The biggest surprise in the announcement was a lack of the name of Yutaka Yamamoto, the original creator of the franchise and the director of the first TV anime series, in the new production staff member list. The new series titled Wake Up,Girls! Shinsho (New Chapter) is directed by Shin Itagaki (Teekyu, Berserk).
A new TV series from the Wake Up, Girls! franchise was announced at the “Wake Up, Girls! Festa.
Ordet is also missing from the new list. his name is not included in the staff list and about his current and future involvement with the franchise.