“Samurai Warriors” TV Anime to Begin on Jan. 11, 2015, Character Songs Also Announced

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The date and time of the first broadcast of the TV anime Samurai Warriors based on the hugely popular action game Samurai Warriors 4 has been announced. The broadcast will begin on Jan. 11, 2015 on TV Tokyo and other networks. Along with this news, a synopsis of Episode 1 and new characters were also released. On top of that, a character song series was also revealed. It seems the commanders will be gripping not weapons but microphones.

The first broadcast of the anime Samurai Warriors will take place on Jan. 11, 2015 on TV Tokyo. Broadcasts will then begin on TV Osaka and TV Aichi on Jan. 12 and on BS Japan on Jan. 15. In Episode 1, Toyotomi Hideyoshi is on the verge of unifying the land and surrounds Hojo Ujiyasu’s Odawara Castle with a massive army. However, the country’s strongest fortress won’t fall so easily, and Sanada Yukimura rides a lone horse into the fray to breach the walls. His brother Sanada Nobuyuki follows right behind and the two Sanada brothers clash with Hojo. It seems we can expect a roller coaster story right off the bat.

The enthusiastic performances of the cast, which includes Takeshi Kusao as Sanada Yukimura and Daisuke Ono as Sanada Nobuyuki, is also a highlight. Directing is Koujin Ochi who also directed the spring 2014 TV special Samurai Warriors SP - Sanada’s Chapter.

Additional characters have also been announced including Shima Sakon, Ishida Mitsunari’s close associate; Ii Naomasa, a commander who serves the Tokugawas; and Nene, Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s wife. Presently, there are introductions to 25 characters on the official site, and it’s likely that this diverse cast of characters will be a huge charm for this period drama.

In news that is likely to perk fans’ ears, a character song series has been confirmed. Parts 1-4 were revealed this time. In charge of vocals on the series are the voice stars who play each of the characters. The confirmed lineup is as follows: Part 1 is Sanada Yukimura (CV: Takeshi Kusao) and will release on Feb. 25, 2015; Part 2 is Ishida Mitsunari (CV: Eiji Takemoto); Part 3 is Sanada Nobuyuki (CV: Daisuke Ono); and Part 4 is Otani Yoshitsugu (CV: Satoshi Hino). In addition to songs, the CDs will also include mini dramas. Each is priced at 1,200 yen (tax not included).

TV anime Samurai Warriors Official Site
Character Song Homepage

[Broadcast Info]
TV Tokyo - starting Jan. 11, 2015 (Sun.) | broadcasts late night every Sunday at 1:35 a.m.
TV Osaka - starting Jan. 12, 2015 (Mon.) | broadcasts late night every Monday at 1:15 a.m.
TV Aichi - starting Jan. 12, 2015 (Mon.) | broadcasts late night every Monday at 2:35 a.m.
BS Japan - starting Jan. 15, 2015 (Thurs.) | broadcasts late night every Thursday at 2:28 a.m.

[Cast]
Sanada Yukimura: Takeshi Kusao
Sanada Nobuyuki: Daisuke Ono
Ishida Mitsunari: Eiji Takemoto
Naoe Kanetsugu: Masaya Takatsuka
Kunoichi: Yuko Nagashima
Ina-Hime: Makiko Omoto
Otani Yoshitsugu: Satoshi Hino
Todo Takatora: Masaya Matsukaze
Toyotomi Hideyoshi: Hideo Ishikawa
Kato Kiyomasa: Tomokazu Sugita
Fukushima Masanori: Takahiro Fujimoto
Honda Tadakatsu: Akio Otsuka
Tokugawa Hidetada: Shota Ebina
Ii Naomasa: Katsuyuki Konishi
Uesugi Kagekatsu: Ryota Takeuchi
Nene: Wakana Yamazaki
Date Masamune: Nobuyuki Hiyama
Katakura Kojuro: Ryota Takeuchi
Hojo Ujiyasu: Unsho Ishizuka
Kai-Hime: Masami Suzuki
Hayakawa Dono: Satomi Sato
Fuuma Kotaro: Nobuyuki Hiyama

Source: animeanime
Source article written by Katsunori Takahashi

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Shima Sakon © Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd. / Anime Samurai Warriors Production Committee
Shima Sakon © Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd. / Anime Samurai Warriors Production Committee
Ii Naomasa © Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd. / Anime Samurai Warriors Production Committee
Ii Naomasa © Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd. / Anime Samurai Warriors Production Committee
Nene © Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd. / Anime Samurai Warriors Production Committee
Nene © Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd. / Anime Samurai Warriors Production Committee
Maeda Toshiie © Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd. / Anime Samurai Warriors Production Committee
Maeda Toshiie © Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd. / Anime Samurai Warriors Production Committee
Hojo Ujiyasu © Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd. / Anime Samurai Warriors Production Committee
Hojo Ujiyasu © Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd. / Anime Samurai Warriors Production Committee
Kai-Hime © Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd. / Anime Samurai Warriors Production Committee
Kai-Hime © Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd. / Anime Samurai Warriors Production Committee
Hayakawa Dono © Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd. / Anime Samurai Warriors Production Committee
Hayakawa Dono © Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd. / Anime Samurai Warriors Production Committee
Fuuma Kotaro © Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd. / Anime Samurai Warriors Production Committee
Fuuma Kotaro © Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd. / Anime Samurai Warriors Production Committee

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