The highly anticipated original anime Bucchigiri?! produced by MAPPA is set to premiere in Japan on January 13. Alongside this exciting news, fans have been treated to a captivating main trailer, a striking key visual, details about the talented cast, and information about the opening song. The below video has English subtitles.

The anime stars:

• Genki Ookawa as Arajin Tomoshibi
• Masafumi Kobatake as Senya
• Anna Nagase as Mahoro
• Yuusuke Hoshino as Matakara Asamine
• Nozomu Sasaki as Marito
• Jirou Saitou as Kenichiro
• Yukihiro Nozuyama as Zabu
• Kappei Yamaguchi as Komau
• Ryouta Takeuchi as Ota
• Makoto Furukawa as Jabashiri
• Shouta Hayama as Hagure
• Chihiro Suzuki as Akutaro

The opening song, "Sesame" performed by the talented artist Kroi, gracefully takes the spotlight. As the trailer unfolds, the captivating melody of "Sesame" begins to weave its enchanting spell, captivating audiences from its midway point.

Excitingly, there will be an advance screening of the first three episodes on December 23 at various TOHO Cinemas locations, including Roppongi Hills, Ikebukuro, Umeda, Akaike, Tenjin, and Susukino. This special event allows fans the opportunity to experience the early episodes ahead of the official release, adding to the anticipation surrounding the series.

The announcement for Bucchigiri?! was made in May of this year, unveiling a talented team behind the anime. Directed by Hiroko Utsumi (known for SK8 the Infinity, Banana Fish, Free!), the series features Taku Kishimoto (from Ranking of Kings) as the series composer and scriptwriter, and Takahiro Kagami (the action animation director of SK8 the Infinity) as the character designer and co-chief animation director. The story revolves around the protagonist, Arajin, who finds himself embroiled in a fierce battle between formidable fighters following a reunion with his former best friend.

Sources: Bucchigiri?! website, Comic Natalie