Tokyo, Japan – Daisuke Sakuma, a popular member of the Japanese idol group Snow Man, is set to make a guest appearance as a voice actor in the upcoming web anime series “Ugoku! Neko Mukashi Banashi”. Kadokawa announced Sakuma’s involvement in the anime, which is slated to premiere on October 15, 2025.
The news has generated excitement among fans, marking another venture for Sakuma into the voice acting world, an area he has actively pursued alongside his idol activities.
Daisuke Sakuma’s Expanding Voice Acting Career
Daisuke Sakuma, born on July 5, 1992, is widely recognized as a member of Snow Man, a prominent Japanese idol boy band under Starto Entertainment. Beyond his musical career, Sakuma has cultivated a notable presence in the anime industry, openly embracing his passion as an “anime otaku.” His previous voice acting credits include Makusa North in “Black Clover” and the male lead, Ah Xuan, in the Japanese dub of the Chinese animated film “White Snake.” He also recently appeared in the “PreCure” series, playing the “legendary idol” Hibiki Kaito in “You and Idol Pretty Cure”. This guest role in “Ugoku! Neko Mukashi Banashi” further solidifies his diverse portfolio in the entertainment world.
About “Ugoku! Neko Mukashi Banashi”
“Ugoku! Neko Mukashi Banashi” is a web anime adaptation of Pandania’s four-panel comedy manga series. The series, known for its comedic take on cat-themed folktales, has released three volumes of its manga: Neko Mukashi Banashi, Nyanto! Neko Mukashi Banashi, and Mikke! Neko Mukashi Banashi.
The anime is directed by Kazumi Nonaka, with Kenichi Yamashita handling the scriptwriting and Narumi Shimoji designing the characters. Studio Comet is responsible for the animation production.
Key Details of the Web Anime
- Premiere Date: October 15, 2025
- Platform: Official YouTube channel of the anime
- Main Cast: Yoshino Aoyama as Kijitora (brown tabby cat), Hiro Shimono as Chatora (orange tabby cat), Kana Ueda as Shironeko (white cat), and Kanako Miyamoto as Mikeneko (calico cat).
- Genre: Comedy, fantasy, and slice of life, revolving around anthropomorphic cats.
Further details regarding Sakuma’s specific role in the anime are expected to be announced at a later date, along with information about additional guest voice actors. Fans can anticipate new episodes to be released regularly on the anime’s YouTube channel following its debut.
