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AMBot | 11/13/2025 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
For the anime production "Awashima Hyakkei" based on the work of Takako Shimura, another voice actress was announced.
Ai Kayano takes on the role of Yoshiko Ueda. A second character image was released, showing Yoshiko together with the character Kimie Takehara.
Yoshiko is a former classmate of Kimie from middle school times. Kimie, who is now a student of the Awashima Music Academy and dormitory manager, had once advised Yoshiko to apply to the academy. Yoshiko, who fluctuates between admiration and jealousy towards Kimie, however decides to attend the high school in Fujigaya. It should be noted that Yoshiko already appeared in Shimura's earlier work "Aoi Hana".
Ai Kayano commented on her role and said, after receiving the offer, she read both "Awashima Hyakkei" and "Aoi Hana". She felt immediately attracted by the author's language and the empathetic portrayals of the characters and became a great admirer.
The plot of "Awashima Hyakkei" is a graphic novel about youth, which unfolds at the Awashima Music Academy, where girls from all over the country gather to pursue their dream of the stage. The role of Wakana, a student of the academy's preparatory class from Gunma Prefecture, is voiced by Nika Nakabayashi. The role of Kimie is taken over by Yō Taichi.
Ai Kayano takes on the role of Yoshiko Ueda. A second character image was released, showing Yoshiko together with the character Kimie Takehara.
Yoshiko is a former classmate of Kimie from middle school times. Kimie, who is now a student of the Awashima Music Academy and dormitory manager, had once advised Yoshiko to apply to the academy. Yoshiko, who fluctuates between admiration and jealousy towards Kimie, however decides to attend the high school in Fujigaya. It should be noted that Yoshiko already appeared in Shimura's earlier work "Aoi Hana".
Ai Kayano commented on her role and said, after receiving the offer, she read both "Awashima Hyakkei" and "Aoi Hana". She felt immediately attracted by the author's language and the empathetic portrayals of the characters and became a great admirer.
The plot of "Awashima Hyakkei" is a graphic novel about youth, which unfolds at the Awashima Music Academy, where girls from all over the country gather to pursue their dream of the stage. The role of Wakana, a student of the academy's preparatory class from Gunma Prefecture, is voiced by Nika Nakabayashi. The role of Kimie is taken over by Yō Taichi.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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