『Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin』 will begin airing on July 6th, and the official trailer has been released! The opening theme song is performed by Ikimono-gakari, and the ending theme song is handled by Little Glee Monster.
Hey, anime fans, we have exciting news! You might have heard of the highly successful RPG game 'Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin' from 2020? That's right—the game that sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide is getting its own TV anime adaptation, scheduled to air in 2024 on TV Tokyo and its affiliates.
The trailer for this anime has been released, featuring new songs created by Ikimono-gakari and Little Glee Monster for the trailer, allowing us to further feel the appeal of this anime. The protagonist, the lazy harvest goddess Sakuna who was exiled from the capital of the gods, and the hardships and growth she and others face make us look forward to the story woven by her and her companions.
If you're not familiar with Ikimono-gakari and Little Glee Monster, let me give you a brief introduction. Ikimono-gakari consists of Yoshiki Mizuno and Hotaka Yamashita, who have been together since first grade; their group name comes from their role as 'creature caretakers' in first grade. Many of their hit songs like 'Arigatō', 'YELL', 'Blue Bird', and 'Kaze ga Fuiteiru' are beloved by everyone.
On the other hand, Little Glee Monster is a female vocal group themed around leaving a deep impression in people's hearts, known for their polished singing. Armed with powerful vocals and the clear harmonies of sophisticated a cappella, they have performed at many major events.
The anime's broadcast schedule has been announced, starting from July 6th (Saturday), airing every Saturday at 23:00 on TV Tokyo and other networks. Additionally, there will be an advance screening with a stage greeting on June 29th (Saturday), as well as the broadcast of the official radio program. It feels absolutely fantastic—let's all look forward to this anime's premiere together!
The anime's staff list has also been revealed. The director is Masayuki Yoshihara, who previously directed the 'The Eccentric Family' series and the movie 'Komada - A Whisky Family'. The script is handled by Jukki Hanada, whose representative works include the 'Love Live!' series, 'Hibike! Euphonium', the 'STEINS;GATE' series, and 'No Game No Life'.
We look forward to this anime perfectly presenting the charm of the original game and bringing us a completely new, fun-filled anime experience. Let's all look forward to the anime adaptation of 'Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin'!