The upcoming anime film Toi-san wa Seishun Shitai! “Baka to SmaPho to Romance to” (Toi-san Wants to Live in Her Youth! “A Fool, a Smartphone, and Romance”), based on Strawberry Prince member Jel’s popular Toi-san short video series, has revealed exciting new details. Fans can look forward to a delightful blend of comedy and romance when the film hits Japanese theaters on July 18, 2025.
New Cast Members Announced
A host of talented voice actors are joining Jel in bringing the quirky characters of Toi-san to life. The newly announced cast members include:
- Aki Toyosaki as Momo Mochizuki
- Yūma Uchida as Satan Yamada
- Ayane Sakura as Yuri Himeno
- Junta Terashima as Hideki Otaku
- Manaka Iwami as Haruka Shirakawa
- Takehito Koyasu as Kenichi Minamoto
- Nobuhiko Okamoto as Kiriya Numaoka
These actors will lend their voices to the eccentric classmates that make Toi-san’s high school experience so unique.
Strawberry Prince Performs Ending Theme
Adding to the excitement, the members of Strawberry Prince will be performing the ending theme song, “Mirai no Kimi kara Daijōbu!” (The Future You Will Be Fine). The song is written and composed by Kenichi Maeyamada, also known as Hyadain. This marks another significant contribution from the popular boy band to the anime film.
What is Strawberry Prince?
Strawberry Prince, also known as SutoPuri, is a Japanese boy band formed in June 2016. The group consists of six members:
- Nanamori
- Jel
- Satomi
- Colon
- Rinu
- Root
Each member is represented by an illustrated character when appearing in media. The group was founded by Nanamori, who gained popularity on Nico Nico Douga as an utaite. Strawberry Prince has become incredibly popular with videos on streaming sites, and have even inspired a smartphone game and performed on Japan’s most-watched music television program.
Jel’s central Role
Jel, a member of the VTuber boy band Strawberry Prince, is at the heart of this anime film. Not only does he voice himself and the main character Akane Toi, but he’s also deeply involved in the project’s creation. His contributions include planning, scriptwriting, storyboarding, and character design.
What is Toi-san About?
The Toi-san series began as a comedy short video series on Twitter/X in April 2019. It revolves around Akane Toi, a high school girl known as “Toi-san” by her classmates. Toi-san hopes for a normal high school life, but her expectations are quickly turned upside down when she meets the handsome Jel on her first day. Instead of a typical romance, she finds herself surrounded by wacky and eccentric classmates, turning every day into a series of comedic skits. In the film, Toi-san joins the mysterious “Youth Romance Club,” which seeks to uncover “youthful” and “romantic” experiences. The series has gained immense popularity, with over 1,000 videos and 10 billion views across YouTube, TikTok, and other platforms, and inspired an official English study book and novel.
Production Team
The anime film boasts a talented production team:
- Director: Mankyū ( Pui Pui Molcar the Movie: MOLMAX, Sumikkogurashi – Good to be in the corner, The IDOLM@STER Shiny Colors)
- Animation Studio: Seven Arcs
- Scriptwriters: Yoichi Kato (Aikatsu!, You and Idol Precure♪, Mashin Sōzōden Wataru) and Jel
- Character Designer: Akemi Kobayashi (Chi’s Sweet Home, Love After World Domination)
- Music: STPR MUSIC and AniTone
- Background Music: Hiromi Mizutani (Non Non Biyori, Food for the Soul) and AniTone
- Sound Director: Haru Yamada (Suzume, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-)
- Publicity Producer: Kazuki Yanase (Dropkick on My Devil!)
- Executive Producer: Nanamori (Strawberry Prince Leader)
Other Key Staff
- Original Creator: Masato Kashiwabara (Nanamori’s off-stage persona)
- Opening Theme Song: “Meccha Tooi! featuring Jel & Toi-san,” lyrics and music by Takuya Koyama (Yabai T-shirts-ya-san)
- Distribution: Shochiku
- Production Committee: STPR and Dentsu
A History of Success
This isn’t the first time Strawberry Prince has ventured into film. Their anime film, Gekijōban SutoPuri Hajimari no Monogatari: Strawberry School Festival!!!! (STPR Origin Story the Movie: Strawberry School Festival!!!!), opened in Japan on July 19, 2024, with the group members as the main voice cast.
Mark Your Calendars!
Toi-san wa Seishun Shitai! “Baka to SmaPho to Romance to” promises to be a hilarious and heartwarming film. With its talented cast, catchy ending theme, and a creative team led by Jel, this anime film is one to watch out for when it premieres on July 18, 2025.
