Layton Mystery Detective Agency - Katry's Nazotoki File" and Koichi Yamadera will play Professor Layton!

It has been announced that Koichi Yamadera will be the cast member of the TV anime version of "Professor Layton" aka "Elshar Layton" from "Layton Mystery Detective Agency - Katori no Nazotoki File," which will start airing on April 8, 2018 (Sunday).

The "Layton" series is a popular adventure game in which Professor Layton, an English gentleman whose trademark is a silk hat, and his self-proclaimed number one student, Luke, are asked to solve mysterious cases and solve numerous difficult ones.

In "Layton Mystery Journey: Katley Eir and the Millionaire Conspiracy," the latest title in the series, the main character has passed from Professor Layton to his daughter, Katley Eir Layton (Katley). The series has been reimagined with a new concept of "high-speed comical riddle stories" in which the characters solve small riddles that occur in London one after another, rather than the grand riddle-solving style of the previous installments. It is a completely new "Layton" series that is more everyday and familiar.

The staff of the TV anime version is led by Akihiro Hino, creative director/planner/series director of "Yokai Watch" and "Snack World," and directed by Kan Mitsunaka, director of the "Hi-Q! series. Animation production is by Raiden Film, creator of the "Arslan Senki" series.
⇒ Spring 2018 Anime

A stage greeting was held today, March 29 (Thursday), with Kana Hanazawa, who plays the main character Cattleyaire Layton, OP artist Kana Adachi, and Level-5 President/CEO Akihiro Hino on stage to announce new information about the show.

First, it was announced that Elshar Layton, aka Professor Layton, will appear in the TV anime "Layton Mystery Detective Agency: Katry's Nazotoki File," and that the cast will be Koichi Yamadera.
Professor Layton, a well-known figure in the "Layton" series, is an authority on riddles and an English gentleman whose trademark is a silk hat.
Cutler originally runs a detective agency with the goal of finding him when he suddenly disappears, and expectations are high for how the two will intertwine in this film.

In addition, Fuji Television announcer Aimi Miyashi will make a guest appearance in the sixth episode as a woman named Ulla Brames, a client of the Layton Detective Agency.
This will be her first attempt at voice acting.

It was also announced that a bus with a "Layton Mystery Detective Agency" design will be put into service.
From March 30 (Fri.) to April 8 (Sun.), a double-decker London bus wrapped with characters from "Layton Mystery Detective Agency: Katry's Nazotoki File" will be in service at various locations in Tokyo (Shinjuku area, Shibuya/Harajuku area, Shinagawa area, Akihabara area). The buses will be in operation for a limited time only, so those who plan to go out in the area should check them out.

In addition, the opening theme song "Change! will be released on May 30 (Wed.) as Kana Adachi's fourth single.
Change! is a cheering song for those who are striving for their dreams, and will be delivered on a crisp Sunday morning with Kana Adachi's singing voice.

It has also been announced that Noriyuki Makihara will write the lyrics and music for the ending theme song, "It's OK," sung by Kana Hanazawa, who plays the main character, Cattleyaire Leighton.

CD Information
Kana Adachi 4th single "Change!
Release date: May 30, 2018
Price: <First Limited Edition> CD+BD 1,500 yen (tax not included) / <Normal Edition with Initial Specifications> CD (wide cap sticker planned) 1,300 yen (tax not included)

[Production Information](*Honorific titles omitted)
■TV anime "Layton Mystery Detective Agency: Katry no Nazotoki File"
- Broadcast date: From April 8, 2018Every Sunday from 8:30
・Broadcasting station: Fuji Television Network, etc.
*Broadcasting time is subject to change.
*Please see the official website for the latest broadcast information.