The fifth home video release for Dagashi Kashi arrives next week in Japan and the focus is now forward looking to the sixth and final volume. The sixth volume is scheduled for an August 17th, 2016 release and we’ve got a look at the finalized cover for it as well as the overall packaging design. The twelve episode series is getting a six-volume release where the Blu-ray’s are listed as limited editions priced at 6,800 yen while the DVDs are priced at 5,000 yen and are listed as regular editions. The series began its release on March 16th, 2016 with new volumes following monthly. Check out the chart below for dates and known extras.
The show was directed by Shigehito Takayanagi, who wrote the scripts along with Yasuko Kamo. Character designs were done by Kanetoshi Kamimoto and it was animated at studio feel.
The cast includes Ayana Taketatsu as Hotaru Shidare, Atsushi Abe as Kokonotsu Shikada, Keiji Fujiwara as Yō Shikada, Manami Numakura as Saya Endō and Tatsuhisa Suzuki as Tō Endō.
The 2014 manga series comes from Kotoyama, his first work.
Plot concept: Shikada Kokonotsu’s father owns a rural sweets shop, and his plan is for Kokonotsu to take it over one day. However, Kokonotsu wants to be a manga author instead! One day in summer, the cute but weird girl Shidare Hotaru, from the famous sweets company, comes to pay a visit. Apparently, Kokonotsu’s father is famous and she wants him to join her family’s company. However, he will only agree if she can convince Kokonotsu to take over the family business!
| Volume | Date | Extras |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 03/16/16 | Cast Video, Booklet |
| 2 | 04/20/16 | Cast Video, Booklet |
| 3 | 05/18/16 | Cast Video, Booklet |
| 4 | 06/15/16 | Cast Video, Booklet |
| 5 | 07/20/16 | Cast Video, Booklet |
| 6 | 08/17/16 | Cast Video, Booklet |
[Source: Dagashi Kashi]
