Autumn Anime "Bloodline & Beyond", Episode 1 Advance Cut and Synopsis Released! Event report from the first episode screening and comments from Keno Horiuchi and Mie Sonozaki have also arrived!

The first episode of the TV anime "Bloodline & Beyond," which will start airing on October 7 (Sat), has been released with an advance cut and synopsis.

Bloodline" is an anime work based on the manga by Yasuhiro Naito, the creator of the "Trigun" series and many other hit works, which aired from April to June 2015 and gained popularity for its unique characters belonging to the secret society Libra, delicate psychological drama, and powerful battle action. In December 2016, it was announced that a new series, "Bloodline & Beyond," would be broadcast in 2017.
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This time, the first episode "Lights, Camera, Action! and advance cuts of the first episode "Lights, Camera, Action! In addition, we have also received the official report of the first episode's advance screening held on September 30 (Sat), as well as the comments from Keno Horiuchi and Mie Sonozaki, who play the guest characters in the first episode.

Synopsis】 （*Titles omitted)


Episode 1 "Lights, Camera, Action!
<Staff> Script: Yasuko Kamo / Storyboard: Shigehito Takayanagi / Director: Ikuro Sato / Chief Animation Director: Toshihiro Kawamoto / Animation Directors: Tsunenori Saito, Atsushi Hasebe / Effects Animation Director: Takashi Hashimoto

Leo is excited to see the new game he has been waiting for. Then he receives a sudden call from Zap. He does as he is told and opens the window to find a box that contains the living head of Franz Ackermann, an envoy dispatched by the President of the United States to bridge the gap between the other world and the human world. The suspected ringleader of the case is Dürer, the Headless Duke, who has a collection of several hundred heads. Moreover, he had placed a large bounty on Ackermann's head. A number of unsavory characters rush to Leo's door, hoping to get their hands on the treasure. Moreover, Ackermann is said to have an informant at his side. ...... Can Leo safely join up with the LIBRA members in this desperate situation?

Official Report] (*Honorifics omitted)
Event report of the preliminary screening of the first episode of the TV anime "Bloodline & Beyond

On September 30 (Sat), an advance screening event was held at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills, where the first episode "Lights, Camera, Action! which will start airing on October 8. After the screening, seven library members including Rikiya Koyama (Klaus V. Reinherz), Daisuke Sakaguchi (Leonardo Watch), Kazuya Nakai (Zap Renfro), Mitsuru Miyamoto (Stephen A. Starphase), Yu Kobayashi (Emperor Chain), Hikaru Midorikawa (Zed O'Brien), and Yuma Uchida (Sonic) gathered for the screening. Seven library members gathered for the talk show.

The cast members expressed their delight at the screening of the first episode, saying that they were deeply moved to finally be able to watch it, that the pictures were detailed and beautiful, and that they were glad to receive a big round of applause from the audience. Sakaguchi also commented on the guest character appearing in the first episode, saying, "Keno (Horiuchi) is very lively at the recording studio. The recording proceeded in a friendly manner, just like the atmosphere of the previous series. Midorikawa commented, "The first episode is also gorgeous. Midorikawa said, "The first episode had gorgeous guests, and there are many more to come. He added, "The first episode had gorgeous guests, but there will be more in the future as well.

When asked about a character to watch out for in the new series, both Sakaguchi-san and Uchida-san said, "Steven. I want to be someone with a shadow like him." commented. Mr. Kobayashi said, "Klaus. When I hear him say that, I think 'Bloodline'. Mr. Kobayashi commented, "I'm Klaus. Mr. Miyamoto answered, "Zap vs. I like the conversation between two completely opposite personalities. I like Zap's involvement with Zed. He commented. In this series, the activities of each and every member of the library are strongly depicted through various episodes.

At the end of the event, Mr. Koyama gave a message to the fans. The series will start with a stylish action show for mature audiences. I hope you will enjoy the broadcast to the very end. The audience applauded loudly as he replied emphatically, "I hope you will enjoy the show until the end.


Official comments from the guest characters in the first episode] (* titles omitted)
Franz Ackermann: Keno Horiuchi
--How do you feel about playing the character and what are the highlights of the work?
It was an honor to be cast in such a popular work. The work was very fast-paced and had a great sense of speed. I tried to play the presidential envoy as well as the regulars, focusing on the persuasive power of the dialogue."

--Message to the audience
"I hope you all enjoy the show."

Mie Sonozaki as Rachel Worthington
--How do you feel about playing the character and what are the highlights of the film?
I played the role of a secretary with glasses. Daisuke Sakaguchi's high-spirited acting and the regular members who were in tune with each other made me feel at ease while having fun at the recording site. That's what Season 2 is all about!"

--Message to viewers
The "anime in which the characters yell out the names of their moves and then hit each other" is still alive and well! I wanted to shout out the names of the moves too. Please enjoy the show!

Broadcast Information
TV anime "Bloodline & Beyond
MBS: Every Saturday from October 7, 27:08～ ・TOKYO MX: Every Saturday from October 7, 27:08～.
TOKYO MX: Every Sunday from October 8 at 24:30
BS11: Every Thursday from October 8, 20:00～
・AT-X: Every Sunday from October 12, 24:30～
＜Repeat Broadcast＞ Every Saturday 12:00～ Every Tuesday 28:00～

Broadcast start time and date are subject to change.