神々の記
Original Title:神々の記
Languages:
- Japanese: 神々の記
- Chinese: 神明之记
"Kamigami no Ki" (Records of the Gods) is a Japanese short-form television anime that aired from November 24, 2016, to April 27, 2017, as part of the late-night variety show "#High_Poul" on Fuji TV. This anime, with a theme centered around ancient Egyptian mythology, features episodes lasting approximately 2 minutes each, depicting the comical coexistence of gods and humans in the ancient civilization near the Nile River around 3000 BC. The catchphrase of the anime is "The Gods have begun!" It aired as a segment of "#High_Poul", with the broadcast time varying depending on the show's structure. All characters, narration, and songs are voiced by Toshiyuki Morikawa. Additionally, the anime was available for a limited time for free on the Niconico Channel, which included a unique "Pharaoh Direct Sales" segment. The anime includes human characters and various Egyptian gods, such as Medjed, Ra, Bastet, and Anubis. A DVD was released on August 2, 2017, containing episodes 1 through 16 and a Christmas special, with a limited edition featuring a 4-god set of gold capsule soft vinyl figures. It's also noted as a work that is still in need of further development.