Prima Doll (プリマドール, Purima Dōru) is a Japanese multimedia project created by Key and Visual Arts in October 2020, which also includes toy figurines by Kotobukiya, a short story serialization and a web novel. A 12-episode anime television series by Bibury Animation Studios aired from July to September 2022. A four-volume kinetic novel series written by Tōya Okano is in development by Key.
Prima Doll | |
プリマドール (Purima Dōru) | |
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Serial novel | |
Prima Doll Encore | |
Written by | Tōya Okano |
Illustrated by | Maroyaka |
Published by | Visual Arts |
Original run | October 26, 2020 – present |
Serial novel | |
Prima Doll Interlude | |
Written by | Kai |
Illustrated by | Maroyaka |
Published by | ASCII Media Works |
Magazine | Dengeki G's Magazine |
Demographic | Seinen |
Original run | October 30, 2020 – present |
Anime television series | |
Directed by | Tensho |
Written by |
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Studio | Bibury Animation Studios |
Licensed by | Sentai Filmworks |
Original network | Tokyo MX, MBS, BS Asahi, AT-X |
English network | SEA Aniplus Asia |
Original run | July 9, 2022 – September 24, 2022 |
Episodes | 12 (List of episodes) |
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Developer | Key |
Publisher | Visual Arts |
Genre | Visual novel |
Platform | Windows |
Released | Volume 1
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A web novel titled Prima Doll Encore (プリマドール・アンコール), written by Tōya Okano and illustrated by Maroyaka, has been periodically released on the project's official website since October 26, 2020.[5][6] Encore features spoken lines of dialogue and as a result is referred to as a "lite kinetic novel" in reference to Key's line of visual novels described as kinetic novels because their gameplay offers no choices or alternate endings.[7][8][9]
A series of short stories titled Prima Doll Interlude (プリマドール -interlude-), written by Kai and illustrated by Maroyaka, began serialization in ASCII Media Works's Dengeki G's Magazine with the December 2020 issue sold on October 30.[10][11] The serialization continued on a monthly basis until the November 2021 issue sold on September 30 when it was announced that it would halt temporarily.[12]
Two manga adaptations will be published: Prima Doll New Order (プリマドール New Order), illustrated by Yuriko Asami, will be serialized on the ComicWalker and Nico Nico Seiga websites. Prima Doll: Yōkoso Kuronekotei e (プリマドール ~ようこそ黒猫亭へ~, Prima Doll: Welcome to Kuronekotei), illustrated by Daiko Toda, will be serialized on the Comic Bushiroad Web platform.[13]
An anime television series, directed by Tensho and animated by Bibury Animation Studios, aired from July 9 to September 24, 2022, on Tokyo MX, MBS, BS Asahi, and AT-X.[13][lower-alpha 1] The screenplay is written by Kai and Tōya Okano. Character design is provided by Akane Yano who based the designs on original illustrations by Na-Ga, Fuzichoco, Yui Hara, En Morikura and Lack.[1] The opening theme song is "Tin Toy Melody" composed by Jun Maeda,[14] and performed by Chat Noir (consisting of Azumi Waki, Tomori Kusunoki, Miyu Tomita, Yuki Nakashima and Akari Kitō).[15] The series is licensed worldwide excluding Asian territories by Sentai Filmworks.[16]
No. | Title [17][18] | Directed by [17] | Written by [17] | Storyboarded by [17] | Original air date [19][lower-alpha 2] |
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1 | "The First Melody" Transcription: "Hajimete no Senritsu" (Japanese: はじめての旋律) | Yūichirō Aoki | Tōya Okano | Tenshō | July 9, 2022 (2022-07-09) |
2 | "Playing Alongside the Moon" Transcription: "Tsuki to Kanaderu" (Japanese: 月と奏でる) | Yūichirō Aoki | Tōya Okano | Komari Kamikita | July 16, 2022 (2022-07-16) |
3 | "Starry Sky Requiem" Transcription: "Hoshizora no Chinkonka" (Japanese: 星空の鎮魂歌) | Yūichirō Aoki | Tōya Okano | Yūichirō Aoki | July 23, 2022 (2022-07-23) |
4 | "Fluttering Wings Return" Transcription: "Haoto wa Meguru" (Japanese: 羽音は巡る) | Kai Hasako Takanori Yamamoto | Tōya Okano | Komari Kamikita Tenshō | July 30, 2022 (2022-07-30) |
5 | "Singing in the Rain" Transcription: "Ame ni Utaeba" (Japanese: 雨に歌えば) | Shigeo Koshi | Tōya Okano | Komari Kamikita | August 6, 2022 (2022-08-06) |
6 | "The Black Cat's Concert" Transcription: "Kuronekotei no Ongakukai" (Japanese: 黒猫亭の音楽会) | Yūichirō Aoki | Kai | Yūichirō Aoki Tenshō | August 13, 2022 (2022-08-13) |
7 | "Dreamlike Days" Transcription: "Musō no Hibi" (Japanese: 夢想の日々) | Yūichirō Aoki | Tōya Okano | Kento Shintani | August 20, 2022 (2022-08-20) |
8 | "Rondo of Eternal Winter" Transcription: "Tokofuyu no Rondo" (Japanese: 常冬のロンド) | Akira Katō | Kai | Ryūta Yamamoto | August 27, 2022 (2022-08-27) |
9 | "A Momentary Sextet" Transcription: "Hitotoki no Rokujūsō" (Japanese: ひとときの六重奏) | Ryūta Yamamoto Yūichirō Aoki | Kai | Ryūta Yamamoto | September 3, 2022 (2022-09-03) |
10 | "Unending Unison" Transcription: "Seishō wa Owaranai" (Japanese: 斉唱は終わらない) | Takanori Yamamoto | Kai | Takanori Yamamoto | September 10, 2022 (2022-09-10) |
11 | "Thunderous War Song" Transcription: "Senka Banrai" (Japanese: 戦歌万雷) | Akiko Seki | Tōya Okano | Satoshi Shimizu | September 17, 2022 (2022-09-17) |
12 | "Let These Feelings Resound" Transcription: "Kono Omoi, Hibikasete" (Japanese: この想い、響かせて) | Yūichirō Aoki | Tōya Okano | Tenshō | September 24, 2022 (2022-09-24) |
A series of four visual novels, described as kinetic novels since their gameplay offers no choices or alternate endings, are in development by Key.[20] The main scenario is written by Tōya Okano, who co-wrote the scenario for the anime adaptation. The first three volumes are set to release in 2023, and volume four is scheduled for release in 2024.[21]
In collaboration with plastic model and figurine manufacturer Kotobukiya, a series of 1/7 scale figurines of the characters was announced to be in production in October 2020.[22] A figurine of Haizakura was released on August 30, 2021,[23][24] and the limited edition release came bundled with the single "Kikaijikake no Sanka / Usuhanazakura" (機械仕掛けの賛歌 / 薄花桜, Mechanical Song of Praise / Light Pink). "Kikaijikake no Sanka" is sung by Azumi Waki, Tomori Kusunoki, Miyu Tomita, Yuki Nakashima and Akari Kitō; "Usuhanazakura" is sung by Waki.[25] A figurine of Karasuba was announced in May 2021.[26]
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