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TSUKIPRO THE ANIMATION is a 2017 anime series.
Overview[]
The series was initially announced on May 24, 2017, and premiered on October 4 the same year. The anime has a total of 13 episodes. The setting of the anime was in present-time (2017 setting, unlike TSUKIANI which focused on previous settings). Each unit has three episodes dedicated to them.[1]
The four opening songs are in 2D Live CG Animation. In addition to that, there are new songs for ending themes, and previously released songs are sometimes be used as background music for the episodes.[2]
At the end of the thirteenth and final episode of the series it was announced that second season was in development. For more info on the second anime season please see: TSUKIPRO THE ANIMATION 2.
Synopsis[]
"―We offer this song to you.
Four units belonging to TSUKINO TALENT PRODUCTION (TSUKIPRO). SOARA, SolidS, Growth, and QUELL.
The music animation "PROANI" that's full of individuality and drama is about to start!
Should we open this treasure box of sparkling songs?"
- TSUKIPRO[3]
SOARA, Growth, SolidS, and QUELL are four groups belonging to TSUKINO ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION (AKA TSUKIPRO). The slice of life music anime "PRO ANI" depicting their music overflowing with uniqueness and the drama surrounding their lives begins now! Will you open this glittering treasure box of music?
Daily Countdowns[]
PROANI had a countdown on both Twitter and YouTube to promote the anime leading up to the release of the first episode which aired on October 4, 2017. The Twitter countdowns came with an icon which you can use for SNS purposes to help promote the anime. The YouTube countdowns are, of course, in video format with each featuring a different character and message. **To view the translations of the messages, visit TSUKIPRO's Unofficial Tumblr Blog.
The video countdowns began on September 17, 2017 and ran until October 4, 2017. The featured characters were as follows:
- September 17: Sora Ohara (C.V. Toshiyuki Toyonaga).
- September 18: Shiki Takamura (C.V. Takuya Egushi).
- September 19: Koki Eto (C.V. Shunichi Toki).
- September 20: Shu Izumi (C.V. Shunsuke Takeuchi).
- September 21: Morihito Arihara (C.V. Yuki Ono).
- September 22: Tsubasa Okui (C.V. Soma Saito).
- September 23: Kensuke Yaegashi (C.V. Yoshitaka Yamaya).
- September 24: Eichi Horimiya (C.V. Koutaro Nishiyama).
- September 25: Soshi Kagurazaka (C.V. Makoto Furukawa).
- September 26: Rikka Sera (C.V. Natsuki Hanae).
- September 27: Ryota Sakuraba (C.V. Daiki Yamashita).
- September 28: Issei Kuga (C.V. Shugo Nakamura).
- September 29: Ren Munakata (C.V. Taishi Murata).
- September 30: Dai Murase (C.V. Yuuichirou Umehara).
- October 1: Mamoru Fujimura (C.V. Junta Terashima).
- October 2: Ichiru Kuga (C.V. Sho Nogami).
- October 3: Nozomu Nanase (C.V. Chiharu Sawashiro).
- October 4: the four unit leaders (Sora, Koki, Shiki, and Shu).
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TSUKIPRO released eight teasers for the anime starting on September 13, 2017. The first two being an introduction to the four units (and their leaders) that are featured. The third and fourth teasers focused on the 2D Live animation previews for SolidS and SOARA respectively. The last four focused on the content of the anime.[4]
First Teaser (March 24, 2017): The teaser shows the four main units and a short preview sample of each unit's first season songs and was narrated by Sora Ohara.
The preview songs are:
- McGuffin - SOARA
- Rudder Qiana - Growth
- SEXY☆SENSE - SolidS
- HIKARI - QUELL
Second Teaser (April 4, 2017): The second teaser is very similar to the first one. The differences this time was that each unit's leader introduces their respective units, as well as featuring different song samples from each unit.
The preview songs are:
- S.O.A.R.A. - SOARA
- Moonlight Refrain - Growth
- TOKYO LOVE JUNKIE - SolidS
- BELIEVER -Inori- - QUELL
Third Teaser (July 16, 2017): This teaser is focused on a 3D Live animation teaser of SolidS featuring a small clip of their opening animation from the anime, featuring their opening song Burny!!!. Similar to the previous TSUKIUTA THE ANIMATION openings, the four units opening songs will alternate per episode.
Fourth Teaser (August 13, 2017): Similar to the SolidS teaser from July, this teaser focuses on SOARA and features a short preview of their 3D Live animation. Again, this animation is taken from their opening animation from the anime, featuring their opening song エリアル -ALIEL-.
Fifth & Sixth Teasers (September 8, 2017): These two teasers were 15-second commercial movies (CM) for the animation that were narrated by Shiki Takamura and Shu Izumi, respectively. The two teasers were released simultaneously; with teaser five focusing on Solids and teaser six focusing on QUELL. Each teaser had a different background song with the fifth featuring Burny!!! by SolidS and the sixth featuring Because you are by QUELL, their respective opening songs for the anime.
Seventh Teaser (September 13, 2017): This teaser was another 15-second CM for the animation that was narrated by Sora Ohara. The background song featured here was エリアル -ALIEL- by SOARA.
Eighth Teaser (September 27, 2017) : The final teaser was also a 15-second CM for the animation that was narrated by Koki Eto. The background song featured here was Mahou no Kizuna by Growth, their opening song for the series.
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Episode List[]
| Episode | Name | Insert song | Air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherry Blossoms in Full Glory (桜花爛漫 Ouka Ranman) |
TOKYO LOVE JUNKIE CRAZY BABY SHOW |
October 4, 2017 |
| 2 | FRIEND | McGuffin FRIEND (instrumental) |
October 11, 2017 |
| 3 | Small World (小さな世界 Chisana Sekai) |
BELIEVER -Inori- AOI MIZU |
October 18, 2017 |
| 4 | one day... | one day... (instrumental) | October 25, 2017 |
| 5 | Back On Track | Midnight Mystery Jiyū no Tori |
November 1, 2017 |
| 6 | ~Starting Line~ Boys, Be Mighty (スタートライン ～Boys, Be Mighty～ Sutāto Rain ~Boys, Be Mighty~) |
Tsukiusa Taisou Summer Session |
November 08, 2017 |
| 7 | Above the best | Above the best | November 15, 2017 |
| 8 | Parallel Lineage (パラレル・リネージュ Parareru・Rinēju) |
Brilliant |
November 22, 2017 |
| 9 | Overcoming Destiny "Venga" (運命を越える "Venga" Unmei wo Koeru "Venga") |
--- | November 29, 2017 |
| 10 | A Gift for the Future (未来への贈り物 Mirai e no Okurimono) |
--- | December 06, 2017 |
| 11 | Thank You (ありがとう Arigatou) |
Rudder Qiana |
December 13, 2017 |
| 12 | Blooming in a Sunny Spot (陽だまりに咲く Hidamari ni Saku) |
Above the best |
December 20, 2017 |
| 13 | TSUKIPRO LIVE 2017 WINTER CARNIVAL | Start Line ~Boys, Be Mighty~ Mirai e no Okurimono |
December 27, 2017 |