Mayonaka Punch: Original anime gets premiere date

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The recent original anime Mayonaka Punch ( Midnight Punch ) from studio PA Works ( Angel Beats!, Another ) has had a new promotional image revealed. The website also warmed fans' hearts with the series' premiere date.

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Mayonaka Punch
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The featured character in this artwork is named Live, in the original voiceover by Fairouz Ai. Therefore, Mayonaka Punch is expected to premiere in July of this year.

Synopsis

The story of the new original anime addresses “female comedy”, although focusing on “NewTubers” who broadcast on the world's largest video sharing website, called “NewTube”. 

Technical team

  • Anime Director: Shū Honma (director of Ya Boy Kongming!)
  • Screenwriter: Hideaki Shirasaka (screenwriter of Ya Boy Kongming!)
  • Animation Studio: PA Works
  • Key Animation Director: Ryōta Arima (Key Animation Director for The Quintessential Quintuplets ∬)
  • Character Designer (Adaptation): Ryōta Arima (adaptation of original designs by Tsukasa Kotobuki)

So, the project begins with this anime and will later include a manga and a novel adaptation. Ultimately, we'll just have to wait and see if it's actually any good.

Source: Official Website

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