(L) Venus Project TV Anime

[Stark700]

Part of a multi-project that also includes game, live concert, etc. This anime titled 'Venus Project" will be coming for Summer 2015. It will have 6 episodes (30 minutes each)

News source:
http://dengekionline.com/elem/000/001/017/1017000/
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news...ta-game/.85634

Official site:
http://vproject.jp/

[MisaoFan]

Looks interesting seeing I love fictional idol stuff despite the oversaturation of it, but throwing 6 episodes instead of 12 is just too short, never see it that episode formula very often since Black Rock Shooter. What intrigues me to the series in the first place however is the involvement of Galat, since they are involved as the makers of Magica Wars Lock-on! (sadly the game service ended this year early on) and Magica Wars Zanbatsu, hope the franchise itself and Galat participate in more works in the future.

Here's the premise for those who want to know about the upcoming series:

The story is set in Japan in the future, not too long from now. In this world, data devices and video technology have been progressing to new heights, and people are abuzz about a new form of entertainment — Formula Venus. In Formula Venus or "F-V," the chosen top idols battle in live performances with their willpower, skills, and all their experience gained.

The television series will actually be six anime episodes and six live-action variety episodes, each 30 minutes long. The anime's story will be set in the same world as the game's, but it will feature a new anime original protagonist, "an aspiring idol aiming to be Venus." The Venus Project booth at Anime Japan 2015 will announce more information about the anime at the Tokyo Big Sight venue from March 20 to March 22.

Before the anime premieres, the Venus Project card battle role-playing game will begin service on the PS Vita on April 21. The free-to-play idol-training game's voice cast will feature LinQ idol group member Ami Himesaki as Karen Takano (center in top image), voice actress/singer Rui Tanabe as Mitsuki Sarashina (right), idol Ruka Nemoto as Yū Kashima (left), former Onyanko Club idols Eri Nitta and Akiko Ikuina, and voice actress/singer Kanako Sakai. Also on April 21, the web comic will begin free distribution. A real-life event is planned for October, and there will also be radio programs (over-the-air and online) and other tie-in efforts.

Promotional art is also out as well:

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[Stark700]

Studio will be Nomad.

[MisaoFan]

More news concerning the cast

Full staff revealed:

Director: Takehiro Nishiyama (first time he's directing this)
Series Composition: Go Zappa
Character Design: Yoshinari Saito
Animation Production: Nomad

[MisaoFan]

Character key visuals added:

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[mangatron]

Yay, I love ponytail with booby sports bra

But, Sovagasky? She's supposed to be russian, right? They always have silvery/white hair

[MisaoFan]

Originally Posted by mangatron

Yay, I love ponytail with booby sports bra

But, Sovagasky? She's supposed to be russian, right? They always have silvery/white hair

This artwork looks a lot better than before especially with the addition of the game's protagonists, besides it doesn't really change the fact they are hardly great to begin with (especially in case to the main cast of the left side).

By the way, it is confirmed that the anime's title will be Venus Project -Climax-.

[Stark700]

Key visual

[MisaoFan]

More characters and other info added:
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news...re-date/.89287

[Stark700]

Funimation got it.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news...x-anime/.90068

[MisaoFan]

So okay, I found the first episode of the live action variety show and it was entertaining, but is it possible to discuss that when it had to do with the anime and game franchise itself?

Have some anime screenshots soon to show up next week (I made some stiches of it myself, it's too bad it has low quality):

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[MisaoFan]

Spoiler for Episode 1:

It was okay. The visuals aren't stellar per se but still delivers with rather appealing color schemes and the concept itself was interesting. So far I actually like Eriko the most and I feel compelled to look forward seeing more of Ruka, the only problem right now is that it has 6 episodes to try cramming a plot that shows potential with super fast pacing, however it doesn't stop me that I'll get hyped for it each new episode comes out. With the setup already established, I'm curious to see where the story directs onwards.

In other news, the anime adaptation won't actually premiere in completion until August 16, be prepared.

[chaos_animagic]

unmmm... is this not an actual anime?

2nd episode... is made up of entirely of RL Idol activites... skipped through entire episode trying to find when the anime starts... but went through all 25 mins, see ZERO ANIME...

So yea... Dropped... (at least it's pointless to watch until the real thing is out...)


also, anime sites (besides this) needs to relist this series as unaired instead of airing and adding episode counts, made me think the series actually started (also wondered why after 2 episodes it wasn't listed in animesuki's current series, had to google to find this thread)

I think this is because the "first episode" was an actual anime... which got people confused.


Tho in one month time, I probably won't watch it anyways, rarely do check ups on which anime is "newly release" after season started... why start 1 month late? lol....



So yea... this series started as an anime just to grab in watchers than switch the entire thing into RL for publicity... is stupid.

[Nachtwandler]

You were told ahead that only half of the eps will be animated.

[Nvis]

All the Girls are hot, count me in.

Liked the witch girl(hope she shows up again) and Miu.

Be back in a month, guaranteed.

[MisaoFan]

First episode already re-aired yesterday and there's five remaining episodes soon to show up starting from next week. Could you please move to "Current Series" section?

[MisaoFan]

Spoiler for Episode 2:

Okay, we get that the first episode wasn't exactly the best when it comes to the narrative focus, although I'm glad that the next episode fixed it. I'm absolutely falling in love with Eriko's character, boy does she remains so energetic a lot of times. As for the summary itself, it gives us a glimpse towards the flashback as to how Eriko became an idol due to her childhood dream, trying to accomplish living with it under her manager's position etc. I find it rather vague as to why she caused trouble to Ruka in an attempted Venus Fight once though.

The music used in those kind of fights felt very retro-ish, the robot battle illusions really fit it. Episode 3 is where the story will fully set up the motion, I'll see what the rest of the series is like.

[ValvraveTruth]

Up until now is average, but not boring. It makes you want to know how will the matches turn out.

The white hair girl totally my favourite. MC come second, like her passion.

[Flower]

Ep 01

Well...not quite what I was expecting - I will give it that.

But it did not really hold my interest either. :\

May skip this one....

[ValvraveTruth]

Episode 3
Not a boring episode i guess, but it gave off a weird feeling to me/viewer. cute?gloomy?

Spoiler for daa:

Ruka's background sure is... well not sure how to say it. And poor gothic girl...

This anime need more love guys~!! help promote abit in other forum website so that we can post more comment.