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The long-awaited sequel to the Uchoten Kazoku anime adaptation of Tomihiko Morimi’s novel was announced at Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2016.
Tomihiko Mirimi’s original novel Uchoten Kazoke Nidaime no Kicho will be receiving its 2nd anime adaptation according to the Uchoten Kazoku Kendochorai Stage event at Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2016.
The 1st season of Uchoten Kazoku (also known as The Eccentric Family) aired in Japan in 2013. It follows a family of tanuki (raccoon dogs) in Kyoto and is loved for its eccentric and hilarious family, as well as its beautiful animation. It’s still adored and thought of highly over 3 years later, and was the only anime to win the Excellence Award at the 17th Japan Media Arts Festival Anime Division in 2013.
This sequel is based on the book Uchoten Kazoku Nidaime No Kicho, which was published in 2015. This followed after the best-seller Uchoten Kazoku, which sold over 360,000 copies.
The core staff is making a return, including Yasuji Kumeta (**Zetsubou Sensei**) as character designer, Masayuki Yoshihara as director, Lantis for music production, and P.A.WORKS for animation production.
Cast members will be returning, as well, including Takahiro Sakurai as Yasburo Shimogamo, Junichi Suwabe as Yoichiro Shimogamo, Hiroyuki Yoshino as Yajiro Shimogamo, Mai Nakahara as Yajiro Shimogamo, and Mamiko Noto as Benten.
Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2016 Event and Announcements
**Uchoten Kazoku 2** is set in Kyoto, making it the perfect location for the announcement of the 2nd season. This reveal was made at the Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2016 where Tomihiko Mirimi, the author of the original novel, Takahiro Sakurai, voice of protagonist Yasaburo Shimogamo, Mamiko Noto, the voice of Benten, Masayuki Yoshihara, director, Kenji Horikawa, CEO of P.A.WORKS, and Shigeru Saito, music producer, all made an appearance. They all also reflected on their experiences from the 1st season.
It was also announced that there will be a blu-ray release for the 1st season sold by Bandai Visual. More details will be announced on that later!
Comments by Creators:
Tomihiko Morimi (Author of Uchoten Kazoku Nidaime No Kicho)
“‘Once again, I have written another novel difficult to visualize.’
This was my thought when I finished writing the sequel. As a clumsy writer, I have lost my proper consideration for the production staff and could not withhold my wild fantasies. When I reflect upon the countless obstacles that everyone in the production staff will be facing, I am in endless remorse. Please, forgive this rambunctious author. This is an abbreviated formality, but with this comment, I hereby express my apologies, and offer my prayer for the birth of a masterpiece greater than the first season.”
Masayuki Yoshihara (Director)
“The highlight of Uchoten Kazoku 2 is the attractive new characters. Please watch and read the first season, and then enjoy this new world to the fullest.”
Kenji Horikawa (Producer, P.A. WORKS)
“To visually adapt part 2 of the original novel, I felt the need for greater determination and to become more adventurous, even more than the previous season. We want to make this animation, but if we become careless, we'll end up in the Tanuki pot. In a world surrounded by fluffy furballs, we crave for that taste of happiness we previously had. We may roast in the inferno flames if we fail to grab hold of the spider's thread. Many thoughts filled my mind, and I realized that what were previously whispers coming from the fool's blood have now gathered into a resonating song.
“Make waves all the time, make it go-go, disturb order all the time, disturb it ho-ho♪”
By humming this song, even when I'm looking over the edge of the Friday’s Fellows’ Tanuki pot, I can dance with a smile.”
Project Information:
Official Website: http://www.uchoten2-anime.com
Official Facebook Account: https://www.facebook.com/uchoten2en
Official Twitter Account: Uchoten2_EN https://twitter.com/Uchoten2_EN
Official Hashtag: #Uchoten
Cast:
Yasaburo: Takahiro Sakurai
Yaichiro: Junichi Suwabe
Yajiro: Hiroyuki Yoshino
Yashiro: Mai Nakahara
Benten: Mamiko Noto
Staff:
Original Story: Uchoten Kazoku Nidaime No Kichou: Tomihiko Morimi
Original Character Design : Koji Kumeta
Director : Masayuki Yoshihara
Written by : Ryo Higaki
Character Design / Animation Director : Kosuke Kawatsura
Art Director : Yusuke Takeda & Harumi Okamoto
Music Produced by : Lantis
Animation Produced by : P.A. WORKS
Produced by: Uchoten Kazoku 2 Production Committee
(C）Tomihiko Morimi , GENTOSHA / Uchoten Kazoku 2 Production Committee
