Mshin Eiyuuden Wataru
The suspension corresponds to episodes # 3 and # 4, which were scheduled to air on May 8 and 22 through Bandai Spirits' official YouTube channel. Instead, a special issue of episode # 1 will be released with comments. The decision was made following the instructions of the Japanese government to slow down the spread of the new Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Japan.
The project premiered on April 10 through Bandai Spirits' official YouTube channel, in two halves. The first half was scheduled to air on the following schedule:
Episode # 1: April 10, 2020.
Episode # 2: April 24, 2020.
Episode # 3: May 08, 2020.
Episode # 4: May 22, 2020.
In fact, the first two episodes are already available, albeit only with English subtitles.
The remaining five episodes will air in September on dates not yet confirmed. The first anime of the Mashin Eiyuuden Wataru franchise premiered in 1988. The sequel Mashin Eiyuuden Wataru 2 premiered in 1990, followed by Chou Mashin Eiyuuden Wataru in 1997. The franchise also inspired three OVAs released between 1989 and 1993.
Cast and Staff
- Mayumi Tanaka as Wataru Ikusabe.
- Megumi Hayashibara as Himiko Shinobibe.
- Kazue Ikura as Torao.
- Tesshō Genda as Ryūjinmaru.
- Tomomichi Nishimura as Shibaraku Tsurugibe.
- Hiroshi Koujina (Hunter x Hunter) is in charge of project direction at Sunrise Studios.
- Momoko Makiuchi (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood) is in charge of character design.
- Astrays is in charge of mechanical design.
- Shigemi Ikeda and Yukiko Maruyama (Boku no Hero Academia, One Punch Man) are the art directors.
- Sadayoshi Fujino is the sound director.
Synopsis
The story follows Wataru, who travels to the Sōkaizan world in response to a call for help. An evil entity has invaded the area, and the power of the Ryūjinmaru robot has been sealed. Along with his friends Shibaraku, Toaro and Himiko; Wataru will start a new adventure:
Source: Comic Natalie
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