In a highly-anticipated development, Director Hiroko Utsumi and the renowned animation studio MAPPA have released the second major promotional video for their upcoming original anime, “Bucchigiri?!,” on the official website. What adds to the excitement is that the video includes English subtitles, broadening its accessibility to a global audience.
But that’s not the only revelation! The creative team behind the series has unveiled a lineup of enthralling theme songs. Mahiru Coda lends her enchanting voice to the show’s ending theme, “Love Je t’aime.” The energy escalates with KDH & Novel Core performing “Sutegoro” for the Minato Kai Team, BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE rocking out to “God Mode” for the Siguma Squad Team, and DA PUMP electrifying the stage with “E-NERGY BOYS” for the NG Boys Team. Alongside these announcements are visually stunning representations of the three teams, adding depth and anticipation to the series.
Scheduled for its grand debut in Japan on January 13, the anime will be available for streaming on Crunchyroll as it airs, allowing fans worldwide to join in on the excitement.
The stellar cast includes:
- Genki Okawa as Arajin Tomoshibi
- Masafumi Kobatake as Majin Senya
- Anna Nagase as Mahoro
- Yūsuke Hoshino as Matakara Asamine
- Jiro Saito as Kenichiro
- Yukihiro Nozuyama as Zabu
- Kappei Yamaguchi as Komao
- Nozomu Sasaki as Marito
- Ryōta Takeuchi as Outa
- Makoto Furukawa as Jabashiri
- Shouta Hayama as Hagure
- Chihiro Suzuki as Akutaro
The storyline revolves around Arajin Tomoshibi, who reunites with his long-lost best friend Matakara Asamine, sparking a series of intense battles against formidable adversaries.
Director Utsumi, known for the compelling “Banana Fish” anime, co-authors the original story with series script supervisor Taku Kishimoto, alongside MAPPA and TOHO. The character design comes from Takahiro Kagami, also serving as one of the chief animation directors alongside Hiroyuki Saita and Kiminori Itō. The music is orchestrated by the talented Michiru Oshima, while Hiromi Kikuta takes charge as the sound director.
Adding to the hype, Kroi’s captivating vocals bring life to the show’s opening theme, “Sesame.”
Utsumi and MAPPA’s previous collaborations include the critically acclaimed “Banana Fish” anime. With Utsumi’s directorial prowess showcased in hits like “Free! – Iwatobi Swim Club,” “Free! Eternal Summer,” and both seasons of the original anime “Sk8 the Infinity,” “Bucchigiri?!” promises an electrifying adventure ahead.
