A third new main trailer, key visual, and theme songs have been released for the upcoming original TV anime series ZENSHU. The anime is scheduled to premiere in Japan on January 5, 2024.
The new trailer had its world premiere at CCXP 2024 during SP Expo in São Paulo, Brazil.
In addition, the anime’s main theme songs include the opening theme “Zen” by BAND-MAID and the ending theme “Rest in peace.” by Sou.
Mitsue Yamazaki (Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle) is directing the anime series, with a screenplay written by Kimiko Ueno (Delicious in Dungeon series screenwriter) and character designs from Kayoko Ishikawa (Sarazanmai). Yamazaki and Ueno are credited as the series creators, along with MAPPA (who is in charge of the animation production), while Ishikawa is also one of the chief animation directors.
Other staff involved include Yoshiteru Tsujino (character designer for various Tengai Makyo games) as original character designer and environment concept artist, Sumie Noro (Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence director) as assistant director, Yukari Hashimoto (A Sign of Affection) as music composer, and Takahiro Ogawa (Bucchigiri?!, Campfire Cooking in Another World with my Absurd Skill) as animation producer.
Meanwhile, the anime’s main voice cast includes:
- • Anna Nagase as Natsuko Hirose
- • Kazuki Ura as Luke Braveheart
- • Rie Kugimiya as Unio
- • Minori Suzuki as Memmeln
- • Akio Suyama as QJ
- • Romi Park as Justice
- • Manaka Iwami as Destiny Heartwarming
- • Kentaro Tone as Chingosman
- • Masashi Yamane as Ganger
- • Katsuhisa Hoki as Capitan
- • Sayaka Ohara as Admiral
Crunchyroll will stream ZENSHU worldwide, outside of Japan, and describes the main synopsis as:
After high school, Natsuko Hirose starts her career as an animator and quickly rises to director. Her first anime is a huge hit, earning her recognition as an up-and-coming genius director. But her next project isn’t going as well. It’s a romantic comedy, but she’s never been in love before! Struggling to grasp the concept, Natsuko can’t create the storyboard, bringing production to a standstill.
Source: Crunchyroll News, press release
