Immerse Yourself in Disco with Muteking The Dancing Hero this October 2
Are you reminiscent of the neon lights, roller skate cafes, or the banger tunes of the 70s and 80s? Lucky for you, Muteking the Dancing Hero is here to fix you all with a dose of nostalgia.
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Set in the dazzling city of Neo San Francisco, we follow Muteki, someone who thoroughly enjoys everything this city has to offer, yet is reluctant in his ability to dance or sing. Nevertheless, to save his neon utopia from the monster, he goes beyond his limits.
The official website of Muteking: the Dancing Hero began streaming the official trailer and revealed a new visual for the upcoming anime on Wednesday (August 19). The anime will premiere on October 2, 2021.
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TV Osaka From October 2nd, every Saturday from 1:26 am
TV Aichi From October 2nd every Saturday from 1:55 midnight
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The visual features the duo of Muteki and DJ centerstage on the disco ball; on the right, Muteking and wannabe idol Aida-san flank them. At the same time, super idol Aurora and IT giant Seo stand on their left.
In the poster’s backdrop, we have the seaside city of Neo San Francisco and a mysterious villain.
The 3D trailer is chock-full of nostalgia with its space-age art style, which will remind you of shows such as Ultraman and Kamen Rider.
Additionally, the show’s main focus, i.e., the music and dance, is spot on with the disco rage of the golden times. We also glimpse at the array of characters and monsters that we will see in the upcoming anime.
The trailer also previews the anime’s opening song “Labyrinth” by Orange Range and the ending theme song “Song of Hope” by KALMA.
The upcoming anime series is a reboot of the 1980’s series titled “Muteking: The Dashing Warrior.” Though the series never saw an English release, it received praise for its music and dance choreography.
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The reboot anime features a new take on the series as we follow Muteki and DJ defend the city against the onslaught of monsters. Along the way, Muteki will learn to be himself through his super persona and develop lasting relationships.
The cast of Muteking: the Dancing Hero includes:
| Character | Cast | Notable Work |
| Muteki | Kentarō Mashiro | Kotetsu (Mitchiri Wanko! Anima~tion) |
| DJ | Takuya Eguchi | Ryo Sakurai (The God of High School) |
| Seo | Satoshi Hino | Takashi (Yakuza Kiwami) |
| Aida-san | Rie Takahashi | Megumin (KonoSuba) |
The staff of Muteking: the Dancing Hero includes:
| Position | Staff | Notable Work |
| Director | Hiroshi Sasagawa | Tondemo Senshi Muteking |
| Music | Takamitsu Shimazaki | — |
| Scripts | Yūji Kondōu | The Snack World |
| Character designs | Utomaru | — |
Muteking: the Dancing Hero is sure to bring out the dancer in you with its talented cast and stylized 3D animation.
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So be sure to catch up to this rhythmic experience.
About Muteking: The Dancing Hero
Muteking: the Dancing Hero, a sci-fi hero romantic comedy, is a reboot of the 1980s anime series Muteking: The Dashing Warrior by Tatsunoko Productions.
The story takes place in Neo San Francisco, where the protagonist Muteki transforms into the dancing superhero Muteking fights off monsters to save the city. The reboot features a stylized 3D animation that harkens to the novel style of the original series.
Reboot anime will premiere on October 2, 2021.
Source: Official Website
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