by The anime “xxxHOLiC” will be broadcast on BS Shochiku Tokyu (all programs free to air, BS260ch) every Friday from 11:30 pm on Friday, January 10th. This article will introduce the anime’s highlights and all the anime works broadcast on BS Shochiku Tokyu in January.
“xxxHOLiC” draws you in with its mysterious yet beautiful unique worldview. “xxxHOLiC” is based on the dark fantasy manga by the creative group CLAMP, which has sold over 12 million copies. The TV series is made up of “xxxHOLiC” (24 episodes in total) and “xxxHOLiCSequel” (13 episodes in total), and is a mysterious yet beautiful dark fantasy that is set in a store that grants the wishes of those who visit, and sharply approaches the darkness that humans hold inside and in their hearts.
The protagonist is Watanuki Kimihiro (voiced by Fukuyama Jun), a high school student who can see supernatural spirits known as “Ayakashi.” One day, he wanders into a mysterious mansion and meets Ichihara Yuuko (voiced by Ohara Sayaka ), the beautiful proprietress of a store. She correctly guesses his trouble by hearing Watanuki’s real name and birthday: he can see and attract Ayakashi. Watanuki is forced to work part-time at the store as a “price” for having Yuuko’s powers change his constitution.
ThSayaka Ohara will playuuko, the mistore’s mistress. She is known for her roles as Selene McGriff, the main character in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED CE73 -STARGAZER-, and Kaiou Michiru (Sailor Neptune) in Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal; Jun Fukuyama will play Tanuki, who can see Ayakashi. She also played Lelouch Lamperouge in Code GeGeasssLelouch of the Rebellion and Ei Sei in the Kingdom.
A beautiful reproduction of the original’s world view…Highlights of “xxxHOLiC”The highlight of this work is the visual beauty that is faithfully reproduced so as not to destroy the worldview of the original. CLAMP’s works, such as “Cardcaptor Sakura” and “Tsubasa -RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE-,” are known as a group of creators with a strong commitment to drawing, using various expression methods to suit the atmosphere of the work.
In this work, Yuuko, the mistress of the store, is said to be the symbol of the work, and her outstanding proportions and seductive beauty have attracted many fans. For the anime adaptation, the director is Mizushima Tsutomu, known for works such as “SHIROBAKO” and “Girls und Panzer,” and the animation is handled by Production IG, known for works such as “Haikyu!! The Movie: Battle at the Dump”, “Kaiju No. 8″, and ” Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These “. In addition, the character design is handled by animator Kise Kazuya, who was the general director and character designer of “Ghost in the Shell ARISE” and director of “Platinum End (2nd series)”. Hence, the direction and characters are of high quality.
In addition, it is worth noting that CLAMP’s Okawa Hima (now Okawa Nanase) is involved in the series composition and scriptwriting, making it closer to the worldview of the original work. In 2022, the film will be adapted into a live-action movie by director Mika Ninagawa, who is said to have a high affinity with this work and expresses a unique worldview in films such as “Helter Skelter” and “Diner.” The cast included a luxurious cast of actors such as Ryunosuke Kamiki, Kou Shibasaki, and Tina Tamashiro, which attracted attention.
Introducing the anime lineup that will start broadcasting in January BS Shochiku Tokyu will start broadcasting various anime works other than “xxxHOLiC” from January. Beginning Monday, January 6th, the anime ” Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A’s” (every Monday night, 11:30-) will be broadcast. This work, the second season of the “Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha” series, is set six months after the previous work. The story unfolds around three characters: Nanoha (CV: Yukari Tamura), the other main character, Fate Testarossa (CV: Nana Mizuki), and Hayate Yagami (CV: Kana Ueda), who appears in this work. Starting on Tuesday, January 7th, the anime series “The Story of My Company’s Little Senior” (every Tuesday at 11:30 pm) will be broadcast.
The main characters are Takuma Shinozaki (voiced by Shinyuki), a first-year employee at a character company, and his small, cute senior, Shiori (voiced by Tachibana Hina ), a third-year student. This new type of “sweet office love comedy” depicts the gradual change in the relationship between the two, who were just “seniors and juniors.”
Also, on Wednesday, January 15th, the live-action drama version of this work, “The Story of My Company’s Little Senior” (every Wednesday at 11:00 pm), will begin broadcasting. Takuma, who is comforted by Shiori’s “sweet harassment” but can’t help but be concerned about her, will be played by Tsubasa Takizawa, aka “Takituba,” who has appeared on the audition program “PRODUCE 101 JAPAN.” The little senior, Shiori, who unconsciously makes Takuma’s heart flutter, will be played by Tomi, a member of the idol group #2i2.
This is Tokumi’s first lead role in a drama, so keep an eye out for her acting. The anime “ARIA The ORIGINATION” will begin airing on Thursday, January 30th (every Thursday at 11:30 pm). This is the third TV anime series based on a popular comic set on the watery planet Aqua. The story revolves around the protagonist, Akari Mizunashi (voiced by Erino Hazuki), who dreams of becoming an Undine gondola guide in the tourist city of Neo-Venezia and is a “healing” anime that depicts her interactions with the people around her.
