Studio Colorido has released a new promotional trailer and poster for “My Oni Girl” (“Suki demo Kirai na Amanojaku”). The video, about a minute and a half long, includes a preview of the musical theme “Truth in Lies” by Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni (ZUTOMAYO). This fourth movie by the Japanese studio will premiere exclusively on Netflix on May 24th.
Furthermore, as if that were not enough, we have been given more insight into the Japanese voice cast of this project, “My Oni Girl,” which is led by Kenshō Ono as Hiiragi Yatsuse and Miyu Tomita as Tsumugi.
- Shintarō Asanuma as Ryūji Takahashi, whom Hiiragi and Tsumugi meet on their journey.
- Aya Yamane as Mio Takahashi, whom Hiiragi and Tsumugi meet on their journey.
- Tomoko Shiota as Shimako Yamashita, who runs a Japanese inn.
- Shirō Saitō as Naoya Yamashita, Shimako‘s husband.
- Miō Tanaka as Mikio Yatsuse, Hiiragi’s father.
- Satsuki Yukino as Mikuri Yatsuse, Hiiragi’s mother.
- Shouzou Sasaki as Yōichi Tanimoto, the manager of a café.
- Noriko Hidaka as Shion, Tsumugi’s mother.
- Satoshi Mikami as Izuru, Tsumugi’s father.
- Hisako Kyouda as Gozen.
- Mitsuho Kambe as Kaede Yatsuse, Hiiragi’s younger sister.
Tomotaka Shibayama (Nakitai Watashi wa Neko wo Kaburu) directs this anime for Studio Colorido, and is also in charge of the scripts, with Yūko Kakihara (Urusei Yatsura, Digimon Adventure Tri.) overseeing them. The character design is handled by Masafumi Yokota (Shine On! Bakumatsu Bad Boys), while Mina Kubota (Kaleido Star, Macross Delta) is responsible for the composition of the soundtrack.
“My Oni Girl” is the second film produced as part of the agreement made between Studio Colorido and Netflix in 2022, which involved the release of three original animated films by the studio. The first of these, “Ame o Tsugeru Hyōryū Danchi“, premiered in September of the same year 2022 under the title “Drifting Home“.
Synopsis
The movie “My Oni Girl” narrates the heartwarming adventure of Hiiragi Yatsuse, a freshman high school student who faces great difficulties in making friends, despite his efforts to please others. His life takes an unexpected turn on a warm summer day, when he meets Tsumugi, a young oni (a type of demon in Japanese mythology) who has come to the human world in search of her mother. This unexpected meeting triggers a series of extraordinary events, marked by the fall of snow in the middle of summer, symbolizing the unusual nature of their union and the beginning of their peculiar journey together.
Throughout the film, the relationship between Hiiragi and Tsumugi deepens as they embark on a mystical quest, leading Hiiragi to confront and overcome his own insecurities and fears. Tsumugi, with her indomitable and energetic spirit, not only searches for her mother but unknowingly helps Hiiragi find a sense of belonging and self-worth. As they progress in their quest, both characters learn about the value of friendship, courage, and self-acceptance, all set in a world where the magical breaks the boundaries of the everyday.
May 24th is just around the corner, so before we know it, we will be able to enjoy this new feature film from Studio Colorido. “My Oni Girl” is nearly here, and we can already say that we are eagerly anticipating its premiere. What about you? Please drop by the comments and tell us what you thought of the trailer for this new anime. You know, we will be reading! 🙂
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