From the theatrical anime "Rakudai Witch," produced by Production I.G and to be screened in the spring of 2023, the first special trailer has been released. You can get a glimpse of the characters and where their adventures take place. "Rakudai Witch" is based on a series of children's books of the same title written by Narita Satoko, illustrated by Senno Enaga, and published by Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. The main character is Fuka, an apprentice witch who is always making mistakes but is actually the princess of a magical country, Silver Castle. The story depicts the exciting adventures of Fuka and her friends as they train at a magic school, and a little bit of her first romance. Starting with the first novel, "Rakudai Witch is a Princess," which won the "1st Dream Smash! Grand Prize," a total of 18 titles have been published to date, with the whole series having sold more than 1.6 million copies. The charming characters and the epic storyline involving the past and future of a magical country are widely popular among both children and adults. Directed by Hamana Takayuki, this film is written by Yoshimura Kiyoko, and the character design is by Sugita Marumi. The first special trailer released this time gives fans a glimpse of the main character, the witch Fuka, and other characters, as well as the magical country full of wonders where their adventures take place. The theatrical anime "Rakudai Witch" will be released in the spring of 2023. This is the first anime adaptation of the original work 15 years after its first publication. Stay tuned for further information. (C) Narita Satoko, Senno Enaga, Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd./Anime "Rakudai Witch" Production Committee

The first key visual and PV of the original anime "Fena: Pirate Princess" by animation studio Production I.G, which is scheduled to be released in October 2021, have been released. Also, the main cast and staff have been announced. Kajiura Yuki is in charge of the music. "Fena: Pirate Princess" is a completely new original anime set in the unique 18th century-style world with princesses, samurais, and pirates. Directed by Nakazawa Kazuto, known for "B: The Beginning," produced by Production I.G, this anime depicts the journey and the growth of the main heroine Fena who is at the mercy of her own destiny. Kajiura Yuki, who worked on the soundtracks and theme songs for many titles, such as "Tsubasa Chronicle", "Sword Art Online", including the award-winning "Homura" for "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train" released in 2020, will be in charge of the music. Comments from Kajiura have been received. At the same time, the information about main characters and staff was also revealed. In addition to the role of the heroine Fena, Seto Asami, Suzuki Ryota, Sakurai Takahiro, Yuki Aoi, Sato Gen, Osaka Ryota, Osuka Jun, Tanaka Shintaro, Muraji Manabu, and Hirata Hiroaki will appear. The TV anime "Fena: Pirate Princess" will start broadcasting in October 2021. Comment from Kajiura Yuki I am truly honored to be able to make the music for the romantic offshore treasure hunt story "Fena: Pirate Princess"! I was thrilled and happy to compose music suitable for an adventure trip on the sea. Characters who can't deal with ordinary things, the beauty of changing scenery during the travel! I can't wait to see the finished video with the end of the adventure. I hope that the music will fit the work and that every viewer will enjoy the sounds that are coloring the world! Kajiura Yuki TV anime "Fena: Pirate Princess" Broadcast from October 2021 【Plot】 This is a story that begins with the memory of a girl. 18th century, Atlantic Ocean. Fena Houtman and her father were attacked by pirates. She drifts alone in a small boat and tries to survive. Fena was drifted on an island known as a prostitute / male prostitute Island, Shangri-La. 10 years later ──. With snowy skin and shiny silver hair, Fena, who grew up beautifully, stood on the verge of her first "work" . But she can't accept it, and she decides to escape from the island, which she has imagined many times. Fena, who is is in desperate need of help from her pursuers, is saved by Yukimaru, a young man wearing a bright red armor and a deer horn helmet. Yukimaru was a boy who promised to "find" Fena. And the two "reunions" evoke the words Eden that were sleeping in Fena herself. A ship that is surrounded by flames and sinks. A boy who promised "I will definitely find her!" And that word that his beloved father shouted. "To Eden!" Fena wants to know the true naiture. She goes on a voyage to solve the mystery of Eden with Yukimaru and others. (C) Kazuto Nakazawa / Production I.G