The latest title in the "Toaru" series, "Toaru Majutsu no Index Gaiden: Toaru Kagaku no Shinrai Seizoku" goes on sale today, February 25th! The protagonist is the queen of the most popular characters, Shokubachi Misao Prayer! The special edition comes with a drama CD with a story newly written by Kazuma Kamaike! Toaru Majutsu no Index: Toaru Kagaku no Shinri Shokubuku" is the latest in the "Toaru" series, which began with the novel "Toaru Majutsu no Index" by Kazuma Kamaike and is currently being serialized on Comic Newtype. The first volume of the comic went on sale today, February 25, 2022 (Friday)! The protagonist of this work is Shokubachi Mikoto, the queen of Tokiwadai Junior High School, who shares popularity with the heroine of the main story, Misaka Mikoto. In the comic, she is involved in the election of Tokiwadai's president, and the incidents surrounding her are described. The special edition, released at the same time, comes with a 40-minute drama CD written by Kazuma Kamaike. The CD and CD mount are decorated with newly drawn illustrations by Motoi Fuyukawa, known for his work on "Toaru Kagaku no Railgun". Toaru Majutsu no Index Gaiden: Toaru Kagaku no Shinrai Seizoku" Book Information Release date: February 25, 2022 (Friday) Publisher: KADOKAWA Inc. Price: 704 yen (640 yen + tax) Special edition with CD: 2,420 yen (2,200 yen + tax) Original Story: Kazuma Kamaike Manga: Yasuhito Nogi Character Design: Kiyotaka Hamura Synopsis The election for the student council president of Tokiwadai is approaching. Despite her own intentions, the people around her and her fate as the head of the largest faction have brought her into the middle of the election battle. The latest installment of the popular "Toaru" series is here! Cast Komaki Makigami (CV: Aina Rufu) Misao Shokubachi (CV: Kyomi Asakura) Junko Hofu (CV: Minami Tsuda) Mikoto Misaka (CV: Rina Sato) Kuroko Shirai (CV:Satomi Arai) Reika Nightingale (CV:Akiyoshi Sekine) Mizuho Tannaka (CV:Rina Kawaguchi) Ryoko Kaibe (CV:Maki Kawase) Konomi Senbayashi (CV:Yurie Kosakai)
【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.
