The highly anticipated Mono TV anime has unveiled its fourth character visual and a new promotional trailer, spotlighting the manga artist Haruno Akiyama. The series is set to premiere in Japan sometime in 2025.
Haruno Akiyama Visual and Cast Details
The latest trailer introduces Reina Ueda as the voice of Haruno Akiyama, joining an already stellar cast that includes Haruna Mikawa as Satsuki Amamiya, Aoi Koga as An Kiriyama, and Hikaru Tono as Sakurako Shikishima.
The Mono anime is being directed by Ryota Aikei, known for his work as assistant director on Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2. Takuya Miyahara (Frederica Opening Movie, Shikimori’s Not Just A Cutie) serves as the character designer, while Yoko Yonaiyama (A Sign of Affection) handles the series composition. Animation production is being managed by Soigne.
Origin of Mono
The Mono anime is adapted from the original 4-koma manga series written and illustrated by Afro, the creator of Laid-Back Camp. The manga began serialization in Houbunsha’s Manga Time Kirara Miracle! magazine on May 16, 2017, before transitioning to Manga Time Kirara Carat on December 28, 2017. As of April 2024, four collected volumes (tankōbon) have been released in Japan.
Yen Press English Release
Yen Press has licensed the Mono manga for an English release, with the first volume set to debut in November 2024. The publisher provides the following synopsis:
The Photography Club is in danger of shutting down?! And the Cinema Club too?! Fret not, for they shall merge and become… Cinephoto Club! Now, club members Satsuki, An, and Sakurako are asked to be the main characters for manga artist Haruno’s latest work that’s centered around action cameras. The girls head out to capture the lovely sights of Japan, exploring gadgets around them, and of course, chomp on the local delicacies along the way!
Key Visual and Anticipation
The new trailer and character visual provide fans a closer look at Haruno Akiyama’s design and character dynamics, heightening anticipation for the anime’s debut. With a talented cast and production team at the helm, Mono promises to bring Afro’s storytelling charm to life on screen.
The series is slated for release in 2025, with further updates expected in the coming months.
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