Gunma Prefecture’s mascot character “Gunma-chan” will be made into TV animation and broadcast from October. At the same time, the main cast and central staff, including Karin Takahashi, who plays the role of Gunma-chan, have also been revealed.
The animation was announced at “Gunma-chan Birthday Party 2021,” held on February 22nd. The TV anime is a 30-minute program with three episodes of about 7 minutes, and a story about compassion and challenge is drawn in the world “Gunma,” where Gunma-chan and other unique characters live.
In addition to Takahashi of Gunma-chan role, he has been active also a new character, Aoma’s role of the first appearance from the anime as Gunma special envoy was born in Gunma Prefecture Aya Uchida, also born in Gunma a little Omase girl Mimi role of Yui Ogura is playing.
Mitsuru Hongo of “Booklover Shimokatsugami” is the director and screenwriter, and Ascendance of “Dino Girl Gauko” is in charge of animation production. Produced and written by Gunma Prefecture, it will be broadcast on TOKYO MX, TV Kanagawa, TV Saitama, Ciba Tele, Gunma TV, Tochigi TV, Sun TV, and KBS Kyoto.
The full comments of the three cast members are as follows.
[Karin Takahashi (role of Gunma-chan)]
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I’ve seen “Gunma-chan” in many places, and I’m very happy to be able to play Gunma-chan, which everyone in Gunma Prefecture loves! Gunma-chan is a mysterious child who has a calm and fluffy personality and has the power to heal everyone.
I think it’s something that makes me feel uncomfortable without Gunma-chan, and I feel relieved to be there.
・ Impressions of participating in this work
Various delicious and beautiful things about Gunma appeared in work, and I was reminded of the goodness of Gunma.
In addition, I also enjoyed dubbing in the daily life of Gunma-chan with friends with various personalities.
I think it’s work that both adults and children can enjoy, so I hope everyone will love it.
[ Aya Uchida (role of Aoma)]
・ About
“Aroma” “Roma” is a new character from the anime, so I was very excited to see what kind of child it was.
As the name suggests, Aoi !! The laughing
eyes are cute !!!
It was fresh and very happy to meet a different character in the form of my favorite Gunma-chan!
A cheerful, naughty, honest boy.
It’s a cute guy, so please look forward to it!
・ Impressions of participating in this work
My encounter with Gunma-chan was when I was in elementary school!
From that time on, I’ve been nailed to this cute pony character.
I still remember wanting a stuffed animal placed in a prefecture facility.
I want to do Gunma-chan’s voice someday! That was my dream for many years since I made my debut as a voice actor.
So this time, I was thrilled to be involved in the animation of Gunma-chan and to be able to participate in the role of my friend Aoma-kun.
Anime Gunma-chan is an entertaining story, so I hope many people will see it. ♪
[ Yui Ogura (role of Mimi)]
・ About “Mimi.”
Mimi is a little girl. I am good friends with Gunma-chan and Aoma, and I often act together. Of the three, I have the impression that he is the most mature. Contrary to its charming appearance, you may not be able to take your eyes off Mimi, who occasionally makes bold remarks.!?
・ Impressions of participating in this work
Gunma-chan is finally animated …!
Anyway, I was happy and full of fun. With the addition of pleasant friends to Gunma-chan, I felt an effective response that this was “Gunma-chan World!” when the dubbing started. As a voice actor from Gunma prefecture, I think it’s a lovely work that I can send with confidence. I hope that men and women of all ages will enjoy it.
