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★IntroductionOriginal work by Kazumi Takayama × Production by CloverWorksNogizaka46 First Generation Member Kazumi Takayama challenged herself to write a long novel in the magazine "Da Vinci" starting in 2016.The novel's title is "Trapezium."Living as an active idol, Takayama wrote about "the青春物語 of a girl aiming to be an idol."The novel, infused with the author's own experiences and struggles, was received with a fresh yet realistic and passionate writing style, leading to a total of 300,000 copies sold for the hardcover edition released in 2018, achieving great success.
Finally, an animation film project has been launched.During the long production process, Takayama was involved broadly in scripting and music, and with the cooperation of Studio CloverWorks—known for popular works such as "Bocchi the Rock!" and "SPY×FAMILY"—the novel "Trapezium" was restructured into a film.
The protagonist, 15-year-old Yuu Azuma, is voiced by the emerging voice actress Asaki Yekawa.The cast of the idol group "Tōzainanboku" formed by Yuu includes:- Kurumi Ōgami (West) voiced by Hina Yomiyama- Ranko Hanatori (South) voiced by Reina Ueda- Mika Kamei (North) voiced by Haruka Aikawa
Additionally, the "plan collaborator" Shinjii Kudo is voiced by Shoya Kimoto (JO1), and the volunteer organization’s grandfather, Hideichi Itami, is voiced by Mitsuyoshi Uchimura.
The theme song is performed by MAISONdes, a current leading music project, with vocals by Hoshimachi Suisei, a Vtuber from the 0th generation of Hololive, known for her overwhelming singing voice and widespread support both domestically and internationally. The song expresses the feelings of a girl living with dreams.
"I thought when I first saw an idol. Humans shine."
Yuu Azuma, a girl obsessed with her dreams, faces various difficulties while planning to become an idol.With her friends from the "Tōzainanboku" group, what is the outcome of her pursuit of her dream through high school life?
★StoryYuu Azuma, a first-year high school student, is determined to "absolutely become an idol" and sets herself four rules for her high school life:1) Do not use social media2) Do not get a boyfriend3) Do not stand out at school4) Make friends with the beautiful girls of Tōzainanboku
Yuu attends Jōshū Higashi High School, located east of the peninsula region "Jōshū," and plans to visit high schools in the other three directions to make friends with cute girls.Behind this plan is her ambition to "form an idol group by gathering beautiful girls from Tōzainanboku."
The "West Star" Kurumi Ōgami, a second-year student at Nishi Techno Kogyo College aiming to win the National Robot Contest;The "South Star" Ranko Hanatori, a second-year student at Seinan Tenelitas Girls' School, who admires Lady Otome;The "North Star" Mika Kamei, a first-year student at Jōshū Kita High School, actively involved in volunteer activities.
With the support of male high school student Shinjii Kudo, who learns about her plan and cooperates, Yuu befriends these three beautiful girls.
While participating in青春 events like robot contests and school festivals, Yuu steadily strengthens the bond among the four members of "Tōzainanboku."
Meanwhile, activities of high school girls volunteering as tour guides for tourists attract attention, leading to a TV appearance opportunity for Yuu and her friends.Furthermore, through a chance encounter with the program's assistant director, Moeka Koga, they gradually gain work and become known to the public.
Eventually, the "Tōzainanboku" idol debut project begins.
"I carefully chose the members. My eyes were not wrong.For Tōzainanboku to truly become idols, I will make everyone shine even more."
However, as they continue climbing the stairs toward their dreams, Yuu faces a **"major problem."**
★CastYuu Azuma: Asaki YekawaKurumi Ōgami: Hina YomiyamaRanko Hanatori: Reina UedaMika Kamei: Haruka AikawaShinjii Kudo: Shoya Kimoto (JO1)Moeka Koga: Yurika KuboSachi Mizuno: Hina KinoHideichi Itami: Mitsuyoshi Uchimura
★StaffOriginal work: Kazumi Takayama (Published by KADOKAWA / serialized in "Da Vinci")Director: Masahiro ShinoharaScreenplay: Yuko KakiharaCharacter Design: RioChief Animation Supervisor: Rio, KeroriraCostume Design: Masako ItoProp Design: Yoko Kubara, Koji Watanabe, Akane Idota2D Design & Special Effects: Saito MutsumiArt Director: Seiki TamuraColor Design: Kazuko NakashimaChief Photography: Yoshihiro Sekiya3D Director: Katsuaki MiyajiEditing: Akihiro MishimaSupervisors: Koji MasunariStarry Sky Photography Cooperation: KAGAYAMusic: Katsu YokoyamaSound Director: Hitoshi AmetagawaProduction: CloverWorksProduced by: "Trapezium" Production CommitteeDistributed by: Aniplex
★Theme SongMain Theme: MAISONdes "Nanmo Nai feat. Hoshimachi Suisei, sakuma."Ending Theme: "Hōi Jishin" by Yuu Azuma, Kurumi Ōgami, Ranko Hanatori, Mika Kamei (CV: Asaki Yekawa, Hina Yomiyama, Reina Ueda, Haruka Aikawa)
【Product Specifications】■Main Feature Disc
【Audio Specifications】① Main feature: Linear PCM 2.0ch Stereo② Main feature: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1ch Surround③ Accessibility Audio Guide: Linear PCM 2.0ch Stereo
【Subtitle Specifications】Accessible Japanese subtitles
*Specifications and bonuses are subject to change.
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