The second promotional video for the TV anime "CITY THE ANIMATION," based on the manga "CITY" by Arai Keiichi, known for "Nichijou" and other works, has been released on YouTube. The video features unique characters, and a portion of the opening theme song "Hello" sung by Furui Riho was released for the first time. "CITY THE ANIMATION" is produced by Kyoto Animation, just like "Nichijou," and it is also a hot topic that this is the first time the company has produced a new anime, excluding sequels, in about six years.
"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 Ishidate Taichi, known for "Beyond the Boundary" and "Violet Evergarden."Mikako Komatsu will play the protagonist Nagumo Mitori, Aki Toyosaki will play the protagonist's friend Nikura, and Ishikawa Yui will play the most mysterious character in the series, Izumi Wako. It will be broadcast on ABC TV, TOKYO MX and other channels from July 6th. It was also announced that it will be available exclusively on Prime Video for unlimited viewing.
