Anime “Touken Ranbu Kai -Kouden Burning Honnoji-” TV anime broadcast starts in April 2024!
The title of the new animation based on the script for the first work of the stage play “Touken Ranbu”, for which an animation project had been announced, has been decided as “Touken Ranbu Kai -Kouden Burning Honnoji-” and will start broadcasting in April 2024. It was announced that it would be.
The original idea is the PC browser and smartphone app game “Touken Ranbu ONLINE.”
A sword training simulation game in which the player takes on the role of a priest, leading a group of “sword men” who have transformed famous swords into warriors, and fight to protect history. Since DMM GAMES and Nitroplus teamed up and launched the service in January 2015, Touken Ranbu ONLINE, also known as Tourabu, has gained huge support and contributed to the nationwide sword boom. ・He has succeeded in numerous media mixes such as musicals, consumer games, plays, movies, and kabuki, and is taking the entertainment world by storm.
The stage play “Touken Ranbu” premiered in 2016, and 15 works have been performed so far, and it has become a popular series that captivates many audiences with its profound and heart-wrenching stories and powerful sword fight scenes. The title of the new animation, which is based on the script for the first work of the stage play “Touken Ranbu,” for which an animation project has been announced, is “Touken Ranbu Kai – Kyoden.” ) Moyuru Honnouji-” and will begin broadcasting in April 2024.
Prior to the broadcast, a teaser PV for this work was released. The film opens with Honnoji Temple engulfed in flames, and a number of swordsmen appear, centering around swords related to Oda Nobunaga, and the animation video dramatically tells the story of Nobunaga’s feelings and conflicts. A teaser visual has also been released, depicting the brave faces of the swordsmen with expressions full of determination, with Honnoji Temple in the background.
Additionally, the animation staff was also announced. Kenichi Suemitsu, who has been writing and directing stage plays for many years, will also be responsible for the series composition and script for this work, and the animation production will be by Domerica (representative works: “Romantic Killer”, “The Wonderful World The Animation”) ) was revealed to be in charge.
Cast information has also been announced, and the same voice actors from the original game “Touken Ranbu ONLINE” will continue to provide character voices. Along with the character visuals, the main characters of this work are Kosuke Toriumi (playing Munechika Mikazuki), Tomoaki Maeno (playing Kunihiro Yamabagiri), Yuki Yasushi (playing Sozo Samonji), and Daisuke Sakaguchi (playing Yukimitsu Fudo). Official comments have also arrived from six voice actors, including Tarusuke Aragaki (voice of Heshikiri Hasebe) and Seiichiro Yamashita (voice of Yagen Toshiro), expressing their thoughts on this work.
And from today, official website (https://touken-kai.jp/), official X (https://twitter.com/touken_kai), and official Tik Tok (https://www.tiktok.com/@ touken_kai?_t=8iYldS2Eiag&_r=1) has been opened, and the latest information will be released one after another.
What kind of story will the Honnoji Incident be depicted in the anime? Please pay attention to the broadcast from April 2024.
[Teaser PV released!!]
■Teaser PV
[Official comment from Kenichi Suemitsu, who is in charge of series composition and script]
■Kenichi Suemitsu (series composition/screenplay) comment
A stage adaptation of the game “Touken Ranbu ONLINE”. More than seven years have passed since we continued to stage performances, groping in the dark, based on an original idea that did not reveal the detailed story. I counted 15 works so far. The work of delving into this vast and profound world has brought me many hardships and many new insights. I was surprised when I was told that the first part of the project, StageTouken Ranbu” Kōden: Burning Honnoji,” would be reconstructed and made into an anime. Is there any point in turning the stage version into an anime when there are already two anime projects ahead of it? In order to find its meaning within myself, I needed to face the fictional story again, not just as an animated stage version, but just as I faced the game in order to launch the stage version. We are honored to be able to share this with you as another Honmaru story.
[6 character visuals and official comments from the cast members who play them are released!!]
■Mikazuki Munechika (CV: Kosuke Toriumi)
■Kosuke Toriumi comment
This is Kosuke Toriumi, who plays Munechika Mikazuki. I am very happy and filled with excitement to be able to participate in the new Touken Ranbu anime series and to be able to see Mikazuki Munechika in action for the first time in a while.
I hope everyone will look forward to the story of this series and the activities of the swordsmen.
Thank you for your support for “Touken Ranbu Kai -Kouden Burning Honnoji-“.
■Kunihiro Yamabagiri (CV: Tomoaki Maeno)
■Tomoaki Maeno comment
I’m very happy to see them in action again in the animation, and I’ve heard that many people say that the StageTouken Ranbu” Kōden Burning Honnoji” stage, which is the foundation of this work, is especially memorable among the many stages. I am.
It’s a very dramatic story about a swordsman with a connection to Nobunaga who develops bonds through various conflicts and leads to growth, and Kunihiro Yamanbagiri is no exception, as he continues on his own path even though he is at a loss. I can’t help but feel warm when I see him go.
Not only does it have to be enjoyed by everyone, but when you see the cast members who share the same aspirations in stage plays and musicals, you’ll notice that Kunihiro Yamanbagiri in the anime version is just as cool. I went into the dubbing with a strong desire to make people think that way. Please look forward to it.
■Sozo Samonji (CV: Yasushi Yuuki)
■Yasu Courage Comment
I had the pleasure of seeing the play that this anime is based on. I was surrounded by a strange feeling of emotion as the words I had acted in came from the stage, and I thought to myself, “What would it be like if this story were to be told in an anime?” I was very surprised.
It is one of the most important episodes related to Lord Oda Nobunaga, so in that sense, I am very happy that it has been made into an anime.
I think one of the appeals of anime is being able to see the interactions between the swordsmen, so I hope that the world of Touken Ranbu will expand even further from here.
■ Yukimitsu Fudo (CV: Daisuke Sakaguchi)
■Daisuke Sakaguchi comment
This is an anime adaptation of “Stage ‘Touken Ranbu’ fictional story Burning Honnoji Temple”! I often hear about anime being adapted into a stage play, but this time it’s the other way around.
Although there were some difficult parts, I had fun thinking about how to combine the Fudou Yukimitsu that I created and the Fudou Yukimitsu that Taizo Shiina has cultivated on stage.
I went into the set thinking that I could make use of the pure, straightforward, unwavering character I have on stage, while also adding my own color.
I’m proud of myself and think it turned out pretty good (lol). The work retains the quality of the stage play while adding the fun aspects of the anime.
Please look forward to it!
■Heshikiri Hasebe (CV: Tarusuke Aragaki)
■Comment from Tarusuke Aragaki
I’m excited that Touken Ranbu will be adapted into a new anime.
And I’m even more excited to be performing there!
This time, the internal conflicts and changes of the swordsmen are deeply involved in the story, so I feel that their “hearts” are portrayed more delicately.
I think the way they are portrayed makes us feel closer to them.
I’m sure everyone watching will be able to immerse themselves in the story from the perspective of a swordsman.
Please enjoy it to the fullest!
■Toshiro Yagen (CV: Seiichiro Yamashita)
■Seiichiro Yamashita comment
It’s been a while since I’ve appeared in a Touken Ranbu anime. I’m happy to be able to fight alongside Toshiro Yagen again, and my blood boils with excitement. I had the opportunity to see “Koden” on stage before, and it was a truly wonderful experience. I’m happy to be able to relive that experience with “Mawari,” and I hope everyone will pay attention to the presentation and production that is unique to anime. From now on, we look forward to your continual support!
[Work information]
■Anime “Touken Ranbu Kai-Kouden Burning Honnoji-”
<Broadcast information>
Broadcast starts in April 2024
<Introduction>
In the original story, the player takes on the role of Sanawa, who leads a group of “sword men” whose famous swords have transformed into warriors.
Touken Ranbu ONLINE is a sword training simulation game where you fight to protect history.
Since DMM GAMES and Nitroplus teamed up and launched the service in January 2015, Touken Ranbu ONLINE, also known as Tourabu, has gained huge support and contributed to the nationwide sword boom. ・Succeeded in numerous media mixes such as musicals, consumer games, plays, movies, and kabuki, and took the entertainment world by storm.
The anime “Touken Ranbu Kai -Kouden Moyuru Honnoji-” is a new anime based on the script of the first work of the stage play “Touken Ranbu”, which premiered in 2016. Kenichi Suemitsu, who has been writing and directing stage plays for many years, also wrote the script and composed the series for this work, and the voice actors from the original game “Touken Ranbu ONLINE” provided the character voices.
What kind of story will the Honnoji Incident be depicted in the anime?
Broadcast starts from April 2024.
<Story>
Four sword men whose former master is the demon king Oda Nobunaga.
They decide to go to the Honnoji incident where Nobunaga is assassinated.
What kind of history will they protect beyond the conflict?
This is the story of the beginning of spinning history.
<Staff>
Original idea: From “Touken Ranbu ONLINE” (DMM GAMES/NITRO PLUS)
Director: Ryoya Ichikawa Series composition/Screenplay: Kenichi Suemitsu (original script: Stage “Touken Ranbu” fictional tale Burning Honnoji)
Character design: Mari Takada Art director: Hiroyuki Nemoto Director of photography: Tatsuya Nomura
Sound director: Hiromi Kikuta Music: Ryunosuke Kasai Sound production: Gakuonsha Editor: Domerica
Production: “Touken Ranbu Kai” Production Committee
Animation production: Domerica
<Cast>
Mikazuki Munechika: Kosuke Toriumi
Kunihiro Yamabagiri: Tomoaki Maeno
Sozo left character: Yasushi Yuuki
Yukimitsu Fudo: Daisuke Sakaguchi
Heshikiri Hasebe: Tarusuke Aragaki
Toshiro Yaken: Seiichiro Yamashita
others
<Official website>https://touken-kai.jp/
<Official X>https://twitter.com/touken_kai
<Official Tik Tok>https://www.tiktok.com/@touken_kai?_t=8iYldS2Eiag&_r=1
