A special TV broadcast for the upcoming anime series Hortensia Saga was shown on Saturday (December 5) where a new promo video confirmed that the series would begin airing on January 6, 2021.
New shots from the series were showcased, and the ending theme Yasou to Hakuchuumu by Mafumafu was played for the first time on the program.
3rd key visual
A new key visual was also released revealing five new characters. We will see Shūichi Ikeda as Didier Vialdo, Kenji Nomura as Rugis F. Camellia, Takuya Eguchi as Roy Bachelot, Yu Kobayashi as Adelheid Olivier, and Kazuma Horie as Alexis Vall d’Hebron.
TV Anime “Hortensia Saga” 3rd PV
Mafumafu | Comment
“I previously did the main theme song for the Hortensia Saga game, and now I’ve been given the chance to do the anime’s ending theme too. When writing the song, I made sure not to ruin the grand scale of the anime, and kept in mind the visuals of the series. I would be honoured if the song added grace to the series, if even a little.”
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Hortensia Saga
Initial Broadcast: January 6, 2021
TV Anime ‘Hortensia Saga’ Official Website: https://animehorsaga.jp/
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Despite being on hiatus, Mafumafu has released a new song titled Shitsurakuen (Paradise Lost). The track will serve as the theme song for the Plantopia multimedia project which began this July, and a new animated music video has also been released. Plantopia is an original anime and figure collaboration between Good Smile Company, Max Factory, and Twin Engine. It tells the story of a human girl and a flower-based lifeform on a mysterious planet covered by unique plants. The project was spearheaded by Nozomu Kuoka (TECHNOROID), LAM (takt op.), and Kukka (D_CIDE TRAUMEREI). A line of figures inspired by LAM’s illustrations are scheduled to be released. The Shitsurakuen music video, directed by Yuki Igarashi, has been released, with animation production by OUTLINE. It shows the story of Haru, a human girl, and Alpha, a cherry blossom Flowerian. The track is now streaming and available for download. A light novel for Plantopia written by Kuoka has been published on Kakuyomu. A number of other projects are being funded on Kickstarter, so be sure to check them out!
Comment from Mafumafu
“I’m Mafumafu and I wrote the theme song for Plantopia, Shitsurakuen (Paradise Lost). It’s always been a very precious experience in my life as an artist to write a song for a story that will come to be in the future, and I’m very excited to see what kind of images will be created and what stories will be told. As more and more creators participating in the project hear this song, it might be transformed into something beyond what I could have imagined. This will serve as the gateway to new forms of entertainment! Although I’m currently on a hiatus, I’d still like to enjoy the world of Plantopia with you all. Thank you so much.”Information
Shitsurakuen (Paradise Lost) – Mafumafu
Streaming Release: October 12, 2022
Streaming Links: https://A-Sketch-Inc.lnk.to/Paradise_Lost
Music Video: https://youtu.be/_rp-FETkoDM
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The theme song for the ongoing anime series Play It Cool, Guys–which began airing in Japan on October 10–will be available to stream on October 26, 2022. Mafumafu’s Seishun Kippu is already proving popular, especially after the artist announced his hiatus in June 2022. The track’s cover art has also been revealed along with the announcement.
Play It Cool, Guys is a comedy series following a group of high school boys who seem incredibly cool but are actually a bunch of dorks in disguise. Nata launched the manga series in June 2019 on the Gangan pixiv website, where it is ongoing. The track has a fresh and fast-paced feel, and was written and arranged by Mafumafu before he announced his hiatus. The jacket photo was created by filmmaker and illustrator Tsuda. Are you watching the anime this season? Information
Seishun Kippu – mafumafu (Play It Cool, Guys Opening Theme)
Release Date: October 26, 2022
Lyrics & Arrangement: mafumafu
Official Site: http://uni-mafumafu.jp/
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Mafumafu’s new song Seishun Kippu (Youth Ticket) will serve as the opening theme for the upcoming anime series Play It Cool, Guys, scheduled to air in October 2022. The artist went on hiatus after holding a two-day solo concert at Tokyo Dome in June 2022. Play It Cool, Guys is a comedy series following a group of high school boys who seem incredibly cool but are actually a bunch of dorks in disguise. Nata launched the manga series in June 2019 on the Gangan pixiv website, where it is ongoing. Along with the announcement that the anime series would begin airing in October 2022, a key visual showing each of the hilarious characters was also revealed. The opening theme, Seishun Kippu, was written by Mafumafu before he announced his indefinite hiatus. The track has a fresh and fast-paced feel, and it can be heard in the newest trailer for the series. Be sure to give it a watch! Play It Cool, Guys Trailerhttps://youtu.be/f4Onn1yQGUA
Comment from Mafumafu
“I was so honored to be asked to sing the theme song for this series. These boys seem cool, but they’re actually total airheads.I think that the gap between who we are inside and who we pretend to be can be a really fascinating thing. I think that watching the daily lives of these adorable and suave high school boys is something that will bring some joy to people today. It’s a rare sight, after all, and I know it will be a pick-me-up for everyone feeling stressed out.I love comedy anime!I’m looking forward to seeing it!” ©那多ここね／SQUARE ENIX・「クールドジ男子」製作委員会Information
Play It Cool, Guys
Premiere: October 10, 2022 on TV Tokyo, AT-X, BS11
Opening Theme: Seishun Kippu (Youth Ticket) – Mafumafu
Official Site: https://cooldoji-pr.com/
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The TV anime series Hortensia Saga is set to be released on DVD and Blu-ray in Japan on March 17, 2021. Those who order the Limited Pressing Edition will receive their copy in a special box which features an exclusive illustration of the anime. First Press copies bought in-store in Japan also come with a B2-size promotional poster.
Limited Pressing Edition Bonuses Special Box Special Design Cover Illustration In-Store First Press Bonuses B2-Size Promotional poster The Limited Pressing Edition also comes with a UR Fortune Ticket which can be used in-game in Hortensia Saga Zero, a CD of the soundtrack, and other items related to the anime series. ©オルタンシア・サーガ製作委員会 Information
Hortensia Saga Blu-ray/DVD
Release Date: March 17, 2021
Episodes: 1-4
Details: https://animehorsaga.jp/package/
Hortensia Saga Official Website: https://animehorsaga.jp/
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Mafumafu released the music video for his new song Yurei on digital music platforms, including Spotify, on Sunday (January 10). The singer-songwriter, who celebrated his 10th anniversary on December 29, 2020, wrote the song for the new Japanese spring season special drama series Apuri de Koisuru20 no Jouken. The animated music video was made in collaboration with Japanese illustrator Osamu Taniguchi, the first time Mafumafu has worked with him. The video features a looping animation of a female school student sat on the floor of the classroom with just the backgrounds changing and environment. It's a simple video that captures the feelings of loneliness and restlessness. Mafumafu - "Yurei" Music Video
Mafumafu also released 14 songs simultaneously on music download and streaming services on Sunday including his new song Yurei, the track Yaso Hakuchumu (Short ver.) which features as the ending theme for the TV anime series Hortensia Saga, and more. The full tracklist can be found below. Yurei was written as the theme song for the Japanese drama series Apuri de Koisuru20 no Jouken which began airing on Sunday. The series features a cameo from Mafumafu. Information
Mafumafu – Digital Music Releases
Released: January 10, 2021
Yurei
*Main theme song for the Nippon TV special drama de Koisuru 20 no
https://A-Sketch-Inc.lnk.to/mafumafu_YureiYaso to Hakuchumu (Short ver.)
*Ending theme for the TV anime series Hortensia Saga
https://A-Sketch-Inc.lnk.to/mafumafu_Yaso_To_Hakuchumu_ShortIkasama Dance
https://A-Sketch-Inc.lnk.to/mafumafu_Ikasama_DanceHitomodoki
https://A-Sketch-Inc.lnk.to/mafumafu_HitomodokiHyakki Yako
https://A-Sketch-Inc.lnk.to/mafumafu_HyakkiyakoAkai Fusen
https://A-Sketch-Inc.lnk.to/mafumafu_AkaifusenYozora no Crayon
https://A-Sketch-Inc.lnk.to/mafumafu_Yozora_No_CrayonAlter Ego
*2 year anniversary song for the game Identity V
https://A-Sketch-Inc.lnk.to/mafumafu_Alter_EgoRiaju ni Naritai
*Collaboration song for apparel brand Rady
https://A-Sketch-Inc.lnk.to/mafumafu_Riaju_Ni_NaritaiKeitai Renwa
*Written for the mobile game project Project Sekai Colourful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku
https://A-Sketch-Inc.lnk.to/mafumafu_KeitairenwaKuyamu to Kaite Mirai
*Written for the mobile game project Project Sekai Colourful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku
https://A-Sketch-Inc.lnk.to/mafumafu_Kuyamu_To_Kaite_MiraiNontitle
https://A-Sketch-Inc.lnk.to/mafumafu_NontitleDejavu
https://A-Sketch-Inc.lnk.to/mafumafu_DejavuNighty Night
https://A-Sketch-Inc.lnk.to/mafumafu_Nighty_NightMafumafu Artist Page: https://A-Sketch-Inc.lnk.to/mafumafu
Yurei
Written For: Japanese drama Apuri de Koisuru 20 no Jouken (Japanese Title: アプリで恋する20の条件)
Initial Broadcast: January 10, 2021
Cast: Tsubasa Honda, Yosuke Sugino, Maika Yamamoto, Reina Sumi, Takayuki Hamatsu, Shuhei Nomura, Makoto Hasegawa (THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE)Official Website: https://www.ntv.co.jp/appkoi/
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A new promotional video was released for the upcoming TV anime series Hortensia Saga which will begin airing in January 2021. The video showcased a snippet of the anime's opening theme LEADER by Japanese rock band MY FIRST STORY.
The story is set during a time of war where the main character rises up from a tragic life, carrying themselves and their fate onwards. The must-hear anime theme will plunge you straight into the world of the anime. The video reveals the first anime character voices including narrator Marius Casterede played by Yui Horie. MY FIRST STORY | Comment
"We'd like to congratulate Hortensia Saga on getting an anime adaptation. We are honoured to be performing the opening theme after doing the main theme for the Hortensia Saga: Ao no Kishidan game. The song is fast-paced and powerful and we believe it fits with the theme of the story. We hope you enjoy hearing our new song, 'LEADER,' as well as watching the anime."The promotional video also unveiled several new cast members including Takehito Koyasu as Fernando Ober, Tetsuya Kakihara as Leon D. Olivier, and Yu Kobayashi as Adelheid Olivier. The anime series will also feature the voice cast from the original mobile game. New key visual
Stay tuned for future updates in the lead up to January 2021. ©Hortensia Saga Production CommitteeInformation
Hortensia Saga
Initial Broadcast: January 2021
TV Anime Hortensia Saga Official Website: https://animehorsaga.com/