Anime "Soukyu no Fafner" and new work "THE BEYOND" to be produced!　Teaser Visual and Cast Comments Released!

Production of the anime "Blue Sky Fafner the Beyond" has been decided.

Soukyu no Fafner" is an original TV animation series that gained popularity after its broadcast in 2004, followed by the TV special "Soukyu no Fafner RIGHT OF LEFT" in 2005 and the anime movie "Soukyu no Fafner HEAVEN AND EARTH" in 2010. The series continued to enjoy great popularity even after its broadcast. In 2015, a new series "Sokyu no Fafner EXODUS" was broadcast to commemorate the 10th anniversary, which also received favorable reviews for its greatly scaled-up story.

At the "Souji Minashiro's Birthday Event for 'Blue Sky Fafner EXODUS'" held on December 29, 2016 (Thursday), the production of the long-awaited new series "Blue Sky Fafner THE BEYOND" was announced. The teaser visual released at the same time depicts Soji Minashi, who was a child in "Sokyu no Fafner EXODUS", as a grown-up (?). The teaser visual, which was also unveiled at the event, shows Soji Minashi as a grown-up figure (?) who was a child in "Sokyu no Fafner: EXODUS.

The teaser PV of "THE BEYOND" announced at the event will be released on the official website ( # ) on January 6 (Fri.), so fans should not miss it.
Below are comments from Kohei Kiyasu, who plays Soji Minashiro, and Makoto Ishii, who plays Ikki Makabe.


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Kohei Kiyasu, who plays Soji Minashiro

I would like to change my mind for the new work and do my best as a new character as if I am entering a new school next year. I would be very happy if you all could gather and welcome me again with full of energy.
I will do my best to breathe my voice into the new "Soji Minashiro" at that time.

Makabe Ikki: Makoto Ishii
I am relieved to hear that Mr. Kiyasu will continue to play the role of Soji Minashiro! I am also very happy to hear that a new production has been decided! When I think about the content of the new work, I still feel like raising my eyebrows, but for now, I just want to chew on my happiness. I am sure that "Fafner" will continue for a long time to come. I hope to see you all again! Thank you for your continued support!