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Director Imaishi Hiroyuki's New Anime Project 'Kill la Kill' Announced (Confirmed to Air 2013 October)

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Feb 7, 2013 4:47 AM
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According to NewType magazine March issue, director Imaishi Hiroyuki has announced his new anime project. The production studio is Trigger, a new studio established by Imaishi after he quit Gainax. Imaishi said he has been working on the project since 2010 along with Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt. Details of the project will be revealed in the June issue of the magazine to be released on March 10th.

Update (May 9th 2013):
The new anime will be a 2-cour TV series named "Kirurakiru" (Kill la Kill).

Update (Jun 30th 2013):
Confirmed to start in 2013 October.

More information can be found here.

Source: Scan of NewType (with a rough concept illustration)

Kill La Kill on MAL

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Feb 7, 2013 5:03 AM
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Fans in Japan are predicting this news will be much more enthusiastically received in the west than in Japan. Well, let's see..
So MAL finally starts locking news threads that are only a few weeks old?

I wonder where was the announcement of this change? Or we are seeing yet another case of changes made that impacted users but not communicated to them?

I wonder how long people would put up with this.

As much as I have a bunch of information to share about anime announced recently I cannot share it in news board, and the anime series is too disorganized and chaotic to share information except with people already interested in the particular series.
Feb 7, 2013 5:04 AM
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Well, looking forward to it~
I have my own anime blog. It's called Anime Viking. Hope you'll you read it!

Feb 7, 2013 5:04 AM
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In the top white picture, it seems Yoko will be back :D
Feb 7, 2013 5:05 AM
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You had me at Trigger.

Anything from the studio responsible for the masterpiece that is Inferno Cop will surely be amazing.
Feb 7, 2013 5:07 AM
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Where the fuck is my P&S season 2
Feb 7, 2013 6:12 AM
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DO WANT
Feb 7, 2013 6:52 AM
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If that character is gonna be the MC or even just a character in the anime, I'll definitely be watching. If that is from another anime, can someone tell me which anime he is from?
Feb 7, 2013 7:06 AM
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Looks badass.

EDIT after update: This IS badass. All aboard the hype train! Choo Choo!
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symbv said:
Fans in Japan are predicting this news will be much more enthusiastically received in the west than in Japan. Well, let's see..


Well given there are 8 posts in 3 hours on MAL, it doesn't seem that well received here.

Feb 7, 2013 7:25 AM

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OMG TRIGGER<3

Feb 7, 2013 7:52 AM

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Looks awesome, he's definitely one of the greatest anime directors and animators out there


"Can you feel that hybrid rainbow?"
Feb 7, 2013 7:55 AM

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Ah, yes. I remember Panty and Stockings before...

Will check this out.
Feb 7, 2013 8:01 AM

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This is going to be amazing. Can't wait to get more of Imaishi's special band of CUHRAYZEE!
Feb 7, 2013 10:23 AM

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As much as I'm glad that Imaishi still has a project up in his sleeve, I do hope that Trigger will redeem itself with this anime after the meme-worthy failure that is Inferno Cop.
Feb 7, 2013 10:37 AM
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I hope it's better than P&S... Though by the looks of it, the atmosphere should be completely different so we're fine.
Feb 7, 2013 11:51 AM

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For some reason I got BRS vibe, lol. But still, I hope the anime will be a good one.
Feb 7, 2013 11:55 AM
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For some reason I got BRS vibe


lolwhat

Anyway, great news. Will look forward to it !
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Feb 7, 2013 1:07 PM

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FUCK YEAH IMAISHI! It looks really awesome, I hope it doesn't ends like a joke (See : INFERNO COPPU)
Feb 7, 2013 8:14 PM

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BRING IT ON!!! it looks like it will be another over the top anime like Gurren Lagann
Feb 7, 2013 9:30 PM

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P&S was dumb.
Feb 7, 2013 10:20 PM
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Assarty said:
zeroyuki92 said:
For some reason I got BRS vibe


lolwhat

Anyway, great news. Will look forward to it !


You didn't notice the glowing eye and giant weapon? Not to mention that Imaishi worked on BRS TV.
Feb 7, 2013 11:48 PM

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My body is ready.
Feb 8, 2013 2:31 AM

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Anything from Imaishi Hiroyuki is a must watch. Just like with Suda 51 in games.
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Feb 8, 2013 3:54 AM

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Inferno Cop: The Movie is what I want!
I probably regret this post by now.
Feb 8, 2013 2:29 PM
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Trisection said:
Assarty said:
zeroyuki92 said:
For some reason I got BRS vibe


lolwhat

Anyway, great news. Will look forward to it !


You didn't notice the glowing eye and giant weapon? Not to mention that Imaishi worked on BRS TV.


Well, neither glowing eyes nor giant weapons are the apanage of Black Rock Shooter if I may say. And I actually made the analogy with Gurren Lagann because of this face on the character's bust, which reminded me of the kind of "mouth" on the Gurren Lagann (I must admit the comparison is quite dumb...)
About Imaishi's involvement in Black Rock Shooter; he didn't work on character-designs but only on CG and episode 1's storyboard; therefore, there is no real link between this character's design here and Black Rock Shooter. It is possible however that Imaishi somehow got inspired from what he saw of BRS during his work on it, but I can't see any real and relevant resemblance between BRS and the picture we got of his next series.
Feb 9, 2013 8:27 AM
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There's a CM:

Feb 9, 2013 8:29 AM

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Let's wait :)
Feb 9, 2013 12:07 PM

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Awesome. I'm not expecting another TTGL, but neither am I expecting a total dud. Looking forward to this.
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i'm looking forward to someone original
Mar 31, 2013 3:25 PM

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There's a CM:


>That music
This is going to rock.
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I'll definitely watch a Trigger anime with hopefully full-length episodes. Looking forward to it!
I probably regret this post by now.
May 8, 2013 11:14 PM

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The latest June issue of NewType magazine carries the latest details of the project:

Name of the anime - "Kirurakiru" (Kill la Kill)
Studio - Trigger
Director - Imaishi Hiroyuki[
Series Composition - Nakashima Kazuki
Character Design - Sushio
Length of the series - 2 cours
Broadcast schedule - not disclosed yet

Main Characters
Matoi Ryuuko (seiyuu not disclosed yet) - motto: Conquest x Revenge
Kiryuuin Satsuki (seiyuu not disclosed yet) - motto: Conquest x Conquest

Story background:
A story about battle actions between highschool girls. In a school where strength and power is everything, a new transfer student triggers an upheaval. Satsuki is a 18 year old girl who is the student council president. She dominates the campus with her overwhelming power. In her position, she examines the ability of each student and is able to grant those she deems worthy the "extreme uniform (gyoku seifuku)" that can bring superhuman power to the wearer. Ryuuko is a 17 year old girl who has just transferred into this school. She has half a pair of giant scissors made of tachi-sword and is searching for the remaining half. She is going to find out she is in a much bigger adventure than she has expected.

Character design art (and interview with Sushio):


Source: Scan of NewType
So MAL finally starts locking news threads that are only a few weeks old?

I wonder where was the announcement of this change? Or we are seeing yet another case of changes made that impacted users but not communicated to them?

I wonder how long people would put up with this.

As much as I have a bunch of information to share about anime announced recently I cannot share it in news board, and the anime series is too disorganized and chaotic to share information except with people already interested in the particular series.
May 8, 2013 11:28 PM

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Sword in hand, a warrior clutches stone to breast. In sword etched he his fading memories In stone, his tempered skill By sword attested, by stone revealed. Their tale can now be told
May 9, 2013 1:27 AM
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Weird synopsis. I need to see more.

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May 9, 2013 10:44 AM
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Stupid name. Ugly character designs. Synopsis sounds lame.

Interest couldn't be lower.
May 9, 2013 5:14 PM
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A lot of people are misunderstanding the concept a little bit; it's not just a "high-school battle" anime. The high-school in question is set in a post-apocalyptic setting inspired by the Meiji Era and the Tower of Babel:

(Larger Image)
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Tommk said:
boring


I see, already judging a book by its cover huh?
Please learn about cel animation and its technical process.
Learn how special effects and backlighting were done without computers.

May 11, 2013 8:30 AM

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New CM

>dat music

New Ryuuko pose
New Ryuuko faces


I have a feeling they will be slowly revealing the rest of the staff and the cast every week in new CMs. Kinda like they did with Madoka; Aniplex knows how to create hype. They did the same for PsychoPass and Vividass.
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Enough with laser and gun anime I've been watching these days. It's time for some good ole' delinquent fightings.
May 11, 2013 1:14 PM

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Don't keep me waiting any longer!! Let me see another epic anime like Gurren Lagann!!
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Saudades said:
There's a CM:



Hype boner.
Jun 29, 2013 8:34 AM

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Confirmed to air this October



CM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6FQU_eovRCU
symbvJun 29, 2013 8:40 AM
So MAL finally starts locking news threads that are only a few weeks old?

I wonder where was the announcement of this change? Or we are seeing yet another case of changes made that impacted users but not communicated to them?

I wonder how long people would put up with this.

As much as I have a bunch of information to share about anime announced recently I cannot share it in news board, and the anime series is too disorganized and chaotic to share information except with people already interested in the particular series.
Aug 7, 2013 11:09 PM

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Seiyuu for the two main characters revealed:
Matoi Ryuuko - Koshimizu Ami (Kallen in Code Geass, Holo in Spice and wolf)
Kiryuuin Satsuki - Yuzuki Ryoka (Arcueid in Carnival Phantasm, Ino in Naruto)

http://polyphonicar2010.blog51.fc2.com/blog-entry-14651.html

Edit: Sharing this news about KLK for my 2000th message, nice.
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^ Veteran and mature-voiced seiyuu. Interesting choice.

BTW, if you want to put the last name first like the Japanese do, then it should be

Matoi Ryuuko - Koshimizu Ami
Kiryuuin Satsuki - Yuzuki Ryoka (not Ryoka Yuzuki)
So MAL finally starts locking news threads that are only a few weeks old?

I wonder where was the announcement of this change? Or we are seeing yet another case of changes made that impacted users but not communicated to them?

I wonder how long people would put up with this.

As much as I have a bunch of information to share about anime announced recently I cannot share it in news board, and the anime series is too disorganized and chaotic to share information except with people already interested in the particular series.
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^Ah thanks, edited.
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Aug 10, 2013 5:32 PM

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Trailer whennn.
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NEW GURREN LAGANN, FLCL, CHAMPLOO, DEAD LEAVES, EVANGELION, DIEBUSTER, GUNBUSER, EVERYTHING. THANK YOU BASED TRIGGER.
Aug 16, 2013 3:14 AM

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Character page is open at the anime site:

http://www.kill-la-kill.jp/character/

Some samples:


So MAL finally starts locking news threads that are only a few weeks old?

I wonder where was the announcement of this change? Or we are seeing yet another case of changes made that impacted users but not communicated to them?

I wonder how long people would put up with this.

As much as I have a bunch of information to share about anime announced recently I cannot share it in news board, and the anime series is too disorganized and chaotic to share information except with people already interested in the particular series.
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Looks great, the third character looks kinda out of place though and probably a character I'd really hate.
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