by The “Pretty Series New Release” was held on January 26th, and it was revealed that the latest work, “Himitsu no Iipuri, ” will be broadcast on 6 TV Tokyo network stations starting in April. Noriyuki Todera and Sayi Hiratsuka will star in the series for the first time.
“Pretty Series” is an anime series based on an arcade game jointly developed by Takara Tomy Arts and ShinSophia. Based on the basic concept of the three elements of “singing, dancing, and fashion,” the TV anime ” Pretty Rhythm Aurora Dream ” aired in 2011. Since then, the worldview has expanded to “Pripara” and “Kiratto Pri☆chan.” The series continued with some changes and was well received until “Whatcha Prima Magi!” aired in 2021.
In Himitsu no Aipuri”, Himari Aozora, who entered the private Paradise Academy with her best friend Mitsuki Hoshikawa, unexpectedly makes her debut as the idol princess of her dreams. Himari has a secret that she cannot tell even Mitsuki, but Mitsuki also has a secret.
Fujitera plays the energetic and positive Himari, while Hiratsuka plays the calm and serious Mitsuki. The directors are Junichi Fujisaki of Pikaia!” (series composition, etc.), Kentaro Yamaguchi of Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion Z ”, Jubimon Ichikawa of series composition Punirunzu ”, and character designs forKiratto Pri☆chan” and Kiratto Pri☆chan”. Hiromi Nashimoto (Sin Sophia) of Whatcha Prima Magi! ” and Yuki Nagano of “ Yo-kai Watch Shadowside ” (sub-character design, etc.) will be in charge of character design. Animation production will be done by OLM, the creators of “Pokémon” and Dongwoo A & E, who are familiar with the series.
Todera and Hiratsuka took to the stage to announce the new work, and Kanae Ito, who has become a regular in the series in her role as Meganee Akai, served as MC. When asked at the cast Q&A corner how he felt when he was chosen to appear in “Himitsu no Iipuri,” Fujidera answered, “I wanted to pass the audition, and when I got it, I couldn’t stop crying. I am filled with the desire to work harder, and it is no exaggeration to say that my life has changed because of the Pretty Series. It still feels like a dream,” Hiratsuka said; of course, I felt happy when I was chosen. However, it didn’t feel real… After the recording started, it finally started to feel real, but I was so happy and happy to be a part of such an excellent series and to be able to meet Fujidera-san. They each revealed their feelings, and MC Ito gave them a welcome message, saying, Welcome to the Pretty Series!”
This is Fujidera and Hiratsuka’s first collaboration together. When asked about their impressions of each other, Fujiwara said, When I first heard Mitsuki-chan’s voice, I thought, That’s Mitsuki-chan’s voice.”” Hiratsuka said, “Even though she’s younger than me, she has an excellent voice.” I have the impression that they are doing well.” It is said that the two have been friends in private, such as going out to eat together, and Hiratsuka still cherishes the gift Todera gave him when they first met.
Lastly, Fujitera said, ‘Himitsu no Iipuri’ is a work that fully demonstrates the characteristics of the Pretty series, which is about making your dreams come true and supporting them. I think the image of them working hard to achieve their dreams will reach everyone. Hiratsuka said I’ve been looking forward to this day for a long time. At the set, I was talking to Fujidera-san about how much I was looking forward to it,” I felt a little sad that this day had arrived so quickly. I’m looking forward to many fun events starting in April with everyone,” he said, concluding the presentation.
The full comments from directors Fujisaki and Yamaguchi are below.
[Junichi Fujisaki (Director)]
The full-out performances of idols who shine on stage will give you courage and hope. Innocent children admire it and think about various things. Cute. Cool. Someday, I’ll. In this work, the idol princess, Ipuri, is the person everyone admires. However, Ipuris has many secrets. I would be happy if children could enjoy this work through Himari and Mitsuki’s activities.
The drama’s main character, Himari-chan, is a bright and energetic girl who admires Aipuri but is shy and can be found anywhere. Why not go to the mysterious world of Ipriverse with Himari-chan? There, you can make friends, dress up, wear makeup, perform live, discover secrets, and have all sorts of fun, fun, joy, and excitement waiting for you.
