The official website for the original anime series ‘Kawagoe Boys Sing’ unveiled its first full promotional video, announcing its awaited debut in October. Fans had the opportunity of meeting the talented cast at AnimeJapan 2023 on March 26, where an exciting stage event featured a live performance of the anime’s music.
For the lucky attendees, the NBC Universal Entertainment booth distributed limited-edition cards, introducing the project in a style reminiscent of color sample books used in the print industry. on March 25 and 26.
Kawagoe Boys Sing isn’t the only original anime that was announced recently. Several other original series are in the making, from Girls Band Cry to Lazarus, and anime enthusiasts are in for a treat. Unlike adaptations from manga, light novels, or video games, an original anime is born from the imaginative minds of creators and studios.
This creative freedom makes way for the introduction of unique concepts, innovative characters, and intricate narratives that are not bound by pre-existing source material. Despite the risks of producing a show without an established fan base, the rewards for creating a successful original anime can be insane.
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All About ‘Kawagoe Boys Sing’
The anime is directed by Jun Matsumoto and produced by NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan and animated by evg in cooperation with Telecom Animation Film. The scripts are written by the ‘Kawagoe School Literary Club,’ while Yuki Kanesaka, Shin Rizumu, and Junko Yokoyama compose the music.
Original character designs are created by Ebimo, while Haru Watanabe adapts the designs for animation. Hiromi Kikuta directs the sound at dugout. The opening theme song is performed by Kaco.
The cast includes Kazuyuki Okitsu voicing Haruo Hibiki, Shotaro Uzawa voicing Tenshi Dei (Danbocchi), Reiō Tsuchida voicing Hiroshi Yazawa (Ei-chan), Yūki Obara voicing Shuji Shiratori (Tori-chan), and Nao Nakanishi voicing Kaito Kobashi (IT).
Makoto Kaneko voices Shizuo Barato (Otome), Subaru Kimura voices Jin Adachi, Yoji Ikuta voices Kō Hyūga, Yuri Ise voices Shin Hyūga, Shouta Hayama voices Tomo Hakase (Hakase) and finally, Kazumasa Fukagawa voices Curtis Suzuki (Magic).
The Plot
“Sing in front of people, for me…” said Dei Tenshi, a former member of the choir, who wishes to overcome his fear of performing in front of others. However, he has secluded himself within his “Danbocchi” at home, singing quietly alone.
One day, Haruo Hibiki, a former orchestra conductor with a problematic past, interrupts Tenshi’s normal routine, leading to chaos. Haruo is given a chance to return to the orchestra if he can lead a new choir club to win the prestigious “national boys choir competition” with students from Kawagoe School, including Tenshi.
Haruo has intense mood swings, he’s childish, can’t understand people, and says things without thinking. Slowly but surely, the boys are captivated by his coaching skills and drawn into the world of the choir. With a touch of comedy, this story follows the journey of the Kawagoe School boys choir club as they aim to become the number one choir in the competition, filled with soulful songs and youthful energy.
The anticipation surrounding original anime is high, as fans wait for any news regarding the work; from teasers to trailers, to promotional videos. The anime community gets hungry for any peak into the world that the creators have carefully created.
As mentioned earlier, there are many original anime announced. To name a few; Love Flops, Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night, Girls Band Cry, Rick and Morty: The Anime, and Lazarus (Lazaro). Now, Kawagoe Boys Sing graces the list and we can’t wait to get a taste of this upcoming anime.
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