It’s tough to see an anime series getting delayed, especially when it has just begun. For UniteUp!, it is a bit more when it attracts an audience not initially a fan of idol-themed shows. The show has been nicely received for its designs and animation.
On Sunday, the official website for UniteUp! revealed that the fourth episode will premiere on February 11. The previous episode aired on January 21, which means the delay will be three weeks long.
The staff mentioned that COVID-19 had affected their production schedule, causing the delay. Now, they will premiere two special programs on January 28 and February 4.
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Due to the impact of the spread of the new coronavirus infection on the video production schedule, we have decided to postpone the broadcast and distribution of “UniteUp!” Episode 4 and beyond.
We apologize for the inconvenience and concern for everyone who is looking forward to it.
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UniteUp! is a part of a multimedia project by Sony Music Entertainment Japan. It originally began as a YouTube channel, featuring songs from different artists. An anime series began to air on January 7, 2023, with Crunchyroll streaming the series.
CloverWorks is producing the anime, with Shin’ichiro Ushijima as the director. Rino Yamazaki is supervising the scripts. The characters are designed by Majiro, Asami Komatsu, and Yurie Hama. Yuki Hayashi is composing the music.
About UniteUp!
UniteUp! is a Japanese mixed-media project created by Sony Music Entertainment Japan. It began with a YouTube channel in November 2021, which featured songs from various artists of different genres.
A television anime series for UniteUp! premiered on January 7, 2023. CloverWorks has produced the series.
The anime series will revolve around a singer Akira Kiyose who is scouted by sMiLea Production, a talent agency established by the legendary duo AneLa. Akira then forms an idol group with Banri Naoe and Chihiro Isuzugawa. The three aspire to make it big as idols.
Source: Official Website
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