Exciting Teaser Trailer for Tohai Mahjong Anime Reveals Anticipated 2024 Adaptation and Release
Pony Canyon announces the production of Tohai mahjong anime, based on the popular manga series Set to premiere in 2024, but potential delays may push the release to 2025 Stay tuned for thrilling mahjong action!
On Thursday, January 11, 2024, production studio Pony Canyon officially announced the production of the Tohai mahjong anime, based on the original manga series of the same name. While a specific release date or schedule was not provided, it was confirmed that the series would debut sometime in 2024.
The Tohai mahjong anime also revealed key staff information, including the script overseer, director, character designer, and music composers for the production. Casting announcements and further release date details are expected to be announced as 2024 continues.
Tohai mahjong anime series set to premiere in 2024, but very likely to be delayed to 2025
Similarly, the anticipated premiere of the Tohai mahjong anime series is set for late 2024, assuming it stays within the 2024 calendar year. However, with the series already having a tentative 2024 release window, any small issue with production could potentially delay the series to 2025.
The latest
The Tohai mahjong anime production was announced by animation studio Pony Canyon on January 11, 2024, along with a 40-second teaser introducing the protagonist, high school mahjong player Kei, also known as “K of Ice.” The series appears to follow Kei in high-stakes mahjong games, with large sums of cash at stake. The voice actor for Kei has not yet been announced by the production team.
The anime production has confirmed the key staff mentioned earlier. Jun Hatori will direct the series at EAST FISH STUDIO, with Mariko Kunisawa overseeing the series scripts. Sayaka Anesaki will design the characters for the anime series, and Yusuke Shirato and Yuki Kishida will both compose the music for the series. It is anticipated that additional staff will be announced as more promotional material is released for the series.
The series is a TV anime adaptation of Koji Shinasaka's manga series of the same name. The manga was serialized in Young Champion magazine from 2006 to 2011, with 12 compilation volumes. The franchise also includes the ongoing Tohai: Cold Girl manga series, which has five published volumes and is scheduled to release its sixth volume in Japan on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Stay updated on all the latest anime, manga, film, and live-action news as 2024 unfolds.
Editor's P/S
As an enthusiastic fan of the Tohai mahjong manga series, I am thrilled about the upcoming anime adaptation. The teaser trailer released by Pony Canyon offers a glimpse into the high-stakes mahjong world of the protagonist, Kei, and I can't wait to see the intense matches and strategic gameplay animated. The announcement of the key staff behind the production, including the director, script overseer, character designer, and music composers, further raises my expectations for the quality of the anime.
However, the potential delay of the release to 2025 does concern me. While I understand that unforeseen production issues can arise, I hope that the team at Pony Canyon can ensure a smooth production process to deliver the anime within the anticipated 2024 release window. Nonetheless, I remain optimistic and excited about the Tohai mahjong anime, and I eagerly await further updates and promotional material in the coming months.
