Yofukashi Uta" is the latest work by Kotoyama, the creator of "Daga Buttercup". The protagonist, Kou Yamori, is an eighth grader who is not good with girls and is somehow not attending school. One day, he goes out at night for the first time and meets a mysterious beautiful girl, Nazuna Nanakusa. One day, he goes out at night for the first time and meets a mysterious beautiful girl, Nazuna Nanakusa. He is fascinated by her, who is actually a vampire, and asks her to make me a vampire. ...... The teaser visual for "Yofukashi Uta" was released to coincide with the decision to make it into an anime, depicting Ko Yomori, who is fascinated by the fun of "Yofukashi", and the free-spirited vampire Nazuna Nanakusa. In addition, a teaser PV featuring the song "Yofukashi Uta" by Creepy Nuts, which is the basis of the title of this work and also the theme song of this work, was also released at the same time. The video is full of the excitement and thrill of "Yofukashi". In addition, the character visuals and the first information of the cast and main staff were also revealed. The main character, Kou Yamori, will be played by Hajime Sato, and the vampire, Nazuna Nanakusa, will be played by Ten Amamiya. Comments from each cast member have also arrived. The main staff is Tomoyuki Itamura, who directed the "Monogatari" series and "Vanitas no Teiki," the chief director is Tetsuya Miyanishi, who is active in "My Hero Academia" storyboarding and directing, and "SK∞ SK8" directing, and the script is written by Michiko Yokote, who worked on "Tsurune -Kazamai High School Kyudo Club-" and "Tenchi Sozo Design Club. The script is written by Michiko Yokote, who worked on "Tsurune -Kazamai High School Kyudo Club-" and "Tenchi Souzou Design Club", the character design is by Haruka Sagawa of "Kami Zai Tsuki no Kodomo" and "Someday", and the animation is by Raiden Film, who produced "Tokyo Revengers" and "Hataraku Cell Black". Creepy Nuts The film will also feature Creepy Nuts as its theme song. The title of the film is based on the song "Yofukashi Uta" by Creepy Nuts. Creepy Nuts commented, "I think this manga is like 'the night itself' as it neither denies nor affirms the various ways of stretching and regaining one's footing, and the various ways of sticking out that are impossible to do under the sun. Congratulatory illustration drawn by Kotoyama To commemorate the anime adaptation, a congratulatory illustration and comment written by Kotoyama has arrived. The official anime website and Twitter have also been opened, and the latest information will be sent out as needed. The TV anime "Yofukashi Uta" is scheduled to be broadcast on Fuji TV's "Noitamina" and other channels from July 2022. ＜The following is the full text of the comments. Gen Sato Comment Q1: What is your impression of this work? Because nighttime comes to everyone equally, everyone, regardless of gender or age, can express their feelings that they could not during the day. We can be who we are. The vague image I had of night as something scary has been replaced by one of night as something fun. I am sure that people who have seen this film will enjoy the night and want to take a walk in the middle of the night. Q2: What is your impression of the character you play and how enthusiastic are you about the role? I think that he is actually the most distant person from the readers in the story. He doesn't get overly upset by irregular events, but rather he is able to act out of curiosity and desire to know. That's why I want to enjoy the night with him, so that I can be a vampire with the same level of curiosity, and not be swept away by him. Aman Amemiya Comment Q1: What is your impression of this film? I think everyone has had a bewildering feeling like the protagonist, Ko, who is not in terrible pain, but is somehow inconvenienced and unable to get along. I got the impression that this work lightens such a heavy heart with just the right amount of distance. I thought the balance between Nazuna's outlandish words and actions, Ko's willingness to follow her even though she is surprised by them, the heartwarming interaction between the two, and the thrilling storyline was very pleasant! Q2: What is your impression of the character you are going to play and what is your enthusiasm for the role? When I first saw the picture of the character, I had the impression that he was a charismatic character with a strong sense of venom and villainy. When I read the original story, I found many parts that were unexpectedly cute, and the more I read, the more I was attracted to the character of Nazuna. I think that Nazuna's unique and free charisma as well as her pure cuteness and clumsy kindness are her main charms, and I want to play both of them with great care! Creepy Nuts Comment: Impressions of the work and your enthusiasm for the theme song There are some people who can't live until the sun goes down. I am just such a person. I think this manga is like "the night itself" as it neither denies nor affirms the various ways of stretching and regaining one's bearings that are impossible to do under the sun. I wish this page would never end. I hope we can make a song like that too. I'm very grateful that Yofukashi has been made into an anime, following Dagawase. The title "Yofukashi no Uta" was borrowed from a song by Creepy Nuts, and I'm very excited that they provided the theme song and music for the game. I spent my youth listening to Japanese rap music during the ice age, when people would laugh at me if I said I listened to it, and before I knew it, Mr. R had risen to prominence in the battle world and was making many great strides, and I watched the Japanese rap scene change under the influence of Mr. R and Mr. Matsunaga. The fact that he wrote the lyrics and made it into a rap is too big an event for me to ignore in my future work. [Introduction "The first time I went out at night without telling anyone..." The second year junior high school student, Kou Yomori, who is uncomfortable with girls, is currently not going to school for some reason. In addition, he has been having trouble sleeping at night. One day, for the first time in his life, he went outside at night without telling anyone. The night breeze felt good, and the world was free and different from the daytime. Ko finds a place to stay at night. Suddenly, a mysterious beautiful girl named Nazuna Nanakusa appears. She is a night dweller and a vampire. Nazuna teaches Ko the joys of the night. "Stay up all night until you're satisfied with today, boy. The boy is fascinated by the night and by Nazuna, and asks her to help him. Nazuna gives him the conditions to become a vampire. She tells him the conditions for becoming a vampire, while embarrassed. It's ...... "A person must fall in love with a vampire! This is the first time I've ever seen a vampire in my life. Will Ko, who has never known love, fall in love with Nazuna and become a vampire? ＜Broadcasted by Fuji Television Network "Noitamina" and others from July 2022. Original Story: Kotoyama (serialized in Shogakukan "Weekly Shonen Sunday") Director: Tomoyuki Itamura Chief Director: Tetsuya Miyanishi Script: Michiko Yokote Character Design: Haruka Sagawa Animation Production: Raiden Film Theme song: Creepy Nuts ＜Cast＞ Kou Yomori: Hajime Sato Nazuna Nanakusa: Ten Amamiya (C) 2022 Kotoyama, Shogakukan / "Yofukashi Uta" Production Committee Reference: https://animeanime.jp/article/img/2021/11/11/65317/449099.html
【Background】
・Graduated from Kyoto University with a major in Japanese Culture Studies, Faculty of Letters
・After graduation, worked 4 years as editor and proofreader for a print magazine specializing in traditional performing arts and culture
・Became a freelance journalist in 2021 and launched japanculturean.com in 2022
【Expertise】
・Pop-Culture Fusion Analysis
Analytical commentary on how modern pop-culture media (anime, film, fashion) incorporates and reinterprets traditional Japanese motifs.
