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.
「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
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.
We have interviewed Kitaro, the Chinese cosplayer who belongs to the same production as Enako, a cosplayer with top-class popularity in Japan. Here is the interview along with cosplay photos such as Elizabeth from “The Seven Deadly Sins” and Gabriel from “Monster Strike”.
「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.
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
ClariS, a two-member female unit celebrating the 12th anniversary of their debut and a new chapter in their career, makes a return to the YouTube channel "THE FIRST TAKE". Following the much-talked-about "Connect," they performed "ALIVE," the opening theme song for the TV anime "Lycoris Recoil," in a one-shot performance with an original arrangement only for "THE FIRST TAKE."
"THE FIRST TAKE" is a YouTube channel that vividly captures one-shot performances. As of October 13, 2022, the channel had 6.85 million subscribers, making it the most subscribed Japanese YouTube channel in the music genre. The channel is also attracting attention as a global channel and has established "THE FIRST TAKE MUSIC," a label specializing in distribution, and held its first concert with audience, "INSIDE THE FIRST TAKE supported by ahamo," in May.
ClariS, whose performance in "Connect" was a hit, returned to "THE FIRST TAKE" for the 253rd edition, premiered on October 12 at 10:00 p.m.
The song "ALIVE," the opening theme for the TV anime "Lycoris Recoil" and a challenge for the two ClariS members, were performed. This song, full of intensity and passion, was performed in a one-shot performance with an original arrangement just for "THE FIRST TAKE".
Prior to the premiere at 10:00 p.m., a "1-hour endurance video of "ALIVE+α" also premiered on the official ClariS YouTube channel from 9:00 p.m. In addition, "ALIVE LycoReco Version," which was first aired in the final episode of the TV anime "Lycoris Recoil," and was newly produced for the final episode, has started its distribution. Please check it out along with "ALIVE" from "THE FIRST TAKE".
The one-shot performance of originally arranged "ALIVE by ClariS , premiered on YouTube channel "THE FIRST TAKE" on October 12 at 10:00 p.m.
A collaboration event for the TV anime "Lycoris Recoil" began on April 28, 2023 within the full-fledged 3D action RPG for smartphones "Shironeko Project NEW WORLD’S" (abbreviated as "Shironeko"). Nishikigi Chisato, Inoue Takina, Kurumi, Majima, and others will be active in the "Shironeko" world. "Lycoris Recoil" is an original TV animation broadcast in the summer of 2022, directed for the first time by Adachi Shingo, a character designer and chief animation director for popular works such as "Sword Art Online" and "WORKING!” The story follows the activities of "Lycoris," a free-spirited optimist named Nishikigi Chisato and the cool, efficiency-oriented Inoue Takina, who work as agents of the secret organization "DA (Direct Attack)," which prevents crimes before they occur. A stage version was performed at the Tennozu Ginga Theatre in Tokyo in January 2023. A new animation will be produced in the future. In the collaboration event "Shironeko Project NEW WORLD’S × Lycoris Ricoil," an original story unfolds as the characters of "Lycoris Ricoil" are suddenly transported to the world of "Shironeko" with "Cafe LycoReko" in tow. "Nishikigi Chisato (CV. Anzai Chika)," "Inoue Takina (CV. Wakayama Shion)," "Mizuki (CV. Koshimizu Ami)," "Kurumi (CV. Kuno Misaki)," and "Mika (CV. Sakaki Kosuke)" run the "Cafe LycoReko Otherworldly Store" on "Bunce Island," where the most advanced technology in the "Shironeko" world is concentrated, They search for a way to return to their original world. Meanwhile, Majima (CV: Matsuoka Yoshitsugu) and Robota (CV: Sakakihara Yuki) have also been transferred to the "Shironeko" world, and together with "Shironeko" Karma, they work to return to their original world. In the quest selection screen, the interior of “Cafe LycoReco” is recreated in a 3D model unique to "Shironeko", so be sure to pay attention. Also appearing in the character gacha are "Nishikigi Chisato (CV. Anzai Chika)," "Inoue Takina (CV. Wakayama Shion)," "Kurumi (CV. Kuno Misaki)," and "Majima (CV. Matsuoka Yoshitsugu)" who will be active in this collaboration event. In addition, to commemorate the collaboration event, jewel packs with collaboration costume character exchange tickets for "Fenecca (CV. Yuki Kaneko)" and "Rilltet (CV. Yasuno Kiyono)," two "Shironeko" characters wearing the uniforms that appear in "Lycoris Recoil," and love goods that can be used in the Love Room, "Hot Chocolate Parfait" and other items that can be used in the Aide Room will also be available. The "Shironeko Project NEW WORLD’S x Licorice Recoil" collaboration event within "Shironeko" will be held until 3:59 p.m. on May 19. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the activities of "Lycoris Recoil" characters in the world of "Shironeko". (C) Spider Lily/Aniplex, ABC Animation, BS11 (C) COLOPL, Inc
The first volume of the comic “Lycoris Recoil: Recollect,” the official spin-off of the TV anime “Lycoris Recoil,” and the second volume of “Lycoris Recoil Official Comic Anthology Repeat” were released on March 23, 2023, from the TV anime “Lycoris Recoil” series. “Lycoris Recoil" is an original TV anime broadcasted in Summer of 2022 and directed by Adachi Shingo, the character designer and chief animation director for popular works such as "Sword Art Online" and the "WORKING!!” series. Adachi Shingo made his debut as a director with this anime. The story follows the adventures of "Lycoris," including a free-spirited optimist named Nishikigi Chisato, and the calm and rational Inoue Takina, who work as agents of the secret organization "Direct Attack (DA)," whose mission is to prevent crimes before they occur. A theater stage version of the anime ran at the Galaxy Theatre in Tokyo in January 2023. The production of a new anime series has also been announced. Among the comics released, the official spin-off, "Licorice Recoil: Recollect 1," is written and drawn by Abe Kanari, the author of "HIGH SCHOOL FLEET," serialized in "Monthly Comic Alive." This book is the first volume of the spin-off that recollects the daily life of Chisato and Takina at "Cafe LycoReco." Fans can enjoy the humorous stories of the characters with their cute expressions, gestures, and hyper-energetic conversations. On the other hand, “Lycoris Recoil Official Comic Anthology Repeat 2” is the second volume of the anthology comic in which Fukagawa Kasumi drew the cover illustration. Responding to the zealous reaction from fans, 15 splendid authors and comic writers have created lively and charming stories of the characters. Enjoy the daily life of Cafe LycoReco as many times as you like. “Lycoris Recoil: Recollect 1” and “Lycoris Recoil Official Comic Anthology Repeat 2” are 748 yen, including tax. As for “Lycoris Recoil: Recollect 1,” purchase novelty comes with the comic if you buy at animate, GAMERS, Melonbooks, Toranoana, and COMIC ZIN, so don’t miss out! © Spider Lily/ Aniplex・ABC Animation・BS11