Series synopsis
Soni-Ani: Super Sonico The Animation, also known as そにアニ -SUPER SONICO THE ANIMATION- is a Japanese animation comedy television series that premiered on AT-X on January 6, 2014. It ended on March 24, 2014. It stars Ayano Yamamoto, Ozaki Mami, Mai Gotou and Kikuko Inoue.
Saying Sonico is an incredibly busy young woman is an understatement. She juggles a modeling career, part-time work at her grandmother's bar, and performs lead vocals and guitar in an all-girl band all while attending college! Not to mention taking care of her five cats - or is that the other way around? When her workload gets a little too heavy, she can count on her fellow musicians Suzu and Furi and the rest of her friends for a stabilizing influence. Get ready for the bounciest adventure ever ...
Premise
Saying Sonico is an incredibly busy young woman is an understatement. She juggles a modeling career, part-time work at her grandmother's bar, and performs lead vocals and guitar in an all-girl band all while attending college! Not to mention taking care of her five cats - or is that the other way around? When her workload gets a little too heavy, she can count on her fellow musicians Suzu and Furi and the rest of her friends for a stabilizing influence. Get ready for the bounciest adventure ever as this three girl band shakes, rattles, rolls and takes Tokyo by storm!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ayano Yamamoto as Super Sonico (voice)
- Ozaki Mami as Fuuri Watanuki (voice)
- Mai Gotou as Suzu Fujimi (voice)
- Kikuko Inoue as Leila (Sonico's grandmother) (voice)
- Hisako Kanemoto as Ōka Satsurikuin (voice)
- Ryota Takeuchi as Manager Kitamura (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | January 6, 2014 | March 24, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I'll Do My Best! Super Sonico's classes end, and she heads to her part-time job to model. She has to wear a swimsuit for the shoot, but the individuals there want something with a bit more spice, so they ask her to wear another swimsuit which they're prepared for her. Sonico's nervous as she takes a peek to see what swimsuit they've given her. |
January 6, 2014 |
| 2 |
First Astronomical Velocity Fujimi Suzu is the leader and bassist of First Astronomical Velocity, the band of which Sonico is a member. Watanuki Fuuri is on the drums. They'll all be playing in one of their regular concerts. Suzu shows Sonico a costume she had rushed ordered so that Sonico could wear it in their next concert. Sonico is ecstatic, but the clothing has some problems... |
January 13, 2014 |
| 3 |
Sonico Goes to Okinawa Sonico goes to Okinawa for a modeling shoot. The first day she meets all the staff, and has dinner with them. The manager, Kitamura, shows Sonico back to her room so she could get some rest, but gets invited to go drinking by the client. Another man approaches when he hears Kitamura speaking so highly of his model... |
January 20, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | AT-X |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 6, 2014 |
| Last aired | March 24, 2014 |
| Runtime | 23 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 20:30:00 |