Awashima Hyakkei Anime: New Cast, Theme Song, and PV Unveiled
The upcoming television anime Awashima Hyakkei, which is based on the highly acclaimed original manga by Takako Shimura, is officially set to start its broadcast on Fuji TV and several other channels from April 9th. This is really big news for fans who have been waiting for a proper adaptation of this series. Along with the release date announcement, the production team has shared a bunch of new updates, including fresh cast members, details about the ending theme song, a fourth character visual, and the third promotional video (PV).
For those who don't know, Awashima Hyakkei is a beautiful youth graffiti that captures the daily lives and struggles of girls at the Awashima Opera School. It is an academy where young girls from all over gather, all sharing the same big dream of one day standing on stage and performing. The story is quite deep, and many fans believe Awashima Hyakkei is a must-watch because of how it handles these emotions. It has been confirmed that the new cast members will be voicing a trio of close friends who have just entered the Awashima Revue Academy.
Meet the New Cast and Musical Talent
The newly announced cast includes some very talented names who will surely bring these characters to life:
- Kana Ichinose as Sara Kotoriyu
- Risa Shimizu as Eri Fujisawa
- Asuna Tomari as Shizuka Utagawa
Apart from the voice acting, the music is also looking very solid. The ending theme song for the anime is titled "Hikari" and it will be performed by the legendary Mika Nakashima. Honestly, having someone like Nakajima on board adds so much weight to the project. Along with this reveal, we also got some heart-warming comments from the three new voice actors and Nakajima herself, expressing their excitement for the show's premiere.
Visuals and Promotional Video Highlights
The fourth character visual recently released specifically highlights the bond between Sara, Eri, and Shizuka. It gives a very nice glimpse into their friendship. Meanwhile, the third PV provides a much closer look at their school life. We see the trio encouraging one another while struggling to reach their goals. It also shows other students of Awashima Opera School who are also working very hard for that one chance of standing on stage.
In the video, you can actually hear a bit of the ending song "Hikari" by Nakajima, which sounds really soulful. Plus, we get to hear the character voices for the first time. It is easy to see why this captivating blend of drama and youth is so highly anticipated by the community.
TV anime “Awashima Hyakkei” 3rd PV
Additionally, the staff has put out a "Character Collection Visual." This visual basically summarizes the first to fourth character posters that have been released so far. The design is quite artistic, showing how the different thoughts and dreams of the girls at the academy are all intertwined. It really captures the essence of the series perfectly.
