In a press release, the studies Yostar Pictures announced that the original special “Sorairo Utility (Sky Blue Utility)”, will become an anime television series. The press release listed production details, but did not indicate any scheduled release date.
The special, released in December 2021, was directed by Kengo Saitouwho at the time explained: «The golf anime that I’ve said time and time again that I wanted to make, I’m actually being allowed to make. I’m very happy». On the other hand, this was one of the first animation projects of the studios Yostar Picturesfounded in January 2020.
voice cast
- Miyu Takagi Like Minami.
- Yurina Amami Like Haruka.
- Ayasa Gotou like Ayaka.
Production team
- Kengo Saitou (Azur Lane: Bisoku Zenshin!, Blue: Line Step Brush, SSSS.Gridman) is in charge of directing the anime at the studios Yostar Pictures. In the special, she was also in charge of character design and animation direction.
- Kota Nozomi (Inou-Battle wa Nichijou-kei no Naka de, Choppiri Toshiue demo Kanojo ni Shite Kuremasu ka?, Musume ja Nakute Mama ga Suki nano!?) was in charge of writing and supervising the scripts in the special.
- Akira Amemiya (Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai, Kill la Kill, Ninja Slayer From Animation) was in charge of the storyboards on the special.
Synopsis of Sorairo Utility
“At this rate, I will graduate to a mere background character!” Minami Aoba was worried. She didn’t have any particular strengths or things she wanted to do. Is it okay that her high school life ends as such an ordinary supporting character? Leaving school behind, Minami searches for her own “special uniqueness.” She stumbles upon a nearby golf driving range by chance. Approaching part-time worker Haruka Akane, Minami picks up the golf club: the “Utility”.
And that was the encounter between Minami and golf. Winning is not the only thing in golf! Everything related to golf is fun! Together with the brilliant golfer Haruka and Ayaka Hoshimi, who aspires to be an influencer, they are looking for the moment to become “protagonists”! As a super beginner, Minami is wielding her club again today.
Fountain: Comic Natalie
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