TOHO has started showing this new trailer for Touken Ranbu Kai: Kyoden Moyuru Honnōjithe anime series adaptation of the stage play Touken Ranbu Kyoden Moyuru Honnōjiwhere we can hear the opening theme “Whatever Happens” by INI. The ending theme is “DAYBREAK” by the anime’s 12 seiyuu.
The animation is from the studio Domerica (Burning Kabaddi, Flying Witch Petit), directed by Kazuya Ichikawa (Bakugan, Monster Strike the Animation), the argument is Kenichi Suemitsu (Welcome to the Ballroom, Delico’s Nursery) and the character design is by Mari Takada (Bakugan, Monster Strike the Animation). Music is the responsibility of Ryūnosuke Kasai (7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life, Fluffy Paradise, Love After World Domination).
- Art Direction: Hiroyuki Nemoto
- Cinematography Composition Direction: Tatsuya Nomura
- Sound Director: Hiromi Kikuta
- Sound production: Rakuonsha
- Edition: America
In the list we find:
- Takuya Sato as Kosetsu Samonji
- Ayumu Murase as Sayo Samonji
- Atsushi Tamaru as Ichigo Hitofuri
- Soma Saito as Namazuo Toshiro
- Takuya Sato as Shokudaikiri Mitsutada
- Soma Saito as Tsurumaru Kuninaga
The game of Touken Ranbu takes several famous Japanese swords and interprets them as bishounen characters. The game was released in 2016 and quickly acquired a large female fan base, inspiring a wide variety of merchandising and manga.