It has been announced that "CITY THE ANIMATION", an anime based on the manga "CITY" by Arawi Keiichi, known for "Nichijou" and other works, will be broadcast as a TV anime from July. The first key visual, featuring the characters packed into the logo of the series, has also been released. It is said to contain the wish of the staff at Kyoto Animation, who are producing the anime, that "everyone will love all of the characters." This is the first time in about six years that Kyoto Animation has produced a new anime, excluding sequels.
Additional cast members were announced, including Yoshihisa Kawahara as Tsuruhishi Makabe, Miyu Irino as Tsuruhishi's son Tatsuwaku Makabe, and Ayaka Nanase as Tatsuwaku's sister Matsuri Makabe. Azusa Tadokoro will play Eri Amakazari, and Yu Wakui will play Riko Izumi.
Kawahara commented, "To everyone who is looking forward to the broadcast of "CITY THE ANIMATION"! I have some good news for you! This animation is insanely funny!! You're saying that only someone involved would say that, right? Seriously! It's funny!! I mean, I've seen it, and the staff and cast are all really into it, and it's amazing stuff that's full of energy and soul! Just seeing the people who live in the world of "CITY" as drawn by Arawi Keiichi-sensei, living their lives full of energy and smiles, is sure to make you smile and cheer you up! I can't wait for the day when we can all enjoy it together! Ah... I'm Makabe Tsuru (number of characters)."
Irino said, "My dream of appearing in Arai Keiichi's work has come true! I wonder if it's okay for something to be this happy. Personally, this will be my first time appearing in a Kyoto Animation production since ' A Silent Voice'. This makes me very happy! What's more, I was having so much fun on set that I couldn't help it. I felt like I was going to faint from laughing so much. It was just so exciting! If it's like this on set... what will happen to the finished product!? There's no doubt that this will be a work that represents the year 2025! This anime will bring peace to the world! I'm not exaggerating!"
Nanase said, "I was really happy when I was chosen to play the role of Matsuri. I was excited as I was about to start the dubbing, having read the manga over and over again. It was fun acting and listening to it every week. I was drawn into Arai-sensei's world, and I felt its charm with my whole body!! I hope that everyone can feel this joy!! Please look forward to the broadcast of 'CITY THE ANIMATION'!!"
Tadokoro-san said, "I am thrilled to be able to take part in this production as Etchan. We are currently in the middle of the dubbing process, but these days we hardly do the usual "separate recordings" and instead record everything in one go, including the lines that everyone will say together, which makes the tension and sense of unity very fun and stimulating. We are working hard to hold back our laughter so as not to make any noise, and we are working hard to maintain the rhythm and momentum so as not to get left behind! With a fun and heartwarming storyline, fantastic animation, and the ingenuity of the cast, "CITY THE ANIMATION" shines, so please look forward to its broadcast!"
Wakui commented, "I am really happy to be able to appear in the anime "CITY THE ANIMATION". I have already taken part in the dubbing, and not only is the story interesting, but the acting of all the cast members is just amazing...! I feel that I have to do my best to fully express Izumi Riko's charm. I am very much looking forward to seeing what kind of story will unfold in this city full of colorful characters. Be sure to check it out."
"CITY" is a manga that was serialized in "Morning" (Kodansha) from 2016 to 2021. It depicts the lives of some slightly unusual people living in an ordinary "CITY", including penniless college student Nagumo Mitori, Nikura, and Izumi Wako.
The anime will be directed by Taichi Ishidate, known for "Beyond the Boundary" and "Violet Evergarden," and produced by Kyoto Animation, the studio behind the "Nichijou" TV anime. Mikako Komatsu will play the protagonist, Mitori Nagumo, Aki Toyosaki will play the protagonist's friend, Nikura, and Yui Ishikawa will play the mysterious character, Wako Izumi.
◇Staff (titles omitted)
Director: Ishidate Taichi▽Character design and chief animation director: Tokuyama Tamami▽Art director: Yamazaki Shiori▽Color design: Miyata Kana▽Director of photography: Ueda Hirotaka▽3D director: Kase Tatsunori▽Sound director: Tsuruoka Yota▽Animation production: Kyoto Animation
◇Cast (titles omitted)
Nagumo Mitori: Mikako Komatsu▽Niikura: Aki Toyosaki▽Izumi Wako: Yui Ishikawa▽ Miyu Irino Tsurubishi: Yoshihisa Kawahara▽Makabe Tatewaku: Miyu Irino▽Makabe Matsuri: Ayaka Nanase▽Amakazari Eri: Azusa Tadokoro▽Izumi Riko: Yu Wakui
