Get Ready for Tatsuki Fujimoto’s ’17-21′ and ’22-26′ Anthology Manga Anime, Premiering This November!
Get Ready for Tatsuki Fujimoto’s ’17-21′ and ’22-26′ Anthology Manga Anime, Premiering This November!
General Information
Get ready, anime fans! The highly anticipated anthology anime adaptation of **Fujimoto Tatsuki**’s acclaimed manga collections, **17-21** and **22-26**, is officially set to premiere worldwide on Amazon Prime Video this November 8. Production company **Avex Pictures** recently launched an official website, unveiling a treasure trove of exciting details, including the main staff, a star-studded cast for each of the eight captivating episodes, and a striking key visual. This is your chance to dive into the unique and often wild worlds crafted by the creator of **Chainsaw Man** and **Fire Punch**!
The Episodes
Niwa ni wa Niwa Niwatori ga Ita. (A Couple Clucking Chickens Were Still Kickin)
Synopsis
Imagine a world where aliens won a war against Earth in 2019, turning humanity into little more than livestock – much like how we view chickens. Now, amidst an alien-filled school, two human survivors, Yuuto and Ami, are desperately trying to evade execution by masquerading as unappetizing chickens. Most aliens aren’t keen on chicken, thankfully. But one sharp student, Youhei, sees right through their feathery disguise. Luckily for Yuuto and Ami, Youhei isn’t a fan of indiscriminate human slaughter and decides to lend them a helping wing. It’s a high-stakes, clucking good time!
Sasaki-kun ga Juudan Tometa (Sasaki Stopped a Bullet)
Synopsis
For Sasaki, his teacher Kawaguchi is nothing short of a deity. She’s the one who empowered him to chase his wildest dreams, no matter how impossible they seemed. But when trouble from Kawaguchi’s past threatens to engulf her, Sasaki faces the ultimate test. With his idol on the brink of humiliation, he’s determined to protect her by embodying her very own teachings: to strive for the impossible. Can Sasaki truly stop a bullet, or is it merely a metaphor for his unwavering dedication?
Kurosawa Masayuki (from **Dead Dead Deamons Dededede Destruction**)
Music
Inai Keiji (from **Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka**)
Sound Director
Motoyama Satoshi (from **Mashle**)
Studio
Lapin Track
Koi wa Moumoku (Love is Blind)
Synopsis
There are moments in life when you just *have* to speak your heart, or you’ll regret it forever. For Ibuki, that time is now. As student president, he’s had a successful high school career, largely thanks to the only other council member, Yuri-kun. Before heading off to university, Ibuki is determined to confess his feelings. Tasks like graduation ceremony preparations, or even negotiating the fate of planet Earth with an alien, have suddenly become secondary concerns. To perfectly seize this moment, Ibuki resolves to ignore any and all obstacles that try to delay his heartfelt declaration of love.
Cast
Ibuki
Horie Shun (from **Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu**)
Kounosu Yuri
Wakayama Shion (from **Dandadan**)
Hayasaka
Morikawa Toshiyuki (from **Black Clover**)
Robber
Yamamoto Takahiro (from **Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi**)
Alien Wife
Noto Mamiko (from **Fairy Tail**)
Staff
Director
Takeuchi Nobuyuki (from **Uchiage Hanabi, Shita kara Miru ka? Yoko kara Miru ka?**)
Script
Utsumi Teruko
Character Design
Mori Tomoko (from **Ushio to Tora (TV)**)
Art Director
Nakamura Chieko
Color Design
Aida Misato (from **Kusuriya no Hitorigoto**)
Director of Photography
Tamura Hitoshi
3DCG Director
Koshida Yuuji (Studio Pamelo) (from **Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon**)
2D Design
Satou Natsuko (from **Sarazanmai**)
Editing
Kurosawa Masayuki
Music
ymaguchi yuma (from **Metallic Rouge**)
Sound Director
Yamada Haru (Sound Team Don Juan) (from **Irozuku Sekai no Ashita kara**)
Studio
Lapin Track
Shikaku
Synopsis
Shikaku is a renowned hitman, but with a surprising touch of compassion. Then there’s Yugel, an immortal vampire who’s reached peak apathy, yearning for the sweet release of death after experiencing everything imaginable. He’s offered Shikaku a staggering 100 million dollars to end his existence. Despite her infamous skills, Shikaku fails. When she apologizes for the pain she might have caused, she’s met with a surprising forgiveness – a first for her. Both find an unexpected pity for each other. While Yugel has lost all hope, Shikaku feels a new purpose, spurred to become the much-needed change in his eternal, monotonous life.
Yoshida Sayuri (from **Kono Kaisha ni Suki na Hito ga Imasu**)
Art Design
Takeuchi Yuki (from **Witch Watch**)
Director of Photography
Kawahara Hideki
Editing
Mishima Akinori (from **Wind Breaker**)
Special Effects
Egashira Riri (from **Seishun Buta Yarou wa Santa Claus no Yume wo Minai**)
Music
Kawai Kenji (from **Mob Psycho 100**)
Sound Director
Takedera Takeshi (from **[Oshi no Ko]**)
Studio
Studio Graph77
Ningyo Rhapsody (Mermaid Rhapsody)
Synopsis
Legends say mermaids feast on humans, but that chilling myth does nothing to deter Toshihide. He yearns to meet a mermaid, driven by the fact that his own mother was one. Inheriting some of her aquatic genes, Toshihide can hold his breath for extraordinary lengths of time. He uses this unique ability to skip school and play a piano he discovered deep beneath the waves. One day, the enchanting melody of his playing attracts a real mermaid. But as he suddenly runs out of air and begins to drown, she rushes to his rescue. Grateful, Toshihide promises to teach the mermaid, Shiju, how to play the piano. As they spend more time together, a deep bond forms. However, when he uncovers that the age-old myth might hold some truth, Toshihide can’t help but wonder if he might just become Shiju’s next meal.
Takahashi Sachi (from **Estab-Life: Great Escape**)
Color Design
Nobori Haruko (from **Saihate no Paladin**)
Director of Photography
Itou Teppei (from **Jujutsu Kaisen**)
Editing
Hasegawa Mai (from **Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia**)
Music
Ishizuka Rei
Sound Director
Gou Fumiyuki (from **Kaijuu 8-gou**)
Studio
100studio
Me ga Sametara Onnanoko ni Natteita Yamai (Woke-Up-as-a-Girl Syndrome)
Synopsis
Toshihide wakes up one day to a startling and irreversible diagnosis: Woke-Up-as-a-Girl Syndrome. Now, he’s forced to navigate a new reality, facing ostracism and even sexual harassment from his classmates. Amidst this upheaval, he must also re-evaluate everything about his relationship with his girlfriend, Rie. The situation becomes even more complicated as he starts to see Rie’s brother, Akira, in a completely new light. As a male, Toshihide was always a bit sheepish when faced with challenges. But to regain any semblance of normalcy as a female, he’ll have to learn to be far more decisive and brave.
Cast
Toshihide
Sakakihara Yuuki (from **Dead Mount Death Play**)
Rie
Kawase Maki (from **Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru Season 2**)
Akira
Yamashita Seiichirou (from **Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!**)
Staff
Director, Script
Terasawa Kazuaki (from **Mahoutsukai no Yome Season 2**)
Character Design, Animation Director
Tokuoka Kouhei (from **Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku**)
Art Director
Morikawa Atsushi (from **Golden Kamuy**)
Color Design
Kobari Yuuko (from **Great Pretender**)
Director of Photography
Ogawa Katsuto (from **Rewrite**)
Editing
Imai Daisuke (from **Houseki no Kuni**)
Sound Director
Hata Shouji (from **Fairy Tail**)
Music
Ishizuka Rei
Studio
Studio Kafka
Yogen no Nayuta (Nayuta of the Prophecy)
Synopsis
Nayuta is no ordinary child. Born with horns and lacking a human heart, she speaks in a strange, wicked tongue. Even before her birth, ancient prophecies foretold that she would be the harbinger of the apocalypse, leading to public disdain for magic users like her. Nayuta’s very existence has brought about the demise of her parents and misfortune for countless others. Yet, despite the tragedies, her older brother Kenji remains unwavering, vowing to protect her no matter the cost. While Kenji juggles various odd jobs to support them, Nayuta stays home, engrossed in reading, hunting rodents for food, and mysteriously manifesting swords. As civil unrest surrounding Nayuta intensifies, Kenji desperately tries to understand his enigmatic sister, even if she truly is at the root of an impending catastrophe.
Cast
Nayuta
Sasaki Hitomi (from **Uma Musume: Pretty Derby – Road to the Top**)
Kenji
Matsuoka Youhei (from **Wind Breaker**)
Staff
Director, Script
Watanabe Tetsuaki
Character Design
Higashijima Hisashi (from **Mashle**)
Art Director
Kaneko Yuuji (from **Tengoku Daimakyou**)
Color Design
Noji Hironori (from **Goblin Slayer II**)
Director of Photography
Itou Teppei (from **Jujutsu Kaisen**)
Editing
Hasegawa Mai (from **Tokyo Revengers**)
Sound Director
Konuma Noriyoshi (from **Gimai Seikatsu**)
Music
Kevin Penkin (from **Made in Abyss**)
Studio
100studio
Imouto no Ane (Sisters)
Synopsis
Imagine the horror of your nude portrait hanging proudly in your high school’s main entrance. This becomes Mitsuko Ehara’s mortifying reality after her sister Kyouko’s painting wins gold in a prestigious art contest. Following tradition, Niga Art High School showcases the award-winning artwork for an entire year, forcing Mitsuko to endure constant humiliation from her peers. Swearing revenge, she vows to make Kyouko suffer the exact same degradation she has endured.
Cast
Ehara Mitsuko
Nakashima Runa
Ehara Kyouko
Nakai Tomo
Teacher
Imai Tomohiko
Staff
Director
Honma Shuu (from **Paripi Koumei**)
Script
Yonaiyama Youko (from **Yubisaki to Renren**)
Character Design
Sagawa Haruka (from **Yofukashi no Uta**)
Art Director
Higashiji Kazuki (from **Sayonara no Asa ni Yakusoku no Hana wo Kazarou**)
Color Design
Arisawa Noriko (from **FLCL Progressive**)
3D Director
Ichikawa Motonari (from **Skip to Loafer**)
Special Effects
Murakami Masahiro (from **Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction**), Murakami Sumie (from **Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi.**)
These captivating one-shots, born from the brilliant mind of **Fujimoto Tatsuki**, were originally serialized in various magazines between 2011 and 2018. Shueisha later collected these gems into two compilation volumes, **17-21** and **22-26**, releasing them in 2021. For international readers, VIZ Media brought the anthology to English-speaking audiences, licensing both releases in June 2022 and shipping them in 2023. Now, these unique stories are leaping from the pages to the screen!
Availability
Prepare for a global release! All eight episodes of the **Fujimoto Tatsuki** anthology anime will be available to stream worldwide on Amazon Prime Video starting November 8.
