TSUKIUTA. The Animation

About TSUKIUTA. The Animation

Meet TSUKIUTA. The Animation (ツキウタ。 THE ANIMATION), a music anime by Studio Pierrot and Studio Signpost (2016). Here is the premise in a nutshell. At its core: Six Gravity and Procellarum are two rival male idol groups who happen to live in the same dorm. Six Gravity is made up of young men who represent the months of December to May, while Procellarum’s members represent June to November.

More of the story: Follow the daily lives of these twelve young men as they deal with the stresses of idol-hood, school, and living together. With music by famous Vocaloid producers!

As a music title, performance scenes and soundtrack choices are central. Kai Fuzuki (Wataru Hatano) and You Hazuki (Tetsuya Kakihara) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who care about music and live performance. The run is 13 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Studio Pierrot and Studio Signpost, so the studio's house style defines how TSUKIUTA. The Animation looks and moves on screen. The music focus matters here: performance scenes and soundtrack choices are central. Its 6.3/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Wataru Hatano voicing Kai Fuzuki gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2016, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.