Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- began as an original multimedia project in 2017 and was later adapted into an anime. The anime was produced by A-1 Pictures in 2020, with Katsumi Ono directing. Set in a unique world where rap battles are fought with music as weapons, the story features male characters divided into teams known as “Divisions” competing for territorial dominance. The distinctive...
Those Snow White Notes is based on the manga by Marimo Ragawa and was adapted into an anime by Shin-Ei Animation in 2021. Directed by Hiroaki Akagi, the series centers around the traditional Japanese musical instrument, the shamisen, and follows young individuals who devote themselves to its music. Serialized in “Monthly Shonen Magazine” since 2010, the story is about self-discovery and the growth of...
“BanG Dream! It’s MyGO!!!!!” is a spin-off of the “BanG Dream!” series, aired in 2023. Directed by Koudai Kakimoto and produced by Studio Sanzigen, the show centers around the new band “MyGO!!!!!” and follows the members as they navigate their growth, struggles, and friendships through music. A unique feature of the series is the real-life performances by the voice actors, who play the instruments...
“Blue Orchestra” is an anime adaptation based on the music drama manga by Makoto Akui. The original manga began serialization in 2017, captivating many fans with its delicate storytelling and portrayal of youthful struggles. The anime adaptation premiered in 2023, vividly showcasing the beauty of music and the growth of its characters. Through the theme of an orchestra, it explores bonds between friends and...
“VIVY -Fluorite Eye’s Song-” is an original anime series that aired in 2021, produced by WIT STUDIO. Directed by Shinpei Ezaki, with story planning and screenplay by Tappei Nagatsuki (known for “Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World”) and Eiji Umehara. The story revolves around Vivy, an AI songstress who fights to change the future alongside a time-traveling partner to save humanity, weaving a...
