About A3!

A3! is a popular anime television series that was released in 2019. It’s based on a successful mobile game and has proven to be a massive hit with audiences worldwide. The plot revolves around Izumi Tachibana who takes over as the director of a failing theatre company, with the aim of producing an all-male acting troupe to perform stage plays. Each episode is a mix of comedy, drama, and emotions as Izumi Tachibana tries to recruit, train and inspire a group of professional actors.

Making / Production

The series is directed by Keisuke Shinohara, with Umahara Yūma handling series composition, and Fujiwara Ryou providing the original game's scenario. The series graphics are drawn by Maruko Tatsunari and the animation production was done by P.A.Works and Studio 3Hz. A3! brought together a vast team of writers, artists, and animators to bring the series to life.

Actors

• Atsushi Tamaru as Banri Settsu: He played his character with a lot of charm and wisdom, making banri a fan favorite.
• Kōdai Sakai as Juza Hyodo: Kodai Sakai made the character come alive with a great voiceover, expressing Juza's complex character effectively.
• Chiharu Shigematsu as Taichi Nanao: Chiharu Shigematsu successfully presented Taichi's youthful and lively nature.
• Shunsuke Takeuchi as Tasuku Takato: Shunsuke Takeuchi played Tasuku with an intensity that drew viewers into the plot.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is based on a mobile game of the same name that was released in 2017.
• The title "A3" stands for "Act! Addict! Actors!"
• The fourth season of the series premiered in May 2020.
• The series blends elements of drama, comedy, and romance genres.

Music, Soundtrack

• The series features opening and ending theme songs by the band 'Spring Troupe'.
• 'Act! Addict! Actors!' is the official opening track of the series, written by Ayumu Murase and Koutaro Nishiyama.
• 'Home' and 'Orange Heart' are two other notable tracks from the series.