The main PV, broadcast date, and OP/ED artists for the TV anime "Jeweler Richard's Mystery Appraisal," which will air in January 2020, have been revealed.

The main PV, broadcast date and time, and OP/ED artist information for the TV anime "Mr. Richard the Jeweler's Mystery Appraisal," scheduled to begin airing in January 2020, was released today, December 4, 2019.

Jeweler Richard's Mystery Appraisal" is a jewel mystery work written by Nanako Tsujimura and illustrated by Utako Yukihiro ("B-PROJECT" character design, etc.). The latest nine volumes have been published by Shueisha Orange Bunko, and the total number of copies sold has exceeded 600,000.

The work depicts a beautiful jeweler, Richard Ranasinghe Dovrupian, and a university student, Seigi Nakata, who is cheerful and straightforward, as they try to unravel the message hidden in a jewel, and has gained popularity among women for its beautiful world view and heartwarming story.

The TV animation is directed by " One Week Friends " and "Amazu to Inazuma. and " Amazu to Inazuma, " directed by Taro Iwasaki, with Mariko Kunisawa serving as the writer/scriptwriter and Utako Yukihiro as the original character designer. Animation production will be handled by Mariko Kunisawa, who is known for her work on "Natsume Yuujinchou," "Durarara! and "91days.

The main PV, broadcast date, and OP/ED artist information were released today, December 4.

Main PV

The main PV depicts a scene of Richard (CV: Takahiro Sakurai) and Masayoshi (CV: Yuma Uchida) working part-time at his jewelry store "Jewelry Etranger". The film also shows their interactions with the various customers who visit the jewelry store for "special reasons.

In addition, two newly cast characters make their first appearances in the PV. Akiko Tanimoto (CV. Kana Hanazawa), Masayoshi's college classmate and ore enthusiast, and Haruyoshi Shimomura (CV. Yuichi Iguchi), Masayoshi's friend, were unveiled. Each character's voice has also been revealed, and the video raises expectations for what kind of story will be spun through the gemstones.

Broadcast Date
This work will begin broadcasting on January 9, 2020 (Thursday) at 24:00 on TOKYO MX, BS11, AT-X, and WOWOWOW as needed.

OP/ED Artists
The OP artists will be the same as those of the TV anime "Yatte Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Mawatte ga Mawattaite" (My Youth Love Comedy is Wrong!). In the PV, a part of the song has been released for the first time, and her delicate and transparent voice will color the world of the work.

The ED artist is Da-iCE, a five-member dance and vocal group that made its major debut on January 15, 2014 with its first single "SHOUT IT OUT," and is scheduled to perform at arenas including the Yoyogi Daiichi Gymnasium for the first time in January 2020. Member Yudai Ohno, who wrote the lyrics to this song, commented, "I put into the lyrics the mysterious encounter between Masayoshi and Richard that seems like fate, and Masayoshi's absolute bond, feelings, friendship, and longing for Richard" (original text in Japanese).

Production Information
TV animation "Jeweler Richard's Mystery Appraisal

<Cast
Richard Ranasinghe Dovrupian CV: Takahiro Sakurai
Masayoshi Nakata CV: Yuma Uchida
Akiko Tanimoto CV.
Haruyoshi Shimomura CV: Yuichi Iguchi and others

＜Staff
Original story: "Jeweler Richard's Mystery Appraisal" by Nanako Tsujimura (Shueisha Orange Bunko)
Director: Taro Iwasaki
Composition/Screenplay: Mariko Kunisawa
Character Planning: Utako Yukihiro
Character Design / Chief Animation Director: Natsuko Kondo
Richard Supervisor：Masakazu Kawazoe
Art Director：Mio Isshiki
Color Designer：Ritsuko Utagawa
CG Producer: Norikazu Kambayashi
Jewelry Supervisor: Naokazu Kudo (Japan Gem Patent Appraisers Association)
Photography: Tomoyuki Shiokawa
Editing: Daisuke Imai
Sound Director: Tetsu Motoyama
Music: Nobuko Toda
Animation Production: Shuuka, etc.

＜Introduction
One night, Masayoshi Nakata, a college student with a strong sense of justice, rescues a handsome foreigner, Richard, from a drunken brawl. Knowing that he is a jeweler, he asks Richard to identify a ring that his grandmother had hidden until her death, which is said to have had a legendary meaning. Richard's examination reveals her past, the truth, and her feelings.
This leads Masayoshi to work part-time at "Jewelry Etranger," a jewelry store in Ginza owned by Richard. The relationship between Richard and Masayoshi changes little by little as they unravel the various "mysteries" that are brought to Etranger on a daily basis. However, they each have a secret that they will not reveal to anyone.

～A jewel mystery spun by a beautiful jeweler and a college student with a strong sense of justice.

(c) Nanako Tsujimura/Shueisha, Jeweler Richard's Mystery Appraisal Production Committee