A3! (2020)
A Japanese anime series about rebuilding a struggling theater troupe in Tokyo, blending drama, comedy, and the transformative magic of live performance.
A3! - Series Information
- Original Title: A3!
- First Air Year: 2020
- Last Air Year: 2020
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Drama, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: January 13, 2020 (United States - TV-14), January 13, 2020 (Canada - PG), January 13, 2020 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: Tokyo MX, Sun TV, KBS Kyoto, BS11
- Alternative Titles: A3! (DE), エースリー Season Spring & Summer (JP), A3! (FR), A3! Act! Addict! Actors! (US), A3! 시즌 스프링 엔 썸머 (KR)
- Production Companies: P.A.WORKS, Studio 3Hz
- Production Countries: Japan
A3! - Plot
In Tokyo, there is a place called Velude Way. It is a district notorious for its performers and theatrical groups. Izumi Tachibana, who was previously a stage actress, arrives with a letter that reads, “Full of debt! Zero customers! Only one actor!” It describes the current state of the once-popular theater group Mankai Company. Her task is to rebuild the company to its former glory as the new owner and chief director.
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A3! - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Katsuyuki Konishi
- Takuya Eguchi
- Yuichi Jose
- Daisuke Hirose
- Ren Ozawa
- Yoshitaka Yamaya
- Koudai Sakai
- Koutaro Nishiyama
- Kaori Nazuka
- Shintaro Asanuma
Writers
- Naoki Hayashi
- Kurasumi Sunayama
A3! - FAQs
Where can you stream A3! online?
A3! is available to stream on Crunchyroll, including through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. If you prefer to own it, the series can be purchased on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Crunchyroll remains the most accessible option for anime fans looking to watch it with a subscription.
Is A3! based on a true story or source material?
A3! is adapted from a Japanese mobile rhythm and adventure game of the same name developed by Liber Entertainment. The game, which launched in 2017, follows the same premise of rebuilding the Mankai Company theater troupe and became a hit before spawning the anime adaptation.
How many seasons and episodes does A3! have?
A3! consists of two seasons and 24 episodes in total. Season 1, subtitled Spring & Summer, covers 12 episodes, while Season 2, subtitled Autumn & Winter, covers the remaining 12 episodes. Both seasons aired in 2020, completing the full story arc of the Mankai Company’s revival.
What is the content rating for A3!?
A3! carries a TV-14 content rating in the United States, meaning it may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series contains themes and dramatic content appropriate for teenagers and adults, though it remains relatively light in tone given its focus on theater and character relationships.
Who are the main voice actors in A3!?
The principal cast includes Kaori Nazuka as protagonist Izumi Tachibana, Katsuyuki Konishi as Matsukawa Isuke, Takuya Eguchi as Tenma Sumeragi, Yuichi Jose as Sakyo Furuichi, Shintaro Asanuma as Itaru Chigasaki, Koudai Sakai as Sakuya Sakuma, and Koutaro Nishiyama as Tsuzuru Minagi, among others.
What is A3! about?
Set in Tokyo’s theatrical Velude Way district, A3! follows Izumi Tachibana, a former stage actress who takes over the bankrupt Mankai Company. Saddled with debt and a single remaining actor, she must recruit new talent and restore the troupe’s former glory through passion, teamwork, and the transformative power of performance.
Who wrote the A3! anime series?
The A3! anime was written by Naoki Hayashi and Kurasumi Sunayama. Their scripts adapt the narrative threads of the original mobile game, translating the ensemble character dynamics and theatrical storylines into a cohesive two-season anime experience produced by P.A.WORKS and Studio 3Hz.
What anime series are similar to A3!?
Fans of A3! often enjoy Kageki Shojo!!, another anime centered on performing arts and ensemble cast dynamics. Skip Beat! and Love Stage!! offer similarly dramatic takes on the entertainment world. For broader recommendations, Girls Band Cry and Scott Pilgrim Takes Off share A3!’s blend of creative passion and character-driven storytelling.
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