A program called "Deepening Sakanaction Yamaguchi Ichiro's 'Chi.'" will be broadcast on NHK General TV from 4:50 pm on November 2nd, featuring the TV anime "Orb: On the Movements of the Earth(Chi: Chikyu no Undo ni Tsuite)," based on the manga by Uoto, which was also the subject of discussion for the Manga Grand Prize at the 26th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize. Yamaguchi Ichiro of the band Sakanaction, who created the anime's opening theme "Kaiju," will act as the host and talk with author Uoto.
In their conversation, Yamaguchi and Uoto will discuss the inspiration behind the creation of "Chi." and the appeal of the universe, as well as themes such as "what manga should be" and "what anime songs should be."
In the program, Yamaguchi will report on the forefront of astronomy. He will visit research facilities such as the National Astronomical Observatory and Super-Kamiokande, and will explore the mysteries and appeal of the universe that have yet to be solved. The opening theme "Kaiju" will also be performed.
