The official website of the Utagoe wa Mille-Feuille (Harmony of Mille-Feuille) television anime recently announced the production staff and unveiled the first key visual for the upcoming series. Set to air in 2025, this anime is based on Pony Canyon’s music project.
The team behind the series includes Chief Director Takuya Satou, known for his work on Steins;Gate, and Series Director Kiyoto Nakajima, who has previously worked on Kono Healer and Mendokusai. Takuya Yamanaka, the mind behind Caligula, will handle the series composition and script, while character design will be done by Chisato Kikunaga and Hitomi Kaiho.
Other members of the production staff include Art Director Kazuhiro Arai, Color Design by Hitomi Fujii, Director of Photography Kuk-Ju Han, Editor Masahiro Gotou, Sound Director Jin Aketagawa, and Music by Shun Narita. The series will be produced by Studio Jumondo, with Pony Canyon and Takuya Yamanaka credited as the original creators.
Pony Canyon first launched the music project in April 2023, with the release of their first single on March 8. The Parabola unit is currently working on their first single, set to be released on November 20. Cheriko is responsible for designing the characters for the series.
The synopsis of the anime follows the story of Uta Komaki, a first-year high school student who loves to sing but struggles with shyness and fear. Despite her desire to join the light music club, she finds herself too intimidated by the members. However, when she receives an invitation to join the a cappella club, led by president Airi Kojou, she discovers a group of unique individuals who connect through their voices, creating something truly special.
The series promises to explore the idea that youth doesn’t have to be about shining brightly, but rather about finding connections and creating something meaningful through shared experiences. With a talented production team and an intriguing storyline, ‘Utagoe wa Mille-Feuille’ is set to be a must-watch anime for fans of music and coming-of-age stories.
