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Studio | GoHands |
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Original network | MBS, Tokyo MX, TVQ, BS11 |
Original run | January 5, 2019 – March 30, 2019 |
Episodes | 13 + OVA (List of episodes) |
W'z is a 2019 anime television series produced by Frontier Works and animated by GoHands. A sequel of Hand Shakers, it aired from January 5 to March 30, 2019. The series stars Katsumi Fukuhara in the lead role, and features music by various EDM artists. From April 10 to 14, a live-action theatre stage was held in Tokyo.[1]
Shortly after the events of Hand Shakers, Tazuna, Koyori, Mayumi, and Nagaoka finally meet God, and their wish was later granted. However, they later disappear without a trace. This also results in Koyori losing her power. Tazuna decides to never stop searching for them.
Ten years later, Yukiya Araki - an irregular Hand Shaker - is introduced. Trying to become a DJ, Yukiya tries to avoid holding hands with other people, lest he turns them into Hand Shakers like him. One night, while trying to get more views for his music videos, Yukiya brings his friend Haruka into the Ziggurat, the alternate dimension that hosts battles for all Hand Shakers. Unfortunately, this brings the attention of other Hand Shakers, who want to defeat Yukiya and take his power.
The series aired from January 5 to March 30, 2019 on MBS, Tokyo MX, TVQ, and BS11.[2][3] GOON TRAX will produce the series' music.[6] Ryōhei Takenaka will perform the series' opening theme, while Fuki will perform the series' ending theme. The series ran for 13 episodes.[7] W'z is a sequel to Hand Shakers.[8]
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1 | "Eye's Y's Shout" | January 5, 2019 (2019-01-05) | |
Yukiya grows up with his father's instruction: to never let his hands touch with anyone. Doing so will only cause misfortune. 14 year old Yukiya Araki is an enthusiastic growing DJ using the pseudonym W'z. Concerned with the lack of viewers, he accepted the idea of his childhood friend, Haruka Tosaburi, to shoot a promotional video for his music. However by doing so, he must hold hands with her. | |||
2 | "ShE SaW Soul" | January 12, 2019 (2019-01-12) | |
Team Connect, Hana and Senri, as well as Team Pile, Gai and Masataka, are fighting against a single Hand Shaker, Yukiya. After successfully creating a diversion for him to flee, Yukiya brings Haruka back into the real world. Fortunately, Haruka was unable to remember anything during the Hand Shakers spar. On the next day, both Yukiya & Haruka attends Kita Asuka Academy open fair. Yukiya was told to meet with a person named Dr. Akutagawa by his father's acquaintance on the day prior. Heading to the research facility where the Doctor works, Yukiya and Haruka found out that the room was empty. | |||
3 | "Café CUP PUCk" | January 19, 2019 (2019-01-19) | |
After considering the risk put onto him, Yukiya decides to delete the music video he shoot inside Ziggurat. The next day during school time, Yukiya begs Haruka to have a discussion with him, making her flustered. Hanging out at their favorite restaurant, Yukiya stated his concerns and informs that he have deleted the video. However, the video went viral & was spreading on the internet. | |||
4 | "FOuR FOR FORce" | January 26, 2019 (2019-01-26) | |
5 | "Turn Time gear" | February 2, 2019 (2019-02-02) | |
6 | "Cherry lily Cam" | February 9, 2019 (2019-02-09) | |
7 | "Get back boys" | February 16, 2019 (2019-02-16) | |
8 | "NO kNOw Noise" | February 23, 2019 (2019-02-23) | |
9 | "GReen GROss GROOvy" | March 2, 2019 (2019-03-02) | |
10 | "DUDDY bUDDY riDe" | March 9, 2019 (2019-03-09) | |
11 | "CHurch CHat Chat" | March 16, 2019 (2019-03-16) | |
12 | "Hi HOO HOOligan" | March 23, 2019 (2019-03-23) | |
13 | "My wish is surely" | March 30, 2019 (2019-03-30) |
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