Mahjong Soul Pon☆

About Mahjong Soul Pon☆

Mahjong Soul Pon☆ (じゃんたま PONG☆) arrives as a comedy anime by SCOOTER FILMS (2022), and the premise is easy to summarize. In short: The live-streamed "Nijisanji Mahjong Cup" tournament announced on Sunday that a "comical" television anime adaptation of Cat Food Studio and Yostar's free-to-play mahjong game Mahjong Soul (Jong-Tama or Jan-Tama/majsoul) has been. Kenshirou Morii (Anime-Gataris, BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!

Another thread: Pico, Grand Blues!) is directing the Jong-Tama PONG☆ anime at Scooter Films. (Source: Anime News Network, edited) Note: Includes Episode 0.

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Maaya Uchida voices Ichi-hime, one of the main characters driving the story. Think of it as a pick for viewers who want something light between heavier series. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with SCOOTER FILMS, which means the visual identity of Mahjong Soul Pon☆ follows that studio's craft. The comedy focus matters here: timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 5.8/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Maaya Uchida as Ichi-hime, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2022, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.