Sentai Filmworks is having fun with the production of its series Super Sonico, which has Jessica Nigri headlining the English language adaptation, and they’ve added a new quick and silly omake piece from one of the recording sessions. This, of course, sets off quite a few fans of the show because they want to see how she performs as the character herself in the show. But for others, it’s a simple bit of silly fun that’s also fun to watch blow up into serious bidness arguements.
“I always felt a connection with Sonico,” Jessica Nigri said last month when the news broke. “She’s just got such a positive and genuine spirit about her that when they asked me about playing the part, I squealed with joy! It’s like my dream was finally coming true. Being here with my Sentai family has been surreal.”
Sentai recently announced a May 26th, 2015 release date for the series on DVD and Blu-ray. It’s easy to imagine there will be some fun new extras made for the release with what Nigri has done at the cons and interacting with the fans.
“Jessica delivers the perfect spice for our production of the series,” said David Del Rio, Vice President of Sentai Filmworks in January. “She truly embodies Sonico.”
Plot concept: Saying Sonico is an incredibly busy young woman is an understatement. She juggles a modeling career, part-time work at her grandmother’s bar, performs lead vocals and guitar in an all-girl band, ALL while attending college! Not to mention taking care of her five cats. Or is that the other way around? When her workload gets a little too heavy, she can count on her fellow musicians Suzu and Furi, and the rest of her friends for a stabilizing influence. Get ready for the bounciest adventure ever as this three girl band shakes, rattles, rolls and takes Tokyo by storm in Super Sonico: The Animation!
The previous introduction promo: