TV animation "Chi. -About the Earth's Movement" will be broadcast on NHK Sogo in October 2024! Maaya Sakamoto, Kenjiro Tsuda, and Taro Hayami are the main cast members! Teaser video and visuals released!

The film won the 26th Osamu Tezuka Cultural Award's Manga Grand Prize and numerous other awards. The young genius writer Uotoyo unleashes on the world the story of those who put their beliefs and lives on the line to prove the geocentric theory of motion, "Chi. -About the Earth's Motion".

Two years have passed since the series was published in "Big Comic Spirits" in April 2022 and the anime adaptation was announced in June 2022, and the full details of the TV anime have finally been revealed.

The TV anime will start airing on NHK General TV (every Saturday at 11:45 p.m.) in October 2024, and the main cast has been announced and comments have arrived. In addition, a teaser visual and PV were also released. (*The broadcasting schedule is subject to change.)

The story takes place in a 15th century European country. Rafaou, a child prodigy, is allowed to skip a grade and enter a university. He lives up to the expectations of those around him and declares that he will major in theology, which was considered the most important subject at the time. However, he could not give up his passion for astronomy, which he had been devoting himself to for a long time.
One day, he meets a mysterious scholar named Hubert. Hubert had been tortured and imprisoned for violating a taboo based on heretical thought. What he was researching was a shocking "hypothesis" about the universe.

What fate awaits Rafaou, who will risk his life to prove the geocentric theory?
Teaser video released!

The teaser video released this time begins with a monologue by the child prodigy Rafau, "This world is full of idiots," and ends with his line, "Now I'm going to move the earth.
In an age when the "natural motion theory," which holds that the earth is the center of the universe and the planets move around it, was considered the truth of the world, and believing or researching anything that would overturn this theory was a serious offense, the mysterious scholar Hubert's words "I'm going to move the earth now" are a reminder of the possibility of the "geocentric theory. Rafaou learned of the possibility of the "geocentric theory" through the words of the enigmatic scholar Hubert. He was a self-proclaimed genius, but his intense intellectual curiosity had begun to take hold. What in the world do I have to offer to know everything about the world? and he puts his own "knowledge", "blood", and even his life on the line to prove the theory of "geocentricity".

Teaser video

Teaser visuals and 10 scene cuts are also released all at once!

The teaser visual released today depicts Rafau observing the universe from Earth. In addition, 10 scene cuts of Rafaou looking at the beautiful night sky, Inquisition Officer Novak with a fearless smile emerging in the darkness, and Hubert with strong faith in his eyes are also released!

The superlative voice cast is also a must-see!

Maaya Sakamoto will be voicing the child prodigy Rafau, Kenjiro Tsuda will be voicing the heretic examiner Novak, and Tadashi Hayami will be voicing the mysterious scholar Hubert!　Expectations are high for the announcement of additional cast members.

We are looking forward to the announcement of additional cast members.

The original author, Yutaka Uo, commented on the decision to make a TV anime: "When I heard about the production company, staff, cast, broadcasting station, music, etc., everything was so favorable that I doubted, "Really? It still feels like a dream, and it doesn't feel real. I still feel as if it is still a dream, and it doesn't feel real.
Maaya Sakamoto, who plays Rafaou, said, "As a fan of the original work, I went into this project with a sense of mission. Kenjiro Tsuda, who plays Novak, said, "It is an entertainment filled with various elements, such as the strength of people who risk their lives for what they believe in, intense human drama, and themes that are not easy to grasp. Tadashi Hayami, who plays Hubert, expressed his confidence in the quality of the work, saying, "This is not a work of entertainment to be enjoyed. Please share the pain in your heart and expand your wings of imagination to see "Chi. Please share your pain and expand the wings of your imagination. Please share the pain in your heart and expand your wings of imagination to see "Chi.

Comments

Uoyo Comment

Q1: How did you feel when you heard about the animation?
I was genuinely very happy.
It was one of my dreams to make an animated film, but when I heard about the production company, staff, cast, broadcasting station, music, etc., everything was so favorable that I doubted, "Really? It still feels like a dream, but it doesn't feel real.

Also, Madhouse was located near a friend's house that I used to go to every week when I was a student, so whenever I hear about the anime, it reminds me of my student days, and I am deeply moved by it.

Q2: What are your expectations for anime?
For better or worse, manga is very much an individual work, and you can make a lot of things "your own." For this reason, I expect to feel a sense of not belonging to myself when it is transferred to other media.
I am very happy to be able to see it as a detached, other person's business.

Q3: Do you have any message for your fans?
It has been two years since the completion of the original work, but the production team has given a fresh "rebirth" to the anime version of "Chi. I, as a viewer like you, am very much looking forward to watching the anime version of "Chi.
I am sure it will be a lot of fun!

Rafau

He is a boy genius who skipped a grade in college at the age of 12. He has always been able to get around in the world by making rational decisions, but he is fascinated by the beauty of the geocentric theory and begins to study it.

Maaya Sakamoto (as Rafau) comments

Q1, How did you feel when you read the original story and script?
I have always been a big fan of the original work and was greatly impressed by it. When I was invited to audition for the role of Rafau, I was happy and excited! I was shocked. I was nervous because I knew it was a difficult role.

Q2: About your role as Rafaou
Rafaou is a character with an important role to play as the starting point of this epic story.
I tried to make him relatable in the beginning so that the audience could experience the conflicts and desires that welled up inside him and share his thirst for knowledge.

Q3: Do you have any message for your fans?
It may come as a surprise to some that a woman will play the role of Rafaou. But since I auditioned and was chosen, I had to do my job in a way that people would think I was Rafaou, and as a fan of the original work, I had a sense of mission. I believe that you will enjoy the role without any sense of discomfort.

Novak

Inquisitor. He has no particular ideology, but he does whatever cruel things he can to protect the peace of the world, including his daughter, and he does it as part of his job.

Kenjiro Tsuda (Novak) comments

Q1, How did you feel when you read the original story and script?
The intense drama of the main characters who risk their lives to challenge the geocentric theory and the people on the regime side who suppress it. I was very moved. To look up at the night sky seems like a sacred act. And the depth of the title.

Q2: About Novak, the character you played.
He is a fascinating villain. He is a cold-hearted enforcer of justice in the world of this story, and a family man with a child to take care of. He is a strong-willed man who carries out his duties, but also has a vulnerability that is at the mercy of fundamental questions and changes in the world's norms, which makes him a joy to play.

Q3: Do you have any words for your fans?
It is an entertainment filled with various elements, such as the strength to carry out what you believe in at the risk of your life, intense human drama, and a theme that is not easy to grasp. Please watch it.

Hubert

An acquaintance of Rafa's father-in-law Potocki, a heretic imprisoned for "forbidden research.

Comment by Tadashi Hayami (Hubert)

Q1, How did you feel when you read the original story and script?
This is a world where faith has authority and the convenience of rulers takes precedence over truth.
This is a common occurrence not only in stories, but also in human gatherings. In the face of resignation, we live or...
I read the story with a sense of frustration and sadness that made me grit my teeth.

Q2: About Hubert, who played the role of Hubert
He has a sharp mind and a gushing passion. He is fascinated by the "geocentric theory," not succumbing to oppression, but being affected by the fever of seeking the truth and solution, even if he succumbs to reason. I think he is a sad, beautiful, and sinful researcher.

Q3: Do you have anything to say to your fans?
This is not a work of entertainment to be enjoyed.
Please share the pain in your heart and see "Chi" with your wings full of imagination.

(*Original comment)

The book and product publication activities of the three items will be launched in conjunction with the anime adaptation. The book and product publishing activities of the three items are also started.

I. "Chi. -About the Earth's Movement - Luxury Edition (tentative)".

The book is a collection of the best of publishing technology, with overwhelming specifications.
46" format, bound in paper over boards, no top and bottom edges, dotted silver, beautiful cover graphics, and transparent cover design.

*The design is subject to change.

Two, the official tribute book "Chi. -On the Movement of the Earth-" Vol. Q (tentative)

The "Chi." as envisioned and expressed by a superb team of leading Japanese writers.
In commemoration of the anime adaptation, we asked a number of celebrities who transcended genre boundaries to write tributes to the "Chi. The book will include illustrations, essays, and essays by a variety of famous people. The contents are rich in variety, including illustrations, essays, novels, poems, critiques, and dialogues. Don't miss the ever-deepening world of "Chi. s world, which is deepening even further.

Illustrations by Keisuke Itagaki, Taiyo Matsumoto, Shin Takahashi, Shohei Manabe, etc.
Dialogue: Soichi Noguchi (former JAXA astronaut), Naoki Peace Matayoshi (comedian), Kenjiro Tsuda (voice actor/animated version of "Chi. (voice actor, playing Novak in the anime version of "Chi.
Essays: Tow Ubukata, Kyu Sato, Hiromu Akita (amazarashi), etc.
Novels: Ryo Asai
Poetry: Tahi Saikatsu
Critique: Keiichi Ishibashi (curator at the Printing Museum), Yoshihiro Tanigawa (philosopher), etc.

3, "Chi. -About the Earth's Movement- Poster (tentative)" (Japanese only)

The illustrations that colored the last issue will appear as a single poster.
Chi." appeared in the 20th issue of Weekly Big Comic Spirits 2022. The color illustration depicting the main characters of the last episode was published in the 20th issue of Weekly Big Comic Pilots, and this fantastic picture was made into a single poster. The characters that spun the story of "Chi. The characters who spun the story of "Chi" are all gathered in one place.

The design is subject to change.

All three posters are now available for pre-order.Please visit the special website to make a reservation.
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In conjunction with this announcement, the official website anime-chi.jp was also opened, so you can keep an eye on the TV anime "Chi. You can't take your eyes off of the TV anime "Chi.

Work information

■ TV anime " Chi. - About the movement of the earth

＜Broadcast Information
Broadcasting will begin on NHK General TV (every Saturday at 11:45 p.m.) in October 2024 (scheduled).

<Original story
Uoyo "Chi. -About the Earth's Movement" (Shogakukan "Big Spirits Comics")
(Published by Shogakukan "Big Spirits Comics")

<Cast
Rafau: Maaya Sakamoto
Novak: Kenjiro Tsuda
Hubert: Hayami Tadashi

<Staff> Rafau: Maaya Sakamoto
Animation Production:Madhouse

Official HP：anime-chi.jp
Official X: @chikyu_chi

(C) Uoyo / Shogakukan / Chi. -About the Movement of the Earth Production Committee