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Daisuke Hirakawa ex-Hedgehogs guitarist in 'Fuuka'; Other highly anticipated winter 2017 anime

By Eva Magno | Jan 31, 2017 09:55 AM EST
Akihabara - Mecca Of Electronics
(Photo : Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) TOKYO, JAPAN - MAY 19: A man looks at products in a store in Akihabara, Electric Town on May 19, 2014 in Tokyo, Japan. Akihabara gained the nickname Akihabara Electric Town after World War II as it became a mecca for household electronic goods. Today Akihabara has become a major Tokyo tourist attraction and Otaku cultural center. Otaku is a Japanese term for people with obsessive interests and is often associated with the anime and manga movements. The district is cluttered with stores specializing in anime, video games, manga, collectibles and maid cafes.

Popular voice actor Daisuke Hirakawa will play the ex-guitarist for the HEDGEHOGS band, which is the favorite band of the protagonists in the anime series made by Kouji Seo called "Fuuka." This character will be living the rock and roll lifestyle.

The series follows Yuu Haruna, who transferred to Tokyo to study and be closer with his sisters after their mother and father immigrated to the United States. Crunchy Roll reported. Yuu communicates mainly through Twitter since he is an introvert and he is not so good with socializing with other people.

While his eyes are on his phone, unaware of his environment, a girl came out of nowhere and bumped him. This girls is the mysterious but charming Fuuka Akitsuski, who was with her special friend Koyuki Hinashi. After this chance encounter, a whole new love story starts and is told through music.

The "Fuuka" manga is available in the Weekly Shōnen Magazine with the English dub available on Cruncyroll. The TV adaptation of the story is directed by Kouji Seo and is animated by Diomedéa. The show is now airing in Japan and can be streamed through Crunchyroll.

The SimulDub for "Fuuka" premiered on 25 January. The English dubbed "Fuuka" will hae Jill Harris as Fuuka Akitsuki, Aaron Dismuke as Yuu Haruna, Felecia Angelle as Maya Haruna, Alex Moore as Hibiki Haruna, Kristen McGuire as Chitose Haruna, Shawn Gann as Kazuya Nachi, Tia Ballar as Tomomi, and Rico Fajardo as Makoto Mikasa.

Meanwhile, besides "Fuuka" there are other highly anticipated anime titles for Winter 2017, Game Industry reported. One of these anime is "Yojou Senki," which was based on a Light Novel. Another much anticipated anime is the "Kuzu no Honkai," which is popularly known as "Scum's Wish."

Next on the list is the "Tales of Zestiria the X Second Season. Based on a wonderful game, this anime is animated by the best studio in the industry, Ufotable. Another one is the "Hand Shakers," which is made by the producers of the popular K series.

"Chaos:Chils" is another anime based on an incredible visual novel. Fans can also opt to watch the funny "Konosuba 2," manga-based ēlDLIVE, and "Masamune Kun no Revener.

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