Sanrio Late-Night Anime "SHOW BY ROCK! Cast announced!　Noriaki Taniyama's chunibyo V-kei band, Mamoru Miyano's handsome 3-member band, and more!

The TV anime "SHOW BY ROCK! has announced its broadcast start date and cast.

SHOW BY ROCK! (show by rock) is a band-themed game app for smartphones that combines the elements of a sound game in which players touch the screen to the rhythm with the element of character development. As of September 2014, it has been downloaded more than 600,000 times, and is the first anime work released from Sanrio's first character project for game/anime fans. It will feature an original story that combines unique band sounds with human drama, and is scheduled to air in the late-night slot instead of the morning slot.

The broadcast will begin in April 2015 and will air on TOKYO MX and other stations. The cast has also been unveiled as follows. In addition, the fourth band to appear in the series, "Tri Chronica," a handsome three-piece band that debuted like a comet on "Judas," a major label with a large number of young, handsome artists, has also been revealed, along with a PV.

In addition, a special program commemorating the cast decision, "SHOW BY ROCK! @Niconama" will be broadcast on Nico Nico Live (http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv202211792) from 10:00 p.m. on December 26. In addition, a special New Year's program will be broadcast on TOKYO MX on January 2, 2015 at 21:00.

Plasmadica
　Cyan: Eri Inagawa
The main character of this work. She is in charge of vocals and guitar. She loves to use a heart-shaped guitar called "Strawberry Heart," which is rumored to be a legendary instrument.
　Tutu: Uesaka Sumire
She is in charge of vocals and guitar. She is the leader of the band. Her favorite instrument (guitar) is "Antique Batman.
　Moa: Ayane Sakura
She is in charge of vocals and drums. She seems to come from outer space and has a habit of saying "Pyuru~". Her favorite instrument (drums) is "Super Cosmo".
　Lettie: Aimi Numakura
She is in charge of vocals and bass. She usually acts cool, but actually has a shy personality. Her favorite instrument (bass) is "Blue Station.

Singan Crimsons
　Crow: Noriaki Taniyama
Vocalist and guitarist. He is fearless and has no doubt that he is the coolest and most popular guy in the world. His vocals are rough, but they are sharp and clear, and make the listener shiver. His family is a dairy farmer. He loves milk. His favorite guitar is called "Red Tomahawk.
　Ione: Koki Uchiyama
Guitarist. He is a very handsome guy, though he acts suspiciously and cannot speak smoothly without posing. He is said to attract female fans with his prodigious guitar technique in his live performances. His favorite guitar is called "Holy Arc.
　Yaiba: Tetsuya Kakihara
He is in charge of the bass guitar. He respects the spirit of rock music and bushido. His bass technique, which he has mastered through his self-proclaimed "Ryuuken Musho Shinwei Style," is top-notch. His favorite bass is called "Ryukenden.
　Rom: Yoshimasa Hosoya
Drummer. He is the leader of the band, and his fists come out before his mouth. He balances his job as a company employee with his band activities. His favorite drum is called "Skull Jaguar.

The "Korigen-an" (The Manipulation of the Mist)
　Darutayu: Ban Megumi
A drummer. He is a mysterious drummer in a dharma costume who continues his wandering journey. He met A-Un and A-Un on his travels and felt a mysterious connection with their performance, so they formed a band. On her days off, she is said to live inside a dharma doll.
　A: Saori Hayami
She is in charge of vocals and guitar. She was born and raised in a samurai family in the Far East. She and Aun have known each other since childhood. Because of her serious nature, she is often teased by her master, Daltayu. He is active in a band to spread the unique sound of the Far East to the MIDICITY.
　Un: Eriko Matsui
She plays the bass guitar. Born and raised in the Far East in the home of a musical instrument craftsman. She is a childhood friend of A. She is the complete opposite of A, with a cheerful personality, dexterous with her hands, and skillful in the maintenance of musical instruments. He is active in a band to spread the unique sound of the Far East to the MIDICITY.

He is also a member of Tricronica.
　Shu✩zo: Mamoru Miyano
Guitarist and vocalist. He is the No.1 talent of "Judas," a major idol label. With his sweet voice and galactic prince-like looks, he has won the hearts of his fans.
　Kai: Ryota Osaka
He plays the drums. Kai is the older brother of twin newcomer artist Kai, who belongs to a major idol label, Judas. Kai has a lively and rough personality and always looks up to his younger brother Riku. He has great respect for Shu☆Zo.
　Riku: Ayumi Murase
He plays the bass guitar. Riku is the younger twin brother of a new artist, Riku, who belongs to a major idol label, Judas. Riku is a studious and serious person, but he is always pushed around by his older brother Kai's roughness and Shu☆Zo's unprecedented personality.