Sword Dance: Hanamaru" Special Event "Hanamaru: Spring First! Report Arrived! New Anime "Special "Toukendanbu-Hanamaru-" -Setsugetsuka-" trilogy will be screened in theaters in 2022!

Today, February 14, 2021 (Sun.), a special event "Hanamaru: Spring First! It was announced that a new anime trilogy, "Toku 'Touken Ranbu Hanamaru' -Setsugetsuka-", will be screened in theaters in 2022.

The original idea was based on the sword training simulation game "Touken Ranbu-ONLINE-," in which famous swords transform into warriors and lead "Touken Danshi" to fight for the preservation of history. The first season of the popular "Tourabu" TV anime began airing in 2016, and the second season, "Sequel: Toukendanbu Hanamaru," began airing in 2018.

⇒ The second season of the " Touken Ranbu Hanamaru" started airing in 2018, and a report on the stage greeting to commemorate the opening of the theater version of "Touken Ranbu Hanamaru" has just arrived!

On Sunday, February 14, 2021, a special event "Hanamaru: Spring First! It was announced during the event that the new anime "Special 'Toukendanbu Hanamaru' -Setsugetsuka-" trilogy will be screened in theaters in 2022.

Many swordsmen were present at the event, including Toshiki Masuda (Kashu Kiyomitsu), Mitsuhiro Ichirai (Yamato Mamoru Steady), Tarsuke Aragaki (Heshikiri Hasebe, Nagasone Toratetsu), Kento Hama (Mutsu Mamoru Yoshiyuki), Kaito Ishikawa (Utasen Kanesada), Takuya Sato (Shondai Mitsutada, Esuki Left Character), Souma Saito (Catfish Shirou, Tsurumaru Kuninaga), and Katsunobu Kato (Katsunobu Shirou, Katsunobu Kato). Shin Furukawa (Ookutari), Atsushi Tamaru (Isshiki Isshin), and nine other members of the cast of 12 characters enlivened the audience with original readings, variety corners, and other performances.

In addition, an announcement was made at the venue that a new anime would be shown in theaters, and along with the announcement, the title of the work and new swordsmanship was revealed, and Kengo Takanashi (playing Nagayoshi Yamambagiri) made a surprise appearance.

A character visual of Nagayoshi Yamambagiri was also unveiled. Here is the official report of the exciting daytime performance, as well as a comment from Mr. Takanashi.

Information on "New Swordsmen

Yamambagiri Chogi (CV: Kengo Takanashi)
Bizen Nagafune Nagayoshi is a swordsmith. Nagayoshi is a swordsmith of a different lineage from the mainstream of the Nagafune school. Together with Yamambagiri Kunihiro, who is said to be a copy of Nagayoshi, Nagayoshi's workmanship is equal to that of his predecessor.
He is beautiful but haughty. More precisely, he is self-confident and unafraid of others.

Kengo Takanashi (as Nagayoshi Yamambagiri) / Official comment
Q1: What is your impression of the character you play and how enthusiastic are you about playing him?
My first impression of the character was that he was a proud man and difficult to get to know. But as I got to know him, he became more human, and now I think he is just too clumsy. I will try to be closer to him than anyone else and play my role with care.

Q2: Please tell us about something "hanamaru" that happened to you recently.
I have two cats, and that alone makes every day a "hanamaru" day for me! The only flaw is that they are very demanding and too noisy (laughs)!

The story of "Sword Dance: Hanamaru" 《"Toukendanbu-Hanamaru-" Monogatari》》
The year is 2205. The year is 2205 A.D., and the "historical revisionists" have begun to attack the past with the intention of altering history.
The strongest mourning gods, "Toukendanshi," were inspired by "Saniwa," who were given the mission to protect history. This is the story of their "Hanamaru" days in a certain "Honmaru" where they live earnestly and cheerfully.

Official Report】 ※原文ママ

February 14 (Sun.): "Touken Ranbu Hanamaru" Special Event Hanamaru: Spring First!　Event Report
Anime "Touken Ranbu - Hanamaru-" Special Event "Hanamaru: Spring First!
The official report of the event has arrived!

On February 14 (Sun), "Special Event Hanamaru: Spring First! was held at Belle Salle Takadanobaba on February 14 (Sun.), featuring voice cast members Toshiki Masuda (Kashu Kiyomitsu), Mitsuhiro Ichirai (Yamato Mamoru Stable), Tarusuke Aragaki (Heshikiri Hasebe, Nagasone Toratetsu), Kento Hama (Mutsu Mamoru Yoshiyuki), Kaito Ishikawa (Utasen Kanetada), Takuya Sato (Shondaikiri Mitsutada, Esuki Lefty), Soma Saito (Catfish Shiro and The event was a great success with a total of 10 cast members including Mr. Takanashi Kengo (Nagayoshi Yamambagiri), a surprise guest, Mr. Sato Takuya (Katsusen Kanenari), Mr. Soma Saito (Shichu Candlestaikiritada and Left Character Esetsu), Mr. Shin Furukawa (O-Kutarigira), Mr. Atsushi Tamaru (Isshiki Isshin), and Mr. Nagayoshi Yamambagiri.

Here is the official report from the daytime performance of the event, which was a great success.

The first corner was "I want to put a 'Hanamaru' on it! Our best scene! The first corner, "Our Best Scene!", was a talk about the anime "Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru", in which the cast members chose their best scenes from the anime. Sato-san, who selected the opening video of the first season, commented, "I felt happy when I saw the video that condensed the various expressions of the characters. He commented on his memories of that time, saying that he recorded and watched the video over and over again. Each of the cast members then introduced famous scenes, including a scene in which the clean-living Utasen is doing laundry (Mr. Ishikawa) and a scene depicting the daily life of Ookutai (Mr. Furukawa), in which they were able to see a side of Ookutai not seen in the game. Niigaki-san also mentioned a musical scene in the second season in which she sings "Tamago Fuwafuwaadaaaa" while cooking an egg dish, saying, "I really enjoyed the scene where the musical starts without warning, which highlights the freedom of the anime "Toukendanbu: Hanamaru. I really enjoyed the scene," he said. In contrast to the comical scene, Ichirai selected the scene in the final episode of the first season in which Stable is scolded by Kiyomitsu. He looked back on the first season and said, "It was a beautiful and memorable scene in the climax of the story, when Kiyomitsu tearfully appeals to Steady." He looked back on the first season.

Next, the cast members performed a reading play. Various swordsmiths appeared one after another, chasing after the Lord's shoetsuke, which had been blown away by the wind. The story unfolded, depicting the daily lives of the swordsmiths as they enjoyed sweet drinks and sweets.

After the reading performance, the audience moved on to the variety corner. In the first week, the six cast members all caught the chirigami flying in the air by the wind from the fan in a spectacular fashion. In the second week, instead of a fan, a powerful blower was used to challenge the game. The cast members were puzzled by the strong wind power, but with their outstanding athleticism, they successfully caught the dust paper and completed the mission.

At this point, the reading play was performed again. The cast members passionately performed the comical scene of the swordsmiths in a pinch as they chased after the booklets. The audience couldn't help but burst into laughter.
After enjoying the story, the audience was taken to the "Emae Ranbu" game corner. Cast members paired up and drew the left and right halves of a given theme, then combined their characters on an acrylic board and competed with each other to see how well they could complete the picture. The theme was "Kanji 'Flower'". The winners were Saito and Sato, who had completed a perfect combination of characters, even down to the size of the characters.

After the variety corner, the climax of the reading play was performed. The audience applauded the swordsmiths' united efforts to carry out a plan for the Lord and their warm messages of gratitude to the Lord. The reading play climaxed with the appearance of a mysterious swordsman. The appearance of Nagayoshi Yamambagiri, who is believed to have appeared in "a certain Honmaru," drew a surprised reaction from the fans in the audience. Mr. Takanashi, who plays Nagayoshi Yamambagiri, appeared on stage as a surprise guest and was greeted with loud applause.

With Mr. Takanashi, the latest information about the anime "Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru" was to be announced.
When it was announced that the new anime "Toku "Touken Ranbu - Hanamaru-" -Setsugetsuka-" trilogy would be screened in theaters, the cast members on stage shouted with surprise and joy. In addition, Nagayoshi Yamambagiri will appear as a new swordsman, and his animated character design was also unveiled for the first time on the day.

At the end of the event, each of the cast members gave a message of thanks to the fans.

Masuda: "I am very happy to be able to announce our new work here. I am very happy to be able to announce the new work here, and my expectations for the new work are also growing. I'm playing the role of Hanamaru in the hope that watching the anime will help to dispel some of your anxieties. Hanamaru" will never end!

Ms. Ichigorai: "I am filled with deep emotion when I think of how quickly the months have passed since the start of "Hanamaru". I am keenly aware of the power of the staff and everyone who supports us. I ask for your continued support for the new production and beyond!"

The new anime "Special "Toukendanbu-Hanamaru-" -Setsu-Getsu-Ka-" trilogy will be screened in theaters in 2022. In addition, an event DVD containing scenes from this event will be released on May 26 (Wed.)!
With the screening of the new "Touken Ranbu - Hanamaru-" also scheduled, please look forward to the future development of the series!

Product Information
The DVD will be on sale on Wednesday, May 26th! DVD Release Information

The special event "Hanamaru: Spring First! is now available on DVD.
It includes the original reading play and game corner of the event!

Release date: Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Basic Specifications: [DVD] Color / 16:9LB / Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0
Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0ch Stereo / Single Sided Dual Layer
Price/part number: 4,800 yen (excluding tax) (TDV31154D)
Included bonus: Special booklet
Contents: Main feature (minutes to be determined)
Released and Distributed by: Toho

Original bonus by store
TOHO Animation STORE
Purchase privilege: mini towel (using chibi characters)

Amazon】・Purchase privilege: A4 mini poster
Purchase privilege: A4 mini poster set (3 kinds)

Animate】 【TOHO animation STORE】・Purchase privilege: A4 clear file (using the event image)
Purchase privilege: A4 clear file (using the event visual)

Please note that the content of the privilege and product specifications are subject to change without notice.