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AnimeJapan 2023: Re: Zero, Rurouni Kenshin, Oshi no ko, and all day 1 announcement trailers
AnimeJapan 2023, the ‘anime’ release announcement event for this year and part of 2024, has already started and Netflix, Aniplex and other companies have announced a large number of productions on the first day of the event. So at GamerFocus, we have compiled for you all the ‘anime’ premiere trailers that were part of the AnimeJapan 2023 announcements. Some of these ‘anime’ will arrive sometime in 2023 and others in the first months of 2024 .
Oshi no Ko
During the panel Oshi no Ko At AnimeJapan 2023, it was revealed that the ‘ending’ theme of this ‘anime’ is called «Mephisto» and will be interpreted by Queen Bee, an artist who interpreted the ‘ending’ 11 Chainsaw Man.
The story of Oshi no Ko follows the life of Gorou, a gynecologist who is fond of ‘idols’ who is in shock when his favorite star, Ai, announces an impromptu hiatus. Gorou doesn’t realize that he is about to forge a bond with her that defies all common sense. The ‘manga’ Oshi no Ko It is in charge of Aka Akasaka (Kaguya-sama: Love is War) and Mengo Yokoyari (Scum’s Wish).
rinkai!
Another of the announcements on the first day (1) of AnimeJapan 2023 was that rinkai! will have an ‘anime’ adaptation. The story of rinkai! focuses on women’s cycling, a sport that debuted in Japan shortly after World War II. However, organized competitions disappeared after 15 years and remained inactive for several decades. For this reason the Rinkai League was created to revive the sport.
Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune
One of Netflix’s first ‘anime’ release announcements on the first day (1) of AnimeJapan 2023 was the first trailer for Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune. This science fiction ‘anime’ is based on a series of novels illustrated by So-Bin and written by Carlo Zen.
science fiction novels Yakitori they are set in a future, in which the solar system is dominated by constantly conflicting trade federations. To escape the restrictive country of his birth—a Japan from a dystopian future—and on the recommendation of his military cook friend Pupkin, Akira—the story’s protagonist—enlists in a trade federation orbital launch infantry unit. Said infantry is famous for its 70% kill rate and is nicknamed “Yakitori” for being expendable.
Jujutsu Kaisen season 2
Among all the ‘trailers’ presented during the first day of AnimeJapan 2023, the one for season 2 of Jujutsu Kaisen It was undoubtedly one of the most anticipated. In GamerFocus we have an article dedicated to all the information concerning this announcement and you can see it now in the following link.
Horimiya -piece-
The special panel or ‘stage’ of horimiyaat AnimeJapan 2023, revealed that the ‘anime’ Horimiya -piece- -which will be released in July 2023- will adapt stories that have not been animated in previous series of this franchise.
The story of Horimiya -piece- It follows the life of Hori-san who, at first glance, due to her popularity, seems like a frivolous high school girl. However, in reality she is simple, pragmatic and family oriented. On the other hand, Miyamura-kun, he seems like a normal and gloomy high school boy. However, he is actually a handsome young man with a bad boy streak and covered in piercings and tattoos. When these two “unexpectedly” similar classmates have a chance meeting outside of class, a sweet story of school life begins.
Fate/Strange Fake -Whispers of Dawn-
Another of the strong announcements of AnimeJapan 2023, which was also accompanied by a trailer, was the reveal of the TV special. Fate/Strange Fake -Whispers of Dawn-. This special of Fate/Strange Fake called -Whispers of Dawn- will have a special presentation in Los Angeles and its premiere in Japan will be on July 2, 2023.
Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King
Another of Netflix’s ‘anime’ ‘trailers’ that ‘shonen’ fans were waiting to see at AnimeJapan 2023 is the one for the first movie of Black Clover titled The sword of the magician king. At GamerFocus we have an article dedicated to this trailer that confirmed the release date of the film. You can read all the information in the following link.
Tales of Wedding Rings
During AnimeJapan 2023 it was announced, with a small preview, that the ‘anime’ of the ‘manga’ Tales of Wedding Rings (Kekkon Yubiwa Monogatari) It will be released in 2024.
Crunchyroll distributes this ‘manga’ in English and describes the story as follows:
When Hime, Sato’s childhood friend, said goodbye, she was suddenly chased by him. Now they are in a fantasy world. There, Sato married Hime and became a legendary hero, the King of the Ring. So this is an out-of-this-world newlywed rom-com.
Gamera -Rebirth-
Another of the ‘anime’, with a trailer, announced by Netflix at AnimeJapan 2023 was Gamera -Rebirth-. This ‘anime’ will arrive sometime in 2023.
Rurouni Kenshin (2023)
Another of the ‘shonen’ trailers most anticipated by ‘anime’ fans in AnimeJapan 2023 is the reimagining of the ‘manga’ Rurouni Kenshin (2023) by Nobuhiro Watsuki. the new preview revealed that Yūma Uchida will voice Shinomori Aoshi and Saori Ōnishi will be the ‘seiyu’ of Takani Megumi.
My Hero Academia season 7
During the first day 1 of AnimeJapan 2023, TOHO Animation revealed that the production of the seventh season of My Hero Academia It has already started and confirmed that the ‘seiyu’ Romi Park will be in charge of giving voice to the character Star and Stripe.
Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club
The last of the ‘anime’ ‘trailers’ shared on the AnimeJapan 2023 stages was the OVA of Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club. Additionally, it was revealed that this OVA will have screenings in theaters for four weeks in Japan starting from June 23.
These were the ‘trailers’ for ‘anime’ premieres for 2023 and 2024 on the first day of AnimeJapan 2023. So you should be attentive to our coverage to find out everything that is coming this year and part of the next.
Source: Netflix Japan on YouTube
