“Kintamani Dog”, the cast of which includes Aoi Shouta, Furihata Ai, Morikawa Toshiyuki, and others, will be broadcast in January 2021! The character design is Kunihiro Kawashima!

The Tokyo venue of "Sanrio Exhibition: 60 Years of Kawaii Culture in Japan," a major exhibition that unravels the history of Sanrio's 60th anniversary, will be held at Tokyo City View on the 52nd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower from September 17, 2021. Aoi Shota, who voiced the audio guide for the exhibition, has sent us a comment, and the latest information on the collaboration cafe and original goods has also been released. "Sanrio Exhibition: 60 Years of Kawaii Culture in Japan" will feature over 800 character products, the largest number in Sanrio's history, as well as valuable original drawings and documents. In 2020, Sanrio will celebrate its 60th anniversary, and this exhibition will allow visitors to experience all the charm of Sanrio by unraveling the history of the company and learning about the origins and development of Japan's "kawaii" culture. Aoi Shota, who voiced the audio guide for the exhibition, said, "As the audio guide navigator for the Sanrio exhibition, I would like to trace the history of Sanrio together with you. I myself have been associated with Sanrio for a long time, so I am very honored. It was also announced that Takakuwa Hideki, the former editor-in-chief of Sanrio's monthly newspaper "Ichigo Shinbun", will make a special appearance in the audio guide. In addition, at the Tokyo venue, Masuda Sebastian's entrance exhibit "Unforgettable Tower" has been scaled up with additional lighting effects. The cafes and restaurants will offer collaboration sweets, food, and mocktails (non-alcoholic cocktails) inspired by the characters' favorite foods and motifs, and new goods such as "square acrylic keychains", "triple acrylic keychains", and "handle bags" will be sold. The Tokyo venue of the "Sanrio Exhibition: 60 Years of Kawaii Culture in Japan" is scheduled to run from September 17, 2021 to January 10, 2022. ＜The full text of the comments is as follows＞ [Aoi Shota] I would like to trace the history of Sanrio together with you as the audio guide navigator for the Sanrio exhibition. I'm very honored to be a part of this project, as I myself have been associated with Sanrio for a long time. I hope you will enjoy the exhibition with your favorite characters. "Sanrio Exhibition: 60 Years of Kawaii Culture in Japan" ◆Period: September 17, 2021 (Fri) - January 10, 2022 (Mon, Holiday) ◆Venue: Tokyo City View (52nd floor, Roppongi Hills Mori Tower) ◆Opening hours: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm (Last admission 9:30 pm) *Hours may change or may be closed due to unavoidable circumstances. ◆Admission fee [Weekdays] General admission: 2,100 JPY (1,900 JPY) High school and college students: 1,500 JPY (1,300 JPY) High school and college students: 1,500 JPY (1,300 JPY) Children 4 years old to junior high school students: 850 yen (650 JPY) Seniors (65 years old and over) 1,800 JPY (1,600 JPY) [Saturday, Sunday and Holidays] General admission: 2,300 JPY (2,100 JPY) High school and college students: 1,700 JPY (1,500 JPY) High school and college students: 1,700 JPY (1,500 JPY) Children 4 years old to junior high school students: 1,050 JPY (850 JPY) Seniors (65 years old and over) 2,000 JPY (1,800 JPY) ★Ticket with limited number of goods *On sale to the general public only [Weekdays] 2,600 JPY [Weekends and holidays] 2,800 JPY (C) 2021 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPROVAL NO. SP610376

"Seiyuu Pajama Kaigi in SUMMER!!!! ~Isshou Wasurerarenai Natsu ni Shiteyaruyo SP~ (Voice Actor's Pajama Meeting in summer!! ~We'll make it an unforgettable Summer Special Program~)" will be broadcast exclusively on "ABEMA", at 9:00 PM, September 4, 2021. Yasumoto Hiroki and Aoi Shouta are the main MC while the guests are Namikawa Daisuke, Morikubo Showtaro, Taniyama Kishou, Asanuma Shintarou, Satou Takuya, and Shimazaki Nobunaga. "Seiyuu Pajama Kaigi" is the industry largest voice actor variety program that was born from the idea of "Helping you to enjoy your time during this stay home situation via 'ABEMA'". It was first broadcast in May 2020 as part of "Ouchi de ABEMA (At home with ABEMA)", and the 2nd broadcast, titled "Seiyuu Pajama Kaigi in WINTER" was broadcast in November 2020, and it is a popular program that has even ranked in as the 1st place in Twitter's world trend. The exclusive live stream of "Seiyuu Pajama Kaigi in SUMMER!! ~Isshou Wasurerarenai Natsu ni Shiteyaruyo SP~" will have Yasumoto Hiroki and Aoi Shouta continuing their role as the main MC from the previous broadcast. The guests for this broadcast are Namikawa Daisuke, Morikubo Showtaro, and Shimazaki Nobunaga along with the first-timers, which are Taniyama Kishou, Asanuma Shintarou, and Satou Takuya. This broadcast will feature various variety programs and conversation with the 8 popular voice actors in "Pajamas". Also, the "2-jikai (After-party)" program, which was also popular during the previous broadcast, has been decided as well. The "2-jikai" program, titled "Pajama wo Nuide ○○ ni Naru 2-jikai ~Honpen Chokugou! Zenin Honki no PPV again~ (The ○○ after-party after taking off the Pajama ~Right after the main program! The second all-out PPV~)" will be broadcast live at 11:15 PM, on "ABEMA PPV ONLINE LIVE". It will feature a deeper corner that can't be seen on the main program, and it only costs 1,050 ABEMA Coins (equivalent to approximately 1,250 JPY) to watch it. To commemorate the broadcast of this program, the "5 Big Campaign" is being held, and it will give out more gorgeous program limited novelties and original goods. The campaign includes free watching of "Pajama wo Nuide ○○ ni Naru 2-jikai ~Honpen Chokugou! Zenin Honki no PPV Again~" for "ABEMA Premium", and a lottery where 158 people can get the program original goods, including "Soft & Fluffy Blanket" and "Aurora Pouch". An original digital photobook of all the performers will be given to those who purchased the "2-jikai" program. Other than this, the digest version of "Seiyuu Pajama Kaigi in WINTER" has been released for the first time, with other contents that will help hype up "Seiyuu Pajama Kaigi in SUMMER!!!!". Do look forward to the future announcements while waiting for the broadcast. "Seiyuu Pajama Kaigi in SUMMER!!!! ~Isshou Wasurerarenai Natsu ni Shiteyaruyo SP~" ＜Broadcast Period & Program Webpage＞ Broadcast Period: 9:00 PM - 11:15 PM, September 4, 2021 (Saturday) Broadcast Channel: Anime Live Channel ※After the broadcast, it can be watched for free until 11:59 PM, September 12, 2021 (Sunday) Performers (Honorifics omitted): ＜Main MC＞ Yasumoto Hiroki, Aoi Shouta ＜Guest (Not according to alphabet)＞ Namikawa Daisuke, Morikubo Showtaro, Taniyama Kishou, Asanuma Shintarou, Satou Takuya, Shimazaki Nobunaga "ABEMA PPV ONLINE LIVE"/ "Pajama wo Nuide ○○ ni Naru 2-jikai ~Honpen Chokugou! Zenin Honki no PPV Again~" Broadcast Period: 11:15 PM, September 4, 2021 (Saturday) - 12:00 AM, September 5, 2021 (Sunday) Streaming Charge: Regular Ticket: 1,050 ABEMA Coins (Approximately 1,250 JPY) GOTO Event Applicable Ticket: 840 ABEMA Coins (Approximately 1,000 JPY) Sales Period: 6:00 PM, August 23, 2021 (Monday) - 9:00 PM, September 12, 2021 (Sunday) Viewing Period: 11:15 PM, September 4, 2021 (Saturday) - 11:59 PM, September 12, 2021 (Sunday) Performers (Honorifics omitted and not according to alphabet) Main MC: Yasumoto Hiroki, Aoi Shouta Namikawa Daisuke, Morikubo Showtaro, Taniyama Kishou, Asanuma Shintarou, Satou Takuya, Shimazaki Nobunaga (C)AbemaTV, Inc.

August 11 is Aoi Shouta-san's birthday. He debuted as a voice actor in 2011 after a career in music. He is currently active in a wide range of fields, including voice acting, singer, and stage actor. In 2021, he took part in titles such as "Cardfight! Vanguard overDress", "Joran: The Princess of Snow and Blood", and "Visual Prison". He sings the ending theme for "My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! X" as he did for the 1st season. To celebrate his birthday, Anime!Anime! conducted the same readers' survey as last year asking "Who is Your Favorite Character Voiced by Aoi Shouta-san?" There were 476 votes during the survey period from July 26 to August 2. The voters were mostly female with a gender ratio of 90% female to 10% male, and the age range was on the younger side with 40% under 20 and 35% in their 20s. ■"Uta no Prince-sama" Mikaze Ai topped the list with triple the votes of 2nd place! 1st Place Mikaze Ai from "Uta no Prince-sama" topped the list with roughly 43% of the votes, keeping him at the top of the list from last year. "He's mysterious, cool, and the transparency of him singing fascinates me. I think only Aoi Shouta-san can sing in such a fragile voice," and "How he takes breathes for this special character is amazing. This is the character that introduced me to Aoi-san's charm," are comments that point out how he pulled off a difficult character. He also received comments from fans fascinated by his songs, "I knew Aoi Shouta-san as a singer, but I was shocked to find out that he was the voice actor of this character, " and "Many songs have been born since this title started. I'm happy to be able to hear so many songs by Aoi-san." 2nd Place Coming in 2nd was Geordo Stuart from "My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!" with roughly 13%, moving up from 3rd place last year. The character with a surprising side received comments like, "He's a good-looking prince on the outside but is malicious on the inside, and I love it," and "Though he's a black-hearted prince, he devotes himself to the main character, Catarina. I love the cute interaction between the two." There was a reader that pointed out the different tone of his voice, "I love the deeper voice than his usual characters." 3rd Place Licht von Glanzreich from "They Royal Tutor" took 3rd place with roughly 5% of the votes, moving him up from last year's 4th place into the top 3. The 5th prince of Granzreich Kingdom received comments such as, "I was surprised by how well he matched the image of a playboy character! It was also refreshing to see him playing the character on stage, and I loved how he waved around his long hair!" and "He played the same character in both the anime and the musical, which made it feel like as if Licht was really there." Since Aoi-san played the character in both the anime and stage play, which is unique to this title, some readers mentioned it as well. ■Here are some comments for other characters. For Kisaragi Louis from "King of Prism by Pretty Rhythm", "While being cute, he also has a mysterious charm, and I thought the sense of beauty synchronizes with Aoi-san himself." For Aoi Shouta in "Pop Team Epic", "Not only did he pull off making a live-action appearance in an anime, but I was shocked that he even was given the ability to travel back in time!" There were also votes for 2021 titles. For Tsukishiro Makoto from "Joran: The Princess of Snow and Blood", "His looks, voice, and the swordfight action were all cool," and "I think the character only works with Aoi-san's voice." For Fish Eye from "Sailor Moon: Eternal", " I was looking forward to seeing Aoi-san playing a character I loved since my childhood. I love his cuteness and the suspiciousness as a villain." ■Top 20 "Who is Your Favorite Character Voiced by Aoi Shouta-san? 2021 Edition" 1. Mikaze Ai "Uta no Prince-sama" 2. Geordo Stuart "My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!" 3. Licht von Glanzreich "The Royal Tutor" 4. Aoi Shouta "Pop Team Epic" 5. Minazuki Rui "Tsukiuta. THE ANIMATION" 6. Ortho Shroud "Disney Twisted Wonderland" 7. Cagliostro "Symphogear" 7. Kisaragi Louis "King of Prism" Series 9. 919 "SHOW BY ROCK!! Fes A Live" 10. Mikekado Shion "DREAM!ing" 11. Tsukushi Monet "Magic-kyun! Renaissance" 12. Arashiyama Ginga "Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion Z" 13. Issac Newton "Ikémen Vampire: Temptation in the Dark" 14. Toujou Hideaki "Ace of Diamond" 15. Tsukishiro Makoto "Joran: The Princess of Snow and Blood" 16. Ootori Asahi "Band Yarouze!" 16. Kanzaki Mio "Kono Oto Tomare! Sounds of Life" 16. Shiomi Sakuya "Persona 3: The Weird Masquerade" 16. Fish Eye "Sailor Moon: Eternal" 20. Kaburagi Akane "REAL⇔FAKE" 20. Amagi Narumi "DYNAMIC CHORD" 20. Tomii Daiki "Shonen Hollywood" 20. Lewis Carroll "Bungou to Alchemist" 20. Benedict Lorenzo Vasari "ROAD59: Shinjidaif Ninkyou Tokku" (Voting Period: July 26 - August 2) *This survey was held to investigate the readers' "interests and attention towards current anime titles and characters". The results should not be used to determine the supremacy of characters and titles. We hope this article will help you find new anime/characters and deepen your understanding of them.

It was announced that LiSA, Miyano Mamoru, and Aoi Shouta will appear on the music program "CDTV Live! Live!" with the one night limited live performance. They will performing the theme song of the current trending drama and anime for the first time on TV, at 9:00 PM, on July 26, on TBS. "CDTV Live! Live!" is a live performance program with the concept of "The full live broadcast of the stage that is created by the performers". The broadcast on July 26, will feature the performers that handled the theme song of the current trending drama and anime. LiSA will be performing the full version of "HADASHi NO STEP", the theme song of the Tuesday drama "Promise Cinderella" starring Nikaidou Fumi as the main lead. Do check out LiSA's performance of this new song that was created just for this drama and perfect for summer, along with her dance. Miyano Mamoru will be performing his latest song "Dream on" that was used as the ending theme of TV anime "Life Lessons with Uramichi-Oniisan". For Aoi Shouta, who is welcoming his 8th anniversary as a singer, he will be performing his latest song "Garasu no Kutsu (lit. Shoes of Glass)", the ending theme of the drama "REAL⇔FAKE 2nd Stage" for the first time. The other performances include "Dekkai Ai", on the theme song of the Friday drama "#Kazoku Boshuushimasu", by Johnny's West, and Sexy Zone performance on the latest song by Hata Motohiro, "Natsu no Hydrangea". Both of these songs will be performed in their full version. Don't miss out on SEKAI NO OWARI's "Birdman" and MY FIRST STORY's "Kokuhaku" as well. The July 26 broadcast of "CDTV Live! Live!" is at 9:00 PM, on TBS.

TV Anime “The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat” announces broadcast date for October 6. A PV, key visual, and names of the full staff and additional cast were also released. The newly announced voice actors include Morikawa Toshiyuki, Takahashi Chiaki, Tamura Yukari, and Morita Junpei.

Voice actors Minase Inori, Maeno Tomoaki, Komatsu Mikako, and Morikawa Toshiyuki will appear in a special program called "Doraemon’s Birthday Special" that will be broadcast on September 4 at 6:56 p.m. to celebrate Doraemon's birthday on September 3. In any case, they will be playing the role of "Doraemon's alien," and we have also received comments from them. On September 4, "Doraemon" will be held under the title of "Dora Birthday Festival," with the regular program being taken up by "Dora Birthday Eve 2021 Special" starting at 5:00 p.m. and the special program "Doraemon Birthday Special" starting at 6:56 p.m. In "Doraemon's Birthday Special," one of the special programs in the Golden Zone, Doraemon will air "The Day Dorayaki Went Missing," a full-length adventure story in which Doraemon battles the mysterious "Dorayaki aliens. "The Day Dorayaki Went Missing" is a great adventure story that begins when Doraemon's favorite food, Dorayaki, suddenly disappears from the town. Doraemon is stunned when a mysterious "Dorayaki Alien" appears in front of him and says, "If this continues, all the Dorayaki will be taken away from the earth. ......!” Doraemon, trembling with anger, stands up bravely, saying, "I'll protect all the dorayaki on this planet!” How will the confrontation between Doraemon and the "Dorayaki aliens" turn out? The commander of the Dorayaki aliens is played by Minase Inori, and the Dorayaki aliens who visit the earth as an advance party are played by Maeno Tomoaki and Komatsu Mikako. Morikawa Toshiyuki plays the Dorayaki communicator alien. In the comments, it was revealed that the voice actors enjoyed playing the role seriously while inspiring each other. In addition, "Doraemon's Birthday Special" will also air two new short films, "Nobita's Planetary Exploration Mission" and "How to Use Magic”. In addition, in honor of the 10th anniversary of the "Kawasaki City Fujiko F. Fujio Museum" in Kanagawa Prefecture, a "Doraemon Birthday 2021 Exciting Goodie Bag" with 10 selected goods will be presented. On September 4, the "Doraemon Festival" will be celebrating Doraemon's birthday with "Dora Birthday Eve 2021 Special" and "Doraemon's Birthday Special". Minase Inori (Commander of the Dorayaki aliens) --You are appearing in "Doraemon" for the first time, how did you feel when you received the offer? Doraemon is loved all over the world...! By watching TV broadcasts and movies, I went on adventures with Doraemon and learned what friendship is and what courage is. I'm really happy to be able to appear in a Doraemon film, everyone's friend! --What did you keep in mind when playing the role of the commander of the Dorayaki aliens? When I heard the word "commander", I imagined a big, dignified, and mature voice, so I was very nervous when I opened the script...! But what I found there was !!!! You will have to wait to see what kind of commander I was! --The voice actors of the "Dorayaki Alien Army" were a gorgeous group of people. When the cast members were introduced before the recording, I remember my heart jumping and thinking, "Oh... I'm really going to participate in the recording of Doraemon now...". I was recording in the same recording booth as Mizuta Wasabi, Seki Tomokazu, and Morikawa Toshiyuki. I was so happy to receive Mizuta-san's special 25th anniversary Tirol chocolates! --What does Doraemon mean to you? He is a superhero! Doraemon is really cool because he reminds us that being strong is not all about strength, and that the strength of the heart is important and cherished. "Dokodemo Door"... Everyone has wanted one of these at least once, maybe a hundred times, haven't they? I want one too. --Please leave a "Happy Birthday Message" for Doraemon! Doraemon! Happy birthday! Thank you for always giving me courage! Please eat lots of Dorayaki! And actually, I have the same birthday as Dorami.(laugh) I'll always love you, Doraemon! --Please leave a message for our viewers! Of course, Doraemon is the main character, but...! Why are there so many troubles? What is the Dorayaki Alien Army, and who are they? Will Doraemon's birthday be celebrated safely? Please look forward to the broadcast! Maeno Tomoaki (as Dorayaki Alien (1)) ---- This is the second time you have appeared in "Doraemon". How did you feel when you received the offer? I have all the Doraemon comics and have seen all the movie versions since I was a child, so I was very happy to be asked to participate in this special episode again. --What did you keep in mind when playing the role of the Dorayaki aliens? I was told to "use the image of dubbing for a foreign movie," so I tried to express myself naturally without being pulled in by the appearance of the character. I also tried to ad-lib as much as the character allowed me to. --The voice actors of the "Dorayaki Alien Army" were a gorgeous lineup, what were your thoughts on the recording? Everyone's approach was so impressive that I felt like I was dubbing for a science fiction movie (laughs). It was a very friendly scene, partly because we were able to record with each other. I often talk with Tomokazu Seki, who plays Suneo, about his love for Doraemon, and I was very happy when he introduced me to the staff in the lobby during a break, saying, "Maeno-kun really likes Doraemon.” --What does Doraemon mean to you? It's a dream. Since I was a child, I have been moved to tears many times by the dependability of Nobita and the strength of Gian's friendship in the movie version. My voice actor friend, Terashima Takuma, and I go to see the movie every year, and we often talk about Doraemon in private. Every summer, I want to go to the beach or the mountains, so that phrase reminds me of " Doraemon: Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil," or when I hear the word "justice," I immediately think of the insert song "Yume no Hito" from "Doraemon: Nobita and Fantastic Three Musketeers," so Doraemon still holds a large part in my life. The secret tools that left a strong impression on me in the original comics are the "Gorgon's Head" and the "Devil Card". Through Doraemon, I learned that tools can be dangerous if they are used in the wrong way. --Please leave a "Happy Birthday Message" for Doraemon! Happy birthday, Doraemon! I'll always be your friend. --Please leave a message for the viewers! Although the story touches on Doraemon's birthday, there is a very exciting development waiting for you. As a Doraemon fan, I did my best in the recording, so I hope you enjoy it. Please bring some dorayaki when you watch it! I hope you enjoy it! Komatsu Mikako (as Dorayaki Alien (2)) --How did you feel when you received the offer to appear in "Doraemon" for the first time? I never thought the day would come when I would be able to appear in Doraemon, which I have been familiar with since I was a child, both in manga and anime! And since it's a birthday special, it's an even more special episode...! I was filled with happiness and nervousness. During the recording, I kept the "Doraemon Volume 0 Pouch" in my bag as a good luck charm. --What did you keep in mind when you were playing the role of the Dorayaki Alien? "I was ordered to speak in a cool, Western style”, so despite my appearance, I tried to give the impression of a successful female agent. Surprisingly, however, there were scenes where I was directed to "Please be cute here! I hope that the gap between the two is also attractive. --The voice actors of the "Dorayaki Alien Army" were a splendid lineup, what were your impressions of the recording? Until the day of the recording, I didn't know who was going to play the characters, so I was surprised at the gap between my image and what I saw on the set (laugh)! The Dorayaki aliens all have gaps between their first impressions...! They are very peculiar aliens (laugh). Although we were in the same studio, we were divided into booths and talked to each other over monitors and headphones, so it was difficult to talk directly with them, but it was very enjoyable to feel the friendly atmosphere of the Doraemon recording. --What does Doraemon mean to you? Doraemon already existed when I was born, and I had all the manga volumes in my parents' house. Watching Doraemon on TV every week and watching the movie every year became a habit in my family, and Doraemon was etched into the rhythm of our lives (laughs). I love Doraemon, so "Dorami & Doraemons: Robot School's Seven Mysteries” is one of my favorite stories...! I'm looking forward to seeing Doraemon again someday. --Please leave a "Happy Birthday Message" for Doraemon! Happy Birthday, Doraemon! In fact, it'll be 91 years from now...? It's like a dream come true that I will be able to perform with Doraemon in my life. When I was little, I used to think, "Why am I growing up?” Now that I'm an adult, I'm so happy to meet you! Thank you for giving me so much hope! -- Please leave a message for the viewers! Doraemon's Birthday Special! So, it's not just a birthday! I never thought Doraemon's favorite dorayaki would turn out like this...! Anyway, Doraemon is just so cute! And more importantly, I realized once again that Doraemon is really loved by everyone. Please prepare your own dorayaki and enjoy! Toshiyuki Morikawa (Dorayaki alien, communications officer) --How did you feel when you received this offer? I'm honored to be able to appear in Doraemon. It's also a birthday special, so I feel very happy. --What did you keep in mind when you played the role of the Dorayaki alien communicator? I played the role of a Dorayaki alien very seriously. --The voice actors for the Dorayaki Alien Army were all gorgeous, what did you think of the recording? Minase Inori, who plays the commander, gave a wonderful performance, so I tried my best to keep up with her. --What does Doraemon mean to you? I remember when I was a child, I used to read the manga at my friend's house. It's a very good memory. I thought I wanted to be friends with Doraemon too. I was jealous of Nobita-kun. --Please send a "Happy Birthday Message" to Doraemon! Happy Birthday Doraemon! I'd like to give you a dorayaki as a present, but I don't know where to send it, so I'll just eat it myself (laugh). --Please give a message to the viewers! I'd like to have fun in celebration mode with you all. Please wait for me in front of the TV! Doraemon's Birthday Special (C) Fujiko-Pro, Shogakukan, TV Asahi, Shin-ei, ADK

Additional cast members have been announced for the TV anime "Platinum End" (scheduled to air in the fall, 2021). Morikawa Toshiyuki will play as Mukaido Nanato, and Kayano Ai will play as Baret. Comments from the cast have also arrived. The original story of "Platinum End" is by Ohba Tsugumi (original writer), and Obata Takeshi (illustrator), known for "DEATH NOTE" and "Bakuman.” The total number of copies sold worldwide has exceeded 4.5 million. Kakehashi Mirai lost his family in an accident and has been living a difficult life with relatives who took him in. Despairing of everything, he throws himself off the roof of a building on the day he graduates from junior high school. However, he meets an angel there, and....... This work is a dark story that begins with the encounter between these two. In the cast information released, Morikawa Toshiyuki will play Mukaido Nanato, who is suffering from terminal cancer and decides to participate in the selection of God because he is worried about his family's future, and Kayano Ai will play as Baret, a first-class angel with a wealth of knowledge about the heavenly world, who selected Mukaido as a candidate for God. The TV anime "Platinum End" will start airing on TBS and other stations in the fall, 2021. ＜Full text of the comments as follows〉 Morikawa Toshiyuki as Mukaido Nanato I'm very honored to be playing as Mukaido Nanato in the anime "Platinum End". As one of the candidates for God, he is a person with heavy shackles. The complex setting and worldview that surrounds him is fascinating, and I think he's a very worthwhile character to play. I hope I can express the charm of "Platinum End" to the fullest for fans. Kayano Ai as Baret Since I was informed that I had been chosen to play as Baret, I have been reading the original story with great excitement. ...... Each of the characters' conflicts are deeply portrayed, and I was immediately absorbed into the story. I'm looking forward to seeing how this world will be portrayed in the anime. As Baret, I would like to stay close to Mukaido-san and play with care. (C) Ohba Tsugumi, Obata Takeshi / Shueisha, Platinum End Production Committee

From "Jujutsu Kaisen 0 the Movie" (in theaters from December 24, 2021), reference images of Zen'in Maki, Inumaki Toge, and Panda as freshmen of "Tokyo Metropolitan Curse Technical School" have been revealed. The TV anime "Jujutsu Kaisen" is based on the manga with the same title serialized in Shueisha's "Weekly Shonen Jump" by Akutami Gege. The series that depicts the battle between the curses born from negative human emotions and the Jujutsu sorcerers began in March 2018. It has over 50 million copies in circulation with 16 volumes at this point. The first film adaptation of the series, which will be released on December 24, 2021, is based on the prequel of "Jujutsu Kaisen", "Jujutsu Kaisen 0: Tokyo Metropolitan Curse Technical School" (a.k.a. Vol. 0). The reference images of Zen'in Maki, Inumaki Toge, and Panda, who appear in the TV anime series as reliable 2nd-year students of "Tokyo Metropolitan Curse Technical School", as freshmen have been released. They will be the classmates of Okkotsu Yuuta, who is transferred to the school in the film. Zen'in Maki has a different hairstyle and uniform from the TV anime series, as well as her trademark glasses. Inumaki Toge has a significantly different hairstyle from the original manga "Jujutsu Kaisen 0: Tokyo Metropolitan Curse Technical School". Following Okkotsu Yuuta, the anime designed him for the film, reflecting the wishes of the author, Akutami Gege. Although Panda hasn't changed visually, he still has an immense impact and a fascinating presence. "Jujutsu Kaisen 0 the Movie" will be in nationwide theaters from December 24, 2021. (C) 2021 "Jujutsu Kaisen 0 the Movie" Production Committee (C) Akutami Gege / Shueisha

The much-talked-about puppet anime "PUI PUI Molcar" will be released on Blu-rays&DVDs on July 28, 2021. This time, they thought ‘the audio commentary of over 30 minutes for the entire episode was not enough!’ so, it was suddenly decided to include additional dialog interview footage on the Blu-rays. At the same time, a comment video has arrived from director Misato Tomoki and production staff Sato Katsura, who have just finished the recording. “PUI PUI Molcar” was broadcast in January 2021 as the first TV anime series directed by a young and talented puppet anime creator Misato Tomoki. It is a short animation of 2 minutes and 40 seconds per episode that has been trending on Twitter since it was first aired and has made a huge impact in Japan and abroad. Even with the audio commentary for all 12 episodes as a video bonus for the software release, it is still a little over 30 minutes. There are many stories that can't be covered in this short amount of time ......, so at the suggestion of Director Misato, a dialog interview with Sato Katsura, a representative of the production staff, was realized. Director Misato was dressed as the annoying driver of DJ Molcar from the first episode, while Sato was dressed as a bank robber from the second episode, and they talked about the difficulties and behind-the scenes stories of the production. In addition, a comment video from both of them after the recording has arrived. In the video, they also talk about the secret stories of the midsummer shooting and what director Misato paused to realize.

'Abema' has announced the top 5 works from the 'final ranking' of the new anime works that have been distributed from January 2021. "Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World 2nd Season" topped the ranking of Number of Total Views, and "Laid-Back Camp Season 2" topped the ranking of Number of Comments. The 'final ranking' is targeting the anime works which 'Abema' has distributed from January 2021 on 'Abema Anime Channel'. Abema counted the number of total views of the first distribution of all the episodes and catch-up distribution on 'Abema Video', and the number of comments for the first distribution of all the episodes. For Number of Total Views division, the 2nd cour of "Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World 2nd Season", an Isekai(different world) fantasy where a boy with the power "to turn back time after his death" faces up to his cruel fate, topped the ranking. 2nd place went to "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2", 3rd place to "Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town", 4th place to "Horimiya", and 5th place to "Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation". For Number of Comments division, "Laid-Back Camp Season 2", an outdoor girls' story that depicts the ordinary and extraordinary life of the high school girls who love camping. 2nd place went to "Non Non Biyori Nonstop", 3rd place to "Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World 2nd Season", 4th place to "Cells at Work! Code Black", and 5th place to"Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation". 'Abema' is now distributing these works that topped the 'final ranking' on 'Abema Video'. If you have missed these recommended works in the winter of 2021, please check them out. ▼Number of Total Views 1. "Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World 2nd Season" 2. "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2" 3. "Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town" 4. "Horimiya" 5. "Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation" ▼Number of Comments 1. "Laid-Back Camp Season 2" 2. "Non Non Biyori Nonstop" 3. "Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World 2nd Season" 4. "Cells at Work! Code Black" 5. "Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation" (C)Nagatsuki Tappei, Kadokawa Corporation / Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World 2 Production Committee (C)Kawakami Taiki, Fuse, Kodansha / TenSura Production Committee (C)Sato Toshio, SB Creative / Last Dungeon Production Committee (C)Hero, Hagiwara Daisuke / Square Enix, 'Horimiya' Production Committee (C)Rifujin na Magonote / MF Books / 'Mushoku Tensei' Production Committee (C)Afro, Houbunsha / Outdoor Activity Committee (C)2021 Atto, Kadokawa / Asahigaoka Branch School Management Association 3 (C)Harada Shigemitsu, Hatsuyoshiya Issei, Shimizu Akane / Kodansha, Code Black Project

"Filmarks", the largest movie, drama, and anime review website, released "Winter 2021 Anime Satisfaction Ranking" based on the data they have taken through their service. This ranking targets the winter 2021 anime season (broadcast from January 1 to February 28, 2021), and gives points based on the average ★(star) score (MAX 5 points) and the number of reviews (Mark! numbers). The anime with the highest ★points will be ranked high for "Filmarks Anime Satisfaction Ranking". The 1st place was "Umamusume Pretty Darby Season 2" with ★4.38. The comments said, "Each character has own uniqueness, and I loved them even though I have known nothing about actual darby", "This is well-known form of sports anime", "Their courage made my cry so hard", and "This anime made my cry the most in this season". This anime seemed to have a better review compared to other works. In the same ranking, "SK∞" with ★4.30 ranked in the 2nd place, "PUI PUI Molcar" with ★4.233 ranked in the third, "Yuru CampΔ" with ★4.229 ranked in the fourth, and "World Trigger 2nd Season" ranked in the 5th place with ★4.216. "Non Non Biyori Non-Stop" ranked in the 6th place with ★4.20, followed by "BEASTERS 2nd Season" with ★4.19, "Thus Spke Kishibe Rohan" with ★4.127, "Dr. STONE 2nd Season" with 帆ｓ4.107, and "Horimiya" with ★4.00.