Trapezium (トラペジウム) is a Japanese novel written by then-Nogizaka46 member Kazumi Takayama. It was initially serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's Da Vinci book and manga news magazine from April 2016 to August 2018. Kadokawa Shoten later published the novel in print with cover art by Tae in November 2018. An anime film adaptation produced by CloverWorks premiered in Japan in May 2024. A manga adaptation illustrated by Kina Kazuharu began serialization on Kadokawa Shoten's KadoComi website in February 2025.
Premise
Yū Azuma, a first-year high school student, will do anything in order to become an idol. She selects and befriends three other girls so that they could become the shining stars of the north, east, west and south, manipulating events as part of her master plan to push the group on the path to stardom. However, being an idol means living by certain rules, and the others might not have the same drive Azuma has...
Characters
Media
Novel
Written by then-Nogizaka46 member Kazumi Takayama, Trapezium was initially serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's Da Vinci magazine from April 6, 2016,[6] to August 6, 2018.[7] It was later published in print on November 28, 2018, with the cover art illustrated by Tae.[8]
In March 2026, Seven Seas Entertainment announced that they had licensed the novel for English publication in November later in the year.[9]
Anime film
An anime film adaptation was announced on December 12, 2023. The film is produced by CloverWorks, directed by Masahiro Shinohara, and supervised by Koji Masunari, with scripts written by Yūko Kakihara, character designs by Rio, and music composed by Masaru Yokoyama. It was released in Japan on May 10, 2024.[11] The film's theme song, "Nanmonai," is produced by MAISONdes and performed by Hoshimachi Suisei,[12] while the ending theme song, "Hōi Jishin," is performed by Asaki Yuikawa, Hina Yōmiya, Reina Ueda, and Haruka Aikawa.[13]
Crunchyroll picked up the film for release in North American theaters for one day on September 18, 2024, with France and Germany following on November 19 and November 26 respectively, before adding it to their streaming service on 28 February 2025.[14] Sugoi Co licensed the film for release in Australia from September 26, 2024.[15]
Manga
A manga adaptation illustrated by Kina Kazuharu was announced on May 11, 2024.[16] It launched on the KadoComi website on February 26, 2025.[17]
Reception
By 2022, the novel had over 250,000 copies in circulation.[18]
The anime film debuted at tenth at the Japanese box office on its opening weekend.[19]
External links
References
- Joanna Cayanan. trapezium Anime Film Casts Hina Yomiya Anime News Network, February 15, 2024, retrieved February 15, 2024^
- Crystalyn Hodgkins. trapezium Anime Film Casts Reina Ueda Anime News Network, February 18, 2024, retrieved February 18, 2024^
- Rafael Antonio Pineda. trapezium Anime Film Casts Haruka Aikawa Anime News Network, February 22, 2024, retrieved February 22, 2024^
- Joanna Cayanan. Kazumi Takayama's trapezium Novel Gets Anime Film Adaptation on May 10, 2024 Anime News Network, December 11, 2023, retrieved December 11, 2023^
- https://natalie.mu/comic/news/565553 Comic Natalie, Natasha, Inc., March 18, 2024, retrieved March 18, 2024^
- https://ddnavi.com/news/295064/a/ Da Vinci, April 4, 2016, retrieved May 11, 2024^
- William Moo. Trapezium Reveals Main Poster, PV Trailer & Additional Cast Anime Trending, March 18, 2024, retrieved May 11, 2024^
- https://ddnavi.com/news/524210/a/ Da Vinci, March 10, 2019, retrieved May 11, 2024^
- Anita Tai. Seven Seas Licenses Trapezium, A Quirky Girl is Inviting Me to Bed, 5 More Titles Anime News Network, March 26, 2026, retrieved March 27, 2026^
- https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/321603000422/ Kadokawa Corporation, retrieved December 11, 2023^
- Joanna Cayanan. Kazumi Takayama's trapezium Novel Gets Anime Film Adaptation on May 10, 2024 Anime News Network, December 11, 2023, retrieved December 11, 2023^
- Rafael Antonio Pineda. Hoshimachi Suisei is Vocalist for trapezium Anime Film's Theme Song Anime News Network, February 9, 2024, retrieved February 10, 2024^
- Anita Tai. trapezium Anime Film Reveals Ending Theme Song Performed by Cast Anime News Network, February 25, 2024, retrieved February 26, 2024^
- Kyle Cardine. Trapezium Anime Movie North America One-Day-Only Release Date Announced Crunchyroll, August 1, 2024, retrieved September 3, 2024^
- Anita Tai. trapezium Anime Film Screens in Australia on September 26 Anime News Network, September 13, 2024, retrieved September 14, 2024^
- https://kadobun.jp/news/press-release/entry-94758.html Kadobun, Kadokawa Corporation, May 11, 2024, retrieved May 11, 2024^
- Comic Kitora. January 16, 2025, retrieved February 26, 2025^
- https://asageimuse.com/excerpt/13856 Asagei Muse, June 28, 2022, retrieved January 21, 2024^
- https://eiga.com/news/20240514/9/ Eiga.com, May 14, 2024, retrieved May 14, 2024^