 An anime adaptation of Tomihiko Morimi's Yojouhan Time Machine Blues (The Tatami Time Machine Blues) novel, sequel to Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei (The Tatami Galaxy), was announced by Kadokawa on Thursday. Fuji TV's noitaminA programming block posted an announcement promo on its YouTube channel, revealing the main staff.Staff Director: Shingo Natsume (Sonny Boy, ACCA 13-ku Kansatsu-ka) Script: Makoto Ueda (Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei) Original Character Design: Yusuke Nakamura (Yoru wa Mijikashi Arukeyo Otome) Studio: Science SARU (Devilman: Crybaby, Eizouken ni wa Te wo Dasu na!) Synopsis Yojouhan Time Machine Blues takes place during a sweltering midsummer day when Ozu, the protagonist's "terrible friend," accidentally drowns the only remote control for the air conditioning unit in their apartment. While they discuss their predicament with Akashi, the protagonist's raven-haired love interest, a sloppily-dressed time-travelling student arrives from 25 years in the future, prompting the protagonist to borrow his time machine in an effort to snatch the remote control from the past before it breaks. (Source: Crunchyroll, edited) Morimi published the sequel novel on July 29 last year, 16 years after the original novel shipped in December 2004. The sequel novel was inspired by Makoto Ueda's 2001 stage play Summer Time Machine Blues. The stage play was adapted into a live-action film in September 2005. Madhouse produced an 11-episode television anime adaptation of the original Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei novel in Spring 2010, with Masaaki Yuasa (Ping Pong the Animation, Kaiba) at the helm. Announcement Novel special site: https://kadobun.jp/special/yojohan-timemachine/ Novel official Twitter: @4andahalf_tmb Source: Anime! Anime! Yojouhan Time Machine Blues on MAL |
VindstotAug 12, 2021 6:15 PM
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| Alright, looks like we already have AOTY for whatever year it's gonna be out! (which is most likely gonna be 2022) |
DatRandomDudeAug 11, 2021 8:58 PM
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| yoo, guess it’s time to get around to watching the first one |
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| wth I just listened to the Tatami OP song, this is a welcome surprise! |
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| this show would be so much easier to watch if i didn't need subtitles |
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| No fucking way I'm hyped rn, I hope they bring back asian kung fu generation for the OP |
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| Wasn't expecting it to be adapted and I was eagerly waiting for the official translation. |
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| I loved the first season but didn’t think there was more of it lol. Great news |
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| I was NOT expecting this. Guess it’s time I finish the first one. |
| Oh my goodness. More greatness incoming. |
| ok :p |
| I liked the last movie so hopefully will be able to like this one too. |
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| Okay, now that’s a surprise! I still haven’t watched the first season so I’ll definitely get that done in advance. |
#Anime4Life be my Life Motto! #PrayForKyoAni  |
| We have been blessed! Totally unexpected for me, but I'll be so happy to watch again something related to Tatami Galaxy. As for the staff, it looks more than promising so far. Can't wait! |
Oh, God - the lives people try to lead. Oh, God - what a world they try to lead them in! |
| LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOO This bout to be so gooooooood |
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| OH MY FUCKING GOD I CAN'T BELIEVE IT. THIS IS THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE THE BEST TMIE OF MY LIFE. MY LIFE IS NOW CLOSE TO COMPLETE. I LOVE TATAMI GALAXY. |
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| Tatami Galaxy was probably the last anime that I expected would ever get a sequel so this is surprising and pleasant news. |
| People on MAL refuse to actually enjoy watching anime. Your taste in anime isn't a personality trait. Take me back to the days before MAL became infested with Twitter's favorite buzzwords. |
| TATAMI TWO BAYBEEEEEEEEEEEEEE |
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| what a pleasant surprise . After 11 YEARS!! I never expected this to get a sequel , never . and shingo at the director's seat makes it even better . |
| LESSSSSSSSGOOOOOO cant fucking wait fdsgasdgds |
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| I recently made a joke on a podcast that I do about how Tatami Galaxy is one of those elitist starter pack anime that little to no casual anime fan knows about, and here we are now looking at a sequel announcement for it lol Guess I finally have the incentive to watch this now after years of putting it off xD |
Tokoya said: It depends on what you define as being casual. The meme of being "starter pack" literally lies on the fact they're not obscure and literally the first things people watches whenever they get thrown around that type of recommendations. It took me like 2-3 days of having a MAL account in 2015 to stumble upon Tatami Galaxy and watch it, while almost an entire month to even notice Attack on Titan and SAO's existence. I recently made a joke on a podcast that I do about how Tatami Galaxy is one of those elitist starter pack anime that little to no casual anime fan knows about, and here we are now looking at a sequel announcement for it lol Guess I finally have the incentive to watch this now after years of putting it off xD |
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| Supongo que era mucho pedir una tercera de Uchouten Kazoku. The tatami galaxy estaba mas que perfecto por si solo, pero tengo curiosidad por ver el resultado sin Maasaki Yuasa. |
| The truly intelligent person is one who can pretend to be a fool in front of a fool who pretends to be intelligent. |
Unowen said: Casual as in someone who only watches mainstream/popular/trending showsTokoya said: It depends on what you define as being casual. The meme of being "starter pack" literally lies on the fact they're not obscure and literally the first things people watches whenever they get thrown around that type of recommendations. It took me like 2-3 days of having a MAL account in 2015 to stumble upon Tatami Galaxy and watch it, while almost an entire month to even notice Attack on Titan and SAO's existence. I recently made a joke on a podcast that I do about how Tatami Galaxy is one of those elitist starter pack anime that little to no casual anime fan knows about, and here we are now looking at a sequel announcement for it lol Guess I finally have the incentive to watch this now after years of putting it off xD |
| I'd be damned, there is also a movie named summer time machine blues adapting the stage play in its own way but it's still hilarious, one of my all time comedies. can't express into words how excited I am |
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| unexpected but very welcomed |
| one piece episode 321 15:46 (or 16:33) you're welcome |
| Shocking but incredible news. Never thought I'd be able to consume the sequel in any format. |
| I can't believe it! After 11 years we would be getting a sequel for this? Wow, color me surprised. Been a long time since I've watched this anime. Does this mean I'll get to see that mischievous Ozu again? Holy crap! Oh, Ozu is in the key visual. Yup. Ok. |
| This was unexpected but good news. I was at first scared since the director changed, but I'm relieved since he worked on the first season and aruke otome with Yuasa |
z00nex said: I loved the first season but didn’t think there was more of it lol. Great news And the best part is that the sequel novel it is based on is just fantastic. Morimi has become a lot better author since writing Tatami Galaxy, and I'm a 100% sure Sience SARU will do it justice. |
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| wow! I just finished Tatami Galaxy recently, this is exciting! |
| LETS GOOOO!, i hope it will be good like the first one, cuz the studio and the director are different |
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| Nice, this one has been a long time coming. |
| Jojolion anime when? |
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