Mappa's New Original Anime, Bucchigiri?! Unveils Release Date and Trailer
MAPPA's highly anticipated original anime, Bucchigiri?!, is all set to captivate audiences in January 2024! The series unveils its release date, an exciting cast lineup, and a talented team of staff members Get ready for a thrilling and unforgettable anime experience!
The official website of Bucchigiri?! anime announced the series' release date and cast members, along with its main trailer, on Friday, November 24. The new MAPPA original anime is scheduled to be released on January 13, 2024, and the trailer includes English subtitles for fans worldwide to understand. Bucchigiri?! follows protagonist Arajin Tomoshibi, who yearns for a memorable high school experience and reunites with old best friend Matakara Asamine after changing schools. Their encounter leads them into battles against formidable foes.
MAPPA's original anime Bucchigiri?! is set to release in January 2024
MAPPA's official YouTube Channel released Bucchigiri?! anime's main trailer on Friday, November 24. The series is set to premiere on Saturday, January 13, 2024, and the opening theme song "Sesame" will be performed by Kroi. The trailer gave fans a glimpse of what they can expect from the upcoming anime, featuring the story of Arajin Tomoshibi and his switch to Ichizu High School.
The image above shows Mahoro as depicted in the anime by MAPPA.
Unsurprisingly, he found the school to be teeming with troublemakers. However, his luck turned around when he reconnected with his childhood best friend Matakara Asamine and befriended a new girl named Mahoro. Just as his love life seemed to be improving, he found himself confronted with challenging battles against formidable adversaries.
That's when he happens to run into Majin Senya, an entity willing to fulfill any wish Arajin wishes to realize.
Cast members of Bucchigiri?! anime
The anime showcases Majin Senya and is illustrated by MAPPA.
In addition to unveiling the release date and opening theme song, the Bucchigiri?! anime trailer also introduced the cast members, which are as follows:
Genki Okawa as Arajin Tomoshibi
Yūsuke Hoshino as Matakara Asamine
Masafumi Kobatake as Majin Senya
Anna Nagase as Mahoro
Jiro Saito as Kenichiro
Kappei Yamaguchi as Komao
Yukihiro Nozuyama as Zabu
Nozomu Sasaki as Marito
Makoto Furukawa as Jabashiri
Ryōta Takeuchi as Outa
Shouta Hayama as Hagure
Chihiro Suzuki as Akutaro
Staff members
Arajin and Matakara as seen in the anime (Image via MAPPA)
Utsumi, along with series script supervisor and scriptwriter Taku Kishimoto, is credited for creating the original story. Takahiro Kagami, the character designer, will also be serving as one of the chief animation directors, alongside Hiroyuki Saita and Kiminori Itō. Additionally, Michiru Oshima and Hiromi Kikuta will be composing the music and serving as the sound director, respectively.
Editor's P/S
As an enthusiastic fan, I am thrilled about the upcoming release of MAPPA's new original anime, Bucchigiri?! The announcement of its release date in January 2024 has me eagerly anticipating its arrival. The trailer, which features English subtitles for worldwide fans, provides a glimpse into the exciting story and stunning animation that MAPPA is known for.
The main character, Arajin Tomoshibi, seems like a relatable and compelling protagonist with his desire for a memorable high school experience. His reunion with his childhood best friend, Matakara Asamine, and the battles they face together promise an engaging and action-packed narrative. The addition of the mysterious entity, Majin Senya, who grants Arajin's wishes, adds an intriguing supernatural element to the story.
