“Kageki Shojo!!” Anime To Stream On Funimation
Funimation announced today the exclusive distribution rights to the new TV anime “Kageki Shojo!!”. The musical theater series will be a part of Funimation’s Summer 2021 anime season lineup. Simulcast is set to begin on July 3, 2021.
“Kageki Shojo!!” is based on the manga “Kageki Shojo!! Season Zero” by Kumiko Saiki. PINE JAM is handling the animation. The series stars voice actors Sayaka Senbongi as Sarasa Watanabe and Yumiri Hanamori as Ai Narata.
The anime will be available in the United States, Canada, Mexico*, Brazil*, Colombia*, Peru*, Chile*, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Available in France, Russia, Germany and Scandinavia on Wakanim. (*Simulcast date to be confirmed for Latin America.)
Funimation Synopsis: This drama series follows Sarasa Watanabe, a young girl, and her roommate, former idol, Ai Narada, and their journey at the legendary Kouka School of Musical and Theatrical Arts. But the journey isn’t always smooth, and “Kageki Shojo!!” examines the drama and hope that come with pushing toward greatness.
Seven Seas Entertainment released “Kageki Shojo!! The Curtain Rises” in English in November 2020 and is set to release “Kageki Shojo!!” Volume 1 on July 6, 2021.
Manga Synopsis: Like the Takarazuka Revue, the young women who go to the Kouka School of Musical and Theatrical Arts play all the parts of musical theater, be they female or male. Narada Ai is a jaded former idol performing female roles—her roommate, playing male roles, is bright-eyed country girl Watanabe Sarasa. From the school to the stage to the rest of their lives, there is no challenge these young women can’t face with their passion for performance.
Sources: Funimation website. Kageki Shojo!! website and Twitter. Seven Seas Entertainment website.