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Upcoming original bowling-themed anime Turkey! -Time to Strike- revealed a new character trailer today featuring Sayuri Ichinose (voiced by Haruki Iwata), a second year high school student who uses a powerful bowling style with a 16-pound ball. The series broadcasts in Japan beginning on July 8. Turkey! -Time to Strike- Sayuri Ichinose Character Trailer Turkey! -Time to Strike- is based on original work by Bakken Record and Pony Canyon. Susumu Kudo directs the series at animation studio Bakken Record. Naomi Hiruta provides the scripts, Airi Takekawa provides the character designs and serves as chief animation director and Yuki Hayashi provides the music. Turkey! -Time to Strike- key art Related: Turkey! -Time to Strike- Anime Highlights Rina Godai in New Character Trailer The official website describes the story of Turkey! -Time to Strike- as follows: Will you believe me? A story that is mysterious, precious, bittersweet, and irreplaceable— Can't be described as simply fun.

A brand-new trailer released for Turkey! -Time to Strike- today announced a July 8 at 25:29 Jst (effectively July 9 at 1:29) broadcast date for Japanese television, while also previewing the original anime's opening song, "Zinnia" by cast members Hana Hishikawa, Kana Ichinose, Haruki Iwata, Yuki Tenma and Ayasa Ito as their characters. Turkey! -Time to Strike- Trailer Related: Turkey! -Time to Strike- Anime Reveals New Key Art Susumu Kudo ( Minami Kamakura High School Girls Cycling Club ) directs the Turkey! -Time to Strike- anime at studio Bakken Record, with scripts by Naomi Hiruta, character designs by Airi Takegawa ( Ippon! again ) and music by Yuki Hayashi ( Haikyu!! ). The story of Turkey! -Time to Strike- is described as follows: Will you believe me? A story that is mysterious, precious, bittersweet, and irreplaceable— Can't be described as simply fun. "Turkey" is a bowling term for scoring three consecutive strikes. This is the story of Mai,...

Voice actor unit harmoe , which consistes of Haruki Iwata (Towa Hanamai in D4DJ First Mix ) and Moeka Koizumi (Shioriko Mifune in Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club ), released a full music video for their latest song "Tabishiyo! Don't You?" ("Let's Go on a Trip! Don't You?") on their official YouTube channel . The pop tune is now featured as the opening theme for the spring 2025 TV anime ZatsuTabi -That's Journey- . As its title suggests, the theme of the anime is taking a journey, and the video shows the two traveling through different parts of Japan on a train. harmoe "Tabishiyo! Don't You?" Music Video ZatsuTabi -That's Journey- Creditless Opening Video Iwata and Koizumi formed harmoe in 2021. They have released seven singles, two original albums and one mini-album to date. The group has provided theme songs for My Stepmom's Daughter Is My Ex (2022), Shall Survive Using Potions! , (2023), Fluffy Paradise...

Voice actor unit harmoe , consisting of Haruki Iwata (Towa Hanamai in D4DJ First Mix ) and Moeka Koizumi (Shioriko Mifune in Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club ), posted a memorial video to celebrate their debut's fourth anniversary day today on March 10. The song featured in the video is "HyperLoveSong," which was included in their second full album "radii" released in Japan on June 19, 2024. The video combines footage from their previous music videos and live concerts to look back on their history. harmoe was formed by Haruki Iwata and Moeka Koizumi and made their debut with their first single "Kimagure Tic-tac" on March 10, 2021. Since then they have released seven singles, one mini-album, and two full albums, also providing theme songs for My Stepmom's Daughter Is My Ex (2022), Shall Survive Using Potions! , (2023), Fluffy Paradise (2024), and most recently, Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time (2025). Their upcoming second mini-album "iki" is set...

The official YouTube channel for voice actor unit harmoe , consisting of Haruki Iwata (Towa Hanamai in D4DJ First Mix ) and Moeka Koizumi (Shioriko Mifune in Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club ), eleased a full music video for their latest seventh single song, "Twinkle Days." The single released in Japan today on January 8, and is now featured as the ending theme for the winter 2025 TV anime Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time . The concept of the song is "Peter Pan and Wendy," according to harmoe's website . The music video depicts harmoe opening doors to various magical worlds as if guided by a fairy. harmoe "Twinkle Days" Music Video Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time Creditless Ending Video Additionally, harmoe's YouTube channel is also streaming official audio videos for the single's two coupling songs — "Kin-niro Initiation" and "Pixy Pixy". harmoe "Kin-niro Initiation" Official Audio Video harmoe "Pixy Pixy...

The official website for voice actor unit harmoe has released a TV spot and CD jackets for their upcoming seventh single "Twinkle Days" to release on January 8, 2025. As previously reported , the title tune will be featured as the ending theme for the winter 2025 TV anime Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time . The concept of their seventh single "Peter Pan and Wendy." The music and their dance performance express the story of Peter Pan in a way that only “harmoe” can. harmoe "Twinkle Days" TV Spot Regular edition CD jacket First press limited edition CD jacket Canime (Pony Canyon official online store) limited edition CD jacket Related: Idol Unit Dialogue+ to Perform Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time Anime Opening Song harmoe was formed by Haruki Iwata (Towa Hanamai in D4DJ First Mix ) and Moeka Koizumi (Shioriko Mifune in Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club ) in 2021. They...

The official website for voice actor unit harmoe has announced that their seventh CD single "Twinkle Days" is scheduled to release on January 8, 2025. It will have been 11 months since the release of their previous sixth single "Fuwafuwa party, Tsurarete happy" in February 2024. harmoe was formed by Haruki Iwata (Towa Hanamai in D4DJ First Mix ) and Moeka Koizumi (Shioriko Mifune in Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club ) in 2021. They have recently provided theme songs for My Stepmom's Daughter Is My Ex (2022), Shall Survive Using Potions! , (2023), and Fluffy Paradise (2024). The site has also confirmed that "Twinkle Days" will be featured as the ending theme for the winter 2025 TV anime Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time . Koizumi describes her impression of the anime as follows: "It is very cool to see Takumi, who was suddenly reincarnated in another world, dexterously using all the skills he was given, gradually gaining excellent friends,...

Anime fans will head to the lanes of Nagano in 2025 with the cute girls of the original bowling anime Turkey! The upcoming production released the first teaser trailer for the series today, confirming a scheduled 2025 broadcast. Related: Original Bowling Anime Turkey! Gobbles Up Main Cast Members The  Turkey!  anime project is spearheaded by Pony Canyon and Tatsunoko Production's label Bakken Record. The anime will be set in Chikuma City, Nagano Prefecture, with a story by live-action drama writer Naomi Hiruta with character designs from Airi Takekawa ( "Ippon" Again! ). The music will be produced by Pony Canyon with the animation produced at Bakken Record. The previously announced cast members for the anime include Hana Hishikawa, Kana Ichinose, Haruki Iwata and Yuki Tenma. The anime project was originally announced in December 2022. Source: Comic Natalie...

The official website for the upcoming stage play adaptation of Yuto Yotsuba (story) and Ryo Ogawa's (art) comedy manga Ya Boy Kongming! has released trailers to introduce its nine main cast members in their character costume. In the clip featuring the TV anime's opening theme song "Chikichiki Banban" by Queendom in the background, the cast members' comments are introduced along with scenes of them shooting their official character visuals. Rei Fujita, who is cast as Zhuge Kongming, said, "After respecting the original, and I want to work hard to create my role that will make the audience think that this Kongming is also acceptable." Meanwhile, Haruki Iwata, who plays Eiko Tsukimi, said, "I will play the role of Eiko cheerfully and energetically, and will do my best to deliver the music with you all!" 140-second version 15-second version The stage play, written/directed by Japanese comedian Akira Ishida (Non...

The official website for voice-actor unit harmoe has announced that their second full album "radii" (pronounced ready-ai ) is set to release in Japan on June 19, 2024. And their official YouTube channel has started streaming a teaser video for the album. The site describes the album's concept as: harmoe reaffirmed the missing "i" = "I" in "Villans" (the theme of their second concert tour in 2023). Their second album is about a story of having a firm "I" and going in search of "i" = "love" with "others." Everyone can talk about love, but love is too big for anyone to explain what it is. What is the love between only two people that harmoe, who has been exposed to various love stories, has found...? The unit was formed by Haruki Iwata (Towa Hanamai in D4DJ First Mix ) and Moeka Koizumi (Shioriko Mifune in Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club ) in 2021. They have so far released six singles,...