P.A.WORKS, known for "SHIROBAKO" and "Nagi no Asukara", has released the first key visual, PV, and additional cast members from "Shiroi suna no Aquatope" (scheduled to start airing in July 2021), a completely new original animation set in a tiny aquarium in Okinawa. The key visual depicts four characters, Umisakino Kururu, Miyazawa Fuka, Teruya Tsukimi, and Kudaka Karin, spending time in a place they are all associated with, In the PV, Umisakino Kukuru is struggling to achieve her dream while being watched over by the people around her, and Miyazawa Fuka, who has given up on her dream but has started on a new path after meeting Kukuru. The PV shows the two meeting and making a decision. Waki Azumi and Lynn have also been added to the cast. Azumi Wake will play Teruya Tsukimi, a classmate of Kukuru's and the daughter of the owner of the set menu restaurant "Kame-", and Lynn will play Kudaka Karin, who works at the tourist association in Nanjo City, Okinawa and is a good advisor to Kukuru and her friends. Waki-san and Lynn have sent in their comments. From U35, the original character designer, we received a comment and an illustration of Tsukimi and Karin. In addition, it was announced that ARCANA PROJECT will be in charge of the OP and Mia REGINA will be in charge of the ED. The titles of the songs have been decided as the following. For the OP theme "Tayutae, Nanairo" and ED theme "Tsukimi no Shorikago". We will have to wait and see what kind of music it will be. The TV anime " Shiroi suna no Aquatope " is scheduled to be broadcast on TOKYO MX/BS Fuji/MBS/Ryukyu Broadcasting from July 2021. Waki Azumi comments Q1: What is your impression of this film? Since the story is set in an aquarium in Okinawa, I thought it would be a very beautiful and mysterious work. The dialogue between the characters is very funny and heartwarming, but the creatures and scenery of the aquarium are very beautifully drawn, and I could feel the seriousness of the production staff! I used to visit aquariums casually, but I think I will look at them and the aquarium staff differently in the future! Q2: Could you give us your impression of the character you play and your enthusiasm for the role? Tsukimi is always very excited and is the mood maker for Kukuru and the others! She likes to gossip, makes more noise than anyone else, and has a childish side to her, but her motherly side that she sometimes shows is very attractive. She's a fun character to play because she's a bit of a joke, but she also does a lot of comedy! Lynn's comment Q1: What is your impression of this work? It's a work that really strikes a chord with my personal taste. These are life-sized girls with their own problems, and the rich nature of Okinawa is expressed in beautiful pictures. I feel that the balance between the theatrical performance and the fantastic parts is exquisite. I also feel that time is flowing very slowly. Q2: Could you give us your impression of the character you will be playing and your enthusiasm for the role? Karin, the character I will be playing, is a little older than Kukuru and the others, so she is very strong and reliable. However, I also feel that she is still young and has a cute side. I would like to play the role of Karin with all my heart, including her gentle side that watches over the aquarium from the outside and supports it at times. Character Design: U35 Comment Karin looks like a flower blooming when she smiles, and has a cute older sister image, while Tsukimi's design is more sunny and lively. (C) project Tingara

To commemorate the 10th broadcast anniversary of the TV anime "Hanasaku Iroha", the "T-Card" has been announced. This "T-Card" is the "Support T-Card" that can be used to support the activities of the production committee of "Yuwaku Bonbori Festival". "Hanasaku Iroha" is the first "working series" by P.A.WORKS that was broadcast from April 2011 to September 2011. This original anime depicts the hostess apprentice, Matsumae Ohana, who is working at the hot spring inn "Kissuisou" in Ishikawa Prefecture, and the people around her. The fictional "Bonbori Festival" that appeared in the anime has become an "actual festival" and it is being held in Yuwaku Onsen, Kanazawa City (the model of the anime). This is an anime that is still loved by many fans. The announced "Support T-Card X Hanasaku Iroha" is a "Support T-Card", where the T-points obtained by shopping at the T-points' business partner can be used to donate to the selected party during the supporting period. The T-points obtained via the card is set aside to support the activities of the production committee of "Yuwaku Bonbori Festival", which was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the influence of the "Novel Coronavirus", and it will be linked to the continuation of this festival in the future. The surface of the card features an original illustration by the character designer and chief animation director, Sekiguchi Kanami. The design of the illustration is Ohana, Minko, Nako, and Yuina visiting "Bonbori Festival". Other than that, on the official website of "Support T-Card X Hanasaku Iroha", there will be a sale of the A3 size "Replicate Art" and "B2 Tapestry" with an original illustration, "Acrylic Art Stand" consisting of 3 acrylic boards to express the nuances of the background, the "Sliding-style Card Case" with the design of the wooden signboard of "Kissuisou", and other goods, so fan should check it out. The advance registration for "Support T-Card X Hanasaku Iroha" is currently available on the official website. From September 28, 2021, it will be available on certain "TSUTAYA" stores in Kita Shinetsu. The issuance fee is 550 JPY (tax included) and the issuance period is until December 31, 2022 while the supporting period is until December 31, 2026. Detailed information is available on the official website. 【Issuance Fee】550 JPY (tax included) 【Supporting Period】Until Thursday, December 31, 2026 【Issuance Period】Until Saturday, December 31, 2022 ※The scheduled delivery date for Support T-Card is on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 onward 【Applicable Store】 TSUTAYA ■ What's a Support T-Card? This is a T-Card, where you can contribute the T-points obtained from the T-points' business partner to the selected supporting partner. During the supporting period, all the T-points will be debited automatically. 30% of the debited T-points will be taken out as the handling fee. ※ The fixed period T-points will not be debited. After the supporting period, the T-Card can be used normally. (C) 2012 HanaIro Ryokan Union