Yoko Ito (Amanchu!) is designing the characters for animation, and is also the chief animation director.
As previously announced Goro Taniguchi (Planetes, Code Geass, Maria the Virgin Witch) is the chief director, with J.C. Staff in charge of animation production.
Figure skater Kensei Maeshima stopped his career when he heard those words from his rival Reo Shinozaki.
With the words, “I need you,” Sasugai invites Maeshima to the world of skate-leading, or competitive team-based skating.