Jump Festa 2024: The Chained Soldier anime unveils fresh PV and complete roster
Jump Festa 2024: Chained Soldier anime captivates fans with an exciting new PV and an impressive cast list, while the stage also introduces the delightful Hokkaido Gals are Super Adorable! with an enticing teaser Get ready for an epic winter season!
The final Blue stage of Jump Festa 2024 featured two highly anticipated Winter 2024 anime: Chained Soldier and Hokkaido Gals are Super Adorable! The latter kicked off the stage with a preview of their upcoming show, while Chained Soldier closed the event by revealing new cast details and showcasing a new PV for their anime. With its release scheduled for January 4, 2024, and Studio Seven Arcs handling the animation, Chained Soldier is generating significant excitement and anticipation among fans for its upcoming debut, culminating in a spectacular close to Jump Festa 2024 alongside Hokkaido Girls.
Chained Soldier stage at Jump Festa 2024 reveals new PV before anime release
The Chained Soldier stage, the final anime of the Blue Stage, was held on December 17, 2023, at 5:30 pm JST. Running for about 30 minutes, the panel featured Akari Kito (Kyoka Uzen), Yuya Hirose (Yuuki Wakura), and Maaya Uchida (Tenka Izumo). The event began with Akari Kito singing the opening song 'Yume no Ito' for the upcoming anime, accompanied by the opening animation.
Following this, the audience was greeted by the voice actors who expressed their gratitude for being part of the event. They proceeded to delve into their individual roles and shared insights about the anime adaptation of Chained Soldier.
Chained Soldier anime(Image via Studio Seven Arcs)
The voice actors unveiled a new PV for the upcoming anime, showcasing vastly improved character animation. The presentation also included the full staff information, with Goro Kuji and Junji Nishimura serving as the director and executive director of the series. Additionally, Yasuhiro Nakanishi has been announced as the story editor, Kazuhiro Yamada as the photography director, and Chikako Yokota as the sound director. Kohta Yamamoto will handle the music, and Kaoru Nishmura will oversee the color design.
Additionally, the cast is set to include three more members: Tomori Kusunoki (Aoba Wakura), Sayaka Senbongi (Coco Zenibako), and Rina Hidaka (Naon Yuno).
Subsequently, the voice actors revealed that an uncut edition of the Chained Soldier anime will air on AT-X every Thursday beginning January 4, 2024, from 11 pm to 11:30 pm.
In addition, the voice actors brought some manga panels to life, with Akari Kito and Maaya Uchida demonstrating their skills by delivering some dialogue.
Hokkaido Gals are Super Adorable! stage at Jump Festa 2024 reveals brand new teaser before anime release
Finally, the event concluded with Uchida's performance of the closing song 'CHAIN' from the anime Chained Soldier, providing a fitting end to the Blue Stage at Jump Festa 2024 as fans eagerly anticipate the series premiere.
The Super Adorable Hokkaido Gals stage kicked off at 5 pm JST on December 17, 2023, and lasted approximately 30 minutes. It marked the opening of the last Blue Stage at Jump Festa 2024, preceding the Chained Soldier stage.
Nobunaga Shimazaki (Tsubasa Shiki), Ayane Sakura (Minami Fuyuki), Yumiri Hanamori (Sayuri Akino), and Reina Ueda (Rena Natsukawa) comprised the panel.
They opened the event by discussing their roles and sharing their experiences working on the anticipated anime series. Afterwards, they unveiled a new PV for the anime, showcasing both new and familiar scenes.
Hokkaido Gals are Super Adorable! anime (Image via Studio SILVER LINK, Blade)
The event didn't feature any major announcements, but it was definitely unforgettable thanks to the surprise appearance of the talented musician and songwriter Masayoshi Oishi, who is also the mastermind behind the anime's ending song.
Finally, the voice actors revealed a new volume cover for the manga and showcased Funko Pop figures of the anime characters. The Hokkaido Gals are Super Adorable! stage event concluded with the voice actors expressing their gratitude to the fans for their support and urging them to tune in to the anime on January 8, 2024.
Editor's P/S
As a hard fan of anime, I am thrilled about the upcoming Chained Soldier anime. The new PV showcased vastly improved character animation, and the full staff information revealed some of the industry's top talent. The addition of three more cast members further enhances the excitement, and I can't wait to see how the story unfolds. The uncut edition airing on AT-X every Thursday is a great move, ensuring that fans won't miss a single moment of this highly anticipated series.
On the other hand, while the Hokkaido Gals are Super Adorable! stage event was enjoyable, it lacked major announcements. The surprise appearance of Masayoshi Oishi was a nice touch, but I would have appreciated more insights into the anime's production or future plans. Nevertheless, the new PV provided a glimpse into the upcoming series, and the voice actors' enthusiasm was infectious. I look forward to seeing how this anime fares when it premieres on January 8, 2024.
