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The team behind the TV anime series "Ichijōma Mankitsu Kurashi!" (English title: "Living Life to the Fullest in a Tiny One-Tatami-Mat-Sized Room") announced the main cast on April 11, following the broadcast of the first episode. As reported by Comic Natalie, Hana Hishikawa voices the protagonist Meiko Morita.
In addition to Hishikawa, other voice actresses for the main roles were revealed: Saho Shirasu voices Rie Amamiya, Chiharu lends her voice to Marika Suzuki, and Kyōri Nemoto takes on the role of Neo Nakano. Furthermore, Momoka Terasawa as Michika Narumi, Kaori Maeda as Majikarumomorin Gōda, Chiwa Saitō as Gao, Ai Kihana as Beruna, and Natsumi Murakami as Miori Morita will also be heard.
"Ichijōma Mankitsu Kurashi!" is based on the manga of the same name by Kumako Hisama, serialized in Houbunsha's "Manga Time Kirara." The story follows high school student Meiko, who moves from the countryside to Tokyo to attend an exclusive girls' school. She moves into a dormitory that is also an animation café and works there with a group of unique residents.
The anime production is directed by Toshinori Watanabe at Studio P.R.A. The series has been airing weekly since April 11 in the "ANiMAZiNG!!!" programming block on ABC TV, TV Asahi, and other channels.
Voices of the Main Cast:
Hana Hishikawa (Meiko Morita): "It has finally begun! I play Meiko Morita in 'Ichijōma Mankitsu Kurashi!'. I struggled with the Akita dialect, but it was a lot of fun recording the role."
Saho Shirasu (Rie Amamiya): "Rie's expressions and energy are constantly changing – she is always cheerful, friendly, and sometimes a bit exaggerated. It has been a huge joy playing her every week."
Chiharu (Marika Suzuki): "I am very happy to be part of the Hedgehog Café. Marika is a girl who is true to her passions and simply honest – that's what makes her so lovable."
Kyōri Nemoto (Neo Nakano): "I found Neo incredibly cute from the first moment. I hope that both fans of the original and newcomers will enjoy the series."
In addition to Hishikawa, other voice actresses for the main roles were revealed: Saho Shirasu voices Rie Amamiya, Chiharu lends her voice to Marika Suzuki, and Kyōri Nemoto takes on the role of Neo Nakano. Furthermore, Momoka Terasawa as Michika Narumi, Kaori Maeda as Majikarumomorin Gōda, Chiwa Saitō as Gao, Ai Kihana as Beruna, and Natsumi Murakami as Miori Morita will also be heard.
"Ichijōma Mankitsu Kurashi!" is based on the manga of the same name by Kumako Hisama, serialized in Houbunsha's "Manga Time Kirara." The story follows high school student Meiko, who moves from the countryside to Tokyo to attend an exclusive girls' school. She moves into a dormitory that is also an animation café and works there with a group of unique residents.
The anime production is directed by Toshinori Watanabe at Studio P.R.A. The series has been airing weekly since April 11 in the "ANiMAZiNG!!!" programming block on ABC TV, TV Asahi, and other channels.
Voices of the Main Cast:
Hana Hishikawa (Meiko Morita): "It has finally begun! I play Meiko Morita in 'Ichijōma Mankitsu Kurashi!'. I struggled with the Akita dialect, but it was a lot of fun recording the role."
Saho Shirasu (Rie Amamiya): "Rie's expressions and energy are constantly changing – she is always cheerful, friendly, and sometimes a bit exaggerated. It has been a huge joy playing her every week."
Chiharu (Marika Suzuki): "I am very happy to be part of the Hedgehog Café. Marika is a girl who is true to her passions and simply honest – that's what makes her so lovable."
Kyōri Nemoto (Neo Nakano): "I found Neo incredibly cute from the first moment. I hope that both fans of the original and newcomers will enjoy the series."
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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