For those of you who are sitting on your couch on a gloomy winter evening, and craving a warm spring morning, imagine a place where cherry blossoms are in full bloom throughout the year!
As dreamy as it may seem, a place like this exists in the fantasy world of the upcoming anime Shikizakura.
The word ‘shikizakura’ literally means sakura (cherry blossoms) that blooms twice. It’s the shrine where the transient world meets the spirit world, a place which has held many secrets for centuries.
On Wednesday, the official Twitter account for Shikizakura anime announced that the anime will premiere in the second half of 2021. The announcement also states that May’n will perform the anime’s ending theme song.
Along with Asaka, another artist from Nagoya will be in charge of the theme songs. Ending song by May’n decided! Announced on the broadcast “ROOMIC” earlier. The broadcast will be in the second half of 2021
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Just like the opening theme song artist Asuka, May’n is from Nagoya as well, where the anime’s production is based.
The anime is set to have 12 30-minute episodes. The staff and cast details have already been revealed.
| Position | Staff | Other Works |
| Director | Shin’ya Sugai | Walking Meat |
| Producer | Tomoyasu Nishimura | Maria the Virgin Witch, Moribito – Guardian of the Spirit |
The staff held auditions for new voice actors for the anime’s seven main characters. Even an English-speaking audition was also held at Anime Expo in July 2019.
| Character | Voice |
| Noda Yudai | Sho Miwa |
| Maho Shiro | Myojin Aika |
| Daisuke Nakamoto | Nagatsu Yoshihira |
| Shoto Mizukami | Hattori Ryo |
| Eri Sakazaki | Kaede Naruse |
| Natsuki Ochiai | Yamada Haruko |
| Yoneyama Shingo | Thorns |
| Miki Yakata | Myojin Benio |
| Arai Yuuto | Kojima Ukon |
| Iori | Inuzuka Ichigo |
The anime will follow Kakeru Miwa’s journey of protecting the shrine from Oni and other threats from the spirit world. Can he safeguard Ouka Myoujin, the shrine mainden who is fated to save the world?
The previously released promotional video featured the opening theme for the anime titled ‘BELIEVE MY SELF’ by Asakika.
It’s time to spice up your 2021 with a sci-fi anime that revolves around elements from Japanese folklore. Moreover, who doesn’t want a beautifully animated anime filled with action?
So, are you ready to unravel the mysteries behind the shrine where the past and the future, the transient world and the spirit world, thoughts and wishes, all intersect?
About Shikizakura
Shikizakura follows high school student Kakeru Miwa, who ends up being an irregular member of a power suit team tasked with battling Oni.
These Oni possess humans and try to sneak into the transient world. Only the power suit, Yoroi, which combines ancient secrets with the latest technology, can protect people from Oni.
Due to this sudden turn of events, Kakeru decides to become a hero who will battle Oni and protect Ouka Myoujin, the shrine maiden fated with saving the world.
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