Classic Anime "Alice SOS" Returns to NHK E-tele, Sparking Wave of Nostalgia and Fan Excitement

The anime "Alice SOS," which once captivated many viewers when it aired within NHK's popular children's program "Tensai TV-kun," has been announced for a re-broadcast on NHK E-tele starting tonight, January 1st, at 25:25 (1:25 AM on January 2nd JST). The news is already generating a significant buzz on social media.

Following news reports from outlets like Famitsu.com, "Alice SOS" quickly began trending online. Viewers are flooding social media with joyful comments like "Nostalgic!" and "I have to watch it!", with many users on X (formerly Twitter) reminiscing about their youth. There are even several dedicated fans who own the DVD box set, posting comments such as "I'll dig it out!" and "My family has the DVD box."

The series follows Takashi, Hiromi, Toshio, and Yukari as they embark on an adventure to rescue Alice, who has been kidnapped to another world. Based on Ryo Nakahara's Alice series, its unique world-building and character designs remain vivid in the memories of many. The opening theme song, in particular, has received numerous praises like "divine" and "loved it," making it certain to garner renewed attention with this re-broadcast.

Furthermore, "Alice SOS" is also known as the debut work of voice actress Megumi Toyoguchi, making it a particularly poignant watch for long-time fans. As it is not currently available on major subscription streaming services, this re-broadcast on E-tele is being seen as a "valuable opportunity."

Despite being a late-night broadcast, many fans are eagerly anticipating the return of "Alice SOS," with comments like "Alice SOS on New Year's Day of Reiwa is so exciting!" showing a fitting buzz for the start of the new year. Expectations are also high for E-tele's special programming, which includes shows like "Cookin' Idol Ai! Mai! Main!" and "Ohanashi no Kuni" scheduled before and after the re-broadcast.

The context

"Tensai TV-kun" (天才てれびくん, "Genius TV-kun") is a long-running and highly popular children's variety program on NHK, Japan's public broadcaster. It has aired various segments, including animated series, over its decades-long history. NHK E-tele is the educational channel of NHK, known for its children's programming, educational content, and cultural shows. "Alice SOS" (アリスSOS) is an anime series that originally aired within "Tensai TV-kun." Its re-broadcast at 25:25 JST on January 1st actually means 1:25 AM on January 2nd in standard time, a common way to denote late-night scheduling in Japan. Megumi Toyoguchi is a prominent Japanese voice actress with a career spanning many popular anime and video games, making "Alice SOS" a significant early work for her. The excitement for this re-broadcast stems from the nostalgia for a beloved classic that is difficult to access through modern streaming platforms.

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