The show by ‘BEASTARS’ creator Paru Itagaki and Science SARU is set in near-future Japan, where extreme measures are taken to protect children amid a sharp population decline; hits Prime Video October 4.
The main visual and promotional video has been released for , an unconventional Santa Claus action series set in near-future Japan, where extreme measures are taken to protect children amid a sharp population decline.From Paru Itagaki (creator of ), the anime will premiere in Japan on October 3, with exclusive worldwide streaming on Prime Video beginning October 4.
The reveal also introduces key characters and cast.Toshihiko Seki voices 92-year-old principal Oshibu, who obsessively clings to youth through repeated full-body plastic surgery.Hiroaki Hirata plays Saburo Yagiuda, ace of the St.
Nick Pursuit Unit dedicated to capturing Santa.The promotional video, showcasing animation by Science SARU, portrays a world where children are tightly controlled and Santa is freed from a curse through wishes.The opening theme, “Childlike Adults,” is by yama, and the ending theme “Diary” is by Soushi Sakiyama.
Check out the promo video now:
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