"Tomodachi Game" is set in the ultimate mistrust game, "Tomodachi Game," where best friends who previously thought they were friends spend money to make each other suspicious of each other. The story follows ordinary high school students (?) Yuuichi, Tenchi, Makoto, Shiho, and Yutori as they sometimes join hands and sometimes doubt each other, but move forward nonetheless. Many readers have been drawn into this cruel yet compelling storyline. With it finally being decided that the series will be made into an anime this year, it's likely that many readers will become even more captivated by it, but what kind of people are the anime production staff? In this article, we'd like to introduce the production team involved in the anime adaptation of this work. Readers who are excited for the anime adaptation should definitely check it out.
Original Story by Mikoto Yamaguchi
This is the original author of this work. Since it's the original manga version, she isn't the illustrator herself. However, Yamaguchi is a stellar manga artist, and has illustrated many of her own works. Among them, this work is one that clearly showcases Yamaguchi's excellent storytelling.
The creator of this dramatic story!
Without a doubt, the greatest appeal of this work is its turbulent plot that will make you distrust humanity to the fullest. While this is a common plot development in gambling-related works, in this work, every character is portrayed as having a dark side and a hidden agenda. This kind of development would be impossible in an ordinary story. It's truly impressive that the original author, Mikoto Yamaguchi, is truly a force to be reckoned with.
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Yamaguchi is currently actively posting on social media, so readers interested in the series should definitely follow him. He's one of the earliest sources of information about the series, so if you're looking for the latest information on the Tomodachi Game anime, this is a must-read.
Original Story and Illustration: Tomoo Sato
Tomoyo Sato is responsible for the illustrations of the manga version of this work. Many people may think that since he is the illustrator of the original work, his work doesn't have much to do with the anime, but an anime work must have a consistent aesthetic when compared to the original work. For this reason, the production team must have studied Sato's artistic style the most when creating this anime version. So, if you're someone who is particularly concerned about the feel of the anime version of this work, it might be a good idea to first analyze the work of Sato, the illustrator of this work.
What's the connection to Attack on Titan?!
An even more interesting fact: Sato's former assistant was none other than Hajime Isayama, who went on to become a hugely successful author after working on the wildly popular original work "Attack on Titan." Many people might be surprised to learn that Isayama was once Sato's assistant.
Comparing it to Attack on Titan makes it easier to understand!
As you can see, Sato, who is heavily involved in this work, has a close relationship with Isayama, and the two share many similarities in their artistic styles. If you pay close attention to the way characters are drawn in Attack on Titan and this work, you'll find many similarities in the way they express emotions, so please keep an eye on Attack on Titan as well as this work.
Voice Actors
The introduction above focused primarily on the people involved in the original manga. From here, I'd like to introduce the staff involved in the production of this anime. First, I'd like to introduce the voice actors who bring the characters to life.
Chiaki Kobayashi (Yuichi Katagiri)
This voice actor plays the main character, Yuichi Katagiri. He also voices Ryusuke Kyubi, a character in the "Yo-kai Watch" series, and is known for his cool, calm voice acting. As a voice actor known for voicing many handsome characters, Yuichi in the anime version will likely be portrayed as a very cool character.
Daiki Hamano (Tenchi Mikasa)
Tenchi, a passionate character who decides to participate in the Tomodachi Game to discover the truth behind his father's death, is voiced by voice actor Daiki Hamano. Hamano is a well-proportioned voice actor, and is popular for his good looks. Hamano has many passionate fans, so we're sure many of them are thrilled to see him play the main character in this series.
Yume Miyamoto (Shiho Sawaragi)
Yume Miyamoto voices Shiho, the heroine (?) of the Tomodachi Game series. Miyamoto is not only a voice actress, but also a child actor who performed on stage from a young age. She excels not only in voice acting, but also in expressing herself physically. You might even hear a unique vocal expression from her voice actors.
Tomohiro Ohno (Makoto Shibe)
Makoto, a character who has feelings for Shiho but whose tragic fate awaits him midway through the Tomodachi Game, is voiced by voice actor Tomohiro Ohno. Among the voice actors mentioned above, Ohno has been active for a particularly short period of time, making him truly a promising newcomer. Being selected for such an important role in this series clearly indicates that he has considerable talent, so be sure to keep an eye on him!
The hottest voice actors are all gathered together!
As you can see, most of the voice actors appearing in this work are top-notch, with impressive track records in other works. It's incredibly exciting to see this new work, adapted into an anime with sound, come to life, a stark departure from the original manga.
Animation Production Staff
Now, let's introduce the director and character designers.
Director: Hirofumi Ogura
First, let me introduce Hirofumi Ogura, the director of this film. In addition to this work, Ogura has also directed "Doraemon" and "Cells at Work!!" Both are hugely popular works with a large fan base, so perhaps this speaks to the incredible skill of Ogura as a director. In any case, she's a highly accomplished director, so we can expect great things from this anime adaptation.
Character Design: Satomi Miyazaki
The character designer is Satomi Miyazawa. In addition to this work, Miyazawa has also served as animation director for "Attack on Titan" and "Higurashi When They Cry: Gou." This time, he's in charge of character design, so he's in the most important position in portraying the characters' vibrant and active lives in the anime.
Series Composition: Kenta Inohara
Kenta Inohara will be in charge of series composition. In addition to this work, Inoue has also been in charge of series composition for numerous titles this year alone, including "The Otome Game World is Tough for Mobs" and "Uncle Isekai." It's safe to say he's a screenwriter on the rise right now!
What to Expect from the Anime!
So, this time we've introduced the people involved in the anime production of this work. What did you think? Did you understand that many experienced staff members are involved in this work? Many fans of the original work may be worried about the anime adaptation, but with such a solid lineup, you can rest assured that this work will be an anime adaptation.
Expressing the Hidden Side of the Characters
The greatest appeal of this work is that we never know what the characters are thinking. This thrilling and fascinating story is made even more exciting by the voice acting of the voice actors. I can't wait to see how the mysterious characters will change in this anime.
Even More Thrilling Developments
This film is already thrilling, but the addition of the voice actors' performances makes it even more thrilling. This film thoroughly depicts the horror of human nature, which is why I think it's a rewarding work for the voice actors.
Look forward to some original anime developments!
I'm also looking forward to some original anime developments. I hope they don't just faithfully recreate the original work, but also add interpretations and developments unique to the anime.
I'm really looking forward to the anime!
I'm really looking forward to the anime! I'm already excited to see how the unique characters, one of the series' greatest draws, will perform in the anime.
Summary
What did you think? This time, we've summarized the animation production staff of "Tomodachi Game." Each member is highly accomplished, so expectations for the anime adaptation have likely risen even further. The anime broadcast is just around the corner, so in the meantime, it might be a good idea to check out the previous work of the people involved in this series.
