The novel “Shabake” will be made into a TV anime in 25 years! Daiki Yamashita plays the role of young girl & animation production is BN Pictures

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It has been revealed that Megumi Hatanaka’s best-selling novel series “Shabake” will be made into a TV anime in 2025. Along with the announcement, a teaser visual and special PV were released. The animation will be produced by BN Pictures, which is responsible for the “Aikatsu!” and “Gintama” series, and it has also been revealed that Daiki Yamashita will play the role of the main character, Ichitaro. Comments have also arrived from the main staff and Yamashita.

“Shabake” is a historical fantasy novel by Megumi Hatanaka that won the Excellence Award at the 13th Japan Fantasy Novel Awards and has sold over 10 million copies in total.

The time is Edo. Ichitaro, a young man at Nagasakiya, one of the largest stores in Nihonbashi, has been weak since birth and is unable to go out. Ichitaro was surrounded by demons such as Shirasawa and Inugami, and was always protected.
One night, Ichitaro goes out secretly and witnesses a murder. After that day, a series of bizarre murders began to occur in Edo. And so, with the help of the demons, Ichitaro’s search for an underachiever begins.

The long-awaited TV anime adaptation, which has undergone numerous media mixes including drama, comic adaptation, and stage play, will be produced by BN Pictures, the company behind the “Aikatsu!” and “Gintama” series.
Under the direction of director Takahiro Okawa, who served as assistant director on “Monogatari,” Doko Machita of “SHOW BY ROCK!! STARS!!” will be in charge of series composition, and Aikari Minagawa, chief animation director of “Sasaki and Miyano,” will be in charge of character design. was named. A group of up-and-coming staff members have come together to create this charming work featuring Edo-era atmosphere and characters full of humanity.

In addition, Daiki Yamashita has been chosen to play the role of Ichitaro, the main character, and comments from the main staff and Yamashita were also received.

In addition, along with the announcement of the TV anime adaptation, an official LINE account for “Shabake” was also opened. We will deliver the latest information on this work, including the original work and TV anime. If you register now, you will receive two types of wallpaper for your smartphone. Don’t miss this opportunity to register so you don’t miss any updates. Stay tuned for future updates on how this amusing and mysterious historical drama mystery woven by Edo merchants and demons will be made into a TV anime.

Original work: Megumi Hatanaka

“Shabake”, which was submitted for the Newcomer’s Award, has been made into an anime, with young men and demons moving and talking.
I’m impressed by that.
I hope that Yotatsu can meet many people who will enjoy anime with him.

Director: Takahiro Okawa

When we hear of the Edo period, it seems like a distant world, but Hatanaka-sensei’s original work “Shabake” does not make you feel that way.
Just like the original work, I hope this work will make you feel close to Ichitaro and the people of Edo, as well as the demons that surround them.
Please look forward to the broadcast.

Series composition: Doko Machida

I want to write a historical drama! I want to write! Just as I was saying that, I was approached about the script for “Shabake”, which I had always been a fan of. I was keenly aware that kotodama still exists. Well, the main character, Ichitaro, is sickly but has a strong heart and a clear mind, and is a genuine “people person” who is loved by everyone (lol). Also, I hope you will enjoy watching Sasuke and Nikichi’s activities as they overprotect and pamper such a young girl.

Character design: Aikari Minagawa

I am honored to have had the opportunity to be involved as a character designer.
I’ll do my best to convey the charm of each character through animation, so I appreciate your continued support.

Music/Rei Ishizuka

The story is set in the Edo period, there are demons, there are various relationships between people, and there are many aspects that I would like to focus on as a musical accompaniment.
I had a lot of fun thinking about what kind of music would be appropriate for such a unique world.
And since this is a work that has many passionate fans, I wrote this with great enthusiasm and hope that it will live up to their expectations.
I hope you enjoy it.

Ichitaro/Daiki Yamashita

I’m very honored to be able to play Ichitaro in the TV anime “Shabake”. The ayakashi surrounding Ichitaro are very unique and attractive, and with the help of these demons he solves the mystery, and the balance between suspense and humor is very pleasant! It’s a wonderful work that people of all ages should watch, so please look forward to the broadcast!