Original robot anime by Masami Ohari and Cygames "Courage Explosion Burn Braeburn" to be broadcast in January 2024! First PV, cast information including Yosaki Suzuki and more!

It has been decided that the original robot anime "Courage Explosion Burn Braeburn" will begin airing on 28 TBS stations nationwide simultaneously from January 2024. In addition, the first PV, key visuals, and cast information have been released.

Courage Explosion Burn Braeburn" is an original robot animation planned by "Cygames," directed by Masami Ohari, a master of the robot world who has been involved in a wide range of works, and produced by "Cygames Pictures," a studio that is currently gaining momentum in animation production. In an era when the humanoid armored weapon "Titanostride" (TS) has been developed, the story follows Isami Ao, a member of the Ground Self-Defense Force, and Lewis Smith, a member of the U.S. Marine Corps, as they fight to survive on the battlefield where they face death at every turn.

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It has been decided that this work will be broadcast simultaneously on 28 TBS stations nationwide from January 2024. In addition, the first PV, key visuals, character and cast information, etc. have been released.

Key visual of "Courage Explosion Burn Braeburn

The key visual depicts Isami and Smith in pilot suits, with robots and fighter jets heading toward a tower that looms meaningfully in the center of the image, creating a sense of urgency.

First PV

The PV focuses on the two characters "Isami Ao", played by Ikiso Suzuki, and "Lewis Smith", played by Yohei Azaue, while the robot action scenes show off the spectacular CG technology of Cygames Pictures, who is in charge of animation production.

What kind of story will be created by the "courage" that connects the two?
Expectations are high for the broadcast of the first episode.

Introduction

---The "courage" that connects the two

It is a time when the humanoid armored weapon "Titanostride" (TS) has been developed.
The armies of various countries gather on the island of Oahu, Hawaii.

Isami Ao of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and
Ao and Lewis Smith, both members of the U.S. Marine Corps, meet in the middle of battle.

Suddenly, they are attacked by planes of unknown origin, and the soldiers are helplessly scattered.

Fight with your pride.
To survive on the battlefield, where death is the only thing that stands between you and the battlefield.
To save your friends.

To believe in life, and burn "courage".

Character Cast Information & Comments

Information on the main cast and characters of the film has also been released, and cast comments have arrived. Check it out.

Common questions to the cast
Q1: How did you feel when you were chosen to appear in this production?
Please tell us about the character you will play.
Please give a message to those who are looking forward to the broadcast of this work.

Isami Ao (CV: Yoshiaki Suzuki)

Comments by Yoshiaki Suzuki

Q1.
The preliminary materials with their elaborate illustrations of characters and robots made my heart flutter in anticipation of the visualization.
Boarding a robot is romantic, and as a voice actor I had always wanted to be a pilot, so it was like a dream come true.
I had already finished the postrecording, but I looked forward to the postrecordings every week, even though I was on the edge of my seat with excitement at the unimaginable developments.

Q2
Isami has no actual combat experience, but he is an elite with exceptional piloting skills and is highly respected among the Ground Self-Defense Force members. He is a cool and cool samurai-like person, but I am impressed by the fact that he has a sensitive heart more than others and manages to fight while also inspiring himself.
I would like you to see him grow as a hero.

Q3
This is a completely original robot animation by 2021! This alone is enough to get me excited. The recording sessions are always so exciting that I can't help but laugh at the funny script and the acting of the co-stars. The storyline is sometimes hot, sometimes tearful, and sometimes outlandish, so we hope you will look forward to it until it airs. We hope you will look forward to it until it airs!

Lewis Smith (CV: Yohei Azaue)

Yohei Azaue Comment

Q1
I was very excited when I auditioned for the role because Masami Ohari and Cygames have teamed up to create a completely original robot animation!

Q2
The character I play, Smith, is a Titanostride pilot and an American soldier who loves Japanese anime heroes! He is a contrast to the cooler Isami, but they are similar in the sense that they are both passionate about justice!

Q3
The PV gives off the air of an "authentic military robot anime".... This is sure to be a hot one...! Don't miss the first episode!
Thank you very much for your cooperation!

Lulu (CV: Saya Aizawa)

Comment from Saya Aizawa

Q1
There was almost no human language in the audition script, so I wondered if I could really handle it... I went to the audition site with everything shrouded in mystery.
Since I could not handle human language, I was very worried about how to communicate and express myself in other ways. I wonder if the day will ever come when I can say something other than "gaga gaga pi pi pi pi pi pi"....

Q2
I can't teach him anything! Where did it come from and what is it? How will something in the shape of an adorable little girl interact with the hot guy and the robots?
Will the mysteries that are revealed as the story progresses make you laugh or cry? I think she is the axis of this work and a character that will greatly move our hearts.

Q3
My name is Saya Aizawa, and I will be playing the role of Lulu. There are still too many hidden parts in this work, but I am confident that those who like robots and Sentai, as well as those who are not familiar with them, will definitely enjoy this work.
As the actor who played Lulu, and as the actor Saya Aizawa, I hope that many people will watch this important work. GAPPI*.

Hibiki Riou (CV: Yume Miyamoto)

Comment from Yume Miyamoto

Q1
"Ride, move and fight with robots! This is one big dream come true...! I have played many games with robots, so I remember how impressed I was to be involved in Ohbari-san's work!
I was excited to read this original work and wondered what kind of work it would be!
I would like to be a part of the work, exploding with emotion as I read it!

Q2
Hibiki-chan may look boyish, but she is kind, serious, emotional, and passionate about friendship.
The characters all have their own unique personalities, so I always tried to be the axis of the character and keep my calm.
I wrote in the script that the battle scenes should be passionate and intense! I wrote that in the script and put a lot of passion into it!

Q3
Every time I received a script, there would be exciting developments and characters with unique personalities, so I never got bored and enjoyed the recording every week.
I hope you will look forward to the broadcast of the show, as the surprises keep coming! Thank you very much for your cooperation!

MIYU KATO (CV: KAKUMA Ai)

Comment by Ai Kakuma

Q1
When I looked through the materials I received at the audition, I remember feeling a strange fascination and excitement at the same time. I am very honored and happy to be able to perform in such an exciting work.
Since it was an original work, I had no idea what kind of development awaited me, and every time I received the script and every recording session, I was drawn more and more into this world. This is the story that director Ohbari and Cygames Pictures are portraying. As a viewer, I can't wait for the broadcast.

Q2
Miyu is a 3rd class sergeant in the JGSDF Special Armor Group Maintenance Platoon. I have the impression that she is a child who loves mechas, has a bright personality, and is straight-forward and honest. The change in expression and tension she shows when facing her hobbies and favorite things is a point of interest because it is so cute.
She is a girl who smiles a lot even though there are many members who look a little hot and bitter s......... strong with wrinkles between their eyebrows and bulky.
I enjoyed working with her, hoping that by being like Miyu, I could be a comfort to the audience.

Q3
This work is still shrouded in mystery. I am sure that you are imagining all kinds of things.
I hope you will watch the first episode as much as possible in real time and enjoy your own "Burn Bray Burn" time. Enjoy the broadcast!

Honoka Suzunagi (CV: Kaori Maeda)

Kaori Maeda Comment

Q1
It was my first time to be cast in a robot anime, so when I was chosen, I was excited to see what the world would be like! I was very excited! The story has a profound sense of depth, and the way the relationships between the characters are portrayed is very engaging!
The more the story progresses, the more you can't take your eyes off the story! And above all, the battle scenes are so powerful and realistic that you can almost feel your heart dancing! I hope you will enjoy it!

Q2
I will be playing the role of Honoka Suzunagi! My name is Kaori Maeda. Honoka is a mission control officer and gives instructions during operations. I really enjoyed playing the role because I was able to play the role with a sense of urgency during the battle, and the ability to calmly give instructions in the midst of it all!
Normally, I have the impression that she is a calm and reliable adult woman! I have the impression that she is a calm and reliable adult woman, but when it comes to Isami, her love for her turns deep... I can see a lot of her maidenly side, and I think it is cute!

Q3
I am very honored and happy to be able to appear in this wonderful work! Every time I finish an episode, I am always wondering what is going to happen next! I worked with the staff and co-stars as one in the recording sessions.
I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did!
It is a work that will give you courage and make your heart beat with excitement! We hope you will support us!

Karen Aldren (CV: Yukiyo Fujii)

Comments by Yukiyo Fujii

Q1
I heard in advance that the title was "Courage Explosion Burn Brave Burn," that director Masami Ohari was directing, and that the project was planned by Cygames, so I thought, "What a bang! I'm going to be able to be a part of a very entertaining work with a cool production! I was excited to be a part of such a gorgeous team, even though I didn't know what it would be about yet.
Then, when I read the script for the first episode, I was shocked! My expectations turned into confidence!

Q2
Karen is a lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and a mission control officer. She is a dependable older sister who is good at her job and mature.

Q3
Since "Courage Explosion Burns Brave Burn" is an original work that is shrouded in mystery, we, the cast, are always surprised and amazed by every episode, "Eeeeeee! We had a lot of fun during the recording sessions, exchanging opinions and discussing the future of the film.
I can't wait to see the finished product myself, and more importantly, I can't wait to see your reactions after watching the broadcast!
Let's look forward to waiting together! Best regards!

Nina Kowalski (CV: Nanako Mori)

Nanako Mori Comment

Q1
I was very happy.
I felt a sense of duty to express the role I was given, the realistic atmosphere of the battlefield, the tension of being next to death, and the sadness of the situation.

Q2
I play Nina, a military doctor, and among the characters in the film, I think I can feel her "motherly nature" more than others.
She also speaks about some important things in the story while attending to the wounded, so please pay attention to that as well.

Q3
Now it's time to start! Let's get excited together!

Hal King (CV: Kenta Miyake)

Comments by Kenta Miyake

Q1
There is a certain "line" that has been familiar and inspiring to me since I was a child. A line that carries our dreams, with a heat that rivals the sun, a grandeur like a mountain, and a sharpness that pierces through the heavens.
I am honored to be invited to appear in a film directed by Masami Ohari, who has been creating such lines for a long time.
It is such an honor.

Q2
Hal King is a passionate commander with an iron will and flexible nostalgia.
He keeps a watchful eye on the young men and women who face threats, always stern, sometimes with kindness and humor.

Q3
Burn Braeburn, just what you wanted to see, right?" with overwhelming power and passion, it will bring the hearts of the brave to the hearts of everyone who sees it.
Let's run through this "bariteru" world together. Enjoy!

Thomas J. Plumman (CV: Tomoyuki Shimura)

Comment by Tomoyuki Shimura

Q1
It has been more than 20 years since I have worked with Director Ohbari.
I am very, very happy and fired up.

Q2
He is taciturn and considerate of his subordinates. He is also a man who is always ready to go to the front line! I respect him very much.
I played the role with respect. I played the role seriously, interestingly, and with a sense of pride in my ministry.

Q3
Well, I think it is a work that will surprise you.
I hope you enjoy the ministry.

*Comments are in Japanese only.

The cast will appear on stage for an advance screening of the film! Ticket lottery applications will be accepted starting today, 10/24 at 12:00 (noon)!

Prior to the TV broadcast next year, an advance screening will be held on December 10, 2023, where you can watch the first and second episodes of this work at the fastest speed in the world.
After the screening, the talk session will be held with the appearance of Yoshiaki Suzuki as Ao Isami, Yohei Azaue as Lewis Smith, and Masami Ohari as director and sound director. Secret guests will also appear on the day!
Tickets will be available by lottery starting today, October 24, at 12:00 (noon). For more information about the screening and the application process, please check the following items.

Preliminary Screening Details

<Schedule
December 10, 2023 (Sun.) from 13:00
Talk show with cast members will be held after the screening.

<Location
TOHO CINEMAS Roppongi Hills
(Inside Roppongi Hills Keyakizaka Complex, 6-10-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
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<Contents
Screening of episodes 1 and 2 of the original TV animation "Courage Explosion Burn Braeburn
Talk show

＜Speakers/MC
Yuta Suzuki (as Yami Ao), Yohei Azaue (as Lewis Smith), Masami Ohari (director, sound director), + secret guest
MC: Maion Sasaki (TBS announcer)

Speakers and MC are subject to change without notice.

<Ticket prices
General 3,800 yen (tax included) / Premier Box Seat 4,800 yen (tax included)

Ticket Sales
Pre-reserve
October 24, 2023 (Tue) 12:00 - November 26, 2023 (Sun) 23:59
#: (Note) The result will be announced on November 26, 2023 (Sun.).
The result will be announced on November 29, 2023 (Wed.) from 18:00.
*Each person may apply for up to 4 tickets.

General sale]
December 4, 2023 (Monday) 18:00 -
If the number of tickets reaches the planned number of tickets in the pre-reserve, there will be no general sale.

Please check the notes on the theater's website at the URL below before applying.
##Show Info

Film Information】】
TV animation " Courage Explosion Burn Braeburn

<Broadcast Information
Broadcasting is scheduled to begin simultaneously on 28 TBS stations nationwide from January 2024.
Broadcast schedule is subject to change without notice.

<Staff> Planning: Cygames
Planning: Cygames
Director: Masami Ohari
Series composition：Keigo Koyanagi
Character design draft：Kamo Mask
Character Design：Koichi Motomura
Mechanical Design: MORUGA, Mizuki Sakura, Junya Ishigaki, Rihiro Yamane, Kanta Suzuki
Production Design: Kenji Teraoka
Chief Animation Director: Koichi Motomura, Ryuta Ura, Kazuhisa Kosuge, Atsushi Komori
Assistant Director：Katsuya Shigehara
Art Director：Takumi Hashimoto(Kusanagi)
Color Designer: Nanako Okazaki
3DCG Director: Yoshinori Nakano
Director of Photography: Kenta Hayashi
Editing: Akinori Mishima
Music: Takashi Watanabe
Sound Director: Masami Ohari
Sound Effects: Yasumasa Koyama
Sound Production: dugout
Animation Production: Cygames Pictures

＜Cast
Isami Ao: Yoshiaki Suzuki
Yohei Azaue: Lewis Smith
Lulu: Saya Aizawa
Hibiki Riou: Yume Miyamoto
Mille Katou: Ai Kakuma
Honoka Suzunagi: Kaori Maeda
Karen Aldren: Yukiyo Fujii
Nina Kowalski: Nanako Mori
Hal King: Kenta Miyake
Thomas J. Plumman：Tomoyuki Shimura

＜WEB
Official website：#
Official Twitter : #

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