Popular comic "Karakuri Circus" will be adapted into a TV anime! An audition for the voice actor who will play the main character, Masaru Saiga, will be held.

A TV anime adaptation of Kazuhiro Fujita's popular manga "Karakuri Circus" has been decided, and a teaser visual has been released.

Karakuri Circus" is a popular manga by Kazuhiro Fujita that was serialized in "Weekly Shōnen Sunday" (published by Shogakukan) from 1997 to 2006. The story follows the strange fates of Narumi Kato, a young kenpoist who fights to protect Masaru Saiga, a boy who has inherited a large inheritance and is targeted by his relatives, and Shirogane, a female puppeteer.

The epic and passionate storyline and powerful action scenes have earned this work a reputation as one of Fujita's best among his numerous works!　To commemorate the anime adaptation, a teaser visual depicting a mysterious clown announcing the opening of the great stage play in front of the curtain, as well as a comment from Kazuhiro Fujita, the author of the original work, have arrived.

In addition, on the cover of "Weekly Shōnen Sunday" No. 16, which went on sale today, March 14 (Wed.), there is a collaboration illustration of "Karakuri Circus x Sōhantei Kakuribeshi" drawn by the original author, Kazuhiro Fujita, so please check it out as well.

< Comment from Kazuhiro Fujita, the original author>

Q. How do you feel about the decision to adapt "Karakuri Circus" into a TV anime?
At last!　Finally!　At last!　Karakuri Circus is going to be animated!
Gensakusha said, "Yay~! and "What? You can't do it! I'm hovering at the crossroads of "You can't do it!
I hope you can do it, Buji~!

Q. Do you have a message for the viewers who are eagerly awaiting the broadcast of the anime?
Yihihi, your dreams will come true! My hope that I wished for with my heart like the dark sun has now come true!
Let's enjoy the action scenes of Shirogane, Masaru and Narumi in motion together!

In addition, the "Karakuri Circus Professional and Amateur Leading Voice Actor Audition" will be held to select the main character: Masaru Saiga!　This audition will be held under the auspices of Sougougakuen Human Academy, and both professional and amateur voice actors are welcome to apply. For details on the application requirements, please check the official website of Human Academy ( # ).

Audition Information
Karakuri Circus: Professional and Amateur Voice Actor Audition
The audition for the role of Masaru Saiga, the main character of Karakuri Circus, will be held by the Human Academy!　The audition will start from today!　This is a great chance for you to grab your dream by your own hands just like Masaru in the movie. To apply, please fill out the form at the URL below!　Please apply for the audition!

Application URL:#

Information about the work
TV animation "Karakuri Circus
Broadcast date: To be determined

＜Broadcast date: To be determined
Masaru is the son of Sadayoshi Saiga, the president of Saiga Corporation, a major home appliance manufacturer, who has inherited a huge inheritance from his father.
Narumi is a young and skilled kenpo fighter, but is affected by a mysterious disease called "Zonaha Disease".
Shirogane skillfully manipulates a kenito puppet called arurukan.
After meeting by chance, the three become entangled in a great conspiracy to claim their inheritance.

<Original story information
Shogakukan Bunko
Karakuri Circus
Kazuhiro Fujita
Volumes 1-10 are now on sale!
Volume 11 to be released around March 15
Volume 11 will be released around March 15, 2012, and the following volumes will be released around the 15th of every month (22 volumes in total)
Price: 800 yen (excluding tax)
Complete editions will also be released!
Please wait for further information.