The official X account of the upcoming TV Anime “Tohai – Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku” [Temporary Translation(Not Official Translation): Frozen tiles – back-rate mahjong fighting tiles, Also Known As Touhai: Ura Rate Mahjong Touhai Roku] which is based on the original manga by Shinasaka Koji released a new trailer. The official YouTube channel of Pony Canyon anime released this trailer:
After releasing the trailer, they revealed that the opening theme song will be performed by Masayoshi Oishi and the ending theme will be performed by Taiyo to Odore, Tsukiyo ni Utae. The comments have been arrived from both artists:
I’ve been chosen to sing the theme song for “Touhai”!
I’ve always loved mahjong, so I was really honored to have this opportunity!I tried to capture the thrilling gambling tactics of the main character, Kei and his friends, in the theme song! Please look forward to it!
Masayoshi Oishi
The tiles are smooth to the touch and have just the right weight. I didn’t know much about mahjong, so I started by researching its origins, and discovered that the tiles most commonly used in Japan are made from a material called urea resin.
My name is Yuuki Yurian, Taiyo to Odore, Tsukiyo ni Utae.
I am very honored to be in charge of the ending theme for such a wonderful work. I sang this song with a lot of emotion to play a part in connecting the world of Touhai to the next week without interruption, so I hope you will enjoy it.
Taiyo to Odore, Tsukiyo ni Utae
This anime adaptation is set to release in October 2024. Bookmark our website for more updates! Animation Studio East Fish Studio is in charge of animating this series. The main staff members announced for this anime:
Director: Jun Hatori
Music: Yusuke Shirato, Yuki Kishida
Series Composition: Mariko Kunisawa
Character Design: Sayaka Anesaki
About Tohai – Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku
Tohai (Also known as: Tohai – Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Koji Shinasaka. It was serialized in June 2006 in Akita Shoten’s seinen manga magazine Young Champion. This manga later got a sequel titled “Tohai: Hitobashira-hen” which was serialized in May 2011 in Young Champion. The third sequel titled “Tohai: Minagoroshi-hen” was serialized in September 2017 in Young Champion. The fourth sequel “Tohai: Cold Girl” has been serialized in Young Champion since September 2021 and is still ongoing.
This manga later got a live-action film adaptation which was released in Japan in May 2013. An anime adaptation for this manga is announced for 2024 which will be produced by East Fish Studio.
MangaHelpers describes the plot of this manga as:
“Not a lot of people know that one of the most talented and ruthless Mahjong players in the city is a young high school boy. Kei is a teenager of few words, but his observation skills, unwavering will and experience in the game allows him to survive in a world full of powerful, rich and dangerous characters. Kei is currently hiding a girl named Amina who has entered the country illegally and protecting her from being deported. He spends his days sleeping through class and his nights playing high stakes Mahjong, waiting for when a worthy opponent arrives.“
Source: Official Website
