XFLAG announces a new “Monster Strike” interactive anime titled “Hallelujah: Fated Choice” (ハレルヤ - 運命の選択 -) to be streamed online on 28th September 2020 on YouTube, Twitter Live, and Abema TV.
The anime project is the franchise’s first “interactive anime,” which allows viewers to choose between two options to decide how the last 10 minutes of the anime will play out. The anime is directed by Kanta Kamei and animated by Yokohama Animation Lab.
▍TV CM
▍Synopsis
The story is set in the ungoverned Tokyo shortly after a mysterious power outage incident. Those who survived from the incident had to protect themselves from the mob.
It was “Rinkusu” (リンクス), the young people with superpower, that saved the people in Tokyo. Among these young people, a performance group known as “Crown” gained tremendous support.
The protagonist “Hareruya,” who grew up in an orphanage with his best friend Akatsuki are also awakened with the abilities of Rinkusu.” They join “Crown” and play an active part to save people every day.
▍Characters and Cast
■ Hareruya (ハレルヤ) – CV: Natsuki Hanae (花江夏樹)
■ Akatsuki (暁) – CV: Taku Yashiro (八代拓)
■ Guren (紅蓮) – CV: Ikumi Hasegawa (長谷川育美)
▍New Game Characters
The “Monster Strike” game will feature the anime’s protagonist Hareruya as a new game character. The official website is currently holding a campaign for players to guess the abilities of the new character. Details will be revealed during the special live stream on 28th September.