Hiroko Utsumi & MAPPA's Original TV Animation "Buttin? Broadcasting starts on January 13, 2024! 12 cast members including Genki Okawa are revealed at once!

The broadcast start date for the original TV anime "Buttigiri⁈" has been set for January 13, 2024. The latest visuals, PV, and cast information were also released, and it was announced that the opening theme will be performed by Kroi.

This is an original TV animation directed by Hiroko Utsumi, with series composition by Taku Kishimoto, character design by Takahiro Kazami, and production by MAPPA.
It is a "Yankee x One Thousand and One Nights" story in which the main character, Tomoshibi Arahito, meets his former best friend, Asamine Makara, and gets involved in a battle between powerful men.

The broadcast start date has been set for January 13, 2024. In addition, the latest visuals, PV, and cast information including Genki Okawa and all 12 members have been announced. It was also announced that the opening theme will be performed by Kroi.

The latest visuals

Latest PV

Cast Information & Comments

Genki Okawa will play the main character, Arahito Tomoshibi, and Yusuke Hoshino will play Asamine Matakara, Arahito's childhood friend. The cast comments were also released.

Genki Okawa as Tou Arahito

I am Genki Okawa, who plays the role of Ko Arahito. I am nervous about every episode, but I give it my all to record it.
It is a vigorous, funny, serious, and somewhat nostalgic work. The staff and cast are all giving it our all. Please look forward to it!

Yusuke Hoshino as Asakanon Shinpo

My name is Yusuke Hoshino, and I will be playing the role of Asakanon Shinpo.
I felt that my character is in sync with that of Shinpo, and I cherish playing the role of him very much. Arahito and Shinpo.
What kind of story will be spun between these two best friends who are reunited in the world of Yankees, and how will Mazin be involved? ......
The strongmen who stand in their way are all fascinating characters with one or two quirks.
The staff and cast are giving it their all! Please come and see it!

Masafumi Kobatake as Senya

I will be playing the role of Senya. My name is Kobatake.
I'm playing the role of Senya, and it's not an easy role to play. I am desperately chasing after him.
Because he is serious about everything. I hope you will enjoy the passion of Senya, who lives up to the expression, "I'm serious.
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Anna Nagase as Mahoro

My name is Anna Nagase, and I will be voicing Mahoro! When I received the audition materials, I was so taken by the cuteness of Mahoro that I couldn't believe I was playing such a wonderful girl. I am so happy to be able to play such a wonderful girl.
I don't know how this original work will turn out, but I'm really looking forward to it!
I hope you are all looking forward to the broadcast!

Nozomu Sasaki as Marito

My name is Nozomu Sasaki, and I will be playing the role of Marito. As the title says, the anime is full of energy, and the director Hiroko Utsumi and all the staff members are very passionate and enthusiastic about the anime.
Marito is cute and mad, and his expressions change from cute to mad and back again. I hope you're looking forward to it!
Majibabu is really great!

Jiro Saito as Kenichiro

My first thought was, "Wow, I'm playing a high school student!
But when I looked at the pictures, I realized that I would like to play the role of this high schooler with an old man's face.
I have loved fight manga since I was a kid, so I am very happy to be able to act in this kind of work.
I look forward to playing the role of the hard-nosed Kenichiro!

Yamaguchi Kappei as Komao

An unusual Yankee anime with quirky characters who go toe-to-toe with each other.
I was surprised that I could still be cast in such a work, but I am enjoying playing the role of Komao!
Since it is an original work, I don't know what is going to happen next, so I am always excited during the recording sessions.
I hope I can make it more exciting with everyone who watches it!

Zabu: Yukihiro Notsuyama

I will be playing the role of Zabu. My name is Yukihiro Notsuyama.
Anyway, battle! Battle! Battle! I'm really happy to be able to perform in this work.
The characters are all very strong (laughs). I did my best to play the role as well as I could so that I wouldn't lose to everyone around me...!
It's definitely a fun piece of work. Please be sure to see it!

Ryota Takeuchi as Ota

Ota's fists are heavy! I hope you can feel the toughness that he shows through his actions rather than words, along with his powerful animation!
To be "excited" with Marito.... To win the top position in the SIGMA SQUAD....
The hot battle has already started at the recording site! Please look forward to the start of the broadcast!

Shin Furukawa as Snake Run

My name is Shin Furukawa, and I will be playing the role of "Jabuso".
I'll be playing the role of "Buttockuri? is a work in which comedy scenes and hard-hitting fight scenes flow together at a furious pace.
I enjoy it every time I record it. The prefect in charge of the film, Jigoro-kun, is a very good prefect.
I feel that his passion at his core adds to the story.
I hope you enjoy watching the characters live their lives.
Thank you very much.

Shota Hayama, who plays the role of ■Hagakure

I am pleased to announce that I will be playing the role of Hagakure in the TV animation "Buttigiri! I am Shota Hayama and I will be playing the role of Hagakure in the TV animation "Buttigiri!
Although he may not play an active role in battle scenes, he is a well-informed person who is very passionate about martial arts.
So sometimes he becomes talkative as if he has changed (laughs).
The production team has put a lot of effort into the sound of expression in this work. Please take a look! Enjoy!

Chihiro Suzuki as Akutaro

My name is Chihiro Suzuki, and I play the role of Taro Aku. I am very happy to be taking part in "Buttigiri? I am very happy to be participating in "Buttigiri!
Akutaro is a very fun character to play and shows a wide variety of expressions.
The details of the story can be enjoyed only after watching the anime, but I think it is a work that is butch in many ways (laughs).
Please enjoy the world of "Butchigiri? Please enjoy the world of "Buttigiri?

The opening theme will be by Kroi! Comments have also arrived!

The opening theme of this work has been decided to be "Sesame" by Kroi, and a comment from Kroi was also announced.

Comment from Kroi

I am very happy to be in charge of the opening theme for the TV anime "Buttigiri? I am Kroi, and I will be in charge of the opening theme for the TV anime "Buttigiri?
The crossover worldview of "Buttigiri⁈" is similar to the style of Kroi, which takes influences from artists of various genres and eras and sublimates and develops them.
We wrote the song with more importance placed on the sense of mixing up and playfulness that is similar to our own.
We are truly happy to be involved in this work.
We went through a lot of trial and error in order to express the worldview and message of the work in our own way, so that everyone who watches the film will feel happy that Kroi's song was used as the opening for "Buttigiri⁈".
We took this song very seriously. We hope many people will enjoy it!

*Comments are in Japanese only.

Advance screening with greetings from the stage!

On December 23 (Sat), 2023, an advance screening of episodes 1-3 will be held at 6 theaters in Tokyo, Osaka, Aichi, Fukuoka, and Hokkaido.
At TOHO CINEMAS Roppongi Hills, Genki Okawa, who plays the role of Ko Arahito, Yusuke Hoshino, who plays the role of Asakanon Shinpo, and Ryota Takeuchi, who plays the role of Ota, are scheduled to appear on stage. The event will be broadcast live at each theater.
In addition, an advance lottery for tickets with a stage greeting at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi in Tokyo began today, November 24. For more details about the screening and the advance lottery sales, please check the following website.

Anime "Buttigiri? Outline of the advance screening with a stage greeting

Date and time: December 23, 2023 (Sun.) 13:00
Theaters: TOHO CINEMAS Roppongi, Ikebukuro, Umeda, Akaike, Tenjin, Susukino
Greetings from the stage: Genki Ohkawa (played by Arahito Tou), Yusuke Hoshino (played by Shinpo Asakane), Ryota Takeuchi (played by Ota)
Admission present: "Buttocki? Team logo sticker

＜Ticket information

TOHO CINEMAS Roppongi (advance screening with stage greeting)

Price: 2,500 yen
Sold at Ticket Pia and at the theater online/at the box office.
Ticket PIA advance lottery sales (pre-reserve) acceptance: November 24 (Fri.) 18:00 - December 3 (Sun.) 23:59
Pre-reserve sales URL: https://w.pia.jp/t/bucchigiri/
Ticket PIA general sale (first-come-first-served basis): December 11 (Mon.) 10:00 - December 18 (Mon.) 16:00
Theater Online・・・・On sale from December 21 (Thu.) 0:00 on the theater website.
Theater Box Office: Sales will begin from the opening of theaters on December 21 (Thu.)

TOHO CINEMAS Ikebukuro, Umeda, Akaike, Tenjin, Susukino (advance screening with live stage greeting)

Price: 2,000 yen
Sold at theaters online/at the box office.
Theaters Online・・・Sales will begin on December 21 (Thu.) at 0:00 on the theaters' website.
Theater Box Office: Tickets will be available at the box office from the opening of the theater on December 21 (Thu.).

No theater sales in the event that the tickets are sold out at Ticket Pia.
No sales at the theater box office in case the tickets are sold out at Ticket Pia.
*Special seats, etc. may be available for an additional charge depending on the theater.

Film Information
TV animation " Buttigiri?

＜Broadcast Information
Broadcasting is scheduled to begin on January 13, 2024 (Sat.) at 23:00 on the Teletext network and other networks.
Broadcast date and time are subject to change.

<Introduction
-The heart that won't run away and the heart that finds...

When Tomoshibi Arahito is reunited with his former best friend Asakane Makara, he finds himself caught up in a battle between powerful men.
He is caught up in a battle between powerful men....
Then, the shadow of a giant demon appears...!

Director: Hiroko Utsumi, Series Composition: Taku Kishimoto, Character Design: Takahiro Kazami, Production: MAPPA, Yankee x One Thousand and One Nights

＜Staff
Original Story: Hiroko Utsumi, Taku Kishimoto, MAPPA, TOHO
Director: Hiroko Utsumi
Series Composition/Screenplay : Taku Kishimoto
Character Design/ Chief Animation Director：Takahiro Kanami
Sub-character Design/ Chief Animation Director：Hiroyuki Saita/ Kiminori Ito/Shinyuki Ito
Costume Concept Design : Kazuhiro Sawadaishi
Art Director : Kurumi Suzuki
Color Designer : Yukiko Kakita
Director of Photography : Shinnosuke Kato
Editing: Tomoki Nagasaka
Music: Michiru Oshima
Opening Theme: "Sesame" by Kroi
Sound Director: Hiromi Kikuta
Sound Production: dugout
Animation Producer: Takahiro Ogawa
Production: MAPPA

<Cast
Light Arahito: Genki Okawa
Asakanon Shinpo: Yusuke Hoshino
Senya: Kobatake Masafumi
Mahoro: Anna Nagase
Marito: Nozomu Sasaki
Kenichiro: Jiro Saito
Zabu: Yukihiro Notsuyama
Komao: Kappei Yamaguchi
Ota: Ryota Takeuchi
Serpentine: Shin Furukawa
Hagakure: Shota Hayama
Akutaro: Chihiro Suzuki

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