Joseph Luster
January 2, 2024 
Back in September we learned that the opening theme for the original mahjong anime Pon no Michi will be “Pon Popopon” by former Nogizaka46 member and pro mahjong player Kana Nakata. Now we have a sample of the theme thanks to the second full trailer, which made its debut via the official website and YouTube account on Monday.
Featuring designs by Quintessential Quintuplets creator Negi Haruba, Pon no Michi is an original anime that was first revealed back in May 2023. Tatsuma Minamikawa is directing and handling the screenplay, with Kenji Ota on anime character designs, Emi Kadano on color design, Scott MacDonald as art director, Yoshiaki Kimura as editor, Goh Takahashi as sound director and Sachiko Takahashi, Takuma Sogi, hisakuni, Riko Ohashi, Kanji Eguchi and Shari on music. The anime is being produced at OLM and is currently planned for a January 2024 premiere.
The main cast includes Kaori Maeda as Nashiko Jippensha, Iori Saeki as Pai Kawahigashi, Shion Wakayama as Izumi Tokutomi and Yui Kondou as Riche Hayashi.
Via MoCa News
