A new original anime has been announced by Production I.G that will be set in the Kabukicho district of Shinjuku in Tokyo, an entertainment and red-light district with many host and hostess clubs, love hotels, shops, restaurants, and nightclubs. As a result, the area is considered sleepless and you can meet many unique people there. The main staff members have been revealed and directing the series will be Ai Yoshimura (Dance With Devils) who has the ability to tell comedy stories just as well as delicate love tales. In charge of series composition will be Taku Kishimoto (Joker Game, Haikyu) and the character designs will be headed by Toshiyuki Yahagi (Joker Game).

That Kabukicho Anime (title pending)

Anime Info

Story

The east side of Shinjuku. In the heart of this chaotic town lies Kabukicho, shining brightly at all times with its neon lights. But where there is light, there are also shadows. One night, a bizarre murder happens and raises the curtain for this drama. Is it suspense? Is it a bizarre comedy? Whichever it is, the story begins there!

Staff

Director: Ai Yoshimura
Series Composition: Taku Kishimoto
Character Design: Toshiyuki Yahagi
Animation Production: Production I.G

Web

Official Website: http://pipecat-kabukicho.jp/
Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/pipecat_kabuki