Trailer featuring the latest footage from the "Shenmue the Animation" anime is now available! Masaya Matsukaze as Ryo Basuki and Takahiro Sakurai as Ai Tei continue from the first game!

A trailer with the latest footage from "Shenmue the Animation," which is scheduled to be developed during 2022, has finally been released.

The legendary action adventure game "Shenmue" was released in 1999 on Sega's Dreamcast home video game console, and has influenced numerous works. Shenmue the Animation," an animated adaptation of the game, is scheduled to be developed within 2022. The animation will be produced by Telecom Animation Film Corporation, which has produced "Lupin III Part 5" and "Blue Thermal," and directed by Chikayoshi Sakurai ("One Pan Man (SEASON 2)").

⇒ "Shenmue the Animation," an animated adaptation of Sega's legendary game "Shenmue," unveils its key visual! The development is scheduled for 2022!

The trailer containing the latest footage of the anime "Shenmue the Animation" has finally been released.
The story begins with the epic past of the main character, Ryo Hazuki, followed by intense action scenes with his nemesis, Rantey, and a story filled with mystery. Set in the nostalgic and beautiful city of Yokosuka, the film depicts an epic story of a protagonist who grows strong.

A powerful key visual featuring the main characters of the film was also unveiled. Centering on the protagonist, who is a fiery fighter, a number of unique characters who also appear in the game appear one after another. The world of the deep story unfolds.

In this trailer, character voices were also revealed for the first time.
The first cast members, Masaya Matsukaze (Ryo Basuki) and Takahiro Sakurai (Ai Tei), will be playing the main characters. Official comments expressing their enthusiasm for the work have also been released.

In addition, the opening theme of this work will be "UNDEAD-NOID" by Ryotaro Ito, a remarkable artist whose videos have been viewed more than 80 million times. His powerful voice and passionate lyrics, which overlap with the emotions of the main character, will enhance the world view of the work.

We hope you enjoy the latest video of "Shenmue the Animation".

Trailer release

Cast Comments

Ryo Batsuki (CV: Masaya Matsukaze)

<Masaya Matsukaze comment

Thanks to everyone's support, I was able to experience the miracle of the sequel release after 20 years, and the miracle continues and this is the first anime adaptation!
Shenmue is a very big work in my life.
I hope that everyone who has loved Shenmue for a long time and made miracles happen, as well as those who don't even know the name of the game, will be able to experience the world of Shenmue.
I am looking forward to seeing it too! Let's enjoy it together.

■Ai Tei (CV: Takahiro Sakurai)

＜Comment from Takahiro Sakurai

My name is Takahiro Sakurai, and I will be playing the role of Ai Tei.
My first encounter with this work was as a test voice for development when I first started working as a voice actor.
It was a valuable and exciting experience for me.
Now Shenmue is going to be re-started as an animated film. I am very happy to hear this news.
The world of Shenmue has not faded away even after more than 20 years. I hope everyone will be able to enjoy the world of Shenmue together.

＜Opening theme artist Lyrotaro Ito profile

Ito made his major label debut in 2014. He has released three albums, three of which have reached the top 10 of the Oricon Ranking. In 2018, he performed free live on the street to more than 20,000 people, and in 2019 he will be on his largest national tour. He is also popular not only in Japan but also abroad, especially in Asia.In 2018, his first novel "Home Classroom" sold over 70,000 copies, and in 2020, he will release his first essay. In addition, she is a remarkable singer-songwriter who is developing her multiple talents from singing ani-songs, radio and internet program personalities to voice acting.

Film information
Animation "Shenmue the Animation
Scheduled to be developed in 2022!

＜STAFF
Original story: Yutaka Suzuki (YS NET)
Original story: SEGA
Director: Chikayoshi Sakurai
Series Composition: Kento Shimoyama
Character Planning：Ametaka
Character Design：Kensuke Ishikawa
Art Director：Natsue Muramoto
Color Designer: Makiko Kojima, Studio Road
Sound Director: Yasunori Ebina
Music: Natsuna Shibue
Music Production: Wave Master
Animation Production: Telecom Animation Film
Production: Shenmue Project

Opening Theme: "UNDEAD-NOID" by Ryotaro Ito

＜CAST
Ryo Basuki: Masaya Matsukaze / Ai Tei: Takahiro Sakurai, etc.

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