Source: Symphonium inc.
Summary:
Symphonium inc. and Hiroshi Nishikiori (A Certain Magical Index, Azumanga Daioh) kicked off the KickStarter campaign for Chika Chika Idol. The feature, which will be directed by Nishikiori, launched a two-pronged crowdfunding campaign. United States are able to contribute via Kickstarter, while Japanese fans can back the project via Makuake.
Chika Chika Idol is an original CGI anime project, which revolves around the lives of “underground idols.” The confirmed voice cast includes:
- Tenka Akasaki: Marika Kono
- Sumi Yuki: Yuki Kuwahara
- Abigail Williams (Abbey): Rika Tachibana
- Hisame Nagasawa: Ayane Sakura
- Yataro (Cat): Yuri Yamaoka
Reward tiers include digital downloads of the feature ($25), as well as Blu-Rays ($55). As of press time, the Kickstarter has earned $654 of its $130,000 goal.
Symphonium inc. and Hiroshi Nishikiori (A Certain Magical Index, Azumanga Daioh) kicked off the KickStarter campaign for Chika Chika Idol. The feature, which will be directed by Nishikiori, launched a two-pronged crowdfunding campaign. United States are able to contribute via Kickstarter, while Japanese fans can back the project via Makuake.
Chika Chika Idol is an original CGI anime project, which revolves around the lives of “underground idols.” The confirmed voice cast includes:
- Tenka Akasaki: Marika Kono
- Sumi Yuki: Yuki Kuwahara
- Abigail Williams (Abbey): Rika Tachibana
- Hisame Nagasawa: Ayane Sakura
- Yataro (Cat): Yuri Yamaoka
Reward tiers include digital downloads of the feature ($25), as well as Blu-Rays ($55). As of press time, the Kickstarter has earned $654 of its $130,000 goal.
Tokyo, February 22, 2016 | Director of A Certain Magical Index and Azumanga Daioh, Hiroshi Nishikiori, will be launching a Kickstarter for the anime “CHIKA*CHIKA IDOL” on February 23, 2016 at 10:00AM JST (8:00PM EST).
The idol anime follows the everyday lives of a group of “underground idols” and features the high energy performances of a live idol concert. The 3D digital animation short film uses cel-shading CG technology to achieve hand-drawn quality.
Kickstarter Project URL: http://j.mp/cci-ks
The Kickstarter project marks the second half of the campaign which is currently live on the Japanese crowdfunding site, Makuake.
The Japanese pop culture experts at Tokyo Otaku Mode will be collaborating on the Kickstarter project by helping promote the project and delivering rewards.
Rewards for the project include a digital download of the anime for $25 and a special edition Blu-ray package for $50, and Supporter Sets for each of the idols with T-shirts, scarf towels and solo music tracks.
Official Site & Webcomic URL: http://chikadol.com/en/
CHIKA*CHIKA CHANNNEL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/akibaradio
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chikachikaidol/
This is Idol Anime!
The CHIKA*CHIKA IDOL story starts in downtown Tokyo with three girls who want to become idols… They don’t belong to a talent agency, and haven’t even put out a CD. But they can’t wait to make their dreams come true, so they jump up on stage anyway!
Join the chika idols and their group, Pâtithree, on their journey from the underground on up, starting with their first live show!
Voice Actresses
Marika Kouno as Tenka Akasaki Yuki Kuwahara as Sumi Yuki
Rika Tachibana as Abigail “Abbey” Williams Ayane Sakura as Hisame Nagasawa
Yuri Yamaoka as Yataro (the cat)
Staff
Director: Hiroshi Nishikiori
Original Concept/Scriptwriter: Yasutake Honjo
Character Design/Comic: Mochiko Kagamino
CG Producer: Tatsuo Miura
Modeling Director: Wataru Matsunaga
CG Director: Takafumi Gorai
CG Production: F_sik
Art Director: Kinichi Okubo
Color Designer: Koi Irie
Editor: Masahiro Goto (Real-T)
Director of Photography: Yu Wakabayashi (T2 STUDIO)
Sound Director: Hiroshi Nishikiori
Sound Effects: Yasumasa Koyama
Sound Production: Studio Mouse
Design: Wataru Osakabe
Theme Song: Kosei Yamashita
Planning/Production: Symphonium Inc.
Marketing and Promotion: Tokyo Otaku Mode Inc., AWESOME JAPAN Backer Support & Reward Distribution: Tokyo Otaku Mode Inc.
Animation Production Symphonium