Report on the stage greeting for the opening of the theater version of "Hanamaru: A Memoir of the Intermission," in which the splendid cast members appeared on the stage!

The TV anime "Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru," which aired in October 2016 to great acclaim. The film, "The Movie Compilation "Touken Ranbu Hanamaru": A Memoir of the Intermission," was released in 21 theaters nationwide for two weeks from December 1 (Fri.), and a stage greeting was held to commemorate the release of the film with the appearance of the splendid cast members.

The TV anime "Toukendanbu-Hanamaru" is based on the sword training simulation game "Toukendanbu-ONLINE-", which is popular mainly among women, and was broadcast in the fall of 2016. It depicts the earnest and carefree lives of the "sword men" who are inspired to prevent the alteration of history by "historical revisionists. Directed by Takashi Naoya, character design by Junichiro Taniguchi, series composition and script by Pierre Sugiura, and animation production by Animation Studio.

The long-awaited second season of the TV anime "Sequel to 'Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru'" will begin airing in January 2018, and the theater version of the film, "Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru" - A Memoir Between Acts," which is a compilation of the film version, has been on view for two weeks at 21 theaters nationwide since December 1 (Friday).

The film version of the movie, "Hanamaru" - Makumenkan Roshuroku," which has finally been released to the public, will be performed on December 2 (Sat) by the swordsmanship actors Mitsuhiro Ichirai (Yamatomoriyasatte), Toshiki Masuda (Kiyomitsu Kashu) and Tarsuke Aragaki (Heshikiri Hasebe and Hase Ne Toratetsu), along with the TV actors included in the "Makumenkan Roshuroku". The stage greeting was attended by four members of the cast, including Natsuki Hanae (Hashigiri-kiri), who was newly introduced in a video clip from the first episode of the second season of the TV anime "Soku 'Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru" (The Sword Dance). Here is the official report.

Official Report

Live viewing was held at 20 theaters throughout Japan on the day of the event, and approximately 8,000 SANJINJIN (SANISA) gathered at the theaters. When the guests took the stage, the audience gave them a big round of applause, and the stage greeting was held in a warm atmosphere.

First, Mr. Masuda spoke about the film, which had just opened to the public, saying, "It has been about a year since the first season aired. For those of you who have been watching the show since then, I think this is the work you have been waiting for. He also shared his impressions of the film.
Looking back on the story of the first season, I asked Mr. Ichiki about the most memorable scene. It really showed the characters of the swordsmiths in the Hanamaru work. Niigaki-san said, "I was moved by the scene between Steady and Kashu at the end. I was actually moved by the scene between Stable and Kashu during the recording. He also commented, "I was moved by the scene at the end between Stable and Kashu.

When asked about scenes she would like to see in the second season, Ichigaki commented, "In the first season, there were many scenes where I was helped and worried by my friends, so I would like to see scenes where I help everyone in the second season. I'd like to see him help everyone in the second season," commented Ichirai. Hanae commented on the new swordsmen, "I am looking forward to seeing how Hagegiri will interact with the other swordsmen. I want to see how he changes in battle scenes. He also commented on his expectations for the second season.

During the stage greeting, the broadcast information of the second season was released and it was announced that the second season will be broadcast from January 7 on TOKYO MX and other stations. A key visual depicting the six swordsmen who will go into battle in the first episode of the second season was also unveiled, drawing loud cheers from the audience.

At the end of the event, the guests shouted, "Sword Dance! to which the entire audience responded "Hanamaru! and the guests gave a message of thanks to the fans who had gathered.

Hanae-san: "I'm very much looking forward to seeing what the bearded cutter will do in the second season, and since I heard that various swordsmen sang at the ending of the first season, I hope our brothers and sisters can sing in harmony as well."

Niigaki-san: "I hope to enjoy recording the second season of "Hanamaru" as well. I hope to share this enjoyment with you as well. Thank you for your cooperation."

Mr. Masuda: "I hear that the second season will be more from Kiyomitsu's point of view after Stable leaves for training. I will do my best to lead all the actors well. Thank you very much for your cooperation."

Ms. Ichiki: "Thanks to everyone who has supported the work "Touken Ranbu" and the staff who created this wonderful work, we were able to show "Memoirs of a Curtain" with the support of so many people.I hope we get another wonderful opportunity like this."

The film "Memoirs of the Swordsmen" is a compilation of the stories of the various swordsmen from the first season of the TV anime, and is a "memoir" that leads to the "opening" of the swordsmen's new days before the second season "Sequel to 'Sword Dance: Hanamaru'" begins airing in January 2018. This is a "memoir" that leads to the "opening" of the swordsmen's new days.
The film is now showing in theaters nationwide to rave reviews!

Film Information
Continuation of "Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru
＜Broadcast Date
Every Sunday from January 7, 2018 (Sun.)
Broadcasting will begin on TOKYO MX, Kansai Telecasting Corporation, and BS11 from Sunday, January 7, 2018!
Distribution will begin on January 8 on DMM.com and other sites!
TOKYO MX Every Sunday from January 7 (Sun.) at 24:00~.
★Kansai Television: Every Sunday from January 7 (Sun.) 25:55～ ★BS11: Every Sunday from January 7 (Sun.) 25:55～
BS11 24:00 every Sunday from January 7 (Sun.)
Broadcast time is subject to change.

＜STAFF>
Director：Tomoaki Koshida
Character Design：Junichiro Taniguchi
Series Composition/Screenplay: Light Works
Animation Production: Animation Studio

＜CAST
Kiyomitsu Kashu: Toshiki Masuda, Yasusada Yamato, Mitsuhiro Ichikawa, etc.

<Synopsis

Episode 1 Mutsuki: We must be strong!

It is New Year's Eve after Yamatomori Yasusada's departure from "a certain Honmaru". The swordsmiths plan to celebrate New Year's like humans.
Meanwhile, "Hashikiri" and "Hizemaru," two of the Genji clan's most prized possessions, appear, and Kashu Kiyomitsu, the oldest of the swordsmen, is ordered by his master to take care of the new swordsmen and show them around the Honmaru. Kashu Kiyomitsu, Shishio, Hotarumaru, Akashi Kuniyuki, Hashigiri, and Hizemaru are ordered to go into battle...

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