A special anime commemorating the 20th anniversary of the popular "Shabake" series, which has sold a total of 9 million copies! Directed by Hideki Ito, voice acted by Junya Enoki, Koki Uchiyama and others!

A special anime commemorating the 20th anniversary of the popular novel series "Shabake" by Megumi Hatanaka has been released on the official Shabake website.

The latest book "Shabake" by Hatanaka Megumi, which sold over 9 million copies in total, "Mou Ichido" was released today, July 19.

On the same day, a special anime commemorating the 20th anniversary of "Shabake" was released on the official "Shabake" website.

It is produced by Hideki Ito, known for "Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Utsusemi ni Tsunagu" and other works, and Shu-Natsu, an animation studio that also produces the "Natsume's Book of Friends" series. The film features a splendid cast of the most popular voice actors of the moment, including Junya Enoki as the Waka-Danna, Koki Uchiyama as Ninkichi, Yohei Azaue as Sasuke, Ryohei Kimura as Byobu Nozoki, and Hisako Kanemoto as Princess Suzuhiko.

The film is a luxury work that allows viewers to enjoy the charm of the series by condensing the best scenes from the Shabake series into a 3-minute film. This film is sure to satisfy both longtime fans and those who want to learn more about Shabake.

In addition to the " Shabake official website," the video will be available at bookstores nationwide from the end of July, so be sure to check it out.

Information on the work
20th Anniversary Special Anime "Shabake
<Staff> Director: Hideki Ito (Shabake)
Director：Hideki Ito ("Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie")
Music: Kaoru Wada ("Inuyasha" series)
Animation Production: Shunatsu

<Cast
Waka-Danna : Junya Enoki
Ninkichi : Koki Uchiyama
Sasuke: Yohei Azaue
Byobu Nozoki: Ryohei Kimura
Suzuhiko Hime：Hisako Kanemoto

Cast Comments
*Honorifics omitted in the original text.

Junya Enoki as Waka-Danna

I was aware that this is a very popular work among Megumi Hatanaka's works, especially since it has been dramatized and adapted for the stage before, etc. When the information about this anime came out, I was told by many people that I would be playing the role of Wakadanasama! When the information about this anime came out, I was approached by many people who said, "You're going to play a young dancer! This anime is like a collection of famous scenes from the work, so I hope everyone enjoys it!

Koki Uchiyama as Ninkichi

I hope that fans of the original work will enjoy the anime, and I also hope that those who are not yet familiar with "Shabake" will watch this anime and become interested in the work.

Yohei Azaue as Sasuke

I am very sorry to say that I have never had a chance to read the "Shabake" series before, so this recording was a good opportunity for me to read it. I was fascinated by the story of the young master, who is driven around by the unique personalities of the demons and townspeople, but who is also able to stand firmly on his own feet! Sasuke seems clumsier than Nikkichi. I played Sasuke, who seems more clumsy than Nikkichi, with the strength and gentleness that he possesses. I think this is a work that many people will be excited to see.

Ryohei Kimura as Nozoki Byobu

It is a great pleasure for me to be involved in a work that I have been a fan of. I am looking forward to seeing how that beautiful and gentle world will be depicted!

■Hisako Kanemoto as Suzuhiko

I first encountered the novel "Shabake" when I was in high school. I was drawn in by the relationship between the young master and the demons, as well as my love of historical fiction! I remember I really enjoyed reading the novel. So I was very happy and surprised to be able to participate this time! I hope you will enjoy the world of Shabake in the anime as well!

The campaign is now underway at e-bookstores!

Shabake," "Nushisama-sama e" and "Neko no Baba" are now available for unlimited reading on Kindle with Prime Reading and Kindle Unlimited.
Other major e-bookstores are holding "20th anniversary of the series: 'Shabake' Fair" from July 19 to August 1! Discounts on previously published books at other major e-bookstores as part of the "Shabake" Fair, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the series.

＜Bookstores
Kinokuniya Kinoppy/DMM Books/honto/Bookpass/ReaderStore/ebookjapan

＜Author's introduction: Megumi Hatakenaka
Born in Kochi Prefecture and raised in Nagoya. Graduated from Nagoya Zokei Art College. After working as a manga artist's assistant and as a bookseller, she made her debut as a manga artist. She later attended Michio Tsuzuki's novel course to become a writer, and won the Japan Fantasy Novel Award for Excellence for "Shabake. In 2016 (Heisei 28), he also won the first Eiji Yoshikawa Library Award for his "Shabake" series. Other works include the "Manmakoto" series, the "Wakasagumi" series, "Tsukumogami lends", "Akogi na ka rippa na ka", "Chochora", "Kesakusha", "Uzura Daimyo", "Makoto no Hana-hime", "Wagamono-dono", and "Nekokun". He also has a collection of essays entitled "Tsukumogami-san, Tea, Please.

Book Summary
Once More

Author：Kei Hatanaka
Format: 255 pages
Price: 1,540 yen (tax included)
Release date: July 19, 2021
ISBN: 978-4-10-450728-3

＜Synopsis
An unprecedented incident has happened to the young master! ? It's the beginning of a mysterious ten months!
Drunken dragon gods stirred up the waters of the Sumida River and overturned the boat of Nagasakiya!
The young master who fell into the water is caught up in the first replacement of the heavenly star in 200 years. ......