On Thursday, Kodansha unveiled a website confirming the upcoming television anime adaptation of Tsuyoshi Yasuda’s manga masterpiece, “The Blue Wolves of Mibu” (Ao no Miburo).
The website treated fans to an enticing teaser video, a captivating character visual spotlighting the protagonist, Nio, and a reveal of the anime’s talented staff. The teaser artfully showcased scenes inspired by the manga’s striking visuals.
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Steering the ship of this exciting anime project is Kumiko Habara, known for her work on “I’m Standing on 1,000,000 Lives,” “I’m the Villainess, So I’m Taming the Final Boss,” and “Surgeon Elise.” The series scripts will be skillfully crafted by Kenta Ihara, whose portfolio includes “Gamera -Rebirth-,” “I’m the Villainess, So I’m Taming the Final Boss,” and “Uncle From Another World.”
Designing the compelling characters are the talented duo of Yūko Ōba, celebrated for her work on “I’m the Villainess, So I’m Taming the Final Boss” and “I’m Standing on 1,000,000 Lives,” and Miyako Nishida, known for her contribution to “My Unique Skill Makes Me OP even at Level 1” and “If It’s for My Daughter, I’d Even Defeat a Demon Lord.” Steering the auditory experience is Toshiki Kameyama, while the musical soundscape will be composed by Yuki Hayashi.
Kodansha USA Publishing holds the English license for the manga and offers this enticing description of the story: Nio, an orphan with dreams of a brighter world, embarks on an action-packed journey. Along the way, he encounters two individuals who reveal the transformative power of a few swords in shaping history.
Set in the same captivating world as “Rurouni Kenshin,” this gripping samurai saga delves into the formation of the Shinsengumi, brought to life by a cast of handsome and complex characters driven by justice and personal motives alike.
Tsuyoshi Yasuda launched the manga in Kodansha’s Weekly Shōnen Magazine in October 2021, with the 10th volume hitting shelves recently. Exciting news for English-speaking fans as Kodansha USA Publishing plans to introduce the manga in English in the spring of 2024.
It’s worth noting that Tsuyoshi Yasuda’s impressive repertoire includes the “DAYS” soccer manga, which inspired a television anime in 2016 and five original video anime episodes from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, Yasuda’s “Over Drive” bicycling manga served as the inspiration for a TV anime in 2007.
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Additionally, his “Over Drive” bicycling manga inspired a TV anime back in 2007. It’s worth noting that Kodansha USA Publishing has exciting plans to commence the English publication of this manga masterpiece in the spring of 2024.
Sources | Cybac Ryūgasaki’s X/Twitter account, Oasi Mito’s X/Twitter account
