Egaonodaika", free distribution of the first episode (pre-distribution ver.) has started! Portable thermometers will be distributed at Comic Market 95!

Egaonodaika," a new original animation project for Tatsunoko Productions' 55th anniversary that will begin airing in January 2019, has begun free distribution of its first episode (pre-distribution version) prior to the start of anime airing. In addition, special leaflets are being distributed at animate, Gamers, and Toranoana, and "Egaonodaika" portable thermometers will be distributed at Comiket 95.

Egao No Daika" is a new original anime that marks the 55th anniversary of Tatsunoko Productions, which has produced "Time Bokan: The Three Villains Attack" and "Infini-T Force" among others. The talented production team includes Toshimasa Suzuki, director of "Rinne no Lagrange," Naoto Nakamura, character designer for "High School Fleet," and Shinichi Inozume of "PERSONA5 the Animation" fame as series composition. The story centers on two heroines in completely different positions, and tells the story of two people who were never meant to meet until their "smiles" overlap.
⇒2019 Winter Anime

The first episode (pre-distribution version) is now available for free distribution prior to the TV broadcast in January 2019.

The first episode (pre-distribution ver.) of TV anime "Egaonodaika," which will start airing on WOWOW from January 4, 2019 (Fri.) and on TOKYO MX, Yomiuri TV, etc. from January 7 (Mon.), will be available for preview only for those who have obtained the keyword to view it.

Please obtain the keyword and enjoy the first episode (pre-distribution ver.).

Viewing information
Viewing page: #
Viewing period: December 26, 2018 (Wed.) 10:00 - January 9, 2019 (Wed.) 18:00
Locations to obtain keywords for viewing *Number is limited.
(1) In the special leaflet distributed at Animate, Gamers, and Toranoana stores.
(2) In portable thermometers distributed at Comiket (GooGooDept. booth, West Hall 4, Booth No. 4341)
(3) Campaign to be developed in Rakuten Collection ( # )
Campaign period: December 27, 2018 (Thu) 17:00 - January 7, 2019 (Mon) 16:59:59

In addition, a Twitter feedback campaign is also underway.
After watching the first episode (preview version) on the special page, tweet your impressions on Twitter with the specified hashtag, and a script signed by the cast will be given away by drawing among those who post their impressions.

<How to enter
Follow the official Twitter account of the "Egaonodaika" anime (@egaonodaika)
2) Tweet your impressions with the hashtags "#Egaonodaika" and "#Egao preview".

<Entry deadline.
January 9, 2019 (Wed.) 23:59

<Present Contents> *Present contents cannot be selected *Honorifics omitted
1) A copy of the first episode script autographed by 7 members of the Kingdom cast 1 winner
Cast members: Yumiri Hanamori, Sadaaki Matsuoka, Rina Sato, Nobutoshi Kanna, Ryutaro Okiayu, Makoto Koichi, Junya Enoki
(2) Episode 3 script autographed by 6 Teikoku cast members for 1 person
Autographed cast: Saori Hayami, Takashi Matsuyama, Yuki Nagaku, Toshiki Masuda, Haruki Ishitani, Minoru Shiraishi

Special "Egaonodaika" leaflets are being distributed at animate, Gamers, and Toranoana stores!
In addition to the introduction of "Egaonodaika," the leaflet contains "keywords for viewing" to watch the first episode (pre-distribution version).
In addition,the special leafletincludes an image of Yuki's (CV. Yumiri Hanamori) special commentary using the AR application "Lifeprint", so be sure to get it at the store.

Distribution stores: Some stores of Animate, Gamers, and Toranoana.
The distribution will end as soon as the leaflet is gone. Please contact each store for more information about distribution locations.

Egaonodaika" portable thermometers will be distributed at Comic Market 95!
Portable thermometers of "Egaonodaika" will be distributed at the following booths.
The "Keyword for viewing" of the first episode (pre-distribution ver.) is also written on the thermometer.

■ Comic Market 95
・Venue Tokyo Big Sight (3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo)
Booth name: GooGooDept. booth, West Hall 4, Booth No. 4341

Production Information] (*Honorific titles are omitted)
TV animation "Egaonodaika
＜Broadcast Information
WOWOW Broadcasts every Friday from January 4, 2019 (Fri.) from 21:30 *The first episode will be broadcast free of charge.
TOKYO MX From January 7, 2019 (Monday) every Monday from 22:30
Yomiuri TV From January 7, 2019 (Monday), every Monday at 25:59~.
AT-X From January 8 (Tue.), 2019, every Tuesday at 24:30 - Repeat broadcast: every (Thu.) 16:30 / every (Mon.) 8:30
J:COM TV From January 9 (Wed.), 2019, every Wednesday from 22:30
*Subject to change due to various reasons

<Introduction
On a planet far beyond the Earth, there is a kingdom full of smiling people.
The princess, Yuki, is 12 years old, and is in her prime. Every day she cries, laughs, and sometimeshas a crush...? She is living happily in the royal palace, crying, laughing, and sometimes crushing...?
Her days are decorated by her loyal retainers. Leila, the educator,Izana,the political assistant, Harold, the knight commander, and Joshua, a close aide who has known her since ...... childhood.
Yuki! If you have spirit and guts, you can do anything!"
...... That again~! Joshua, be more like a nobleman!

Stella is a seventeen year old, competent and cool soldier. But she always keeps smiling,...... because a smile is indispensable for life.

This is a story of two girls born on a distant planet.

＜Cast
Yuki Soleil: Yumiri Hanamori
Stella Shining: Saori Hayami
Joshua Ingram: Sadajo Matsuoka
Leila Etoile: Rina Sato
Harold Miller: Nobutoshi Kamina
Izana Langford: Ryutaro Okiayu
Uni Vanquish: Makoto Koichi
Rene Vanquish: Junya Enoki

<Staff> Director: Toshimasa Suzuki
Director : Toshimasa Suzuki
Series Composition : Shinichi Inozume
Character Design : Naoto Nakamura
Sound Director：Kazuya Tanaka
Music : Tsubasa Ito
OP Artist : Chiho feat. majiko
ED Artist：Kimino Orfe

Original Story：Tatsunoko Production
Original Design：Mitsu Yuasa Nobushi(NOB-C)
Character Planning：Nobushi(NOB-C)

Animation Production: Tatsunoko Production

(C) Tatsunoko Production / Egaonodaika Production Committee