Studio Deen Announces 'Reikenzan' TV Anime for Winter 2016
Reikenzan is adapted from the Chinese online fantasy novel Congqian You Zuo Ling Jian Shan (Once Upon A Time There Was A Spirit Sword Mountain), which has been publishing since August 2013. Written by Guowang Bixia, whose name literally translates to His Majesty the King, the story is currently in its 13th volume. An online manhua adaptation has been publishing since August 2014 and has 270 million reported views.
Tencent, the Chinese Internet company which owns the online portal QQ.com where the novel is published, will participate in the production of the Reikenzan. The novel's listing on QQ.com indicates that the story is at times serious, and at times comedic. A Mandarin Chinese dub will also be produced for broadcast in China.
Synopsis
Since its founding in the year 4233 of the Nine Provinces calendar, the spirit sword clan has been producing first-class martial arts talent. Two thousand years later, the clan, which adheres to the principles of peace and spiritual development, seeks to find new disciples by holding a grand tournament. One of these candidates is 12-year-old Wang Lu.
Staff
Director: Iku Suzuki (Moonlight Mile)
Character Design: Makoto Iino (Gakkougurashi!)
Art Director: Hirofune Hane (Dog Days)
Chief Animation Director: Yumiko Ishii (Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream)
Color Design: Kazuhisa Yamabe (Maji de Watashi ni Koi Shinasai!)
Sound Director: Kazuya Tanaka (Highschool of the Dead)
Sound Production: Half H.P Studio
Studio: Studio Deen
Cast
Wang Lu: Tsubasa Yonaga
The opening theme song will be performed by Niconico artists Soraru and Mafumafu, while the ending theme song will be performed by Niconico artist Kakichoco.
Official site: http://www.reikenzan.net/
Source: Studio Deen official site, Web Newtype
Reikenzan: Hoshikuzu-tachi no Utage on MAL
20 of 74 Comments Recent Comments
Dec 12, 2015 10:42 AM by kronopy
Dec 7, 2015 5:56 AM by Artline
Dec 2, 2015 4:54 AM by TheNoseOfDeath
Hmm, I might take a peek but the story feels like stuff I've seen before.(not that it's a bad thing, to me anyway)
Dec 2, 2015 4:28 AM by Konoetan
Nov 30, 2015 4:09 PM by Beirut
Nov 25, 2015 6:50 AM by eXtacy67
Nov 23, 2015 9:16 AM by Tazu
3 anime from deen in the same season???
Hopefully they all flop (most likely) and they go bankrupt. (EVIL, I know)
I mean... ruining an IP that Tencent holds will REALLY screw a studio.
They are just fucking huge.
Nov 22, 2015 10:01 PM by TYxTxYT
Nov 22, 2015 8:25 AM by Valaskjalf
Nov 22, 2015 8:04 AM by Snappynator
Don't have very high hopes for this
Giant Killing was the only quality to come out of Studio Deen.
* Rozen Maiden
* Tsuiokuhen
* You're Under Arrest
" Law of Ueki....
just from the few I've seen from them.
Nov 22, 2015 7:57 AM by yhunata
I will make this my first Deen anime
Nov 21, 2015 7:24 PM by TheGeniusBaka
Giant Killing was the only quality to come out of Studio Deen.
Nov 20, 2015 5:04 AM by qtblader
''MAL quality'' DEEN has done some great adaptation, and its just funny that the people hating on it were loving it when fsn first aired, humanity please.
Nov 20, 2015 4:38 AM by JudeMaxwell
Checking it out just to see that DEEN quality.
yup
Nov 20, 2015 1:07 AM by Llumi
Nov 19, 2015 10:42 PM by KamSung
Nov 19, 2015 10:35 PM by Tengai
Nov 19, 2015 8:53 PM by DeusExMavro
Nov 19, 2015 5:57 PM by QuattroVaginas
Related Database Entries
Anime: | Reikenzan: Hoshikuzu-tachi no Utage |
Search News
Related News
-
Additional Cast Members for 'Reikenzan: Hoshikuzu-tachi no Utage' Announced Dec 11, 2015 6:20 AM by Snow18 Comments
-
Second Season of 'Reikenzan: Hoshikuzu-tachi no Utage' Announced Mar 25, 2016 9:10 AM by arsonal31 Comments
-
Winter 2016 Preview Dec 17, 2015 5:21 PM by Snow102 Comments
-
Focus: As Streaming Booms, China Sees Growing Demand for Japanese Animation May 16, 2017 10:00 PM by arsonal63 Comments
-
Interview: Emon Haoliners Discusses Entry into Japan as Chinese Animation Brand Jun 22, 2017 8:59 AM by arsonal21 Comments
MoreNew Anime
-
'Boku no Hero Academia' Final Season Announced for 2025
Oct 12, 4:14 AM by Nioxys28 Comments
-
'Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi' Gets Second Season
Oct 6, 8:47 AM by Nioxys23 Comments
MoreFall 2024
-
Fall 2024 Simulcast List [Update 10/7]
Oct 1, 11:20 AM by Snow10 Comments
-
Q4 2024 Anime & Manga Licenses [Update 10/9]
Oct 1, 11:19 AM by Snow2 Comments
-
Fall 2024 Preview
Sep 21, 10:01 AM by Snow12 Comments
MoreWinter 2025
-
'Sakamoto Days' Announces Additional Cast
6 hours ago by DatRandomDude1 Comment
-
'Ishura' 2nd Season Announces More Cast [Update 10/15]
Oct 8, 9:14 AM by DatRandomDude1 Comment
From the mastermind that brought us 'Training with Hinako' and 'DearS'.
--> instant PTW :^)
rofl.
That's some Cv for the animation director here. I see peoples whining on DEEN, but honestly, the animation director is probably far more of a bad news than the studio :x
Dec 12, 2015 11:05 AM by Zefyris