NTV will be showing an animation series titled "Aoi Bungaku Series" which comprises of 6 famous literature works from various leading authors. The series will begin from 10 October at 1.20am (1.50am for the first OA) on Saturdays.
The idea for the series began when Shueisha re-published the 6 novels in a new version with covers drawn by famous manga artists Obata Takeshi (Death Note), Kubo Taito (BLEACH) and Konomi Takeshi (Shin Tennis no Oujisama). Based on their drawings, MADHOUSE will be in charge of producing the anime series.
Actor Sakai Masato will be playing the lead characters for each story as well as take on the role of a narrator. The six stories include works from Daizai Osamu - "Ningen Shinkaku" (4 episodes), "Hashire Meros" (2 episodes), from Sakaguchi Ango - "Sakura no Mori no Mankai no Shita" (2 episodes), from Natsume Souseki "Kokoro" (2 episodes) and from Akutagawa Ryuunosuke "Kumo no Ito" (1 episode) and "Jigokuhen" (1 episode). This is the third time that Sakai Masato tries his hand at voice acting and he has re-read the novels so as to prepare for the recording.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Crayon Shinchan's author, Usui Yoshito passes away
"Crayon Shinchan" author Usui Yoshito passed away after slipping from a cliff at Mount. Arafune and his body was found on 20 Sep 09. Crayon Shinchan's publisher, Futaba held an emergency press conference where they revealed that the last picture in Usui's digital camera was a topdown view of the cliff. It is believed that Usui slipped and fell down the cliff while taking this picture.
Usui had always loved to go on hiking trips in the mountains alone while taking pictures. However, this was the first time he visited Mount. Arafune and it turned out to be his last as well. According to police investigations, Usui had taken about 30 pictures of the scenery at Arafune. As the camera was still in the "on" mode when the body was found, it is said that Usui could have fallen right after taking this picture. In addition, there were no letters found on Usui thus the police has ruled out suicide or murder since it is highly likely that this is an accident.
With regards to the future of Crayon Shinchan's TV anime and movies, Futaba said that they are in the midst of negotiations with the related parties and Usui's family. Meanwhile, Usui's funeral will be held soon where only family members will attend. There are also talks going on as to whether to hold a farewell ceremony for Usui. As for the monthly Crayon Shinchan manga release, the publisher said that they have enough material until the Dec issue which will be published on 5 Nov. However, it is uncertain what they will do after that. Meanwhile, there will be a commemorative feature in the Nov issue which goes on sale from 5 Oct.
Usui had always loved to go on hiking trips in the mountains alone while taking pictures. However, this was the first time he visited Mount. Arafune and it turned out to be his last as well. According to police investigations, Usui had taken about 30 pictures of the scenery at Arafune. As the camera was still in the "on" mode when the body was found, it is said that Usui could have fallen right after taking this picture. In addition, there were no letters found on Usui thus the police has ruled out suicide or murder since it is highly likely that this is an accident.
With regards to the future of Crayon Shinchan's TV anime and movies, Futaba said that they are in the midst of negotiations with the related parties and Usui's family. Meanwhile, Usui's funeral will be held soon where only family members will attend. There are also talks going on as to whether to hold a farewell ceremony for Usui. As for the monthly Crayon Shinchan manga release, the publisher said that they have enough material until the Dec issue which will be published on 5 Nov. However, it is uncertain what they will do after that. Meanwhile, there will be a commemorative feature in the Nov issue which goes on sale from 5 Oct.
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