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One day before the start of the show in Tokyo, the Blue Miburo stage play adaptation, based on Tsuyoshi Yasuda's historical manga, released a three-minute opening footage on Weekly Shonen Magazine's official YouTube channel . The clip shows how the main cast members perform their characters and how the sword fight scenes are recreated on stage. Blue Miburo Stage Play Opening Footage Related: Blue Miburo Stage Play Unveils Key Visual Featuring 7 Main Cast Members The stage play is set to perform at Ex Theater Roppongi in Tokyo from April 11 to 20, 2025, then at the Kyoto Theater in Kyoto from April 25 to 27, 2025. According to Ticket Pia , the tickets for the first four day in Tokyo (seven performances) have already been sold out. Daisuke Nishida, known for his directorial works for the stage play adaptations of Sengoku Basara (2009-2014), Blood Blockade Battlefront (2019-2021), and Hakuoki (2018-2021), serves as scriptwriter and director. Main...

Blue Miburo , an ongoing TV anime based on the historical fiction / samurai manga, has concluded its first season with the broadcast of episode 24, and now new details about the upcoming second season for the series have been revealed, including a teaser trailer and new teaser art. The series continues with the “Serizawa Assassination Arc” story-line, which will begin broadcasting in Japan next winter. Crunchyroll currently streams the first season of the series. Blue Miburo Season 2 Teaser Trailer Kodansha has serialized the original manga by Tsuyoshi Yasuda in their Weekly Shonen Magazine publication since 2021, with 16 volumes released in Japan to date. Kodansha USA also publishes an English language version of the series under the title The Blue Wolves of Mibu . Kumiko Habara directs the TV anime at animation studio Maho Film. Kenta Ihara provides the series composition, Yuko Oba and Miyako Nishida provide the character designs and Yuki Hayashi provides the music.

Blue Miburo , an ongoing TV anime based on the historical fiction / samurai manga, has concluded its first season with the broadcast of episode 24, and now new details about the upcoming second season for the series have been revealed, including a teaser trailer and new teaser art. The series continues with the “Serizawa Assassination Arc” story-line, which will begin broadcasting in Japan next winter. Crunchyroll currently streams the first season of the series. Blue Miburo Season 2 Teaser Trailer Kodansha has serialized the original manga by Tsuyoshi Yasuda in their Weekly Shonen Magazine publication since 2021, with 16 volumes released in Japan to date. Kodansha USA also publishes an English language version of the series under the title The Blue Wolves of Mibu . Kumiko Habara directs the TV anime at animation studio Maho Film. Kenta Ihara provides the series composition, Yuko Oba and Miyako Nishida provide the character designs and Yuki Hayashi provides the music.

The official website and X (formerly Twitter) for the upcoming Blue Miburo stage play adaptation, based on Tsuyoshi Yasuda's historical manga, posted a new key visual that features the seven main cast members, including Kosei Tsubokura (Jun Wakasa in UniteUp! ) as the protagonist, Chirinu Nio. Key Visual The visual was inspired by the celebratory illustration drawn by the manga's author Yasuda below when the stage play project was announced in December 2024 . The stage play is set to perform at Ex Theater Roppongi in Tokyo from April 11 to 20, 2025, then at the Kyoto Theater in Kyoto from April 25 to 27, 2025. Advance ticket sales are open from December 18, 2024 to February 24, 2025, after which general ticket sales will begin on March 1, 2025. Daisuke Nishida, known for his directorial works for the stage play adaptations of Sengoku Basara (2009-2014), Blood Blockade Battlefront (2019-2021), and Hakuoki (2018-2021), serves as scriptwriter and director. Main cast members also include: Soji...

The official YouTube channel for Japanese hip-hop group Umeda Cypher began streaming an anime collaboration music video for their latest song, "Ookami" (literally translated as "wolf"). The song is now featured as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Blue Miburo . Umeda Cypher "Ookami" Collaboration Music Video Blue Miburo Cour 2 Creditless Opening Video Umeda Cypher started its activities in Umeda, Osaka in 2007 and made their major debut from Sme Records in March 2023. Following the digital release on January 11, the CD single of "Ookami" released in Japan on January 29. Digital single jacket Anime edition CD single jacket Umeda Cypher artist photo Related: Rock Band Osage Releases Blue Miburo TV Anime Cour 2 Ending Song Music Video The TV anime adaptation of Tsuyoshi Yasuda's historical manga Blue Miburo premiered in Japan on October 12, 2024. Crunchyroll is now streaming the series for members in the United States, Canada, Oceania, Latin America,...

Japanese rock band osage posted a music video for their latest song "Fragment" on their official YouTube channel . The rock tune is now featured as the ending theme for the ongoing second cour of the TV anime Blue Miburo . The music video, directed by Takuro Okubo who is know for his Mv works for girl idol group NMB48, Nogizaka46, and Hinatazaka46, expresses the intensity and impulsiveness of the song in an exciting monotone tone. osage "Fragment" Music Video Blue Miburo Cour 2 Creditless Ending Video osage was formed in 2017 and "Fragment" is their first anime theme song work. The song is included in the band's first major EP "Fragment e.p" released on January 15 "Fragment e.p" jacket Related: Blue Miburo TV Anime Prepares for New Story Arc with New Key Art The TV anime adaptation of Tsuyoshi Yasuda's historical manga Blue Miburo premiered in Japan on October 12, 2024. Crunchyroll is...

Blue Miburo , an ongoing TV anime based on the historical fiction / samurai manga, is heading into a new story arc beginning on January 11, 2025, and now new key art, a new teaser trailer and new cast additions have been revealed for the series. The series is currently broadcasting in Japan and streaming on Crunchyroll. Blue Miburo New Trailer The new cast additions include: Yotaro Keihachi voiced by Mamoru Miyano Nagi Keihachi voiced by Chika Anzai Sakura voiced by Rie Takahashi Hebi voiced by Kujira Kodansha has serialized the original manga by Tsuyoshi Yasuda in their Weekly Shonen Magazine publication since 2021, with 14 volumes released in Japan to date. Kodansha USA also publishes an English language version of the series under the title The Blue Wolves of Mibu . Kumiko Habara directs the TV anime at animation studio Maho Film. Kenta Ihara provides the series composition, Yuko Oba and Miyako Nishida provide the character...

Tsuyoshi Yasuda's The Blue Wolves of Mibu is currently getting an anime adaptation in the form of Blue Miburo . This spring, it will also be adapted into a stage play starring UniteUp! actor Kosei Tsubokura. Tsubokura will play Nio Chirinu, the white-haired orphan who joins the group of samurai who would eventually become the Shinsengumi. A poster has been released showing the lead actor in full costume: Related: Blue Miburo TV Anime Reveals Two Additional Cast Members Also appearing in the play will be: Soji Okita played by Hayate Iijima (Super★Dragon) Hajime Saito played by Rita Aizawa Isami Kondo played by Naoya Iwaki Kamo Serizawa played by Shuya Sunagawa Sanosuke Harada played by Yuki Sakurai (Gekidan Exile) Taro Tanaka played by Hikaru Takihara (Nord) Kikuchiyo played by Haruki Naruse Seto played by Seiji Shinya Granny played by Megumi Wakabayashi Ayame played by Takuya Yashiro Kyoshiro played by Daiya...

Blue Miburo , an ongoing TV anime based on the historical fiction / samurai manga, has revealed two new cast members for the series. The series is currently broadcasting in Japan, and Crunchyroll also streams it as part of the fall 2024 anime simulcast lineup . The new cast additions include: Keihachi Naosumi voiced by Tetsu Inada Ayame voiced by Yuto Uemura Both characters will appear as antagonists in the “Kikuchiyo Escort Arc”, which begins on December 21, 2024, with Episode 10 of the series. Keihachi Naosumi Ayame Kodansha has serialized the original manga by Tsuyoshi Yasuda in their Weekly Shonen Magazine publication since 2021, with 14 volumes released in Japan to date. Kodansha USA also publishes an English language version of the series under the title The Blue Wolves of Mibu . Kumiko Habara directs the TV anime at animation studio Maho Film. Kenta Ihara provides the series composition, Yuko Oba and Miyako Nishida provide the character designs and Yuki Hayashi provides the music.

Starting with episode five, the anime adaptation of Blue Miburo will enter the Aizu Clan Arc. Five new characters will be joining the cast as the story moves forward. These are the new cast members. (Note: romanization of names has not been confirmed.) Matsudaira Katamori: Makoto Ishii (Kazuki Makabe in Fafner ) Fujita: Kenji Hamada (Erald Grimwald in That Time I Got Reincarnated As as Slime ) Seto: Ayumu Murase (Ryo Asuka in Devilman crybaby ) Jutaro Kimura: Mitsuru Miyamoto (Mizoguchi in Kaiju No. 8 ) Kyoshiro: Toru Sakurai (Yudai Sakamoto in Mf Ghost ) Related: Blue Miburo Anime to Broadcast for Two Consecutive Cours Matsudaira Katamori Fujita Seto Jutaro Kimura Kyoshiro Related: The Jet Boy Bangerz Shares Blue Miburo TV Anime Ending Song Music Video The TV anime adaptation of Tsuyoshi Yasuda's historical manga Blue Miburo premiered in Japan on October 12. Crunchyroll is now streaming the series for members in the United States,...

The Jet Boy Bangerz from Exile Tribe , a ten-member boy band managed by Ldh, released a music video for their new song, "Unbreakable." The mixture rock tune is now featured as the ending theme for the fall 2024 TV anime Blue Miburo . The Jet Boy Bangerz "Unbreakable" Music Video Blue Miburo Creditless Ending Video The Jet Boy Bangerz from Exile Tribe was formed in 2022 by the winners of “iCON Z,” the largest-scale audition in Ldh history in which 48,000 people participated.The group's seven dance performers are all members of the professional dance league “D.League”. They made their major debut with the first single “Jettin'” released on August 23, 2023, and their first EP “Photogenic,” released on January 31, 2024, ranked No. 1 on Oricon's weekly and combined album charts, Billboard Japan's Hot Album charts, and mora Hi-Res album ranking. Their new three-song EP "Unbrekable" is set to release on November 20, 2024. Ahead of the CD release,...

The official YouTube channel for the four-piece Japanese rock band Spyair is now streaming a music video for their 24th CD single song, "Ao" ("Blue"). The rock tune is now featured as the opening theme for the fall 2024 TV anime Blue Miburo . Spyair "Ao" Music Video Blue Miburo Creditless Opening Video Spyair formed in 2005 and made their major debut from Sony Music Associated Records in 2010. Among anime fans, they are known for their theme song works for Bleach (2010), Gintama , and Haikyu!! (2014-2024). As their first CD single in four years since "One Day" ( Haikyu!! To The Top ending theme) in November 2020, the CD single for "Ao" is set to release in Japan on October 30. Ahead of the CD release, the title tune is now available on digital platforms for streaming and download. Regular edition CD jacket Time-limited production edition CD jacket Spyair artist photo Related: Blue Miburo Anime Release Date,...

Blue Miburo , an upcoming TV anime based on the historical fiction manga by Tsuyoshi Yasuda, announced today that the series will run for two consecutive cours in its initial Japanese broadcast. The series will premiere in Japan beginning on October 19. Crunchyroll will also stream the series as part of the fall 2024 anime simulcast lineup. Related: Blue Miburo Anime Adds Megumi Ogata to Cast as Kikuchiyo Kodansha serializes the original manga by Yasuda in their Weekly Shonen Magazine publication since 2021, with 14 volumes released in Japan to date. Kodansha USA also publishes an English language version of the series under the title The Blue Wolves of Mibu . Kumiko Habara directs the TV anime at animation studio Maho Film. Kenta Ihara provides the series composition, Yuko Oba and Miyako Nishida provide the character designs and Yuki Hayashi provides the music. Crunchyroll describes Blue Miburo : The Black Ships arrive in Kyoto as the shogunate stumbles toward ruin.

Blue Miburo , an upcoming TV anime based on the historical fiction manga by Tsuyoshi Yasuda, released a new second trailer today ahead of the show's October 19 premiere. The series also published a new piece of key art for the anime. The new trailer features the opening theme song of the anime titled "Blue" performed by Spyair . Kodansha serializes the original manga by Tsuyoshi Yasuda in their Weekly Shonen Magazine publication since 2021, with 14 volumes released in Japan to date. Kodansha USA also publishes an English-language version of the series under the title The Blue Wolves of Mibu . Kumiko Habara directs the TV anime at studio Maho Film. Kenta Ihara provides the series composition, Yuko Oba and Miyako Nishida provide the character designs and Yuki Hayashi provides the music. Blue Miburo key art Related: Spyair to Perform Opening Theme Song for Blue Miburo TV Anime Kodansha USA describes the series: Nio is...

Blue Miburo , an upcoming TV anime based on the historical fiction manga by Tsuyoshi Yasuda, announced today that Spyair will perform the opening theme song for the series, entitled “Ao” (“Blue”). A teaser video of the opening animation featuring the song was also released. Related: Blue Miburo Anime Release Date, Trailer and More Cast Revealed Kodansha serializes the original manga by Yasuda in their Weekly Shonen Magazine publication since 2021, with 14 volumes released in Japan to date. Kodansha USA also publishes an English language version of the series under the title The Blue Wolves of Mibu . Kumiko Habara directs the TV anime at animation studio Maho Film. Kenta Ihara provides the series composition, Yuko Oba and Miyako Nishida provide the character designs and Yuki Hayashi provides the music. The series is scheduled to debut in Japan on October 19, 2024. Kodansha USA describes the story: Nio is an orphan who can’t help dreaming of a better world.

The Blue Miburo anime—known as Ao no Miburo in Japan and under the English title of Blue Wolves of Miburo in Kodansha's release of Tsuyoshi Yasuda's manga—revealed a bunch of new details today. In addition to the first full trailer and more cast members, the official accounts came through with a new key visual and plans for an October 12, 2024 premiere. Blue Miburo Trailer Blue Miburo Concept Movie New cast members include: Nagakura Shinpachi voiced by Kenjiro Tsuda (Hyakunosuke Ogata in Golden Kamuy ) Harada Sanosuke voiced by Ryota Iwasaki (Inasa Yoarashi in My Hero Academia ) Yamanami Keisuke voiced by Kengo Kawanishi (Gen Asagiri in Dr. Stone ) Todo Heisuke voiced by Kikunosuke Toya (Denji in Chainsaw Man ) Inoue Genzaburo voiced by Noriaki Sugiyama (Sasuke Uchiha in Naruto ) Niimi Nishiki voiced by Yuichiro Umehara (Goblin Slayer in Goblin Slayer ) Noguchi Kenji voiced by Tomohiro Ono (Makoto Shibe in Tomodachi Game...

The upcoming anime adaptation of The Blue Wolves of Mibu still doesn’t have a precise release date, but the series has revealed some new broadcast details as well as a short teaser trailer ahead of its scheduled Fall 2024 premiere. You can check out the trailer for The Blue Wolves of Mibu here:

The Blue Wolves of Mibu is a historical adventure manga written by Tsuyoshi Yasuda. It has been published by Kodansha since 2021, and as of the time of writing, 12 collected volumes have been released. The official synopsis for the series reveals the following:

It’s 1863, the twilight of the shogunate, and Japan is on the cusp of monumental change. The streets of the nation’s capital are soaked in blood as political upheaval and rising tensions between masterless, wandering ronin and government samurai set the stage for one of the most turbulent times in Japan’s history. Young...

March 13 in Japan marks "Shinsengumi Day" following the founding of the Mibu Roshigumi (a predecessor of the Shinsengumi military unit) on March 13, 1863. To commemorate the memorial day, the official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of The Blue Wolves of Mibu (known as Ao no Miburo in Japan) manga, whose story centers on the members of Shinsengumi, released a new trailer including character voices and soundtrack music, for the first time. The three characters heard in the clip include Nio Chirinu voiced by Shuichiro Umeda, Toshizo Hijikata by Yohei Azakami, and Soji Okita by Kensho Ono. The other main characters introduced are Hajime Saito by Chiaki Kobayashi, Taro Tanaka by Shun Horie, Kamo Serizawa by Ryota Takeuchi, and Isami Kondo by Tomokazu Sugita. Additionally, the anime is set to broadcast on the Yomiuri and Ntv nationwide network across Japan on Saturday evenings at 5:30 p.m. Jst. The city of Kyoto,...