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We have more info about the Summer 2017 anime Welcome to the Ballroom (Ballroom e Youkoso) have been announced.
Tatara Fujita, the main character, will be voiced by Shimba Tsuchiya, who also voiced Tsutomu Goshiki in Haikyu!!. Tatara’s teacher Kaname Sengoku will be voiced by Toshiyuki Morikawa. The heroine of this story, Shizuku Hanaoka, will be voiced by Ayane Sakura. Last, Tatara’s rival, Kiyoharu Hyodo, will be voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto.
Keep reading for the teaser trailer video and a short comment by the voice actors!
‘Whenever I read this story, I am overwhelmed by feelings. The power of the pictures, the words that go right through my chest and the motivation one receives from Tatara’s growth. To be able to portray Tatara’s strength and to not lose to him, I have to take care of myself and keep up with his growth. I know I am still inexperienced, but I will give my all to worry, dance, and be happy as much as Tatara is. Please watch over me.’
‘I am Ayane Sakura, who will become the voice of Shizuku Hanaoka. During the recordings I came into contact with the dance sport for the first time and realized that Shizuku’s ability, charm, and talent are out of the norm. I am convinced that the dance scene, that was already very dynamic in the manga, will shine even brighter in the anime. I also think that we as voice actors will be able to show you a great performance. Enjoy this anime that shows you how young boys and girls enjoy dancing.’
‘My name is Nobuhiko Okatamoto, I will portray Kiyoharu Hyodo. I will give my best to make people ask why he is a genius or why he is said to be a genius. The dialogues are also very interesting, so I am looking forward to everything. I also think it would be better to be able to dance later on.’
‘My character is called Sengoku, a pro dancer who will introduce Tatara Fujita to the world of dancing. Since I have to express how wonderful and charming the world of dance is with only my voice, it’s a great responsibility. For this work I want to create a role where your heart skips a beat when you hear “Welcome to the ballroom.” No, from now on the Latin blood will keep you busy! (laugh) Please enjoy!’
Youth, dance with all your might!
Tatara Fujita is a very plain middle schooler, who doesn’t know what he should do. And then one day, competitive dancing crosses his path.
Just one thing is enough. As long as there is something you like.
To change, he decides to let himself fall into the world of dancing. Tatara’s growth is shown with overwhelming heat in this youthful dance anime. Let the adventure begin!
Part 1
Part 2
Original Work: Tomo Takeuchi – Ballroom e Youkozo (serialized in Kodansha’s Monthly Shonen Magazine)
Director: Yoshimi Itazu
Series Composition and Screenplay: Kenichi Suemitsu
Character Design: Takahiro Kishida
Music: Yuuki Hayashi
Animation Production: Production I.G
Official homepage
ballroom-official.jp
Official twitter
@ballroom_anime
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The first season of the new year is just one month away from its finale. It was a great start with many amazing titles that made these past months worth the extra hours we put in front of our sets. Now, it is time for the cold wind to give way to the pink hues of the sakura tree and for the Winter 2018 season to give the anime baton to Spring 2018.
