Aniplex started streaming a new trailer for the TV anime adaptation of Sōichirō Yamamoto’s In the Heart of Kunoichi Tsubaki comedy manga. A key visual by the anime studio CloverWorks was also unveiled. The video also announces more cast members and confirms that the anime will premiere in April 2022.
Alongside this announcement, new staff have also been revealed. Mai Yamaguchi works as the color key artist, Shunichiro Yoshihara as the art director, and Kaoru Aoki as the art setting. CGs is directed by Kappei Chino and edited by Michi Takigawa. Jin Aketagawa is the sound director.
The story of In the Heart of Kunoichi Tsubaki begins with Tsubaki, an honor student in a group of kunoichi (female ninja)who have an ironclad rule of “no contact with men,” but her desire to meet a man she has never seen or touched before is uncontrollable.
▍In the Heart of Kunoichi Tsubaki PV 2
▍Story
Deep within a remote mountain, a group of Kunoichi lived.
The Kunoichi call themselves the Akane clan, and were divided into several groups.
Every day, they polished their skills through friendly rivalry.
There is within the Akane clan, however, an ironclad rule that must not be broken. “Contact with Men is strictly prohibited.”
Tsubaki, the apprentice ninja and leader of the Akane clan’s Inu squad, is a master of ninjutsu that even the leader of the clan recognizes.
However, there was something that bothered Tsubaki. A man, that she has never seen or even touched before. She would like to meet him, but the ironclad rule must be upheld…
What will she do?
▍Staff & Production
Original Story: Soichiro Yamamoto [Shogakukan’s Monthly Shōnen Sunday]
Director: Takudai Kakuchi
Series Composition: Konomi Morigo
Character Design: Yosuke Okuda
Music: Yusuke Shirato
Production Studio: CloverWorks
Color Key Artist: Mai Yamaguchi
Art Director: Shunichiro Yoshihara
Art Setting: Kaoru Aoki
Compositing Director of Photography: Yuki Oshima
CG Director: Kappei Chino
Editing: Michi Takigawa
Sound Director: Jin Aketagawa
▍Cast
■ Tsubaki – CV: Yūko Natsuyoshi
■ Sazanka – CV: Miyari Nemoto
■ Asagao – CV: Sayumi Suzushiro
■ Benisumomo – CV: Aya Yamane
■ Konoha – CV: M.A.O
■ Tōwata – CV: Miyu Tomita
■ Hinagiku – CV: Marika Kōno
■ Kubushi – CV: Maria Naganawa
■ Oniyuri – CV: Yō Taichi