Asasao and Kase-san. Minami Takahashi, Ayane Sakura, and Kido Efuki took the stage at the completion announcement screening of "Asagao and Kase-san!

A completion announcement screening of the new OVA "Asagao and Kase-san," which will be released in theaters on June 9, 2018 (Saturday), was held at Shinjuku Wald 9 on May 17 (Thursday). was held at Shinjuku Wald 9 on May 17 (Thu).

The new OVA "Asagao and Kase-san" is written by Hiromi Takashima. is the first work in the "Kase-san" manga series by Hiromi Takashima. series by Hiromi Takashima. It is a popular work about Yamada, a shy second-year high school student on the greening committee, and Kase-san, the ace of the track team and idol of the school, who gradually grow closer to each other after Yamada plants an Asagao.

Since May 2017, an animation clip using singer-songwriter Oku Hanako's "Your Smile (album ver.)" has been released. The new OVA will be released in theaters for a limited time at 17 theaters nationwide from June 9, 2018 (Saturday), followed by the release of the OVA.

Minami Takahashi and Ayane Sakura star in the film! Asagao and Kase-san," which depicts pure girls' love and the brilliance of youth, will be released in theaters and a PV will be released. will be released in theaters & PV released!
⇒Schedule of Anime Film Screening

The completion announcement screening of this film was held at Shinjuku Wald 9 on May 17 (Thu). The official report has arrived and will be introduced below.

Official Report]*Honorific titles are omitted.


On May 17 (Thu.) at Shinjuku Wald 9, the completion announcement screening of "Asagasato Kase-san. was held at Shinjuku Wald 9 on Thursday, May 17. The stage greeting started with a cute voice message that Yamada, the main character of the film played by Minami Takahashi, left on her boyfriend Kase's answering machine for the audience who were eagerly waiting for the screening. 3 members, Minami Takahashi playing Yui Yamada, Ayane Sakura playing Tomoka Kase and Ebuki Kido playing Mikawa, took the stage at the MC's call. As the title "Asagao" (morning glory) implies, "flower" is one of the most important and impressive elements of this work. When the cast members appeared on stage wearing such "flower" hair ornaments and bracelets, the audience applauded loudly.

Talking about the flower ornaments they were wearing, Takahashi commented, "Fresh flowers are used and they smell good. The audience laughed when Kido said, "Are these fresh flowers? and the audience burst into laughter. In the film, there is an episode in which Yamada and her friends go to Okinawa on a school trip, and Takahashi gave them matching bracelets that he had bought on his recent trip to Okinawa.


When asked about her impression of the original story, Takahashi said, "I read the original story when I was auditioning, and I heard it was a yuri story, but after reading it, I felt it was a very nice story about love between people. Sakura, who is also a fan of the original work, said, "My friend likes positive yuri works with a sense of euphoria, and she recommended 'Asagao and Kase-san. The characters are troubled at times, but in the end they reach a very happy place. I felt the positive power of this work and Takashima-sensei. Kido commented, "This is a work that makes my heart swoon. Whenever you feel tired, this work will cheer you up.


When asked how she felt after the recording, Takahashi said, "The air was fresh after the show. I felt a very good smell because I was allowed to play a role of youth that I had not gone through. Sakura said, "I was chosen for the role of Kase in the audition, and I didn't know who was going to play the voice of Yamada until just before the recording. Then I heard that Takahashi-san had been chosen to play Yamada, and I was really looking forward to it because I didn't have the same impression of Yamada. So I was happy to hear the voice of Yamada played by Mr. Takahashi in the recording." Takahashi said, "When I heard the voice of Ms. Kase played by Ms. Sakura, I thought it was a perfect fit. I already thought she looked like Kase-san, too. I have a slight admiration for Ms. Sakura, and I thought it was the same as how Yamada sees Ms. Kase. I expressed those feelings directly. Kido, who played Mikawa, said, "I played Mikawa after I played Yamada in the audition, and I had a lot of fun playing Mikawa. I had a lot of fun playing Mikawa. I was able to play the role very spontaneously," commented Kido.


After the Q&A session, Director Takuya Sato read a letter to the audience and to each of the speakers, and Takahashi said, "The director, character designer Sakai-san, and the staff are all people who love "Asagao and Kase-san. The love for the film is all contained in the video. Sakura added, "I think you will writhe when you see the full-length movie. I watched it with Takahashi-san across the desk from me, and we glanced at each other and smiled mysteriously at some scenes," Takahashi said, "I hope you will watch it as a date movie.

In the photo session that followed, the cast members were photographed in front of beautiful flowers. In addition, "Asagao and Kase-san." The bouquet toss by the cast was held to pray for the success of "Asagao Kase-san. The bouquet was made of "bay leaf" and the language of flowers is "success, glory, and victory. Kido's bouquet was decorated with yellow roses, which meant "good luck for money. The bouquet was thrown to the audience with a shout of "Se-no," followed by a prayer for "Asagao and Kase-san. The bouquet was thrown to the audience, and each audience member who received the bouquet had a look of joy on their face as they prayed for a big hit for "Asagao Kase-san.

At the end of the show, the three cast members sent messages to the audience.

Kido: "The characters' gestures, images, and music are wonderful, so I hope I can leave something in your hearts. Please enjoy today."

Sakura: "The story begins with Yamada and Kase in a relationship. The story is divided into three major sections, each with a different atmosphere, and I hope you enjoy the images, sounds, and our theatrical performance. I hope you enjoy it and go home writhing.

Takahashi: "The film is filled with love: love of the staff, love of the cast, love between Yamada and Kase-san, and love of friendship between Mikawa and Yamada. I will be very happy if you feel a warm feeling when you finish watching it. I am a little embarrassed that everyone will be able to see it. That's how much we put into this film. I would be happy to hear your impressions of the film, and I hope you will read the manga on which it is based.

After the greetings from the stage, a completion screening was held prior to the film's release on June 9, and the film, filled with the love of director Sato and the staff and cast, was met with loud applause of praise.

Also, on May 24 (Thu.) from 9:00 p.m., Minami Takahashi, Ayane Sakura, and Kido Ibuki will present a live broadcast of "Asagasato Kase-san. It was also announced that a live broadcast "Takahashi, Sakura, Kido and Kase-san. It will be broadcast on YouTube Live and LINE LIVE, and will be full of the latest information about the film, so be sure to check it out.


In addition, "Asagao and Kase-san" will be broadcasted on the official Twitter (@asagao) from May 18 (Fri.). Also, it has been announced that pictures of cute flowers and the language of flowers will be distributed every day on the official Twitter ( @asagao_anime ) starting from May 18 (Fri.).

Be sure to follow the official Twitter and check it out.


Program Information】
※Titles omitted

Asagao and Kase-san. Live broadcast just before the release of "Takahashi, Sakura, Kido and Kase-san.
Date: Thursday, May 24, 2018, 21:00-
YouTube Live: #

LINE LIVE: #

<Scheduled appearances
Minami Takahashi (playing Yui Yamada)
Ayane Sakura (played by Yuka Kase)
KIDO Kiwuki (Playing the role of Mikawa)


Production Information] (*Honorifics omitted)
■"Asagao and Kase-san."
Release date: Saturday, June 9, 2018
Screening theaters: Shinjuku Wald 9, Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas, etc.
*For details on screening theaters, please visit the official website ( # ).

(c)2018 Hiromi Takashima, Shinshokan / "Asagasato Kase-san. Production Committee

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