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Laidbackers Anime Movie Gets Second Trailer


Earlier today, the Laidbackers anime movie’s official website updated with a new teaser trailer. The 44-second promo introduces Mai Maisaka, who’s played by Himika Akaneya.

Laidbackers will hit Japanese theaters on April 5. The feature will get a two-week engagement.

Laidbackers Anime VisualKiyomitsu Sato will serve as chief director on the project, with Hiroyuki Hashimoto (Is the order a rabbit?, Magical Girl Raising Project) taking the director’s chair at Studio Gokumi. Kei Tsuchiya (Shōnen Hollywood, Aruvu Rezuru – Kikai Jikake no Yōsei-tachi) is providing character designs, while Makoto Uezu (Assassination Classroom, Yuki Yuna Is a Hero) writes the script.

Virtual YouTuber Kizuna Ai will perform the movie’s theme song.

Other confirmed crew members include:

  • Music: kz
  • Original Character Design: Jiro Suzuki
  • Sound Director: Takayuki Yamaguchi

the confirmed voice cast includes:

  • Harami Mitsuno: Rina Hidaka
  • Mai Maisaka: Himika Akaneya
  • K. Kusanagi: Yō Taichi
  • Arnelia: Yumi Uchiyama
  • Valvaran “Ran”: Maria Naganawa
  • Kumi Honamanuma: Yumiri Hanamori
  • Yuko Saginomiya: Saki Fujita
  • Ron: Jun Fukuyama
  • Leonard: Katsuyuki Konishi

Source: YouTube (Flying Dog)

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