Releasing Episode 1 of the 2.5D Actor Documentary 'DOCUMENTARY OF ZERO RISE'! Behind the Scenes of Bushiroad's New Cross-Media Project 'ZERO RISE'!

Bushiroad Inc. (Headquarters: Nakano-ku, Tokyo, President: Takaaki Kidani) released Episode 1 of 'DOCUMENTARY OF ZERO RISE', a documentary series closely following the cast of the company's new basketball-themed cross-media project 'ZERO RISE', on YouTube on Friday, March 27. We kindly request all members of the press to cover this information. ### A Documentary Following the Struggles and Challenges of 2.5D Actors Released on YouTube! The First Episode Dives Behind the Scenes of Bushiroad's New Project 'ZERO RISE'! What 'Words of the Soul' Did the Chief Producer Deliver Just Before the Live Broadcast...? 'ZERO RISE', a cross-media project originating from Bushiroad with a 'basketball' theme, has released Episode 1 of its documentary series 'DOCUMENTARY OF ZERO RISE' on YouTube. ▼ 'DOCUMENTARY OF ZERO RISE' Episode 1 Full Video [YouTube Embed] 'ZERO RISE' is a new cross-media project by Bushiroad, the company behind projects like 'BanG Dream!' and 'Revue Starlight' that combine 2D character developments such as anime with live performances by real-life cast members on stage and in concerts. Similar to previous Bushiroad works, this project will have the same cast members playing the characters in both the stage play and the anime. 'DOCUMENTARY OF ZERO RISE' closely covers the cast members in a documentary format. It goes behind the scenes of this cross-media project that depicts young people 'rising from zero' through the theme of basketball. Episode 1 features the behind-the-scenes of the project's very first live broadcast program held on Monday, February 2. Please pay attention to the cast's enthusiasm for the 'ZERO RISE' project, footage of their rehearsals, and the 'passionate feelings' the chief producer conveyed when gathering the cast right before the live broadcast! [Cast] Yuki Sasamori / Tomoya Fukui / Umi Ohtomo Koki Ishibashi / Takamichi Sato / Yusei Hiraga Ren Tahara / Takumi Mano / Yoh Maeshima Masahiro Kawakami Yuki Kimisawa ### Stage Play 'ZERO RISE' to be Performed from May 2 (Sat) to May 17 (Sun) at Hikosen Theater! General Ticket Sales Are Now Open!