"When the Sixth Graders Were First Years" is Generating Buzz Before Release! "Nintama Rantaro Anime Comic Vol. 3: The Beginning of Training" to be Released March 30th
Poplar Publishing will release "Nintama Rantaro Anime Comic Vol. 3: The Beginning of Training".
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Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. released "Nintama Rantaro Anime Comic Vol. 3: The Beginning of Training" from the NHK TV anime "Nintama Rantaro" series on Monday, March 30th.
Volume 3 includes the episodes "The Beginning of Training," "Memory of the Siege," "The Reason for Being Mute," "Memories of the Same Room," and "The Handled Injury Remembered," which were based on plots by original author Soubee Amako for the 30th series of "Nintama Rantaro" and garnered attention for being the first time Amako himself handled the anime's original story. This is a must-have for fans.
Additionally, a special edition, the first in the series, will be released simultaneously! It comes with luxurious bonus items: 5 film-style clear cards and 1 film-style clear bookmark. Don't miss out on both the regular and special editions!
Contents Included
Episode 1: The Beginning of Training
Senior Shioe Monjirou is always strict with himself. Senior Tachibana Senzou tells Rantaro and the others that Shioe might actually be the kindest to others, and tells them about the training during his first year.
Episode 2: Memory of the Siege
Senior Kematome Saburou wonders if Senior Hamashiro Ichirou is avoiding him. He thinks about whether he did something to be disliked, but...
Episode 3: The Reason for Being Mute
Kameko arrives at the Ninjutsu Academy. Kameko is assigned to clean the library with Senior Nakazaike Choji. Then, Senior Nanatsu Matsu Koheita arrives!
Episode 4: Memories of the Same Room
Senior Kematome Saburou and Senior Zenpouji Isaku are treating a wound. Senior Kematome tells Rantaro and the others, "This is also one of my challenges," and begins to talk about when Senior Isaku was a first-year student.
Episode 5: The Handled Injury Remembered
Rikichi brings Totsu Anbouta, who is injured, to the Ninjutsu Academy. Seeing Totsu An receiving treatment, Teacher Doi remembers the first time he met Rikichi and Teacher Yamada.
First in the Series! Special Edition with Original Bonus Items Also Released for Volume 3
The special edition, released simultaneously with the regular edition, includes bonus items: 5 film-style clear cards and 1 film-style clear bookmark.
※The content is the same as the regular edition.
【Film-Style Clear Cards】
These are film-style clear cards featuring memorable scenes from each episode included in the anime comic.
【Film-Style Clear Bookmark】
This is a film-style clear bookmark featuring iconic scenes of the sixth-year students of Ninjutsu Academy.
Animate Limited Edition Bonus Also Decided!
In addition to the regular and special editions of "Nintama Rantaro Anime Comic Vol. 3," Animate will also release an Animate Set that includes an acrylic keychain.
Furthermore, a release celebration fair will be held exclusively at Animate! Customers who purchase the book (regular or special edition) will receive an original B6 visual board.
※The acrylic keychain set and B6 visual board are available while supplies last.
Nintama Rantaro Anime Comic (3) The Beginning of Training Regular Edition Animate Set [With Acrylic Keychain]
https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/pn/pd/3382594/
Nintama Rantaro Anime Comic (3) The Beginning of Training Special Edition Animate Set [With Acrylic Keychain]
https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/pn/pd/3382593/
Details of the Release Celebration Fair Here
https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/contents/fair_event/detail.php?id=114986
Book Information
"Nintama Rantaro Anime Comic Vol. 3: The Beginning of Training"
Original Story / Soubee Amako
Format / A5 Size
Pages / 128 pages
Price / [Regular Edition] ¥1,540 (incl. tax) [Special Edition] ¥2,860 (incl. tax)
Book Page /
[Regular Edition] https://www.poplar.co.jp/book/search/result/archive/4045009.html
[Special Edition] https://www.poplar.co.jp/book/search/result/archive/4045010.html
Amazon /
[Regular Edition] https://amzn.to/3Z8lrTy
[Special Edition] https://amzn.to/3Zs4cgl
Volumes 1 and 2 Also Available!
"Nintama Rantaro Anime Comic Vol. 1: The Home Visit to the Nanatsu Matsu Family"
Original Story / Soubee Amako
Format / A5 Size
Pages / 128 pages
Price / ¥1,540 (incl. tax)
Book Page / https://www.poplar.co.jp/book/search/result/archive/4045006.html
Amazon / https://amzn.to/3KSpfVa
"Nintama Rantaro Anime Comic Vol. 2: The Day We Went Home Together"
Original Story / Soubee Amako
Format / A5 Size
Pages / 128 pages
Price / ¥1,540 (incl. tax)
Book Page / https://www.poplar.co.jp/book/search/result/archive/4045007.html
Amazon / https://amzn.to/4oolOE0
FAQ
When is "Nintama Rantaro Anime Comic Vol. 3: The Beginning of Training" released?
It was released on Monday, March 30, 2024.
What kind of bonus items are included in the special edition?
It includes luxurious bonus items: 5 film-style clear cards and 1 film-style clear bookmark.
What are the contents of the Animate limited edition set?
An Animate set with an acrylic keychain will be released. Additionally, purchasers will receive an original B6 visual board (while supplies last).
What episodes are included?
Five episodes are included: "The Beginning of Training," "Memory of the Siege," "The Reason for Being Mute," "Memories of the Same Room," and "The Handled Injury Remembered."
Are the contents of the regular edition and the special edition the same?
Yes, the content (included episodes) is the same for both the regular and special editions. The special edition comes with bonus items.