December 16, 2020 By: Sakai Yasuna (Translated by James & NN ), 96 views
30 years have passed since the anime version of “Like Clouds, Like Wind” was made… the first video distribution has been decided! The soundtrack will be distributed at the same time!
The first HD remastered version of “Like Clouds, Like Windi”, which was animated in 1990, will be distributed. In addition, the original soundtrack will be distributed on the same day.
“Like Clouds, Like Wind” is an anime based on the “Gogu Shosetsu” by Sakemi Kenichi. Kondo Katsuya , known for his work on Studio Ghibli’s “My Neighbor Totoro” and “The Kiki’s Delivery Service,” was in charge of character design and animation direction for this fantasy work.
It has been 30 years since the anime was broadcasted in 1990, and the long-awaited Blu-ray version will be released in January 2021.
The design of the Blu-ray’s first purchase bonus has also been revealed. The set includes a set of three sets of dynamic pictures of the galaxy and the characters, with precious celluloid and background pictures from the production printed on one sheet.
The HD remastered version of “Like Clouds, Like Wind” will be available on Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, Hikari TV, etc. from January 20, 2021. On the same day, the original soundtrack will be distributed and released on Blu-ray.
Twenty-three anima including the "Code Geass" series and "Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096" will be distributed free of charge on NicoNico Live Broadcast for 11 days from December 24, 2020 to January 3, 2021.
The anime titles to be distributed are "Bokura no", "Yuri! on ICE", "CLANNAD", "Hetalia Axis Powers" series, "Kaguya-Sama: Love Is War", and many more.
The lineup also includes "Seitokai Yakuindomo" and "Gin Tama", both of which have theatrical versions coming out soon.
The "2020/2021 Year-end and New Year's Anime Roundup" will be broadcast on Nico Nico Live for 11 days from December 24, 2020 to January 3, 2021.
(C) 2007 Kitou Mohiro, Shogakukan/Gonzo
(C) Yuri! on ICE Production Committee
(C) SUNRISE/PROJECT L-GEASS Character Design (C) 2006-2017 CLAMP, ST
(C) Sotsu, SUNRISE
(c)UJIIE Tozen/KODANSHA/Sakusai Gakuen Student Council Room (c)UJIIE Tozen/KODANSHA/Sakusai Gakuen Student Council Annex (c)UJIIE Tozen/KODANSHA/Sakusai Gakuen Student Council Annex (c)UJIIE Tozen/KODANSHA/Sakusai Gakuen Student Council New Room
(c)Soraci Hideaki/Shueisha, TV Tokyo, Dentsu, BNP, Aniplex
(C) VisualArts/Key/Kousaka High School Drama Club
(C) Akasaka Aka/Shueisha, Kaguya-Sama: Love Is War Production Committee
(C) "HIPNOSIS Mike -Division Rap Battle-" Rhyme Anima Production Committee
(C) 2008 Himaruya Hidekazu, Gentosha Comics / Hetalia Production Committee
(C) 2010 Himaruya Hidekazu, Gentosha Comics / Hetalia Production Committee
(C) 2013 Himaruya Hidekazu, Gentosha Comics / Hetalia Production Committee
(C) 2015 Hidekazu Himaruya, Gentosha Comics / Hetalia Production Committee
(C) Kawahara Reki/ Ascii/Media Works / SAO Project
(C) 2017Tsukushi Akito Tsukushi, Takeshobo/Made in Abyss Production Committee
"Fums", an application that allows companies and creators in the anime, manga, and game industries to open a community for zero yen, has been announced. Currently, applications for the community are being accepted for release on February 17, 2021.
"Fums" is an application that allows companies and individuals such as anime and manga artists, game makers, voice actors, production companies, and character designers to create an official community with a monthly membership fee. Each fan can join multiple communities with a single app.
"Fums service has three features."
By creating a community for each work or individual, a bond is created between a work and its fans, and by being able to see a previously unknown fan base, it becomes easier to understand what is expected of them, and by creating a stable revenue stream in the form of monthly membership fees, it becomes possible to create new events and goods.
A single "Fams" can be used to join various communities, and since crowdfunding and QR code payment functions will be implemented within the app, there will be no need to switch services for each event.
By making it a platform, the initial cost of opening and joining a fan club can be kept at zero yen, which makes it possible to create a "limited time" community and conduct pilot operations, which is a "drastically lowered bar".
"Fams" is set to be released on February 17, 2021, and is currently accepting applications from companies and individuals to register as communities.
Communities can be created in the following genres: anime/manga/manga magazine/manga artist/light novel/light novel writer/game/voice actor/voice acting agency/ 2.5D actor/anime song singers/production company/creator [character designer or director etc.].
For more information, visit the official website.
December 10 is day of the unmanned aerial vehicle.
It is the anniversary of the enforcement of a law that partially amended the Aviation Law on the same day in 2015, and defined unmanned aerial vehicles for the first time.
There are no pilots on drones, but there are many pilot characters in anime and games on vehicles. An ace pilot who shot down many enemies, racing through the galaxy on a spaceship, and brilliant jet-fighters... Among all those pilot characters, who is the most popular one?
Here at Anime!Anime, we conducted a reader survey "Who is your favorite 'pilot' character?" We received responses from 65 people during the survey period from November 24 to December 1. The male-female ratio is about equal. About 40% of the age group were minors, and about 35% were in their 20s.
■ Various pilot characters are ranked in!
Pilots from the "Gundam" series are topping the list in this survey.
About Char Aznable from "Mobile Suit Gundam", "He is a famous character that everyone knows. Not only is he good at operating vehicles, but he is also charismatic and says memorable lines!"
About Athrun Zala from "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED", the rival character who received more attention than the main protagonist, "One of the strongest pilots in the series. Hand-to-hand combat such as knife battles, shooting, and bullet battles is also his strongpoint, and I think that he is excellent not only as a pilot but also as a soldier."
Similarly, the robot anime masterpiece "Macross" series is also popular.
About Ichijo Hikarufrom "The Super Dimension Fortress Macross", "A civilian who got involved in the battle with Zentradi and became a pilot of Valkyrie, a Valkyrie fighter of the Earth Joint Force. A legendary figure who grew up in battle and became the captain of the famous Skull squadron."
About Michael Blanc from "Macross F", "The duo with Alto is really cool! The confession scene was very touching."
There were votes for a different type of pilot, Messer Ihlefeld from "Macross Delta", "A pilot who fought a deadly battle with Keith, an ace pilot of the Knights of the Air while being invaded by the Var Syndrome. There is also a friendship aspect, he is good to work with ace."
Other robot animations are also popular.
There are many comments about old and new titles, like about Kabuto from "Mazinger Z", "Because it is the gold standard of all robot animations and is a big senior among robot pilots.", about Haysuki Hayato from "Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion", "Hayato who loves the Shinkansen and became the driver of Robo Shinkalion, which transforms the Shinkansen. He respects the feelings of the rivals and willingly fights together, which is really nice."
■ Various characters other than robot pilots are lined up ♪
There were also votes for ordinary jet-fighter and airplane pilots, other than robots.
About Porco Rosso from "Porco Rosso", "Porco is the only pig that looks so cool! Personally, I think he's the most handsome Ghibli character."
About Zorond Ron from "Kaiketsu Zorori", "He's so cool that I can't think of him as Zorori's father. When he helped his son appearing on a mysterious plane was a real father move."
About Kobayashi from "Fate / Zero", popular in culture character, "There are only a few appearances but all very memorable."
Also, there were comments about Tsubasa Kashiwagi from "Idol Master SideM", "Ne is an idol and a member of DRAMATIC STARS now, but he used to be a pilot."
About a character who once was a pilot, Sugo Teppei from "Psycho-Pass", "'Case.2 of "Sinners of the System"' reveals his past as an ace pilot of the Defense Ministry. The appearance of operating the aircraft was also refreshing, and his coolness increased on 30% increase."
It was a result confirmed for are various types of pilots.
■ Highest ranks (part)
"Who is your favorite "pilot" character?"
Zala Athrun "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED"
Sugo Teppei "Psycho-Pass"
Ichijo Hikaru "The Super Dimension Fortress Macross"
Kobayashi "Fate / Zero"
Kashiwagi Tsubasa "The Idolmaster: SideM"
Amuro Ray "Mobile Suit Gundam"
Char Aznable "Mobile Suit Gundam"
Kudou Riga "Tomica Kizuna Mode Earth Grunner"
Ikari Shinji "Neon Genesis Evangelion"
Porco Rosso "Porco Rosso"
Tenkawa Akito "Martian Successor Nadesico"
Oliver Poplan "Legend of the Galactic Heroes"
Fuuro "Pocemon Best Wish"
(Survey period: November 24 to December 1, 2020)
* This survey is part of a survey of readers' awareness of "current interest in and attention to anime works and characters." Regarding the results, we do not intend to decide the superiority or inferiority of any character or work. We hope that this article will help you to get to know new works and characters, and to deepen your understanding and interest.
At the international animation films festival "Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2021 (TAAF2021)", eight people, including Studio Ghibli's producer Suzuki Toshio and director of "Mobile Suit Gundam" Tomino Yoshiyuki, will be honored in the "Anime Achievement Category."
Also, a PV of "TAAF2021", produced by Yoda Nobutaka (10GAUGE), a video director who worked on trailers such as "Your Name" and narrated by voice actor Hazama Michio, the winner of the "Achievement Category", was also released for the first time.
TAAF's "Anime Achievement Category" is the category to recognize people's accomplishments in significant contributions to the development of the anime industry and culture. It is aimed at people who have contributed to the improvement of the social status of the anime industry, such as educational activities and international exchange, as well as praising many years of achievements such as technology, expression, and human resource development at the production site.
Among the award winners for "TAAF2021" are producer Suzuki and director Tomino, author of the manga "Chibi Maruko-chan" Sakura Momoko, Koyama Takao, the scriptwriter of "Time Bokan Series" and "Dragon Ball Z", Saida Shunji, animator of "Gauche the Cellist", editor of "AKIRA" Seyama Takeshi, singer of "Attack No. 1" Izumi Kayo, narrator of "Anne of Green Gables" and voice actor of Shane Cop from "Galaxy Hero Legend", Hasama Michio.
At the venue of "TAAF 2021", an exhibition introducing eight honorees and a special program will be held.
Moreover, the PV video of "TAAF2021" was released for the first time. Continuing from last year, the PV video shows "Your name", "Mr. Osomatsu," "Weathering with You," "Jose, the Tiger and the Fish," and many other anime trailers produced by Yoda, a video director.
The international animation film festival "Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2021 (TAAF2021)" will be held in Ikebukuro, Tokyo for four days from March 12 to March 15, 2021.
[Narration, Hazama Michio]
TAAF is a very memorable event that I have been involved in since the predecessor "Tokyo International Anime Fair" era. I am very honored to receive the award in the Anime Achievement category and to be in charge of narration for the PV. I challenged myself while remembering those days when I was producing the voice actor stage at the Tokyo International Anime Fair.
The temporal narration (by director Yoda) that was included in the video sent to me was very good, so I did my best to not lose.
Taking advantage of the idea that came out of the chat with Yoda-san, I made a slightly improved version with ad-lib. I hope that you will watch and hear this PV in various places.
[PV Director Yoda Nobutaka]
It's been a tough year, but TAAF is fine and going further! The merit department is too legendary! I heard that Hasama-san will do narration this year! I was quite nervous when I started recording, but Hasama-san is fun to work with, and it was really interesting recording sessions.
While listening to Hasama-san's voice, I remembered many masterpieces and heroes, but at that point, it was a great time to release a messed up gag. I forgot that it was work, and put tension aside.
It has been announced that the Blu-ray BOX of "Cross Ange: Rondo of Angel and Dragon", a TV anime series which was broadcast in October 2014, will be released on March 3, 2021.
"Cross Ange: Rondo of Angel and Dragon" is an original anime series produced by Sunrise and King Records. Not only beautiful robot action scenes created by the Sunrise team but amazingly brutal characters' lines and a number of radical performances made it a big topic. The cast includes Mizuki Nana, Horie Yui, Miyano Mamoru, and Seki Toshihiko.
In addition to the 25 episodes of the main story, the Blu-ray BOX will contain the bonus footage and CDs recordings of each Blu-ray volume released at that time. The bonus includes original sources such as the original character drafts, and a 100-page booklet with long interviews with director Ashino Yoshiharu, creative producer Fukuda Mitsuo, and Mizuki Nana as Ange.
This time, to commemorate the release, comments from the director Ashino Yoshiharu and MizukiNana who played Ange have arrived.
The released jacket photo is drawn by character designer Ono Sayaka. The brave and lustrous Ange is shown in an amazing way.
"Cross Ange: Rondo of Angel and Dragon" Blu-ray BOX will be released on March 3, 2021. The price is 35,000 JPY (excluding tax).
Director Ashino Yoshiharu
"Cross Ange" is not a heartwarming anime that depicts everyday life, but if you like a bold and unpredictable story, I definitely recommend you to watch it.
I think you can enjoy the development of chaos similar to Western movies and doramas.
Creative Producer Fukuda Mitsuo
"Cross Ange" is a work I like a lot, and I still look back on it.
I'm the type of person who won't watch a scene if I don't like it, so that means there aren't any..
It was a work that challenged me in many ways, and above all, I think I was able to leave an impact on viewers.
Mizuki Nana as Ange
That amazing work will be released in BD BOX! !!
Six years later, the words and deeds of the wild hero Ange, who has lost everything and crawls up from the bottom of the dong, are still strongly burning into my heart.
Their energy to live in the present with all their might will blow away the depression of novel coronavirus times!!
(C) SUNRISE / PROJECT ANGE
New Blu-ray disc will be released celebrating the 30th anniversary of the anime adaptation of "Like the Clouds, Like the Wind", which character designs and screenplay were done by Kondo Katsuya, well known for his work in Ghibli's "Kiki's Delivery Service" and "Totoro".
Based on the novel "Inner Palace Harem Story " by the author Sakemi Kenichi, "Like the Clouds, Like the Wind" is a fantasy anime broadcasted on Nippon TV's network channels during 1990, with character designs and screenplay done by Kondo Katsuya.
Set in an ancient eastern civilization, after the death of the current emperor, the plot outlines the journey of Ginga, a 14-year old countryside girl, who goes from setting out to become a concubine for the new young emperor Koryun, to assembling an army and standing up against an invading rebellion.
"Like the Clouds, Like the Wind" Blu-ray price is 4,800JPY (tax excluded) and it will be released on 2021, Jan. 20.
The product contains a 8-page booklet as a bonus, and for pre-orders a special A4 print set of 3 posters (from the animation's scene backgrounds) will be included as well.
(c) Pierrot
Before the broadcast of the 3rd original anime from Key X ANIPLEX X P.A.WORKS, "The Day I Become a God" on Oct. 10, 2020, it was decided that the 2nd original anime, "Charlotte" will be re-broadcast.
"Charlotte" is a story about the main protagonist, Otosaka Yuu, who is enjoying his school life smoothly while making use of the special ability that appeared without letting anyone know about it. One day, he encountered a young girl, Tomonari Nao and because of that he got involved in the fate of the ability user.
"Charlotte" will be re-broadcast on 12:30 AM on Oct. 7, on TOKYO MX and others channels.
Also, "Charlotte" Blu-ray Disc Box", which contains the unaired TV episode, bonus footage, bonus audio, and others, will be released on Oct. 14.
（C）VISUAL ARTS / Key /"The Day I Become a God" Project
（C）Visual Art's/Key/Charlotte Project
The latest PV of Kubo Tite's, the author of "Bleach", original anime "BURN THE WITCH" (will be released for two weeks from Oct. 2, 2020) has been released. The Blu-ray information as well as theme song information have been announced.
"BURN THE WITCH" is a fantasy action work that takes place in London and depicts the activities of the two witches, who do things as they like, facing the abnormal existences, Dragon as their opponent.
It has been decided that the Blue-ray "Collector Edition 'First Press Edition'" with luxurious contents such as the BOX, illustration card collection drawn by Kubo Tite, and other, "Special Packaging Version", and "Regular Edition" will be sold at the screening theatre, "A-on STORE", and "A-on STORE Branch inside Premium Bandai".
The theatres will have an advance sale, which starts on the same day as the release date, while the sale at "A-on STORE" and "A-on STORE Branch inside Premium Bandai" will start on Dec. 24.
It was revealed that the theme song is "Blowing" by NiL, the musician unit that was formed for the purpose to bring sound to this work's setting.
As the theme song could be heard in the PV, it will surely hype up the expectation toward the screening.
"BURN THE WITCH" will be released on Shinjuku's Picca and other 35 nationwide theatres from Oct. 2 for two weeks and the worldwide streaming will be available on "Amazon Prime Video" and other streaming websites.
The price for Blu-ray "Collector Edition 'First Press Edition'" is 10,000 JPY (tax included) while the price for "Special Packaging Version" and "Regular Edition" is 6,800 JPY (tax excluded) and 5,000 JPY (tax excluded) respectively.
（C）Kubo Taito／Shueisha, "BURN THE WITCH" Production Committee
The debut single "Hajimari ha Kimi no Sora" of the school idol group, Liella! from the latest series of "Love Live!", "Love Live! Superstars!!", will be released on April 7, 2021.
"Love Live! Superstars!!" is a project that started in January 2020, and it the latest series of "Love Live!", where the TV anime production has been decided.
The debut single "Hajimari ha Kimi no Sora" of the school idol group, Liella! will be available in two versions which is "Minna de Kanaeru Monogatariban" that is inspired by the series’ theme and "Watashi wo Kanaeru Monogatariban" that is inspired by the theme of "Love Live! Superstars!!". Each version will have its own jacket visual, coupling song, and voice drama situation.
Both of the first print of the single will come with an application for the release event on May 6, a serial number to view the release event online, a member's card (5 types with 1 given randomly), a serial code to download the smartphone wallpaper, and other bonus.
The cast members of Liella! will appear for the first time on the live broadcast on January 30, on YouTube "Love Live! Series" official channel. The latest information of the single will also be announced.
The debut single "Hajimari ha Kimi no Sora, Minna de Kanaeru Monogatariban/ Watashi wo Kanaeru Monogatariban" with animation PV is priced at 4,500 JPY (tax excluded) for BD ver. and 3,000 JPY (tax excluded) for DVD ver. The release date is on April 7, 2021.
（C）Project Love Live! Superstars!!
'Photograph', the 16th single of Poppin' Party, a girls band from "BanG Dream!" produced by Bushiroad, has won 1st place on 'Oricon Weekly Ranking', which was announced on January 18, 2021. 'Saichou-Ten Peaky&Peaky!', the 1st single of Peaky P-key, a unit of "D4DJ ", has also won 3rd place on the ranking.
'Photograph', the 16th single of Poppin' Party, released on January 6, has won 1st place following 'Initial / Ume Wo Uchinuku Shunkan Ni!' on January 20, 2021. It is the first-ever achievement of the project that two consecutive works win 1st place (according to Bushiroad Music).
Peaky P-key's 1st single 'Saichou-Ten Peaky&Peaky!' was released on January 6 as well.
It is the 1st work that is released in 2021, and it won the highest rank since the "D4DJ" project was launched (according to Bushiroad Music).
（C）BanG Dream! Project（C）Craft Egg Inc.（C）bushiroad All Rights Reserved.
It has been 40 years since the last broadcast of "Space Battleship Yamato" on Nippon Broadcast "All Night-NIPPON". The broadcast date is on January 15, 2021, with the title of "All Night-NIPPON GOLD ~The Generation of 'Space Battleship Yamato' Special~".
"All Night-NIPPON GOLD ~The Generation of 'Space Battleship Yamato' Special~" is the first special program of the Friday "All Night-NIPPON GOLD" in 2021 featuring different MC every week, and it was held due to the release of the music CD "Symphonic Suite Space Battleship Yamato 2202" on January 15, 2021.
The MC of this program is the ex-Nippon Broadcast announcer as well as the same generation as "Yamato", Ueyanagi Masahiko, and the voice actor of Kiryu Mikage, Nakamura Eriko.
Fukui Harutoshi, the composer, the supervisor as well as the scriptwriter and Miyagawa Akira, who handled the music, will make an appearance as they will reveal more about its allure from the scenario and music.
It will be a 2 hour that will attract you to the work's world setting even if you are a first-timer toward "Space Battleship Yamato".
"All Night-NIPPON GOLD ~The Generation of 'Space Battleship Yamato' Special~" will be broadcast from 10:00 PM, January 15, 2021 to 12:00 AM, January 16, 2021.
Moreover, the program is accepting messages from the listener with the theme of "Space Battleship Yamato and Me"
（C）Nishizaki Yoshinobu／Space Battleship Yamato 2202 Production Committee
Anime 5 series including "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya" (2009), "Jujutsu Kaisen", and the movie trilogy "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion", are currently distributed on 'ABEMA' to recharge for the new semester!
Through the project titled "New Semester! Too Unique Middle/High School Students Feature (Provisional Translation)", popular anime series whose protagonist is a student are currently distributed.
Along with "The Irregular at Magic High School", "The Irregular at Magic High School Visitor Arc", and "Jujutsu Kaisen", which are currently available on 'ABEMA Video', "Classroom of the Elite" and "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya" (2009) have started to be distributed from January 14 for free.
Furthermore, the movie trilogy "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion" will be distributed on January 17, 2021.
Check out "New Semester! Too Unique Middle/High School Students Feature (Provisional Translation)" to see powerful students and recharge yourself.
(C)Akutami Gege / Shueisha, Jujutsu Kaisen Production Committee
(C)Sunrise／Project L-Geass Character Design
(C)2006-2017 CLAMP・ST
(C)2013 Sato Tsutomu / Kadokawa ASCII Media Works / The Irregular at Magic High School Production Committee
(C)2019 Sato Tsutomu / Kadokawa / Magic High School 2 Production Committee
(C)2006 Tanigawa Nagaru, Ito Noizi / SOS Dan (C)2007,2008,2009 Tanigawa Nagaru, Ito Noizi / SOS Dan
(C)Kunugasa Shogo, Kadokawa / Classroom of the Elite Production Committee
From "Gin Tama The Semi-Final", the prequel of the movie "Gin Tama The Final", the synopsis, preceding cutscenes, and trailer of the 1st episode "Yorozuya-hen 'You should not brag without considering the consequences (provisional translation)'" have been revealed. It will be distributed from January 15 exclusively on 'dTV'.
"Gin Tama The Semi-Final" consists of two episodes, which are set in the world two years after the worst-ever decisive battle that involved the entire universe.
In the 1st episode, when Gintoki is back in Edo and runs into Shinpachi who succeeded Yorozuya, he wears a mask right away and calls himself Fundoshi Mask. Shinpachi was attacked by an unknown group led by Shachi, a prisoner manga artist that respects Gintoki as Aniki. On the other hand, Katsura, also known as Donald Zuramp and the first prime minister, was assaulted...
In "Yorozuya-hen 'You should not brag without considering the consequences (provisional translation)'", you can also enjoy the appearance of the familiar Kabuki Chou characters including Hijikata and Okita, and Kagura who has gained a secret skill to manipulate the age.
Although it is a prequel of the movie, it is full of "Gin Tama" style that never leaves jokes behind, which will let you enjoy before watching the movie.
Furthermore, the 2nd period of the collaboration between "Gin Tama The Semi-Final", "Gin Tama The Final", and Tower Records Cafe will be launched on January 8.
During the 2nd period, the original gifts and collaboration menu featuring the visuals from "Gin Tama The Semi-Final" will be offered. Inside the cafe, main visual and huge tapestry of Gintoki and other characters will be displayed. Please follow the information of it along with "Gin Tama The Semi-Final" and "Gin Tama The Final".
(C)Sorachi Hideaki / Shueisha, TV Tokyo, Dentsu, BNP Aniplex
"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
To celebrate the birthday of Captain Levi (December 25) from "Attack on Titan", "GYAO!" will be streaming three special celebration projects. Exclusive content will be streamed for free for a limited time, including a congratulation message from voice actor Kamiya Hiroshi.
First is an exclusive free streaming of a congratulation message from Kamiya Hiroshi, the voice actor who plays Levi, the "most powerful soldier of humankind".
Next is an original selection that best reminds us of Levi's attraction, chosen by GYAO!'s anime section staff. 10 episodes with action scenes and scenes that show us the personality of the character will be streamed for free.
And finally, an exclusive free marathon of "Attack on Titan: The Final Season", which is currently being aired on regular TV, for those who missed any episodes.
"Kamiya Hiroshi (voice of Levi) Congratulation Message Video" and "Attack on Titan Levi Selection (total of 10 episodes)" will be available from midnight on December 25, 2020, to 11:59 p.m. on January 7, 2021. "'Attack on Titan: The Final Season' Free Marathon Streamin (#1 to #4)" will be streamed on "GYAO!" from noon on December 28, 2020, to 11:59 a.m. on January 11, 2021.
(C) Isayama Hajime, Kodansha / "Attack on Titan" The Final Season Production Committee
(C) Isayama Hajime, Kodansha / "Attack on Titan" 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.
