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Kyoto Animation Streams 1st Beyond the Boundary: Idol Trial Short

Beyond the Boundary television anime on Monday.

In the short titled, “super-deformed versions of Mirai, Sakura, and Mitsuki. Ai takes the position of presiding judge, which she says she only became this since she was voted, and is troubled by the responsibility.

In his head, Akihito thinks, “You sure don't look troubled,” and also realizes that Ai enjoys being the center of attention. After Mitsuki gives proof of Akihito's “grossness,” the girls announce the verdict…. But not before changing into idol outfits, singing, and dancing. Akihito's punishment is having Mirai's glasses broken. He is utterly distraught, but Mirai is also unhappy.

The ending theme of the short is “Poppy no Kaeri Michi” (The Road Home Filled With Poppies) by Yuri Yamaoka (voice of Ai).

There are three shorts scheduled, with the next episode to stream on December 2. They are not tied to the story of the television anime, and have the following premise: As long as evil is rampant in this world, four "angels" will judge your sins.

The dark fantasy story of the main Beyond the Boundary anime follows a high school second-year student named Akihito Kanbara (Risa Taneda) when it seems she is about to jump from the school rooftop. Mirai is isolated because of her ability to manipulate blood, which is unique even among the Under World Warriors. Disturbing events begin to unfold after Akihito saves Mirai.

K-ON! movie animation director) is deg the characters.

The anime premiered in Japan last month, and announced last month that it licensed the anime for North America.

released the first volume last year, and the second volume shipped in April.

Images © Nagomu Torii, Kyoto Animation/Beyond the Boundary Production Committee