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Astro Note Anime Casts Kujira as Gossiping Lady
posted on by Rafael Antonio Pineda
The official Twitter account for the original science-fiction comedy anime Astro Note announced on Monday that Kujira is joining the anime's cast as the Obaa-chan (Older Lady), a resident of the boarding house who is a neighborhood gossip and loves to talk. The staff made the announcement on Kujira's birthday.
The anime stars:
- Maaya Uchida as Mira Gotokuji
- Sōma Saitō as Takumi Miyasaki
- Yui Ogura as Aoi Uemachi
- Jun Fukuyama as Shoin Ginger
- Ai Furihata as Teruko Matsubara
- Shinichirō Miki as Shokichi Yamashita
- Tomokazu Sugita as Tomohiro Wakabayashi
- Rie Kugimiya as Ren Wakabayashi
- Junichi Suwabe as Naosuke
Takumi, a gifted chef, was just let go from his job. He lands a gig at an old boarding house called Astro-sou, but hesitates to accept after learning he must also live there full-time. That is until he meets the beautiful and charming caretaker, Mira, and he's sold. The two begin to work together and their connection deepens. But Mira has a secret: she isn't from this world!
Shinji Takamatsu (Gintama, Grand Blue Dreaming, School Rumble) is serving as chief director with Haruki Kasugamori (Dragon Goes House-Hunting, 2014 Keroro) directing the anime at Telecom Animation Film. Kimiko Ueno (The Royal Tutor, Super Shiro, Delicious in Dungeon) is in charge of series scripts. Eisaku Kubonouchi (Carole & Tuesday, Bullbuster, Nissin Cup Noodle anime ads) is drafting the original character designs, and Maho Aoki is designing those characters for animation. Reiji Kasuga is the art director. Kōhei Munemoto (I'm Quitting Heroing) is composing the music at Lantis. Ai Furihata is also performing the opening theme song "Hohoemi Note" (Smile Note). Maaya Uchida and Sōma Saitō will perform the ending theme song "Kokoro no Kagi" (Key to the Heart).
Sources: Astro Note anime's Twitter account, Comic Natalie
