'Dynamic Chord' Air Date, Spoilers: Another Popular Otome Game Gets Anime Adaptation
Adding to the growing list of otome-based series is the upcoming Japanese anime, "Dynamic Chord."
The series will chronicle the musical careers as well the everyday lives of the four bands who are under the Dynamic Chord agency and music label. This kind of behind-the-scenes look into the lives of Japanese musicians also seems to be a growing trend in this year's anime lineup with series like "Dream Festival! R" and "The iDOLM@STER Side M" also premiering this season.
"Dynamic Chord," is based on a popular game created by Asgard, which is a Japanese company known for specializing in content aimed at a female audience. The anime adaptation will reportedly feature an original story about four different bands signed under the Dynamic Chord agency. All of them will be involved in the production of a huge live concert and the series aims to present their quest with a documentary-style narrative.
The four bands have already been introduced, namely, apple-polisher, Kyohso Rock, Liar-S, and rêve parfait.
The latest band to join is rêve parfait, and it is described as a progressive rock band consisting of four members. The vocalist is known by the stage name, King, with Bishop serving as the bassist, Rook as the guitarist, and Knight as the drummer. The band member's stage names are noticeably themed after chess pieces.
The series will be directed by Shigenori Kageyama for the anime studio, Pierrot. Kageyama, whose previous works include "Himawari!," "Hi-Speed," and "Jecy," will also work on the series composition as well as pen the scripts with Kyouko Katsuya. Character design is done by Yasuomi Umetsu, with Yasunori Honda serving as the sound director for Zack Promotion.
The opening theme, titled "p.s. i hate you♡xxx," will be performed by rêve parfait, while the ending theme, titled "because the sky," will be performed by Shoutaro Morikubo as Yorito Kisaka of Kyohso Rock. The special CD, which contains both the opening and ending themes, is scheduled for release on Wednesday, Oct. 18.
"Dynamic Chord" premieres on Thursday, Oct. 5, late night at 1:58 a.m. JST on TBS. Information on other broadcast schedules and online resources can be found on the series' official TBS page.