Software:D4DJ

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Short description: Japanese music media franchise
D4DJ
D4DJ logo black.png
Franchise logo
GenreMusic
Created byBushiroad
Manga
D4DJ: The story of Happy Around!
Illustrated byMoroko Kurasaki
Published byBushiroad
MagazineMonthly Bushiroad
DemographicShōnen
Original runOctober 8, 2020 – present
Volumes2 (List of volumes)
Game
D4DJ Groovy Mix
DeveloperDonuts
Publisher
Directed byMasahiro Nakayama
Engine
PlatformiOS, Android
Released
Anime television series
D4DJ First Mix
Directed bySeiji Mizushima
Produced by
  • Chikara Toda
  • Yuusuke Kaidai
Written by
Music byRyōhei Sataka
StudioSanzigen
Licensed by
Sentai Filmworks (streaming and home video)
Crunchyroll[lower-alpha 3] (streaming)
Medialink
Original networkMX, CTC, tvk, BS-NTV, AT-X, Sun TV, KBS, TUY, tys, MRT, RKB, HAB, TVA
English network
Aniplus Asia
Original run October 30, 2020 January 29, 2021
Episodes13 (List of episodes)
Manga
D4DJ -The Starting of Photon Maiden-
Illustrated byBenino Atsu
Published byBushiroad
MagazineMonthly Bushiroad
DemographicShōnen
Original runNovember 6, 2020 – present
Volumes3 (List of volumes)
Anime television series
D4DJ Petit Mix
Directed bySeiya Miyajima
Written bySeiya Miyajima
Music byRyōhei Sataka
StudioDMM.futureworks
W-Toon Studio
Original networkTokyo MX, BS NTV, KBS, SUN, TVK, CTC
Original run February 5, 2021 July 30, 2021
Episodes26 (List of episodes)
Anime television series
D4DJ All Mix
Directed by
  • Seiji Mizushima (chief)
  • Daisuke Suzuki
Written byGo Zappa
Music byRyōhei Sataka
StudioSanzigen
Licensed byCrunchyroll[lower-alpha 4]
Original networkTokyo MX, BS NTV, AT-X, KBS Kyoto, SUN
Original run January 13, 2023 March 31, 2023
Episodes12 (List of episodes)

D4DJ (Dig Delight Direct Drive DJ) is a Japanese music media franchise created by Bushiroad, with original story by Kō Nakamura. Takaaki Kidani is credited as executive producer. It consists primarily of live disc jockey performances, a rhythm game for smartphones titled D4DJ Groovy Mix and a 13-episode anime television series titled D4DJ First Mix, which aired from October 2020 to January 2021. A spin-off anime series titled D4DJ Petit Mix aired from February to July 2021. A standalone episode titled D4DJ Double Mix premiered in August 2022. A second season titled D4DJ All Mix aired from January to March 2023.

Plot

Upon returning to Japan, first-year high school student Rinku Aimoto enrolls at Yoba Girls' Academy and meets Maho Akashi, the school's broadcaster and DJ. Rinku soon develops an interest in DJing after watching a performance by Yoba's famous DJ unit "Peaky P-key", and she and Maho form a group of their own called "Happy Around!". They are later joined by Muni Ohnaruto, a talented illustrator, and Rei Togetsu, a pianist.

Characters

Happy Around!

The latest idol-themed DJ unit from Yoba Academy. The name comes from Rinku's catchphrase, which she habitually says whenever she is joyfully spinning around. Their primary music genre style is a combination of J-pop and dubstep. They also use happy hardcore and gabbar.

Rinku Aimoto (愛本 りんく, Aimoto Rinku)
Voiced by: Yūka Nishio[3] (Japanese); Emi Lo[4] (English)
Having lived in Africa since her childhood due to her parents' work, Rinku finally returned to Japan prior to high school and currently lives with her grandparents. On her first day of school, Maho introduced her to DJ activities by inviting her to a performance by Peaky P-key. She was then inspired to create her own DJ unit alongside Maho. An optimist who is sometimes seen as an oddball, she can sense how certain musical pieces can connect by moving her body, so she serves as Happy Around!'s lead singer and dancer. On the other side, she deeply values her friendship with Muni, to the point she even cries when her relationship with Muni strained. Her name is a play on the word "link".
Maho Akashi (明石 真秀, Akashi Maho)
Voiced by: Karin Kagami[3][5] (Japanese and English)
A school DJ broadcaster under the name "Mash". Maho started her DJ activity after watching an outdoor concert when she was little. She initially attempted to reject Rinku's DJ unit invitation until she realized how serious Rinku is about it.
Muni Ohnaruto (大鳴門 むに, Ōnaruto Muni)
Voiced by: Haruka Mimura[3] (Japanese); Lily Ki[6] (English)
An illustrator and VJ under the name "VJ Only", Muni has been attracting attention on the internet thanks to her drawings. She takes her art seriously, though she does not accept criticism kindly. She is Rinku's childhood friend, and reluctantly decides to join her unit upon being invited, but almost pulls out from her maiden appearance due to stage fright. Muni wears a rabbit ear headband and carries a cat plush called Nyochio during performances and in school.
Rei Togetsu (渡月 麗, Togetsu Rei)
Voiced by: Kanon Shizaki[3] (2019–2022), Maiko Irie[7] (2022–present) (Japanese); Anairis Quiñones[8] (English)
Being born to a wealthy family, Rei had lessons in all sorts of activities and is gifted at the piano. However, her parents set strict expectations that she wishes to be freed from. She serves as the group's composer and arranger. It is implied that in the past, she also attended a similar outdoor DJ concert like Maho, though the two did not know each other at the time.

Peaky P-key

A popular hip hop-themed DJ unit in Yoba Academy. It was formed during their middle school years. Also known as Peaky, their music style is a combination of techno, hip hop, and electro-pop.

Kyoko Yamate (山手 響子, Yamate Kyōko)
Voiced by: Aimi[3] (Japanese); Christie Cate[9] (English)
The charismatic leader of Peaky P-key. Born in a musical family, she has a natural talent for music. She later develops an admiration for Happy Around! after she watched their first show.
Shinobu Inuyose (犬寄 しのぶ, Inuyose Shinobu)
Voiced by: Miyu Takagi[3] (Japanese); Divi Muse[10] (English)
A DJ who is the brains of Peaky P-key. She and Kyoko have known each other since childhood, though Shinobu constantly rejects Kyoko's requests to form a unit until middle school; since then, they have maintained a close bond together. Besides being a skilled DJ, she also excels in remixing and track-making. Outside her DJ activity, she enjoys online gaming.
Yuka Jennifer Sasago (笹子・ジェニファー・由香, Sasago Jenifā Yuka)
Voiced by: Moeka Koizumi[3] (Japanese); Brianna Knickerbocker[11] (English)
Yuka is the moodmaker of Peaky P-key. She met Kyoko as she was searching for the "greatest moment" to capture with her camera and decided to join the unit as a VJ. Raised by parents who work as gym trainers, she is very cheerful and kind to everyone, and loves cheering up her fellow group members whom she regards as her best friends.
Esora Shimizu (清水 絵空, Shimizu Esora)
Voiced by: Reo Kurachi[3] (Japanese); Kayli Mills[12] (English)
The self-proclaimed "lovely" member of Peaky P-key. As a natural-born entertainer, she joined the unit to bring entertainment to everyone, and is even willing to expend her own fortune to achieve this goal. She is skilled at getting people to let their guards down and speak their minds. Esora is also a childhood friend of Lyrical Lily member Kurumi.

Photon Maiden

A sci-fi-themed DJ unit working under an entertainment agency and consisting of students at Yoba. Their music style is a combination of trance, techno, and dance music.

Saki Izumo (出雲 咲姫, Izumo Saki)
Voiced by: Risa Tsumugi[3] (Japanese); Deneen Melody[13] (English)
Saki is a talented girl who excels in both study and sports. Having "synesthesia", she can see color in music. Despite her outstanding skills, Saki's personality is like a doll, rarely showing emotion unless she is on the stage.
Ibuki Niijima (新島 衣舞紀, Nījima Ibuki)
Voiced by: Ami Maeshima[3] (2019–2022), Kanon Nanaki[14] (2022–present) (Japanese); Heather Gonzalez[15] (English)
An athletic leader of Photon Maiden, Ibuki has participated in many sports since childhood. In junior high, she became hooked on the joy of dancing and singing and started to attend a show production school.
Towa Hanamaki (花巻 乙和, Hanamaki Towa)
Voiced by: Haruki Iwata[3] (Japanese); Brittany Lauda[16] (English)
Towa actively attends the local festivals due to her family's participation in the local youth organization. As a huge idol enthusiast, she still goes to idol concerts and tries to learn from their performances. She loves sweet foods but is often scolded by Ibuki for wanting to eat high-calorie foods before performances.
Noa Fukushima (福島 ノア, Fukushima Noa)
Voiced by: Hinata Satō[3] (Japanese); Michelle Marie[17] (English)
Noa became interested in theater thanks to her love of literature, and decided to become a performer when she was praised at a theater workshop. Very curious and full of knowledge, she becomes talkative when it comes to things she is interested in. She also kidnapped Lyrical Lily in an episode of Petit Mix, and also has an unhealthy obsession with Muni.

Merm4id

thumb|Merm4id A glamorous tropical-themed DJ unit form by first-year students at Seiho University who aspire to become famous like Photon Maiden. Their music genre consists of EDM, Electro House, and Progressive Trance.

Rika Seto (瀬戸 リカ, Seto Rika)
Voiced by: Natsumi Hirajima,[3] Ayasa Itō (young) (Japanese); Kira Buckland[18] (English)
Holding "Life is to enjoy!" as her motto, Rika leads a positive university life. She loves to dance and sing with her friends at parties. She started her DJ activities with her best friend Marika along with Saori and Dalia whom she met by chance.
Marika Mizushima (水島 茉莉花, Mizushima Marika)
Voiced by: Mei Okada[3] (Japanese); Kelly BaskinEp. 11 credits (English)
Marika is an easygoing girl with a comforting atmosphere. Besides being a university student, she also works as a model. She was the center of attention upon entering university, but she became friends with Rika, who was able to talk to her despite all the attention.
Saori Hidaka (日高 さおり, Hidaka Saori)
Voiced by: Himari Hazuki[3] (Japanese); Jackie LastraEp. 11 credits (English)
Saori started her DJ career in high school, and due to her hard-working nature, she has built up a certain level of technique. Her pessimistic thinking held her back from DJing actively, even as a university student. Rika forced her to join the unit, but has made up her mind to change her mentality and achieve her goals.
Dalia Matsuyama (松山 ダリア, Matsuyama Daria)
Voiced by: Ai Negishi[3] (Japanese); Lauren LandaEp. 11 credits (English)
Dalia devotes herself to practicing ballet, traditional Japanese dance, contemporary dance, and any other dance form in order to become a genre-exceeding dancer. She also acts as the bodyguard of the unit.

RONDO

A gothic rock-themed group consisting of first-year Seiho University students who work at a famous club called "ALTER-EGO". Their music style is mainly a combination of trance and rock with touch of drum and bass.

Tsubaki Aoyagi (青柳 椿, Aoyagi Tsubaki)
Voiced by: Rihona Kato,[3] Mikoi Sasaki (young) (Japanese); Madeline Dorroh[19] (English)
A born vocalist who has been humming melodies for as long as she can remember. Tsubaki was asked to join the DJ unit, which was lacking a vocalist, by Aoi, and quickly attracted attention as soon as she joined. It is implied to varying degrees that she developed a crush on Aoi due to her handsome looks and prince-like personality.
Nagisa Tsukimiyama (月見山 渚, Tsukimiyama Nagisa)
Voiced by: Sae Ōtsuka[3] (Japanese); Lizzie FreemanEp. 4 credits (English)
Nagisa is Shinobu's cousin who grew up in a rock music-loving family. She came across the club where Aoi performed as a DJ when she was searching for a place to practice, and often visits Hiiro's house as well.
Hiiro Yano (矢野 緋彩, Yano Hīro)
Voiced by: Haruna Momono[3] (Japanese); Natalie Hoover[20] (English)
The most mature Rondo's unit member. As a VJ, her knowledge in art allows her to build the unique worldview of the unit.
Aoi Miyake (三宅 葵依, Miyake Aoi)
Voiced by: Tsunko[3] (Japanese); Justine HuxleyEp. 4 credits (English)
Aoi is a DJ that performs exclusively for a members-only club with a long history. She took interest in Tsubaki's singing skill and asked her to form a DJ unit.

Lyrical Lily

A lolita-themed DJ unit from Arisugawa Academy, a prestigious all-girls Catholic school. Their music style is a combination of synth-pop, house, and classical music.

Miyu Sakurada (桜田 美夢, Sakurada Miyu)
Voiced by: Hazuki Tanda[3]
Miyu is a kind-hearted high school student with good conduct. She started her DJ activities when she came across some analog equipment with her friends. She loves singing, and is well-versed in popular songs from the Showa era as well as nostalgic music due to her family's influence.
Haruna Kasuga (春日 春奈, Kasuga Haruna)
Voiced by: Amane Shindō[3]
Haruna is an earnest girl who belongs to her high school's disciplinary committee. Her softhearted nature always gets her involved in all sorts of trouble.
Kurumi Shiratori (白鳥 胡桃, Shiratori Kurumi)
Voiced by: Ruka Fukagawa[3]
Kurumi is Esora's childhood friend. A cheerful girl who loves fun things and is bored of attending a strict school for children of rich and prestigious families, Kurumi is always looking for ways to create some kind of mischief.
Miiko Takeshita (竹下 みいこ, Takeshita Miiko)
Voiced by: Yuzuki Watase[3]
Miiko is a cheerful girl who loves to play and she also loves her fellow members of Lyrical Lily. She can be friends with anyone. She has a dream about traveling all over the world and making friends in many different countries, demonstrated by her ability to understand English. However, she is also passionate to the pranks caused by Kurumi and often she helps Kurumi to prank the others, including Haruna.

Call of Artemis

A former high school DJ unit that disbanded prior to First Mix, due to creative differences.

Airi Amano (天野 愛莉, Amano Airi)
Voiced by: Nana Mizuki[21] (Japanese); Kelly BaskinEp. 13 credits (English)
Airi is a waitress working at the Cafe Vinyl. Eight years prior to the start of the series, she was part of a DJ unit group consisting of herself and three other members. When the four split, she later joined Mana to form Scarlet Canary.
Mana Kase (嘉瀬 茉奈, Kase Mana)
Voiced by: Arisa Komiya[21]
Mana is a former member of a DJ unit consisting of herself and three other members.
Shano Himegami (姫神 紗乃, Himegami Shano)
Voiced by: Raychell[21] (Japanese); Lauren LandaEp. 10 credits (English)
Shano is a former member of a DJ group consisting of herself and three other members. She is now working as a music producer and is the person who founded Photon Maiden.
Tōka Takao (高尾 灯佳, Takao Tōka)
Voiced by: Hinako Umemura[21]
Tōka is a former member of a DJ group consisting of herself and three others. She later joins Shano to form Lynx Eyes.

UniChØrd

A pop-house DJ unit formed by Michiru Kaibara at the request of Lumina Ichihoshi. Their cosmic aesthetic is relatively close to Photon Maiden's, however, with a lighter and more cheerful style. Although queer or vaguely queer characters have been in the franchise before, this is the first unit to include members who are in an openly lesbian relationship.

Michiru Kaibara (海原 ミチル, Kaibara Michiru)
Voiced by: Kotori Koiwai[21]
Michiru is an independent DJ player and the childhood friend of Shinobu prior to Shinobu's involvement in Peaky. She aims to best Shinobu and tends to have weird and overreacting expressions. Michiru is later invited to form a unit consisting of herself and three other girls, being the DJ for that unit.
Lumina Ichihoshi (一星 ルミナ, Ichihoshi Rumina)
Voiced by: Karin Takahashi[22]
A popular virtual singer who invites Michiru, Kokoa, and Hayate to form a DJ unit with her. She later reveals herself to be an AI.
Kokoa Shinomiya (四ノ宮 心愛, Shinomiya Kokoa)
Voiced by: Yura Akari[22]
A sharp-tongued first-year student at Arisugawa Academy who is invited to form a DJ unit consisting of herself and three other girls, in spite of her grudge against Michiru. She is in a romantic relationship with Hayate.
Hayate Tendo (天堂 はやて, Tendo Hayate)
Voiced by: Yūki Tenma[22]
A poetic first-year student at Arisugawa Academy who has a habit of saying what's on her mind. She is invited to form a DJ unit consisting of herself and three other girls. She is in a romantic relationship with Kokoa.

Abyssmare

A gothic-themed American DJ unit backed by Sho Mitsuhashi that will go up against the DJ units of Japan. They are referred only by first name, and their real names or last names are yet to be revealed.

Neo (ネオ)
Voiced by: May'n[22]
The cool-headed leader and vocalist of Abyssmare. A musical prodigy since she was young, Neo was scouted by Sho to help her achieve her dream to become the world's greatest vocalist. She is the daughter of Aria, a deceased singer whose voice inspired Airi Amano to follow her path.
Sophia (ソフィア, Sofia)
Voiced by: Yūka Aisaka[22]
The mood-reader and DJ of Abyssmare. She has low self-esteem due to her poor upbringing to the point where she almost committed suicide. She would later develop an unhealthy obsession with Neo after her voice allegedly saved Sophia's life.
Elsie (エルシィ, Erushī)
Voiced by: Tomomi Jiena Sumi[22]
The dancer and chorus, as well as the self-procalimed "number 2" of Abyssmare. A cunning and intellegent woman despite her petite stature, she also has a group of bodyguards that wait on her command. She often gets into arguments with Weronika.
Weronika (ヴェロニカ, Veronika)
Voiced by: Misuzu Yamada[22]
The dancer and subvocal for Abyssmare. In spite of her short temper, she is shown to have a soft spot towards children, especially her younger siblings. She has strong one-sided rivalry with Neo and often gets into arguments with Elsie.

Other characters

Ryujin Kofune (小舟 柳人, Kofune Ryujin)
Voiced by: Tōru Furuya[21] (Japanese); Tony OliverEp. 13 credits (English)
Ryujin is the bartender and owner of Cafe Vinyl. Eight years prior to the start of the series, he was part of the DJ group LM.O., consisting of himself and four other members, including Shinobu's grandfather.
Dennojo Inuyose (犬寄 傳之丞, Inuyose Dennojo)
Voiced by: Naoto Takenaka[21] (Japanese); D.C. DouglasEp. 13 credits (English)
Dennoji is a former DJ and former member of the DJ group LM.O. consisting of himself and four other members. He is also Shinobu's grandfather and served as a big inspiration for her.
Ku Mitsuhashi (三橋 空, Mitsuhashi Kū)
Voiced by: Daigo[21] (Japanese); Michael ChristopherEp. 13 credits (English)
Ku is the son of Sho Mitsuhashi, a former member of the DJ group LM.O, as well as the first host of the revived D4 FES.
Haruki Kaibara (海原 ハルキ, Kaibara Haruki)
Voiced by: Hisanori Yoshida[21] (Japanese); Brandon WincklerEp. 13 credits (English)
Haruki is a DJ and former member of the DJ group LM.O. consisting of himself and four other members. He is also Michiru's uncle.
Laura Bradley (ローラ・ブラッドリー, Rōra Buraddorī)
Voiced by: Shu Uchida
Laura is an English-speaking American DJ maker who befriends Saori on the internet and is the one who offers Saori to make a joint DJ music collaboration.

Media

Anime

An anime television series titled D4DJ First Mix was first announced in 2019.[23] The series was animated by Sanzigen and directed by Seiji Mizushima.[24] While the first episode had an early debut on October 22, 2020,[25] the series officially aired from October 30, 2020 to January 29, 2021 on Tokyo MX, BS NTV, and other channels. Happy Around! performed the opening theme "Guru Guru DJ TURN!!" (ぐるぐるDJ TURN!!), while Nana Mizuki and Raychell performed the ending theme, which is a cover of "WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Toki niwa Okose yo Movement~" (WOW WAR TONIGHT~時には起こせよムーヴメント~) by H Jungle with T.[5][26][27]

Bushiroad announced worldwide streaming,[28] including in North America, Funimation,[29] Crunchyroll, and Sentai Filmworks, the latter also releasing the series on Blu-ray in the future, plus HIDIVE streaming on more parts of the world.[30][31] Medialink has also licensed the series and streamed it on its Ani-One YouTube channel in South Asia and Southeast Asia.[32] Aniplus Asia simulcasted the series in Southeast Asia.[33]

An English dub produced by Bang Zoom! Entertainment began streaming on January 16, 2021.[5]

D4DJ Petit Mix, a spin-off chibi anime short series, aired from February 5 to July 30, 2021.[34] Seiya Miyajima directed and oversaw the series' scripts at DMM.futureworks and W-Toon Studio.[35] The series' theme is "Petit Mix Party Night!" by Happy Around!.[36]

On March 13, 2022, a special episode titled D4DJ Double Mix was announced.[37] Seiji Mizushima served as chief director, while Daisuke Suzuki served as director. It premiered on August 19, 2022.[38]

On April 8, 2022, a second season titled D4DJ All Mix was announced. It features six music groups including Lyrical Lily. The staff reprised their roles with Daisuke Suzuki directing and Seiji Mizushima returning as chief director.[39] It aired from January 13 to March 31, 2023. Lyrical Lily performed the opening theme "Maihime", while various cast members performed the ending theme "Around and Around".[40]

Episode list

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Manga

A manga adaptation titled D4DJ: The story of Happy Around! was launched in Bushiroad's Monthly Bushiroad magazine on October 8, 2020.[46]

Volume list

D4DJ: The story of Happy Around!
No.Release date ISBN
1 April 26, 2021[47]ISBN:978-4-04-899480-4
2 August 8, 2022[48]ISBN:978-4-04-899531-3
D4DJ -The Starting of Photon Maiden-
No.Release date ISBN
1 April 26, 2021[49]ISBN:978-4-06-522695-7
2 July 9, 2021[50]ISBN:978-4-06-524037-3
3 October 8, 2021[51]ISBN:978-4-06-524845-4

Mobile game

D4DJ Groovy Mix is a free-to-play mobile rhythm game developed by Donuts and published by Bushiroad for the Android and iOS platforms. A demo version of the game, titled D4DJ Groovy Mix D4U Edition, was released on February 20, 2020.[52] The full version of the game was released in Japan on October 25, 2020.[53] An English version was released on May 27, 2021.[54]

Reception

Anime News Network reviewer Christopher Farris considered First Mix "as one of [Bushiroad's] best [idol franchises] so far" and that its animation was quite polished, though saying that it did "not [succeed] particularly well" at implementing the technical DJing elements of the show.[55] Anime Feminist author Brock K praised the series' explicit representation of a healthy lesbian relationship between Kokoa and Hayate, as well as Tsubaki's crush on Aoi, while also discussing the nuanced approach of the game's storyline and other characters towards Aoi's exploration of her gender presentation.[56]

Explanatory notes

  1. Series composition and screenplay
  2. Screenplay
  3. Through Crunchyroll (formerly known as Funimation).
  4. Through Crunchyroll (formerly known as Funimation).
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Information is taken from the ending credits of each episode.

References

  1. Except for China , Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan , and Korea.
  2. D4DJ Groovy Mix EN [@d4dj_game_en] (May 26, 2021). "D4DJ Groovy Mix has been published on iOS and Android and should now be available for download!". https://twitter.com/d4dj_game_en/status/1397463045492805635. 
  3. 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 "Character". https://en.d4dj-pj.com/character/. 
  4. Lo, Emi [@KitsuneSqueak] (January 16, 2021). "HAPPY AROUND! I'm super excited to announce that you'll be able to hear me as Rinku Aimoto in #D4DJ First Mix! Thank you so much to @mummynyan, @BangZoom, @BushiroadGlobal, and @TonyOliverVA for trusting me w/her! It's also an honor to act alongside Maho's seiyuu @kagami_karin". https://twitter.com/KitsuneSqueak/status/1350485973415546880. 
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 Sherman, Jennifer (January 15, 2021). "D4DJ First Mix Anime's English Dub Streams on Sunday". https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-15/d4dj-first-mix-anime-english-dub-streams-on-sunday/.168457. 
  6. Ki, Lily [@LilyPichu] (January 16, 2021). "I'm the voice of Muni Ohnaruto in the #D4DJ English dub!! (´• ω •`)! Thank you for having me @bangzoom @mummynyan @tonyoliverva". https://twitter.com/LilyPichu/status/1350511658968338432. 
  7. "Regarding the New Cast for Rei Togetsu". September 27, 2022. https://en.d4dj-pj.com/news/20220927/post-48. 
  8. Quiñones, Anairis [@anairis_q] (January 16, 2021). "I am the voice of Rei Togetsu in #D4DJ First Mix! Piano is my favorite instrument, & I love this awkward sweetheart. Thank you so much @mummynyan @BangZoom & @D4DJ_pj_EN for having me, & @TonyOliverVA for his stellar direction!!". https://twitter.com/anairis_q/status/1350534013816102913. 
  9. Cate, Christie [@ChristieCateVO] (January 16, 2021). "I'm excited to announce that I am the English voice of Kyoko (the cutie wearing black in this photo) in D4DJ. Thank you @mummynyan @TonyOliverVA and @KayliMills for casting, directing, adapting this show! Can't wait to watch it tonight!". https://twitter.com/ChristieCateVO/status/1350562666419425280. 
  10. "「D4DJ First Mix」English Dub #1-3 Now Available!". January 18, 2021. https://en.d4dj-pj.com/news/20210118/post-24. 
  11. Knickerbocker, Brianna [@briannanoellek] (January 16, 2021). "I voice Yuka in #D4DJ #FirstMix HeadphoneMicrophoneSparkles Thank you so much @mummynyan Sparkling heart So great working with @TonyOliverVA as always @D4DJ_pj_EN @BushiroadGlobal The first episode is out tonight!!". https://twitter.com/briannanoellek/status/1350526699469852672. 
  12. Mills, Kayli [@KayliMills] (January 16, 2021). "Lovely and Priceless~! I'm Esora in the English dub of D4DJ, premiering on YouTube TODAY! I am also honored to be the ADR writer for the series.". https://twitter.com/KayliMills/status/1350513709609750528. 
  13. Melody, Deneen [@DeneenMelody] (February 26, 2021). ""I want to show everyone the world through my eyes." I'm absolutely thrilled to be Saki Izumo in the English version of @D4DJ_pj_EN! Photon Maiden is my favorite DJ group & I absolutely adore this sweet & soft spoken girl. Thank you @mummynyan & @BangZoom!! 💙💜💙💜💙 #D4DJ". https://twitter.com/DeneenMelody/status/1365337196014698498. 
  14. "Regarding the New Cast Member of Ibuki Niijima". December 12, 2022. https://en.d4dj-pj.com/news/20221211/post-52. 
  15. Gonzalez, Heather [@hezzy_starrVO] (February 26, 2021). "So excited to join the English cast of #D4DJ as Ibuki Niijima Representing Photon Maiden!! :) And playing opposite some really amazing and talented ladies Thanks so much @mummynyan @D4DJ_pj_EN @BangZoom @sanfordcw". https://twitter.com/hezzy_starrVO/status/1365401949818920962. 
  16. Lauda, Brittany [@BrittanyLaudaVO] (February 26, 2021). "So hyped to join the cast of D4DJ as Towa Hanamaki from 💫PHOTON MAIDEN💫 - she is such a cutie and the music from this series is jamming! Thanks so much for having me @mummynyan @D4DJ_pj_EN @BangZoom & @sanfordcw ✨🎶💿". https://twitter.com/BrittanyLaudaVO/status/1365339796202283008. 
  17. Marie, Michelle [@MichelleMarieVO] (February 26, 2021). ""Nothing can overcome cute!" I'm the English voice of Noa Fukushima in #D4DJ My hair is long enough to mimic this hairstyle so I definitely plan on trying it out! Thank you @mummynyan for the chance to voice an older character that is still super cute! ☺️". https://twitter.com/MichelleMarieVO/status/1365192635757961216. 
  18. Buckland, Kira [@KiraBuckland] (March 2, 2021). "All of the #D4DJ English dub is now available! It's only a few lines, but I was honored to play the cheerful Rika in episode 11: You can also catch me briefly in episode 12 as Maho's brother!". https://twitter.com/KiraBuckland/status/1366679743517532161. 
  19. Dorroh, Madeline [@madelinedorroh] (February 7, 2021). "HEY GUESS WHAT! I voice Tsubaki in a cameo appearance in ep 4 of #D4DJ First Mix!! You can also hear me as some background characters in ep 5 :’) Thank you so much @BangZoom, @mummynyan, @TonyOliverVA, engineer Nick and @D4DJ_pj_EN for having me, I love this show ;__; 💕". https://twitter.com/madelinedorroh/status/1358285231061520385. 
  20. Hoover, Natalie [@NatalieHooverVO] (February 7, 2021). ""Oh, You're already satisfied?" I'm the English Voice of Yano Hiiro in #D4DJ First Mix🎶💿 Always an absolute pleasure to work with @TonyOliverVA @BangZoom @mummynyan". https://twitter.com/NatalieHooverVO/status/1358480993666105351. 
  21. 21.0 21.1 21.2 21.3 21.4 21.5 21.6 21.7 21.8 "D4DJプロジェクト新キャスト発表!" (in ja). September 23, 2020. https://d4dj-pj.com/news/20200923/post-434. 
  22. 22.0 22.1 22.2 22.3 22.4 22.5 22.6 "New Member" (in ja). October 24, 2022. https://d4dj.bushimo.jp/anniversary/2nd/new-member/. 
  23. Sherman, Jennifer (April 5, 2019). "Bushiroad's D4DJ DJ-Themed Project Gets Anime, Game". https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-04-05/bushiroad-d4dj-dj-themed-project-gets-anime-game/.145434. 
  24. Pineda, Rafael Antonio (July 23, 2020). "D4DJ Unit 'Happy Around!' Performs D4DJ First Mix TV Anime's Opening Song". https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-23/d4dj-unit-happy-around-performs-d4dj-first-mix-tv-anime-opening-song/.162146. 
  25. "「D4DJ First Mix」 Episode 1 Now Available on YouTube!". October 22, 2020. https://en.d4dj-pj.com/news/20201022/post-22. 
  26. Pineda, Rafael Antonio (July 23, 2020). "D4DJ Unit 'Happy Around!' Performs D4DJ First Mix TV Anime's Opening Song". https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-23/d4dj-unit-happy-around-performs-d4dj-first-mix-tv-anime-opening-song/.162146. 
  27. Sherman, Jennifer (October 22, 2020). "Nana Mizuki, Raychell Perform D4DJ First Mix Anime's Ending Song". https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-10-22/nana-mizuki-raychell-perform-d4dj-first-mix-anime-ending-song/.165490. 
  28. D4DJ Project EN [@D4DJ_pj_en] (September 22, 2020). "Anime「D4DJ First Mix」will begin airing October 30th! Subtitles will be available in 15 languages and dubs in 3 languages! Airing dates will vary with each platform!". https://twitter.com/D4DJ_pj_en/status/1308630583707234304. 
  29. Friedman, Nicholas (September 23, 2020). "D4DJ First Mix Spins Up the Funimation Fall 2020 Anime Lineup". https://www.funimation.com/blog/2020/09/23/d4dj-first-mix-spins-up-the-funimation-fall-2020-anime-lineup/. 
  30. "SENTAI CUES BUSHIROAD'S "D4DJ FIRST MIX"". September 23, 2020. https://www.sentaifilmworks.com/a/news/sentai-cues-bushiroads-d4dj-first-mix. 
  31. "SENTAI CUES BUSHIROAD'S "D4DJ FIRST MIX"". September 23, 2020. https://www.hidive.com/news/2020/9/23/sentai-cues-bushiroads-d4dj-first-mix. 
  32. Pineda, Rafael Antonio (September 23, 2020). "Ani-One Asia Streams D4DJ First Mix, By the Grace of the Gods, Iwa-Kakeru! Anime". https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-23/ani-one-asia-streams-d4dj-first-mix-by-the-grace-of-the-gods-iwa-kakeru-anime/.164350. 
  33. Pineda, Rafael Antonio (September 24, 2020). "Aniplus Asia Airs Simulcast of D4DJ First Mix Anime". https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-24/aniplus-asia-airs-simulcast-of-d4dj-first-mix-anime/.164398. 
  34. D4DJ Project EN [@D4DJ_pj_EN] (January 10, 2021). "📢「D4DJ Petit Mix」Announced📢 A D4DJ mini anime series is starting this February!🎊🎊 It will be available on the D4DJ Global YouTube Channel with subtitles, so look forward to it!✨". https://twitter.com/D4DJ_pj_EN/status/1348222875073826816. 
  35. Hodgkins, Crystalyn (January 30, 2021). "D4DJ Multimedia Project Gets Anime Shorts on February 5". https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-30/d4dj-multimedia-project-gets-anime-shorts-on-february-5/.168976. 
  36. D4DJ Project EN [@D4DJ_pj_EN] (March 18, 2021). "🎬「D4DJ Petit Mix」Theme Song 🎬 D4DJ Petit Mix Theme Song「Petit Mix Party Night!」is now released on the D4DJ Global YouTube Channel! Check it out!". https://twitter.com/D4DJ_pj_EN/status/1372656207568150529. 
  37. Loo, Egan (March 13, 2022). "New D4DJ Double Mix Special Episode to Air This Summer". https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-03-13/new-d4dj-double-mix-special-episode-to-air-this-summer/.183542. 
  38. Hodgkins, Crystalyn (July 16, 2022). "D4DJ Double Mix Anime Special Airs on August 19". https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-07-16/d4dj-double-mix-anime-special-airs-on-august-19/.187718. 
  39. Mateo, Alex (April 8, 2022). "D4DJ Anime Gets D4DJ All Mix 2nd Season in Winter 2023". https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-08/d4dj-anime-gets-d4dj-all-mix-2nd-season-in-winter-2023/.184468. 
  40. Mateo, Alex (December 16, 2022). "D4DJ All Mix 2nd Season Anime's Promo Video Reveals Theme Songs, January 13 Premiere". https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-16/d4dj-all-mix-2nd-season-anime-promo-video-reveals-theme-songs-january-13-premiere/.193014. 
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  48. "D4DJ-The story of Happy Around!-(2)" (in ja). Kadokawa. https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/302205000587/. 
  49. "D4DJ-The Starting of Photon Maiden- (1)" (in ja). Kodansha. https://kc.kodansha.co.jp/product?item=0000350203. 
  50. "D4DJ-The Starting of Photon Maiden- (2)" (in ja). Kodansha. https://kc.kodansha.co.jp/product?item=0000353551. 
  51. "D4DJ-The Starting of Photon Maiden- (3)" (in ja). Kodansha. https://kc.kodansha.co.jp/product?item=0000355277. 
  52. "先行プレイ版アプリ「D4DJ Groovy Mix D4U Edition」配信開始!" (in Japanese). February 20, 2020. https://d4dj.bushimo.jp/news/post-14. 
  53. "【10月24日 21:10開始】グルミクリリース前日★カウントダウン特番!【ライブ+生放送】" (in Japanese). October 24, 2020. https://d4dj.bushimo.jp/news/post-83. 
  54. D4DJ Project EN [@D4DJ_pj_EN] (April 29, 2021). "English version of "D4DJ Groovy Mix" is coming May 27th! 🎉🎉 #D4DJ #GroovyMix". https://twitter.com/D4DJ_pj_EN/status/1387965529479028739. 
  55. Farris, Christopher (February 2, 2021). "D4DJ First Mix - Review" (in en). https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/d4dj-first-mix-episodes-1-13-streaming/.169019. 
  56. K., Brock (2023-02-08). "Remixing Expectations: Queer representation and gender euphoria in D4DJ Groovy Mix" (in en-US). https://www.animefeminist.com/remixing-expectations-queer-representation-and-gender-euphoria-in-d4dj-groovy-mix/. 

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