Anime Column] Anime writers' picks for the five most noteworthy spring 2015 anime!

According to "Anipota's" " New Anime List Broadcast Schedule ", there are about 80 new anime for spring 2015, including one-shot productions. There are so many choices that many people may not be able to narrow down the number of works to watch. When I myself was informed of this number, I could not stop shaking with excitement for the coming spring.

So this time, I, an animation writer who spends sleepless days with the red light blinking on my recording lamp, have lined up the five new programs that I want to pay the most attention to. Let's get through the rush of new programs.

Arslan Senki

The hit comic by Hiroshi Arakawa, the creator of "Fullmetal Alchemist" and "Silver Spoon," will appear in the Japan 5 slot. Based on the epic fantasy novel by Yoshiki Tanaka, whose other major works include "The Legend of the Galactic Heroes" and "Souryuuden", the storyline is reminiscent of Persia in the Middle Ages, and is full of intrigue and trickery. The highlight of the film is the spectacular battle scene with the cavalry. The highlight of the film is the spectacular battle scene with the cavalry cavalry, which, to the cry of "Yashasheen! the numerous arrows fly and tens of thousands of troops collide into each other in a fierce battle.

The film is also a bildungsroman in which Arslan, the gentle-hearted hero, grows through battle. What will he see on the battlefield when he joins forces with Darün, a chieftain with first-rate swordsmanship, and Narsus, a military genius who excels in wits, in his quest to retake the capital? The animation is jointly produced by Riden Films and Sanzigen under the umbrella of Ultra Super Pictures.

Ninja Slayer From Animation

The cyberpunk ninja action novel currently being translated on Twitter has finally been made into an anime. Set in the near-future city of "Neo-Saitama," the story follows the exploits of Ninja Slayer, a man who kills ninjas. The story intentionally incorporates a false portrayal of Japan from a foreign perspective, and one can't help but laugh at such dubious terms as "sepuku," "sarariman," and "smotori," and at the way the ninjas never fail to greet each other with "domo" even when facing the enemy. The story itself, however, is quite serious. The story itself, however, is serious, and the viewer can enjoy authentic ninja battles using shurikens, Japanese swords, and a variety of ninjutsu called "jitsu" (ninja fighting techniques).

The series is directed and composed by Tetsu Amemiya, who showed off his flashy action in "Gurren Lagann" and "Kill la Kill," and even the town signs in the recent "Denko Chojin Gridman: boys invent great hero," distributed through the web-distributed animation series "Nihon Anime (Tater) Omotechi. The neon lights that decorate the city of Neo-Saitama are also expected to be a hit. Saitama Prefecture, which is eager to promote local communities through anime, is sure to follow in the footsteps of "Creshin," "Lucky Star," and "Ano Hana" as a new mecca for anime.

Punch Line.

As the strong catchphrase "If you see underpants, the human race will be annihilated! As the strong catchphrase "If you see underpants, the human race will be annihilated! Fuji Television's late-night anime slot "Noitamina" has broken new ground with its 50th production.

The main character, Yuta Iridatsu, as his name implies, is able to astral projection and peek into the private spaces of girls. The development that embodies such a boy's dream is exciting, and at the same time, it has been stated that this is not only a comedy but also an anime that will make you cry. It is an original work with an unpredictable storyline. The music is composed by Tetsuya Komuro, a.k.a. TK. He has composed several songs for the play, including an enka (traditional Japanese folk song). Don't miss out on this exciting work.

Bloodline

Based on the popular comic by Yasuhiro Naito, known for "Trigun. The story takes place in HERUSALEM'S LOT, a city connected to the other world, where the secret society LIBRA, which maintains the balance of the world, is active in the dark. In the first episode, the stylish worldview is expressed through the depiction of a city once known as New York, where deformed creatures roam the streets, and a light monologue by Daisuke Sakaguchi, who plays Leonardo.

The unique style of "shouting the name of the technique and then punching the target" is also very impressive. The unique style of "shouting the name of the technique and then punching the enemy" is truly impressive, and it is exhilarating to see the name of the technique being displayed on the screen along with the shouts of the splendid voice actors as they knock down the enemies one after another. The film is directed by Rie Matsumoto, a promising young talent who gained attention for her work on the "Pretty Cure" series and has also directed a theatrical film while still in her 20s. She has teamed up for the first time with BONES, a production company that specializes in action films, and, like a director from Toei, she has also taken on the role of sound director. The anime version also features original characters, a must-see for fans of the original work.

The Disappearance of Yuki Nagato

This is a spin-off comic of the "Haruhi Suzumiya" series, which caused a huge movement in the 2000s. Adopting a worldview that is an extension of the theatrical version of "The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya," the characters, who in the original were futurists, aliens, psychics, and other unique individuals, now appear as ordinary high school students. The heroine of the film, Yuki Nagato, is not an emotionless alien, but an awkward high school girl who is in love with Kyon, and a heartwarming romantic comedy ensues.

It is interesting to note the difference in style, as the series is produced by Satellite instead of Kyoto Animation, which has handled the previous series. The cast continues to feature the same voice actors as before, and Kyon's familiar monologue is still present. It has been nine years since the first TV series, and it has been a long time since the last one.


For a list of spring 2015 anime, click here.

(Text by Katsunori Takahashi)