Pon no Michi Anime Teases Fans with Exciting New PV for Highly Anticipated January 2024 Release

The approximately 30-second promotional video also reiterated the previously announced release details for the Pon no Michi anime series and highlighted its characters. The full cast for the anime had already been announced, along with the January release date for the series.

Pon no Michi anime series announces ending theme song weeks ahead of January 2024 premiere

Despite the absence of source material, the Pon no Michi anime series is a completely original story for which IIS-P is credited, and OLM (formerly known as Oriental Light and Magic) studios is handling the animation. Despite the lack of source material, excitement and anticipation around the series are respectably high and even comparable to series adapting beloved source material.

The latest

The latest promotional video for the Pon no Michi anime unveiled the ending theme song "Good Luck Waker" by Halca. The series has also revealed that the opening theme, titled "Ponpopopon," will be performed by former Nogizaka46 idol group member and professional mahjong player Kana Nakada. The song will include the Pon no Michi All Stars, who are the voice actors of the series.

The anime features Kaori Maeda as Nashiko Jippensha, Iori Saeki as Pai Kawahigashi, Shion Wakayama as Izumi Tokutomi, Yui Kondou as Riche Hayashi, Akio Otsuka as Chonbo, the spirit character, and Hibiku Yamamura as Haneru Emi. It is currently unknown if additional cast members will be announced as the series progresses in its first season.

The setting for the series is Onomichi City in Hiroshima Prefecture, where Nashiko Jippensha, a high school student, finds herself homeless after being kicked out of her house. With nowhere to continue her mahjong games with friends, she discovers that her father's former parler is now empty. Determined to create a space for her and her friends to socialize, have fun, and play mahjong, she decides to renovate and repurpose the space.

IIS-P is credited with the original story, while Tatsuma Minamikawa is directing and writing the anime's scripts at OLM studios. Negi Haruba is responsible for the character designs, which are adapted for animation by Kenji Ota. The series features music composed by Yuko Takahashi, Takuma Sogi, hisakuni, Richo Ohashi, Kanji Eguchi, and Shari. In addition, Tsukasa Unohana launched a manga adaptation of the series in September 2023. Stay updated on all anime, manga, film, and live-action news as 2023 progresses.

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I'm eagerly anticipating the release of the Pon no Michi anime series in January 2024. The recently released promotional video has only heightened my excitement with its captivating ending theme song and the introduction of the talented artist behind it. The series promises to be a unique and refreshing take on the mahjong genre, with an original story and a cast of intriguing characters.

The fact that the Pon no Michi anime is an entirely original story, without any source material to adapt, sets it apart from many other anime series. This gives the creators the freedom to explore new ideas and create a truly immersive world for viewers. The promotional video offers a glimpse into this world, showcasing the vibrant setting of Onomichi City and introducing us to the main characters and their mahjong parlor. The animation looks stunning, and the character designs are visually appealing.