Preview of Opening Theme and New Trailer Released for Pon no Michi Original Anime Prior to Debut

This original TV anime has gained significant attention online due to its unique storyline and compelling characters. Produced by OLM Studio, the anime will stay true to IIS-P's original story and delve into the everyday lives of Nashiko Jippensha and her friends.

Pon no Michi will debut on January 6, 2024

As previously mentioned, the anime's official staff released a new trailer on January 1, 2024, just days before the show's premiere. The anime is set to debut on January 6, 2024, and will air weekly on the 'Animeism' programming slot on TBS, MBS, and BS-TBS channels in Japan. The promotional video features New Year's greetings from Nashiko and her friends, followed by a clip of the opening theme, Ponpopopon, performed by professional mahjong player Kana Nakada and Pon no Michi All-Stars.

The trailer then showcases Nashiko, Riche, Pai, Haneru, Izumi, and Chonbo as they engage in a variety of games. Furthermore, the clip highlights the girls participating in various seasonal events such as Christmas, New Year's Day, and different festivals.

Cast and staff for the anime

The anime, produced by OLM Studios, features a captivating still image.

Pon no Michi anime showcases an exceptional lineup of talents. IIS-P has developed the original narrative at OLM Studios, led by Tatsuma Minamikawa, renowned for his work on the Fire Force anime. Notably, Tatsuma-san is also responsible for crafting the anime's scripts.

Negi Haruba, the mastermind behind The Quintessential Quintuplets manga, is responsible for creating the original character designs, while Kenji Ota is tasked with adapting those designs for the animation.

A still from the anime (Image via OLM Studios)

Yuko Takahashi, Hisakuni, Rico Ohashi, Takuma Sogi, Shari, and Kanji Eguchi are working together to compose the music for the original anime. Collaborating with them are Kana Nakada and Pon no Michi All Stars, who are performing the opening theme "Ponpopopon," while Halca has provided the vocals for the ending theme "Good Luck Waker."

The anime stars Kaori Maeda as the voice of Nashiko Jippensha, with Yui Kondo taking on the role of Riche. Iori Saeki lends her voice to the character Pai, and Shion Wakayama plays Izumi.

Other voice actors for the anime feature Akio Otsuka as Chonbo and Hibiku Yamamura as Haneru Emi. Chonbo is depicted as the Mahjong spirit in the anime.

A still from the anime (Image via OLM Studios)

The anime Pon no Michi is set in Onomichi City in Hiroshima Prefecture and follows the story of Nashiko Jippensha, who was kicked out of her home. With nowhere to go, she discovers that her father's vacant Mahjong parlor could be transformed into a place where she and her friends can hang out, play, cook, and, most importantly, have fun.

Keep up with more anime news and manga updates as 2024 progresses.

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I'm thrilled about the upcoming Pon no Michi anime. The trailer looks amazing, and I can't wait to see the full series. I'm a big fan of mahjong, and I'm excited to see how it's incorporated into the story. The characters look really interesting, and I'm eager to learn more about them. I think this anime has the potential to be a big hit, and I'm definitely going to be watching it when it comes out.

I also appreciate the fact that the anime is staying true to the original story. I'm a big fan of the manga, and I'm glad that the anime is not going to deviate too much from it. I think that the anime will be a great way for new fans to discover the series, and I'm excited to see how it's received.