Kawagoe Boys Sing
Kawagoe Boys Sing -Now or Never- is an original Japanese anime television series produced by NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan and animated by evg, in cooperation with Telecom Animation Film. It is directed by Atsushi Matsumoto, written by the Kawagoe School Literary Club, with Yuki Kanesaka, Shin Rizumu, and Junko Yokoyama composing the music. Original character designs are provided by Ebimo, while Haru Watanabe adapts the designs for animation. Hiromi Kikuta is directing the sound at dugout. The series aired from October 9, 2023, to January 15, 2024, on Tokyo MX and BS11. The opening theme song was performed by Kaco. Crunchyroll streamed the series.
Synopsis
Tenshi, also known as Danbocchi, is a former choir boy that loves singing, although he is afraid of singing in front of people. After singing alone for a long time and settling into a stress-free academic life, Haruo Hibiki an ex-conductor discovers Tenshi's talent while building a boys choir to restore his name. Tenshi and others reluctantly join the boys choir. Under the peculiar guidance of Hibiki, Danbocchi is rapidly overcoming his fears. Together with the rest of the boys, they grow to love performing together and are aiming at winning the national singing contest.Characters
;Haruo Hibiki;Tenshi Dei / Danbocchi
;Hiroshi Yazawa / Ei-chan
;Shuji Shiratori / Tori-chan
;Kaito Kobashi / IT-kun
;Shizuo Barato / Otome
;Jin Adachi
;Kō Hyūga
;Shin Hyūga
;Tomo Hakase / Hakase
;Curtis Suzuki / Magic
;Michiru Morimura
;Arisa Hibiki
;Rika Iijima
;Zen Koarashi
Media
Discography
Original songs from the anime release in CD format in Japan and digital format worldwide as volumes.| Reference | Title | Format | No. of tracks | Label | Release date |
| GNCA-0681 | "川越ボーイズ・シング / ORIGINAL SONGS vol.1" | CD / Digital | 6 | NBC Universal Entertainment | October 10, 2023 |
| GNCA-0682 | "川越ボーイズ・シング / ORIGINAL SONGS vol.2" | CD / Digital | 6 | NBC Universal Entertainment | November 22, 2023 |
| GNCA-0683 | "川越ボーイズ・シング / ORIGINAL SONGS vol.3" | CD / Digital | 6 | NBC Universal Entertainment | December 20, 2023 |
| GNCA-0684 | "川越ボーイズ・シング / ORIGINAL SONGS vol.4" | CD / Digital | 6 | NBC Universal Entertainment | January 24, 2024 |