Doraemon fans will be happy to know that another classic work by series co-creator Fujiko F. Fujio will get an anime adaptation soon. Titled T.P BON, the anime has revealed the release dates for its first two seasons on Netflix.
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What Is Time Patrol Bon About?
The sci-fi adventure series Time Patrol Bon is a beloved manga that captivated fans when it first came out in the 70s.
The story revolves around a middle school student named Bon Namihira who crosses paths with Ream Stream—a girl from the future and a Time Patrol (T.P.) operative.
Because of their encounter, Bon joins the Time Patrol and sets out on a journey through the past.
His mission is to rescue people who suffered unfortunate deaths that have no impact on history.
In the official teaser released by Netflix, Bon and Ream can be seen riding a vehicle that can travel between different eras and locations.
Also shown are historical moments, such as the pyramids being built in Egypt, wartime in Japan, and the Persian War in Greece.
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T.P BON Announces Release Dates for Seasons 1 and 2
The Time Patrol Bon anime will be released in two parts, which are now confirmed to be two seasons. The first season will premiere on May 2, while the second season will debut on July 17.
The anime's release dates were revealed during Netflix's presentation at AnimeJapan 2024.
As a Netflix-produced anime, it isn't too surprising that both seasons' release dates were announced at once unlike typical anime releases that see a months-long gap between new season announcements.
While the anime has confirmed seasons 1 and 2's release dates, there's no word yet on its episode count.
T.P BON Anime Reveals More Cast Members
T.P BON’s lead voice actors have been announced previously. Now, more stars have been confirmed to join the cast.
Here are the confirmed voice cast members of the T.P BON anime so far:
- Akihisa Wakayama (also Ryuuji Kanzaki in Classroom of the Elite) as Bon
- Atsumi Tanezaki (also Anya Forger in Spy x Family) as Ream
- Yoko Hikasa (also Emi Yusa in The Devil Is a Part-Timer!) as Tetsuo Shiraishi
- Setsuo Ito (also Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama in Mob Psycho 100) as Yanagisawa
- Mamoru Miyano (also Osamu Dazai in Bungou Stray Dogs) as Buyoyon
- Tomoyo Kurosawa (also Mitsumi Iwakura in Skip and Loafer) as Yumiko Yasukawa
- Saho Shirasu (also Mio Kofune in Summer Time Rendering) as Yoko Shiraki
- Yasuyuki Kase (also Falco in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners) as Gayler
T.P BON Anime Studio and Staff Confirmed
The renowned anime studio Bones will be in charge of the anime’s production.
Bones is arguably one of the most famous studios today, as it has produced some of the most popular recent anime titles.
The studio’s biggest hits include My Hero Academia, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Bungou Stray Dogs, and Mob Psycho 100.
Meanwhile, the anime’s staff includes director Masahiro Andou (Snow White with the Red Hair) and composer Michiru Oshima (Little Witch Academia).
Where to Watch the T.P BON Anime
Seasons 1 and 2 of the T.P BON anime will be released on Netflix on May 2 and July 17, 2024, respectively.
As with most Netflix anime exclusives, this upcoming series will likely be available to stream worldwide upon its release.
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