 and is being published by "Yatate Bunko" managed by Sunrise. The author is SOW, known for his role as the game scenario creator of "Grimm Notes" and as the author of the light novel “Samurai X". The character design is handled by Satou Masatsugu known for his character design of "Expelled from Paradise" and "CYBORG009 CALL OF JUSTICE"
The manga adaptation of "Shinsengumi Chuboroku" will start on "Shounen Ace" April 2021 Issue (will be released on February 26) and the anime adaptation is planned. This will surely hype up the expectation toward the brand-new Shinsengumi that is depicted by Bandai Namco Pictures and famous creators.
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.
“Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation”, which had been announced to be animated, was decided to be broadcast as TV anime in 2020. In addition, the first visual depicting the four main characters and a PV by the new animation production company “Studio Bind” established for this work were released.
