Bucchigiri?! anime releases team theme songs, visuals, fresh video!

Director Hiroko Utsumi and MAPPA's highly-anticipated original anime, Bucchigiri?!, has just dropped its second major promotional video on the official website. What’s exciting? The video comes with English subtitles, making it accessible to a wider audience.



But that's not all! The team behind the series revealed a lineup of captivating theme songs. Mahiru Coda brings her enchanting voice to the show's ending theme, "Love Je t'aime." And the excitement ramps up with KDH & Novel Core performing "Sutegoro" for the Minato Kai Team, BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE rocking out to "God Mode" for the Siguma Squad Team, and DA PUMP electrifying the stage with "E-NERGY BOYS" for the NG Boys Team.

Accompanying these announcements are the visually stunning representations of the three teams, adding more depth and anticipation to the series.

The anime is all set for its grand debut in Japan on January 13, and fans worldwide can catch it streaming on Crunchyroll as it airs.

The stellar cast includes:
-Genki Okawa as Arajin Tomoshibi
-Masafumi Kobatake as Majin Senya
-Anna Nagase as Mahoro
-Yūsuke Hoshino as Matakara Asamine
-Jiro Saito as Kenichiro
-Yukihiro Nozuyama as Zabu
-Kappei Yamaguchi as Komao
-Nozomu Sasaki as Marito
-Ryōta Takeuchi as Outa
-Makoto Furukawa as Jabashiri
-Shouta Hayama as Hagure
-Chihiro Suzuki as Akutaro

The storyline revolves around Arajin Tomoshibi, entering into a reunion with his long-lost best friend Matakara Asamine. Their reunion sparks a series of intense battles against formidable adversaries.

Director Utsumi, credited for the compelling Banana Fish anime, co-authors the original story with series script supervisor Taku Kishimoto, alongside MAPPA and TOHO. The character design comes from Takahiro Kagami, also serving as one of the chief animation directors alongside Hiroyuki Saita and Kiminori Itō. The music is orchestrated by the talented Michiru Oshima, while Hiromi Kikuta takes charge as the sound director.

Adding to the hype, Kroi’s captivating vocals bring life to the show's opening theme, "Sesame."

Utsumi and MAPPA's previous collaborations include the critically acclaimed Banana Fish anime. With Utsumi's directorial prowess showcased in hits like Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club, Free! Eternal Summer, and both seasons of the original anime Sk8 the Infinity, Bucchigiri?! promises an electrifying adventure ahead.





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