With the summer season getting along, more of the Japanese home video release schedules are being revealed. The latest one we have is for Joukamachi no Dandelion, which is coming from TC Entertainment. The series is getting a six volume Blu-ray and DVD release where the Blu-ray’s are priced at 7,344 yen each while the DVDs are at 6,264 yen each. The schedule begins with the first volume arriving on September 30th, 2015. Check out the chart below for release dates and more information as well as cover artwork.
The new series debuted on July 2nd, 2015 on TBS and CBC and then rolling out from there to other locations. The show will be directed by Noriaki Akitaya with animation production being handled by Production IMS. Reiko Yoshida is hanlding the series composition and Shinpei Kobayashi is on board as both the character designer and the chief animation director.
The main cast now includes Kana Hanazawa as Akane Sakurada, Ai Kayano as Aoi Sakurada, Ryohei Kimura as Shū Sakurada, Kaori Ishihara as Kanade Sakurada, Ayumu Murase as Haruka Sakurada, Eriko Matsui as Misaki Sakurada, Yui Ogura as Hikari Sakurada, Aina Suzuki as Shiori Sakurada, Shiori Katsuta as Teru Sakurada, Yuka Aisaka as Hana Sato, Saori Hayami as Karen Ayugase, M.A.O. as An Shirogane and Sachika Kisawa as Sachiko Yonezawa.
The original work, which began in 2012, has two volumes to its name so far. The show marks another Manga Time Kirara property making the leap these days. Originally creator Ayumu Kasuga recently served as the original character designer for Ore, Twintails ni Narimasu. They’ve got a few manga properties to their name as well beyond this series.
Plot concept: The everyday lives of the nine super-powered siblings of the royal family are monitored by more than 200 surveillance cameras and broadcast nationwide. The people of the nation who are watching the broadcast will have the ability to elect the next monarch. The story focuses on Akane, the third-oldest sister who can manipulate gravity. She is shy and desperately does not want to be caught on camera.
| Volume | Date | Extras |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 09/30/15 | End Cart Pinup, cast commentary, net program, clean opening and closing |
| 2 | 10/28/15 | End Card Pinup, cast commentary, net program |
| 3 | 11/27/15 | End Card Pinup, cast commentary, net program |
| 4 | 12/25/15 | End Card Pinup, cast commentary, net program |
| 5 | 01/29/16 | End Card Pinup, cast commentary, net program |
| 6 | 02/26/16 | End Card Pinup, cast commentary, net program |
[Source: Joukamachi no Dandelion]
