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Ani-One Philippines Adds Giant Beasts of Ars, Remake Our Life, My Home Hero
posted on by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Ani-One Asia streamed Giant Beasts of Ars when it premiered in Japan on January 6. Ani-One Asia describes the anime:
The great beasts created the land, but humans stole it. Angered, the beasts began eating humans, who in turn called upon the gods to fight the beasts. In the age of the sword, heroes and mythology, giant beasts are hunted by humans for profit. Jiiro, who makes his living hunting beasts, encounters Kuumi, who is being chased by someone, and in that moment decides to save her. As rumors spread regarding humanity and a mysterious experiment, together they seek to discover the world's secrets.
Akira Oguro (Namu Amida Butsu! -Rendai Utena-) directed the anime at Asahi Production. Ashito Ōyari designed the original characters, and Hiroshi Shimizu (Hinata no Aoshigure background art) and Masato Kato (Namu Amida Butsu! -Rendai Utena-, Peach Boy Riverside) adapted those designs for animation. Norimitsu Kaihō (Astra Lost in Space, School-Live!, Akudama Drive) both oversaw and wrote the series scripts. Shūji Katayama (Overlord, Saga of Tanya the Evil) and Akinari Suzuki (Smile Down the Runway, Redo of Healer) composed the music.
Tomoki Kobayashi (Akame ga KILL!, Infinite Dendrogram) directed the anime at feel. Kio is credited as the original creator, and was in charge of the series scripts. Kōsuke Kawamura designed the characters, and Eretto is credited for the original character designs. Frontwing produced the series.
The story centers on the unsuccessful game director Kyōya Hashiba. His company goes bankrupt, and he ends up returning to his parents' home. He lies in bed thinking about the successful creators of his generation. When he opens his eyes, Kyōya finds that he has gone back in time 10 years to when he started college. He has an opportunity to remake his life, starting as an arts college student. He now lives in a four-person coed share house. Kyōya has the chance to spend his formative years with creators he knows will be famous in the future, but things might not turn out as he expected.
Ani-One Asia describes the anime:
Tetsuo Tosu is a typical father whose biggest worries are his job and his rebellious daughter, Reika. That is, until he finds a bruise on her face. His worst fears come true when he finds out she has a secret boyfriend, who's part of a crime syndicate, with a history of murdering his former girlfriends... It kicks off a chain of events that change the fate of his family.
Takashi Kamei (Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy - Earthrise chief director) directed the anime at Tezuka Productions. Kohei Kiyasu (Run with the Wind) wrote and supervised the series' scripts. Masatsune Noguchi (Hakushon Daimaō 2020) designed the characters. Yukio Abe was the art designer. Kenji Kawai (Patlabor, Gundam 00, Ghost in the Shell) composed the music, while Takumi Itō was the sound director. Kiyotaka Kawada is credited for sound effects.
