Bastions (TV series)
| Bastions | |
|---|---|
| Korean | 베스티언즈 |
| Genre | |
| Opening theme | "The Planet" by BTS |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| Production | |
| Production companies |
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| Original release | |
| Network | SBS TV |
| Release | May 14, 2023 |
| Network | Crunchyroll (streaming) [a] |
Bastions (Korean: 베스티언즈) is a South Korean animated television series airing on SBS TV. The series fuses superhero fiction and K-Pop.
Premise
[edit]A group of young idols live in a world where superpowers are an everyday thing. The group struggles to learn how to use their powers to become superheroes and save the planet from villains trying to pollute the environment.
Characters
[edit]- Digger (voiced Kim Han Shin / 김한신)
- Almon (voiced Kim Sin Woo / 김신우)
- JJ (voiced Kim Min Joo / 김민주)
- Miki (voiced Kim Yeon Woo / 김연우)
- Mitch (voiced Lee Kyung Tae / 이경태)
- Chairman Yang (voiced Si Young Joon / 시영준)
- Joony (voiced Yoon Ah Young / 윤아영)
Production
[edit]In April 2023, a new animated series produced for SBS TV was first announced, featuring a new single from boy group BTS.[1] The series was produced by Thymos Media and Navel.[2][3]
Music
[edit]BTS provided the music for "The Planet", which serves as the opening theme for the show. "The Planet" was recorded by the whole group before going on hiatus to complete military service and venture on solo careers.[4][5] Additional contributors to the soundtrack include Le Sserafim, Heize, AleXa, and Brave Girls, who provide one of their first songs since leaving Brave Entertainment.[1]
Release
[edit]Bastions first aired on SBS TV in South Korea on May 14, 2023, at 7:30 am.[6] Despite this the show can be seen on the anime streaming service Crunchyroll[b] a day prior in some regions.[2]
Notes
[edit]- ^ In select regions.
- ^ A Sony-owned streaming service formerly a part of WarnerMedia (now known as Warner Bros. Discovery).
References
[edit]- ^ a b Ziwei, Puah (April 14, 2023). "Hear a preview of BTS' new song for the animated series Bastions". NME. Archived from the original on May 12, 2023. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
- ^ a b Whittock, Jesse (May 10, 2023). "Bastions: Korean Animated Series From K-Pop Supergroup BTS Headed For Crunchyroll". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on May 10, 2023. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
- ^ 이경민 (May 10, 2023). "네이블, 14일 방영 애니 '베스티언즈' 제작 참여" [Navel participates in the production of the animation Bastians, aired on the 14th]. 미래를 보는 신문 - 전자신문 (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 12, 2023. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
- ^ 이태수 (May 8, 2023). "BTS 완전체 참여 '베스티언즈' OST 실물 음반 25일 발매" [BTS full participation Bastians OST physical album released on the 25th]. 연합뉴스 (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 12, 2023. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
- ^ Benjamin, Jeff (April 14, 2023). "BTS Sing as a Full Group on Soundtrack for Animated Film Bastions: Listen to a Preview". Billboard. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on May 12, 2023. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
- ^ Panda, Shreya (May 8, 2023). "BTS announces physical OST album for Bastions with all 7 members: Pre-order details, release date, more". Pinkvilla. Archived from the original on May 12, 2023. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
