Kadokawa announced today that Yūjirō Shirakawa, a member of the popular boy band Junretsu, will appear as a guest voice actor in Ugoku! Neko Mukashi Banashi (Move! Cat Folktales), the upcoming web anime adaptation of Pandania’s four-panel manga series. This announcement follows the earlier revelation that Daisuke Sakuma of the idol group Snow Man would also lend his voice to the project as a guest star.
The whimsical web anime is slated to debut on October 15 at 8:00 p.m. JST on its official YouTube channel, with new episodes streaming every Wednesday.
Yūjirō Shirakawa’s Role in the Feline Folktales
While specific details regarding the character Shirakawa will voice have not yet been disclosed, his participation adds another notable name to the growing list of talent involved in Ugoku! Neko Mukashi Banashi. Shirakawa is known for his work with Junretsu, a group that has gained significant popularity in Japan. His foray into voice acting for this charming anime is anticipated by fans.
Star-Studded Guest Appearances
Prior to Shirakawa’s announcement, Kadokawa confirmed that Daisuke Sakuma, a member of the highly successful idol group Snow Man, would also be featured as a guest voice actor. The inclusion of prominent figures from music and entertainment highlights the production’s ambition to draw a wide audience to its unique take on classic stories.
About “Ugoku! Neko Mukashi Banashi”
Ugoku! Neko Mukashi Banashi is based on Pandania’s Neko Mukashi Banashi four-panel comedy manga. The anime reimagines various children’s stories and folktales from around the world by introducing cats into their narratives, promising a delightful and humorous perspective on beloved tales.
The main voice cast for the series includes:
- Yoshino Aoyama as Kijitora (brown tabby cat)
- Hiro Shimono as Chatora (orange tabby cat)
- Kana Ueda as Shironeko (white cat)
- Kanako Miyamoto as Mikeneko (calico cat)
The production team at Studio Comet sees Kazumi Nonaka (known for Hana Kappa and Happy Happy Clover) directing the anime. Kenichi Yamashita (Hensuki, MF Ghost) is handling the series scripts, and Narumi Shimoji (Charanpo Land no Bōken) is responsible for character designs.
The original manga has seen three volumes published by Kadokawa: Neko Mukashi Banashi, Nyanto! Neko Mukashi Banashi, and Mikke! Neko Mukashi Banashi.
