The official website for the anime adaptation of Hitsuji Gondaira’s Mission: Yozakura Family (Yozakura-san Chi no Daisakusen) manga revealed an exciting new cast member on Sunday. The talented Yoshino Nanjō joins the anime’s cast, bringing to life the character of Rinne Kitasato, Nanao’s classmate and the diligent president of the school’s Biology Club. Rinne Kitasato made her debut in the anime’s 17th episode, which also aired on Sunday.
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Anime Release and Streaming Availability
Premiering in Japan on April 7, the anime airs on MBS, TBS, and 26 of their affiliate channels. Fans in the United States can enjoy the series through the Hulu service, complete with an English dub, thanks to Disney. Additionally, viewers in Japan can stream the series on Prime Video and Netflix.
Plot Overview
Disney provides a compelling synopsis of the anime series:
High school student Taiyou Asano has faced social challenges ever since losing his family in a car accident. His only solace is his childhood friend, Mutsumi Yozakura, the head of the world’s strongest spy family. Mutsumi’s eldest brother, Kyouichirou Yozakura, is excessively protective, making Taiyou his next target. To survive, Taiyou must marry Mutsumi and join the Yozakura family. Thrown into a whirlwind of danger, he aspires to become a formidable spy to protect his wife and uncover the dark secrets of his past and the Yozakura family.
Key Staff and Crew
Renowned director Mirai Minato, known for works like Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya and Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, helms this anime and oversees the series scripts at SILVER LINK. Talented Mizuki Takahashi, famous for Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, serves as the character designer and chief animation director. The music composition is in the capable hands of Kōji Fujimoto and Osamu Sasaki, celebrated for their contributions to series like Ragna Crimson and The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated!.
Theme Songs
The anime’s new opening theme, “Secret Operation,” is performed by fripSide featuring Yoshino Nanjō. Meanwhile, ASOBI Doumei graces the ending credits with the song “Kekkon Kōshin Kyoku” (Wedding March Song).
Original Manga and English Publication
Hitsuji Gondaira launched the original manga in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in August 2019. Viz Media has been simultaneously publishing the manga digitally in English since its debut. In December 2020, they began releasing compiled digital volumes, with the first physical volume hitting shelves in October 2022. Additionally, Shueisha’s MANGA Plus service offers English digital releases of the manga.
Expanding the Franchise
The Mission: Yozakura Family universe continues to expand with the release of a novel in July 2023, offering fans even more content to delve into.
Sources: Mission: Yozakura Family anime’s website, Comic Natalie
Final Thoughts
The inclusion of Yoshino Nanjō as Rinne Kitasato adds another layer of excitement to the already thrilling Mission: Yozakura Family anime. As the series continues to captivate audiences with its intricate plot and dynamic characters, it reaffirms its place as a must-watch. Whether you’re an anime aficionado or a manga enthusiast, this series promises a compelling ride. Stay tuned as Taiyou navigates his journey through the perilous world of spies and uncovers the many secrets that lie within the Yozakura family.
