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The TV anime Uchoten Kazoku will begin broadcasting this July. The series began as a novel by Tomihiko Morimi, who is known for The Tatami Galaxy and Yoru wa Mijikashi Aruke yo Otome.
Uchoten Kazoku was first published in 2007, and the following year it won third place in the 2008 Bookstore Awards. Aside from the anime adaptation being announced, Kouji Kumeta, a manga artist who has worked on Sayonara, Zetsubou Sensei, was appointed as the anime’s character planner.
Before the anime begins broadcasting, a premiere event will take place at Minami-za in Kyoto on June 16. In addition to the first episode of the anime being screened, a discussion with the main cast and staff is planned.
Aside from Minami-za being related to the series, it is also a cultural landmark steeped in history and personality. It is at this kabuki theater that the first event for the anime will take place.
A wonderful lineup of cast members will participate in the event, including Takahiro Sakurai, Junichi Suwabe, Hiroyuki Yoshino, Mai Nakahara, and Mamiko Noto.
On the staff side, participating members include director Masayuki Yoshihara and Kenji Horikawa, who is a representative of the company producing the anime, P.A. Works. With fans being able to see the first episode before anyone else and hear a discussion between the cast and staff, this event is shaping up to be quite a fun day.
Uchoten Kazoku Official Site:
http://www.uchoten-anime.com (Japanese)
Source:
http://animeanime.jp/article/2013/04/12/13657.html (Japanese)
© Tomihiko Morimi, Gentosha Media Consulting inc. / "Uchoten Kazoku" Production Committee
