The official site for the Okaimono Panda! anime, the charming mascot of Rakuten, has just dropped its second promotional video. This fresh clip showcases some new voices joining the cast of the much-anticipated show.
In this exciting update, Neeko is announced as the voice of Kopanda, Okaimono Panda’s closest friend. Additionally, Ayumu Murase will voice the AI robot Puchomaru, and Yuria Kōzuki will take on the role of Mugi, the cat who lives with Okaimono Panda.
Set to premiere this fall, the anime is produced by Rakuten Content Central. The series goes by Okaimono Panda! in Japanese and Rakuten Panda! in English. This year, Okaimono Panda celebrates its 11th anniversary, having first appeared as a LINE sticker on May 7.
About Okaimono Panda
Rakuten describes Okaimono Panda! as a character with a big heart, always giving 110% effort. However, its passion for shopping occasionally gets it into tricky situations…
The anime will see Ikue Ōtani reprising her role as the voice of Okaimono Panda, a role she played in previous Rakuten commercials. The series is directed by Shinji Takamatsu, known for his work on Gintama. Shinei Animation, the studio behind Doraemon and Crayon Shin-chan, is handling the animation. Higashi Shimizu, with credits from Sazae-san and Doraemon, is scripting the series, while Yasue Sosogi is responsible for character design.
Fans are buzzing with excitement for the anime’s debut, eager to see their beloved shopping panda in action. With such a talented team behind the production, viewers can look forward to a delightful and engaging series.
Sources: Okaimono Panda! anime’s website, Comic Natalie
