"Odd Taxi" 5th Anniversary: Konomoto and Kinoshita Comment on Goods
To properly commemorate the 5th anniversary of the broadcast of the hit TV anime "Odd Taxi", some very special comments and congratulatory illustrations from scriptwriter Kazuya Konomoto and director Mugi Kinoshita have finally been released. It is hard to believe it has already been five years since we first met Odokawa. Along with this, it has also been decided that exclusive anniversary merchandise will be released for the fans. Additionally, the web radio program ``ODDTAXI RADIO ~Imai Iiken desu~'' is going to be revived for one night only, which is really great news for those who missed the deep chats.
TV anime “Odd Taxi” 5th anniversary illustration (c) P.I.C.S. / Kodogawa Transportation Partners
Exciting Anniversary Updates and Radio Revival
The details of the anniversary goods are not out yet but will be released at a later date. Meanwhile, "ODDTAXI RADIO ~Now I'm Feeling Good~" has already started soliciting emails from fans in preparation for its special broadcast. If you remember, this web radio was regularly distributed at the time of the original broadcast. Producers Hiraga and Ito used to deliver some very deep and niche stories about the world of "Odd Taxi." It is truly a nice way to look back at why Odd Taxi is a must watch for any mystery lover.
The Legacy of the Odd Taxi Franchise
The TV anime "Odd Taxi" is actually an original anime that first broadcasted back in April 2021. The story depicts the mysterious disappearance of a high school girl and all the secrets surrounding the incident. Everything centers on the daily conversations and quirky interactions of Kodogawa, who is a very taciturn and eccentric taxi driver, with his various passengers. Because the writing was so solid, the series expanded quite a bit over the years:
- 2022: The movie “Odd Taxi in the Woods” was released to complement the TV anime story.
- 2023: The manga `RoOT / Route of Odd Taxi''</b> began serialization, depicting the story behind the <a href="https://myanimethoughts.com/category/news" title="more news">main</a> story.</li> <li><b>2024:</b> A live-action drama based on the same work, titled <b>`RoOT'', was broadcasted starring Yumi Kawai and Ryuta Bando.
It is clear that the project has grown far beyond just a simple animation. For those who haven't seen it yet, unraveling the mystery of this series is an experience unlike any other in modern anime. We are quite eager to see what the anniversary merchandise looks like once the details are finally out.
