Tokyo Brilliant Park x Gifu Urin x Mito Galpin!　Three J2 clubs jointly launched a regional promotion project "Ani x Saka! to promote the local community!

Three J2 professional soccer teams with a track record of collaborating with anime productions have joined forces to launch a regional promotion project called "Ani x Saka! a regional promotion project.

The three clubs have collaborated with anime productions based on their respective home grounds during the 2014 and 2015 seasons, attracting the attention of the anime industry as well. The clubs have also launched a regional promotion project titled "Ani x Saka! a regional promotion project titled "Ani×Saka!" and will hold events as collaborative matches when the two clubs play each other.

The relationship between anime and the local community is well known in the "pilgrimage to sacred places" boom, and the J-League clubs are no different in that they continue to engage in activities rooted in the local community. Collaboration between anime and clubs will provide anime fans with a new way to enjoy watching soccer games and supporting clubs, and soccer fans with the appeal of anime, thereby enhancing the value and fan service for both parties. The joint project aims to promote regional development through events that both club supporters and fans of anime works can enjoy together.

Details of the plan will be revealed at a press conference on February 27. The press conference will feature Akira Ibayashi (a Tokyo Verdy player), who has signed a "figure partner contract" with Kotobukiya because he loves anime so much, Yuka Ohtsubo (voice actress), who plays Bio Suzuki in "Norin" and loves soccer so much that she even lists watching soccer as a hobby, and other people involved with each club. The overall plan and individual club collaborations will be announced.

◆"Ani x Saka" Press Conference
Schedule: February 27, 2015 from 18:00
Broadcast: Distribution page: http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv211094256 Doors open: 17:50 Concert begins: 18:00
Appearance: Akira Ibayashi (Tokyo Verdy defender) / Yuka Otsubo (voice actress, plays Bio Suzuki in "Norin") / Kuniro Numata (President of Mito Holy Hockey) / Yuji Hirooka ("Girls und Panzer" advertising producer/host)
　VTR appearances: Kenji Baba (Mito Holy Hockey Forward) and others involved with "Ani x Saka"
*Speakers are tentative. Please note that the schedule is subject to change without notice.