For two weeks on May 7 and 14, "Friday Roadshow" (for Nippon Television Network, from 9:00 p.m.) will broadcast "Titanic," an enduring love story that has left its mark on movie history. Upon its release in 1997, Titanic became the highest grossing film in Japan at 26.2 billion yen.Titanic is a masterpiece that still reigns as the third highest grossing film of all time and continues to be the number one foreign film of all time and the number one live-action film of all time. Titanic" has been aired many times on "Friday Roadshow," but the reason it became a hot topic this time is that the main character, Jack, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, will be dubbed by voice actor Ishida Akira. This was news that caught the attention of anime and voice actor fans. However, some people who are not familiar with anime and voice actors must have wondered, "Who is Ishida Akira?” So, I would like to briefly introduce why otaku were so excited about Ishida Akira's appearance in "Titanic". ■Not Just Nagisa Kaworu in "Eva"! Characters played by Akira Ishida If I were to introduce Ishida-san in a very simple way to those who have not been exposed to anime or voice acting before, the first name that comes to mind is "Nagisa Kaworu” from "Neon Genesis Evangelion". More recently, he appeared in the worldwide hit movie "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" Infinity Train Arc as Akaza, a member of the twelve demon moons. However, this is not the only representative work of Ishida-san. The "reason why otaku were shaken" lies in his other brilliant performances during his career. There are too many to list here, so I will just list some of my favorite works and characters below. - Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon SuperS Fish Eye - Slayers series Xellos - Saiyuki Series: Chohakkai -Mobile Suit Gundam SEED/DESTINY Althrun Zala - Naruto/Shippuden Gaara - Gintama Series Katsura Kotaro - Natsume’s Book of Friends Natori Shuuichi - Kid the Phantom Thief Hakuba Saguru …etc I've already mentioned my favorite characters, but Ishida-san's voice is characterized by a slightly high-pitched quality that has a "luster" to it. He often plays beautiful boys and young men with a somewhat mysterious atmosphere, like Nagisa Kaworu. He has many fans in the entertainment industry, and actress Kuriyama Chiaki has publicly stated that she likes Ishida Akira. In addition to that, Matsui Reina also co-starred with Ishida-san in the movie "Sorcerer's Apprentice" and said in an interview, "I can't believe it!" ■Ishida Akira is a legend in his own right. Ishida-san actually has a number of "legends" in addition to his works. First of all, all fans of Ishida-san will know that he does not sing character songs. In "Saiyuki series" broadcast in 2000s, he declared that he would not sing them. Since then, otaku recognizes that he won't. However, in episode 88 of "Gintama", he performed a rap called "Katsura-rap", which has remained in the hearts and ears of fans as "a very precious episode". It is also a famous story that he is not very good at socializing. He said on the radio of "Gintama" that when his voice actor friend Tomokazu Sugita invited him to lunch, he refused saying, "I'm going out to eat.” In addition to this, there are many other "legends" that can be found by researching. If you are interested, why don't you check it out? ■ What is the appeal of Akira Ishida's "Titanic" DiCaprio? Actually, Ishida-san is not the only one who dubbed the role of Jack in "Titanic". Matsuda Youji (software version), Tsumabuki Satoshi (Fuji TV version), Uchida Yuuya (Fuji TV new version), and Kusao Takeshi (in-flight version) are some of the splendid voice actors and actors who have played the role so far. Ishida-san is dubbing for the NTV version. If you have seen Titanic, you know that DiCaprio was the "most handsome man in the world" in 1997, and many people's hearts were burning. With his silky blond hair and piercing blue jewel eyes, your heart beats fast when he looks at you even through the screen. At that time, he was called "Prince" or "Leo-sama" and was loved by many. Ishida-san's dubbing of "Titanic" was first aired in 2003. At that time, Ishida-san was also playing lightly pigmented beautiful boys with a hint of suspicion, such as Eyes Rutherford in "Spiral" and Hiwatari Satoshi in "D.N.Angel”. I remember how impressed I was. The affinity between Ishida-san's beautiful voice and DiCaprio's good looks is so strong that I think it can be called "God's gift to us. ■ The more I look into Ishida Akira , the more I become interested in him. Ishida-san has appeared in anime that I have been watching since I was a child, such as "Neon Genesis Evangelion," "Sailor Moon," and "Slayers”. If you've never heard of him except "Eva" or "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba," you might have seen him in some of the anime you watched as a child. I thought I knew a lot about Ishida-san, but when I looked up his "legend," ...... I learned once again that he is a truly profound person! If you are interested in this article, why don't you check out Ishida-san? You may be attracted not only to his voice and works, but also to his essence.
In Japan, a large number of anime works are broadcast every season. The original works are based on a variety of manga, light novels, and games. I'm sure that there are many of you who can think of at least one work that you would like to see made into an anime. In this article, I would like to introduce "works we want to see made into anime" selected by Anime! Anime!’s editor for the spring "Golden Week" holidays. “Graduate: Sotsu Gyo Sei -Winter-" and "Graduate: Sotsu Gyo Sei -Spring-” Outline/Story This manga is a sequel to Nakamura Asumiko's BL manga "Dou Kyu Sei", which was made into an animated film in 2016. Sajo Rihito (CV: Nojima Kenji), a serious honor student, and Kusakabe Hikaru, a band member who performs concerts and is popular among girls, start talking after practicing for a choir festival. The two high school boys from different genres develop a "serious and slow" love story... Why I chose it or recommend it When people say "I want this to be animated," there are probably many thoughts behind it, but "I want the original story to be animated all the way through" is a popular and sincere request. In fact, there are many works that have been made into anime, but due to various reasons and how stories unfold, the anime adaptation has stopped at the first or middle of the work even though they were produced well as anime works. The one that I really hope will be animated until the end of the original story is the BL manga series "Dou Kyu Sei" written by Nakamura Asumiko. This work was made into an animated film in 2016 and became a smash hit, ranking in the top 10 in terms of attendance despite its small scale release with many repeat audiences. At the time, I had never been exposed to BL manga or visual works based on BL manga, but I watched it alone, feeling anxious in the Shinjuku Wald 9 theater filled with mostly female audiences because I felt that I should follow the released anime works closely because of my job, though an animated film of BL manga was very rare at the time. I was surprised by an unexpected feeling that arose. "I found myself loving it, even though it's a romance between two boys ......! The film depicts a pure love story between two boys from "different genres": Sajo Rihito (CV: Nojima Kenji), a serious honor student, and Kusakabe Hikaru (CV: Kamiya Hiroshi), a band member who is popular among girls for his live concert performances. The love story between Sajo and Kusakabe is a classic romance story: "Two boys who have never crossed paths before gradually become interested in each other after learning about the other's unexpected side.” However, it is such a popular masterpiece to be called a "milestone of youth BL" even after all these years because it depicts straightforwardly. In addition, there are some charms only anime can have; the delicate and soft lines of the drawings by Hayashi Akemi, the character designer and animation director, the gentle and refreshing background art drawn like watercolors, and the fetishistic love scene of "checking the bones of his spine one by one with fingers" (Kamiya Hiroshi's performance in this scene is sexy) The anime "Dou Kyu Sei" was highly praised by fans of the original work, but no sequel has been animated. After watching "Dou Kyu Sei", I immediately bought the sequels "Sotsu Gyo Sei -Winter-" and "Sotsu Gyo Sei -Spring-", so of course I know how the love story between Sajo and Kusakabe goes. However, I would still like to see how the love story between them goes with movement and voice in "anime." Among BL fans, the style of watching their love story in silence without getting emotionally involved is called "wall-eye-viewing". For me, "Dou Kyu Sei" manga is not the original, but the anime version is, which means that if it is not animated, I will remain buried in the wall. However, if you ask me if there will be a chance to be animated for this work, well, it looks like it will be hard to be realistic. ...... In addition to the high cost of producing an anime, BL manga is a niche genre. Nevertheless, the reason why I have listed "Sotsu Gyo Sei" as a work that I would like to see animated is because I have a faint hope that it might be made into an anime, and because it is a decent stance for someone who wants an anime to keep raising their voice. So, Aniplex and A-1 Pictures, please do something for me...! “Dou Kyu Sei” (C) Nakamura Asumiko / Akaneshinsha, Aniplex
April is coming to an end. Many of you may have started to feel comfortable in your new life that started after moving on to the next level of education or starting a new job. Or, you may feel like nothing has really changed. Here are some 2021 Spring Animes that may help you find a "new hobby" to add color to the new chapter of your lives. [Bike] A "Bike" Makes You Feel Like You Can Go Anywhere. "Super Cub" "Super Cub" is based on the light novel of the same title, published by Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko. A high school girl with nothing: no parents, no friends, not even any favorite pastimes, buys a used Super Cub, and her life gradually starts to change. Honda, the company that sells the Super Cub, supports and supervises the show. Not only the Super Cub that the protagonist, Koguma, buys but the views on her way to school are also depicted realistically. Her life changes from the encounter with the bike may match that of a new chapter of our lives. [House-Hunting] The Show Makes You Want to Look for a Nice Place to Live. "Dragon Goes House-Hunting" "Dragon Goes House-Hunting" is based on a manga of the same title, serialized in "Monthly Comic Garden" and "MAGCOMI". The cowardly young dragon, Letty, gets kicked out by his family. He goes on an adventure in search of a house where even a weak dragon like him could live safely in this wide world. During his adventure, he encounters the hero's party, and the one who saved him was Dearia, an elf that claims to be a realtor. The two begin to travel together. Will Letty be able to find a place he can live safely? Letty is in search of a house that even a weak dragon can live safely. How about going house-hunting in search of your dream house, even if you have no plans to move. [World History] A Bit Different From School Classes. Let's Learn History! "Hetalia: World Stars" "Hetalia: World Stars" is based on the manga by Hinomaruya Hidekazu, serialized in "Jump+". The characters are anthropomorphizations of the "countries" we live in. Their personalities and relations are set, based on the actual history of each country. Whether you like history or not, you can enjoy the show, but you can enjoy it even further if you know world history. Try watching one episode. You might learn something about world history and want to learn more. [Pottery] Spin the Potter's Wheel and Face Ourselves?! "Let's Make a Mug Too" "Let's Make a Mug Too" is a coming-of-age story, set in Tajimi City, Gifu, depicting four high school girls becoming obsessed with pottery through traditional craft, "Minoyaki". Himeno knows nothing about pottery until she meets her classmate, Mika, who knew about Himeno's late mother's work. If you love the smell of dirt, you'll surely enjoy this show. The show has two parts: the anime part and the live-action part, and in the live-action part, Tanaka Minami-san, Serizawa Yuu-san, Wakai Yuuki-san, and Honnizumi Rina-san, walk around Tajimi City, Gifu, try out pottery and making tiles. April is near the end, whether your used to your new life or not, how about finding a new hobby through new animes from spring 2021? (C) Tone Koken, hiro /Bear Moters (C) Tanuki Kawo, Aya Choco / Mag Garden, "Dragon Goes House-Hunting" Production Committee (C) Himaruya Hidekazu / Shueisha, Hetaria W★S Production Committee (C) Planet, Nippon Animation / Let's Make a Mug Too Production Committee
Review of the movie "Detective Conan the Movie: Scarlet Bullet" The original manga started serialization in "Weekly Shonen Sunday" in 1994, and TV anime started broadcasting in 1996. In 1997, the first movie "Clockwork Skyscraper" was released, and the whole history of the "Detective Conan" series is a little less than 30 years. After a one-year release postponement because of the novel coronavirus, the latest movie (24th movie), "Detective Conan the Movie: Scarlet Bullet," has finally been released at theaters. This time, the story reveals a big incident that occurred before the Tokyo tournament of "WSG (World Sports Games)", the world's largest sports festival. At the opening ceremony, the opening of the "Vacuum Superconducting Maglev", which boasts a maximum speed of 1000 km / h, was announced. However, an incident occurred at the party venue where the tournament sponsors gathered. The top executives of each company were abducted one after another. And the content of this case was very similar to the "WSG serial abduction case" that occurred in Boston, USA 15 years ago. Conan, who start the case investigation, decided to cooperate with FBI agent Akai Shuichi and other members (Jody, Camel, Black) ,who are secretly investigating because it was once under the jurisdiction of the FBI. At the same time, Akai's mother, Mary, and her daughter, Sera Masumi, who belong to the British spy agency "MI6", also started the investigation. In addition, Akai's younger brother, Haneda Shukichi, and his beloved one, the policewoman of the Metropolitan Police Department, Miyamoto Yumi, will be involved in the incident for some reason, and the "Akai family" will unexpectedly assemble. The above is the outline of this movie. The highlight is still "Akai Family Gathering", but it is only one good thing about this movie. It has a spectacular uniqueness, with the detailed depiction of the characters that charms the core fans, and the essence of solid political suspense, yet the balance of each element is very good. Even time limit suspense of "Case Closed: The Time Bombed Skyscraper", "Case Closed: Captured in Her Eyes ", "Case Closed: Countdown to Heaven", "Detective Conan: Quarter of Silence", "Zero Enforcer", and others will be included, and it will entertain the audience in every corner. In this article, we will introduce the charms of the movie "Detective Conan the Movie: Scarlet Bullet" from the perspective of a serious fan while avoiding spoilers. The story of "world specifications" tailored to the Akai family First of all, one of the advantages is the basic story structure of this work. Speaking of Conan movies, the setting of "location" is clever every time. "Strategy Above the Depths" happens in a luxury liner, "The Lost Ship in the Sky" on an airplane, and so on, so the suspense element is enhanced by setting the situation, but this time it is "SCMaglev". It is called the "Japanese bullet" because of its maximum speed is 1000km / h. If you are a fan, this "bullet" is a hint for you. Conan is called the "silver bullet" by Vermouth from the Black Organization as a threat that destroys the organization itself, which was also the name originally given to Akai. In short, the word "bullet" is reminiscent of Akai. And, in order to involve Akai and the FBI, past incidents of WSG at the U.S. is brought out as part of the settings. By setting "Sports Festival in Japan", it is possible to develop a story that is conscious of the world while being set in Japan. The inevitability that not only the FBI but also MI6 will move is based on the idea, "dignitaries from each country assembled in Japan." In addition, the need for the FBI to move is strengthened by leaving the former FBI Director as a key member of the WSG. This work is a magnificent story in which the Conan & FBI & Akai family all together challenge one case, and the setting of this part is created well. Also, from the time of the opening, it has been made completely different from the past work, and it will surprise audience. This work starts in Detroit 15 years ago, and a part of the WSG serial abduction case is drawn along with the blues harp played by street musicians. English staff credits emerge there, and an overseas movie-like opening sequence unfolds. The production that is clearly conscious of the "overseas" makes us feel a challenging spirit is significantly different from the past movies. In this way, "Scarlet Bullet" shows the tense beginning, but the situation setting of the SCMaglev is also composed well. Incidents occur both inside and outside the train that moves at a 1000 km / h speed, and the highlights of Conan, FBI, and the Akai family are shown at the same time. Further details will be spoilers, so we will not tell it, but the speedy development that each character solves multiple cases and links them brings entertainment and exhilaration to the story. It can be said that this is a good example of both the propositions of recent Conan movies, "character showcase" and "strength as a story". Reality-oriented script by Sakurai Takeharu The greatness of the setting comes from the skills of Takeharu Sakurai, a scriptwriter of the popular dramas "Aibo" and the movie "Zero's Enforcer". It is interesting that his participation, who specializes in criminal stories with elements of political suspense, creates a social drama atmosphere. For example, during the story, some lines warn against slander on the internet that "America is tough for those who succumb to terrorism", and "It is an era when others who have no interests attack in a bundle". There are also scenes where the FBI says, "Thieves should be eliminated", and Conan confronts the difference in beliefs with, "Even thugs don't deserve to die." It is also a part that clearly shows the difference between the American stance in the gun society, which is opposite to Japanese, and many moments depict various problems of modern society in "Detective Conan". The criminal's motive is also quite tasteful, including the line on the flyers "The chain of sorrow is now accelerating", which makes the viewer think more even after watching. In the first place, it was planned to draw an event that clearly reminds us of the Tokyo Olympics, and to hit the story that "a bloody incident will occur before the opening ceremony" at the time of the event (originally scheduled to be released just before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics). So, when you look at the actual event, you can see that it is a very aggressive project. Nowadays, the Conan movie is recognized as a festival movie that is sure to be a big hit, but the story of this work, while preparing a showcase called "Akai Family Gathering", is taking a lot from the real world. In addition to the moments from above, the tricks used by criminals to cause terrorism involving the general public also use medical expertise. Also, there are some small stories such as "USMS (Federal Bureau of Investigation) and FBI are not on good terms, so it is difficult to ask for information." It may seem like "creating a place for the Akai family to play a more active role", but in "Scarlet Bullet" a story linked to the real world is unfolding more than ever. As a result, it can be said that it is noteworthy that there is a profound feeling. The tag battle full of characters' love is hot! However, it is wonderful that it covers the development that entertains the fans while incorporating such realistic elements. It's not just about making the Akai family appear, it's also preparing tag battles in various ways. Not only Conan and Akai, but also Conan and Sera, Sera and Mary, Akai and Haneda, and other popular characters appeared together in several joint battles can only be seen in this movie. For example, when Akai (Okiya Subaru) is waiting for Conan in front of Dr. Agasa's house, and a scene where they hold a "strategy meeting" while driving, a brother-sister confrontation between Akai and Sera, etc. We want to avoid the details because it is better to watch, but even in casual scenes, many things will delight fans, and make them say, "this interaction is hot!". In addition, in the scene where Conan and Sera form a tag team, a thrilling offense and defense are drawn in which Conan faces a case resolution while exchanging a search from Sera who is convinced that Conan's identity is Shinichi. Also, the way of drawing the early members Conan, Ran, and Haibara is exquisite. The exchange between Shinichi (Conan) and Ran, who became lovers after confessing feelings on a sunny day, has become more intimate, and it should be deeply emotional for fans who have followed the series for many years (Well prepared "Ran!" and "Shinichi!"). Furthermore, in this work, the cooperation between Conan and Haibara explodes. Conan's overwhelming trust in Haibara was shown many times, and while Haibara grumbles, "You're treating me bad", and she is practically Conan's best companion. It is nice to see the strong love of the creators for their characters. Although it is a small part, the scene where Haibara wears Conan's spare glasses has a special meaning for fans. Originally, in "Pisco Arc" (comics volume 24), in which she fell into distress of desperation, Conan handed her glasses to Haibara, saying, "If you put it on, they won't catch you." Since then, Haibara often wore glasses in serious times such as the important moment (volume 42) when Jody and Vermouth confront each other, but this time it was set to prepare in advance so that an unexpected situation occurred in Conan. Haibara, who has a tragic past, gradually finds her place, which is an important highlight of the "Detective Conan" series, but in this work, that awareness can be felt here and there. It is a nice moment for fans to see a lot of interaction between Ran and Haibara when Haibara tossed Ran and bothered him, and both of them were concerned about Conan's safety, and the initial communication failure (Haibara Ai rejected Ran). We can say, that for the first time in the movie two of them shown grown up enough to overcome their problems. Check out the richness of facial expressions drawn by director Nagaoka Chika The balance between the depiction of each character and the folding of the suspense action is an exquisite work, but we think that Nagaoka Chika, who debuted as a director with "Detective Conan: The Fist of Blue Sapphire" is just as important as Sakurai's script. She is a creator who brought out the new charm of Suzuki Sonoko with "The Fist of Blue Sapphire" and was acclaimed for her delicate psychological depiction and her loving production of the character. In this work as well, you can see many "character exquisite facial expressions" unique to the director Nagaoka. For example, Ran's embarrassed expression when she calling Shinichi, the smile that Yumi's kindness and strength coexist with while watching over Haneda and expressing her unwavering affection, and Akai and Haneda in poses - all character move lively and their facial expressions are rich. Personally, we were particularly surprised by Haibara, and perhaps because of the depth of the tag battle with Conan as mentioned earlier, each of her facial expressions is really rich. The main story is about the Akai family, but we think the visual that everyone will remember is "Haibara Ai". Also, the wonderful collaboration between the director Nagaoka and scriptwriter Sakurai is shown in the scene where Jody talks about the witness protection program. Her parents were killed by the Black Organization Vermouth, and she has a history of accepting approved protection programs. That's why talking about approval protection programs is also traumatic for Jody. Her expression on her face makes shows her sadness and anger, yet she determines to move forward. This is just an example, and the character and story still show a wonderful fusion in the play. About action, there is a tremendous showcase in the second half of "Scarlet Bullet", and you will be surprised at the theater. We hope that you will enjoy the all details of the new Conan movie, which is a wonderful work with all the spirit, technique, and physical strenth. (C) 2020 Aoyama Gosho / Detective Conan Production Committee
Ishida Sui, the author of the popular manga "Tokyo Ghoul," which has been made into a TV anime and live-action series, started serializing his new manga "Choujin X" on the webcomic site "Tonari no Young Jump" from May 10, 2021. “Tonari no Young Jump", where the new manga is distributed, is a webcomic distribution site by the editorial department of "Weekly Young Jump". Under the theme of "proposing encounters with characters that you want to have next to you when you're taking a moment to relax or when you've had a bad day," the site offers manga works completely free of charge and without registration. Currently, "One Punch Man," which is also popular in anime, is being serialized. Ishida Sui, the author of the manga "Tokyo Ghoul" and the game "Jack Jeanne" (original story, character design, scenario), has announced a new serialization. The title is "Choujin X", and it will be about a battle action series with "superheroes". On his Twitter page, he wrote, "I'd like to draw the backgrounds and finishes of this work by myself, so updates will be at a slow pace, but I hope it will be a companion for you in your spare time. Thank you for reading it”. The first issue of the new manga "Superhero X" is now available on the webcomic site "Tonari no Young Jump".
The first volume of "Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash", a manga by Sabishi Uroaki that depicts the world after the events of "Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack", was released on May 10, 2021. The manga adaptation of "Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash" is based on "Hathaway's Flash", which was written as a sequel to Tomino Yoshiyuki's "Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack - Beltorchika's Children". Sabishi Uroaki, who worked on the manga version of "Beltorchika's Children", is in charge of the adaptation. Set in U.C. 0105, 12 years after Char's rebellion, the story depicts the life of Hathaway Noa, the leader of the secret society Mafty and the son of Bright Noa, rebelling against the even more corrupt Earth Federation. Manga "Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash" vol. 1 is available for 640 JPY (tax excluded). (C) Sotsu, Sunrise
The latest film from the 'Dragon Ball Super' series has been announced to be released in 2022. The author Akira Toriyama will be in charge of making the plot and script and designing characters. According to Toriyama, it is "a sequel film to 'Broly'" that has "novel visuals", and "an unexpected character plays an active role". 'Dragon Ball' had been serialized on 'Weekly Shonen Jump' for 10 years and 6 months. It is a legendary manga that has published 260 million copies around the world. Even after finishing the serialization, the Dragon Ball series still creates TV anime shows, films, and games. The latest TV anime series 'Dragon Ball Super' produced by the author Akira Toriyama started in 2015, and 'Dragon Ball Super Broly' in 2018, the 20th film of the Dragon Ball series and also the 1st film from the 'Super' series, made over 13.5 billion JPY around the world. The planning of this latest film began before the release of 'Dragon Ball Super Broly'. It is a film Toriyama put so much effort into that Toriyama himself made the plot, designed characters, and the lines, sticking to the details. With the announcement of the latest film, Toriyama gave exciting comments such as "this movie is a sequel to 'Broly'", "an unexpected character will play an active role", and "the visuals are novel". 'Dragon Ball Super the Movie' (tentative) is planned to be released in 2022. ＜Toriyama's Comment＞ Akira Toriyama （C）Bird Studio/Shueisha（C）'2022 Dragon Ball Super' Production Committee
'The 1st Global ONE PIECE Character Popularity Contest', a global popularity vote commemorating the publication of "One Piece" 1000th chapter, was held from January 4 to February 28, 2021. The final result has been announced on the "One Piece" official YouTube channel. 'The 1st Global ONE PIECE Character Popularity Contest' is an online voting project to see who stands at the top of all 1174 characters, and it has received more than 12 million votes from all over the world. On May 5, 'ONE PIECE TIMES - WT 100 Final Results Special -' was streamed on "One Piece" official YouTube channel, and the final results have been announced as 1st half and 2nd half. The ranking has changed a lot from the mid-term report: 1st place went to Luffy, 2nd to Roronoa Zoro, and 3rd to Nami. Following them, 4th place went to Sanji, 5th to Trafalgar Law, 6th to Nico Robin, 7th to Boa Hancock. Luffy is blessed with solid popularity, and many female characters have advanced to higher positions. 'ONE PIECE TIMES - WT 100 Final Results Special -' is available on the "One Piece" Official YouTube channel. For the characters that were ranked in the top 50th and some other characters, newly-drawn illustrations by Oda Eiichiro will be revealed. (C)Oda Eiichiro
In Japan, a large number of anime works are broadcast every season. The original works are based on a variety of manga, light novels, and games. I'm sure that there are many of you who can think of at least one work that you would like to see made into an anime. In this article, I would like to introduce "works we want to see made into anime" selected by Anime! Anime!’s editor for the spring "Golden Week" holidays. “Graduate: Sotsu Gyo Sei -Winter-" and "Graduate: Sotsu Gyo Sei -Spring-” Outline/Story This manga is a sequel to Nakamura Asumiko's BL manga "Dou Kyu Sei", which was made into an animated film in 2016. Sajo Rihito (CV: Nojima Kenji), a serious honor student, and Kusakabe Hikaru, a band member who performs concerts and is popular among girls, start talking after practicing for a choir festival. The two high school boys from different genres develop a "serious and slow" love story... Why I chose it or recommend it When people say "I want this to be animated," there are probably many thoughts behind it, but "I want the original story to be animated all the way through" is a popular and sincere request. In fact, there are many works that have been made into anime, but due to various reasons and how stories unfold, the anime adaptation has stopped at the first or middle of the work even though they were produced well as anime works. The one that I really hope will be animated until the end of the original story is the BL manga series "Dou Kyu Sei" written by Nakamura Asumiko. This work was made into an animated film in 2016 and became a smash hit, ranking in the top 10 in terms of attendance despite its small scale release with many repeat audiences. At the time, I had never been exposed to BL manga or visual works based on BL manga, but I watched it alone, feeling anxious in the Shinjuku Wald 9 theater filled with mostly female audiences because I felt that I should follow the released anime works closely because of my job, though an animated film of BL manga was very rare at the time. I was surprised by an unexpected feeling that arose. "I found myself loving it, even though it's a romance between two boys ......! The film depicts a pure love story between two boys from "different genres": Sajo Rihito (CV: Nojima Kenji), a serious honor student, and Kusakabe Hikaru (CV: Kamiya Hiroshi), a band member who is popular among girls for his live concert performances. The love story between Sajo and Kusakabe is a classic romance story: "Two boys who have never crossed paths before gradually become interested in each other after learning about the other's unexpected side.” However, it is such a popular masterpiece to be called a "milestone of youth BL" even after all these years because it depicts straightforwardly. In addition, there are some charms only anime can have; the delicate and soft lines of the drawings by Hayashi Akemi, the character designer and animation director, the gentle and refreshing background art drawn like watercolors, and the fetishistic love scene of "checking the bones of his spine one by one with fingers" (Kamiya Hiroshi's performance in this scene is sexy) The anime "Dou Kyu Sei" was highly praised by fans of the original work, but no sequel has been animated. After watching "Dou Kyu Sei", I immediately bought the sequels "Sotsu Gyo Sei -Winter-" and "Sotsu Gyo Sei -Spring-", so of course I know how the love story between Sajo and Kusakabe goes. However, I would still like to see how the love story between them goes with movement and voice in "anime." Among BL fans, the style of watching their love story in silence without getting emotionally involved is called "wall-eye-viewing". For me, "Dou Kyu Sei" manga is not the original, but the anime version is, which means that if it is not animated, I will remain buried in the wall. However, if you ask me if there will be a chance to be animated for this work, well, it looks like it will be hard to be realistic. ...... In addition to the high cost of producing an anime, BL manga is a niche genre. Nevertheless, the reason why I have listed "Sotsu Gyo Sei" as a work that I would like to see animated is because I have a faint hope that it might be made into an anime, and because it is a decent stance for someone who wants an anime to keep raising their voice. So, Aniplex and A-1 Pictures, please do something for me...! “Dou Kyu Sei” (C) Nakamura Asumiko / Akaneshinsha, Aniplex
The anime based on light novel or novel is titles that show off the video adaptation of the world created by words. In the second half of 2020, various anime adaptations, including "The Irregular at Magic High School: Visitor Arc", "Ikebukuro West Gate Park", and "The Journey of Elaine", were broadcast.
Thus, Anime! Anime had conducted the reader survey "Which light novel/ novel do you want to have an anime adaptation?
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.
