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Hōzuki no Reitetsu Anime's New Promo Video Previews Opening Song
posted on by Egan Loo
The website for the television anime of Hōzuki no Reitetsu began streaming the third promotional video and first television commercial (in 15- and 30-second lengths) on Friday. The video features the opening theme song "Jigoku no Sata mo Kimi Shidai" (You Also Dictate Hell's Judgment) by Jigoku no Sata All Stars (Hell's Judgment All Stars), a group of the series' main cast . (The song title is a parody of the Japanese saying "Jigoku no sata mo kane shidai" or "Money also dictates hell's judgment.")
The dark comedy revolves around Hōzuki, the fierce aide to the Great King Enma. Calm and super-sadistic, he tries to resolve problems that often occur in Hell.
The narrator intones, "This is a world no one has ever seen, with unforgettable memories and an indelible past. Amid the repeating tragedy, the time of judgment is coming. Any expectations you have will be completely…"
Hōzuki: "…not overturned."
The video then introduces the cast:
Not shown in the video are:
In addition to the first commercial, two previous promotional videos were also streamed:
Sound Team Don Juan is producing the sound. Sumire Uesaka (voice of Peach Maki) will sing the ending theme song.
The anime will premiere in Japan in January. The CD with the opening theme song will go on sale on February 19.
Eguchi began the manga in Media Arts Festival Awards last year.
Thanks to Maxim Firsov for the embedded commercial
Images © Natsumi Eguchi, Kodansha/Hōzuki no Reitetsu Production Committee
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