Utano Aoi and Takuma Usa will appear in Fuji TV’s Wednesday 10 drama series Ya Boy Kongming! scheduled to debut on September 27.   In this miraculous success story, Zhuge Kongming, a famed military strategist from the Three Kingdoms period in China, is reincarnated as a young man in present-day Shibuya. Soon after, he meets a young girl at a nightclub and devises a magical plan to help her achieve her dream of becoming a singer. The drama is an adaptation of the popular manga series Ya Boy Kongming! which has sold over 1.6 million copies. The series is serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly Young Magazine.   Utano Aoi will play Ichika, a member of the idol unit AZALEA. Takuma Usa’s role has not yet been announced, so tune in to see how the actor appears in the series.

On February 22, known as Ninja Day in Japan, a teaser visual and website for the anime adaptation of the manga series Under Ninjawere unveiled. The series will premiere on TBS and other networks in October 2023.

 

Under Ninja is written and illustrated by Kengo Hanazawa, known for his series I Am a Hero and Boys on the Run. The manga series is currently serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly Young Magazine and tells the story of a secret society of ninjas. While the underground warriors were thought to have disappeared after WWII, Kuro Kumogakure is one of them, though he’s also a NEET.

 

A TV anime adaptation has been announced for 2023, a teaser trailer has been released, and a new teaser visual and teaser website have also been unveiled.

 

Teaser Trailer

The new visual released on February 22 depicts the main character Kuro lurking in the shadows. The staff lineup has also been revealed, with the series being directed by Satoshi Kuwabara with character designs by Nobuteru Yuki.

 

Check out the teaser site and get ready for battle in October!

 

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The 31st Character Song CD from Cygames’ popular smartphone anime RPG Princess Connect! Re:Dive was released on January 25, 2023.

 

This new release includes the song Knight’s Soul sung by Matsuri (Asami Shimoda) and Christina (Chiaki Takahashi), as well as Hatsuyuki Twin Approach by Yori (Sayuri Hara) and Akari (Azumi Asakura). Original karaoke and solo remixes of each song are also included.

 

These tracks were used as the ending themes for the limited-time Tribal Spirits: Raising Sword and Pride Bridge event, which began last October, and the Happy Happening Happy Twin Angels and Christmas Eve Gift event, which began last November.

The songs are also available to stream on all major music streaming services!

In addition, a music campaign will begin on February 14 to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Princess Connect! Exclusive A3-size posters (2 varieties) will be given to those who purchase the new CD at participating stores while supplies last.

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An album featuring both the opening and ending themes of the anime series TRIGUN STAMPEDE will be released on a single album on February 22, 2023 from TOY’S STORE. The opening, TOMBI, is performed by Kvi Baba, while the ending, Hoshi no Kuzu α, is performed by both Salyu and Haruka Nakamura.   Preorders are now available and those snagging a copy will also be gifted an original sticker featuring the album’s artwork.   The record is only available in limited quantities and sales will conclude once the item is sold out.   TRIGUN STAMPEDE Non-Credit Ending

TOMBI, performed by Kvi Baba, was released on January 6 and has seen a surge in popularity, appearing on a number of popular playlists and reaching the top spot on the iTunes Rap and Hip-Hop chart.   The ending theme song, Hoshi no Kuzu α by Salyu and Haruka Nakamura, was released on January 13, 2023.   The jacket features an original design featuring the main character, Vash the Stampede, from the Trigun anime series.   The jacket was designed by Takahiro Yasuda, an art director and graphic designer belonging to the creative association CEKAI.   The non-credit ending video featuring the ending theme song is now available on the YouTube TOHO animation channel.   Be sure to tune into the long-awaited series TRIGUN STAMPEDE! © 2023 内藤泰弘・少年画報社／「TRIGUN STAMPEDE」製作委員会

Hoshi no Kuzu α, the new song by Salyu × Haruka Nakamura, was released on streaming services on January 13, 2023.

 

The track will be used as the ending theme for the TRIGUN STAMPEDE anime series. It will be featured starting in the second episode which airs on January 14 at 23:00.

 

A six-song EP titled March of the Saints has also been announced, scheduled to release on March 8, 2023. Hoshi no Kuzu α will be included and the cover art has been released. Preorders are open now!

 

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TrySail is a popular girl group consisting of three popular voice actresses: Momo Asakura, Sora Amamiya, and Shiina Natsukawa. Since their debut in 2015, the girls have performed incredible live concerts, managing to hold successful events at Yokohama Arena and the Yoyogi National Gymnasium. TrySail’s latest album, Re Bon Voyage, was released in September 2021, reaching the #5 spot on the Oricon Weekly Ranking.   The group’s newest song, Karei One Turn, will be used as the theme song for the 2023 anime series My One-Hit Kill Sister. The happy-go-lucky track can be heard in the second teaser trailer for the show.

Along with this exciting anime tie-up, TrySail has announced the song flower. The song will be used to commemorate the group’s upcoming event ‘LAWSON presents TrySail Arena Live 2023 ~Ai ni Yuku yacht! Minna de Aso-boat!~’ Be sure to watch out for what else TrySail has in store for fans in 2023!