by It has been announced that the TV anime Ame to Kimi, based on the popular manga by Nikaido Yuki, currently serialized in the manga magazine Young Magazine (Kodansha), will begin airing in July. The cast has also been announced, with Hayami Saori playing Fuji, a female novelist who loves the main character, Ame.
Also appearing in the series were Kamakura Arina as Fuji’s calm, most beautiful friend, M, Atoato Satomi as Fuji’s soothing best friend, and nd Yumoto Yuzuko as Krause Ella Kii, a curious first-grader. A winter version of the key visual has also been released, showing the main character Fuji and “Kimi,” a dog (?) that Fuji picked up, standing in the snow.
The film is directed by Tomohiro Tsukimisato, who has also directed Tanuki to Kitsune and Ueno-san wa Bukiyou.
Doko Machida, who has worked on “Ramichi Oniisan” and “Laughing on the Runway,” will compose the series, and Ayano Owada, who served as animation director for “Teasing Master Takagi-san 3,” will design the characters. L’ESPRIT will produce the series.
Hayami commented, “When I was previously in charge of the audio for the promotional video, I read the original work in one go and was deeply moved by the beauty of the story and the delicacy of the illustrations. Even when auditioning for the anime adaptation, I had always hoped to be involved in this work again, so I was pleased when I was given the opportunity. I record each episode carefully and with great care, as if struggling, so that I can express the character of Fuji through my voice. I face this work together as if you were my spiritual partner.”
Kamakura said, “I’m Kamakura Arina, and I will be playing the role of Mimi. When I first read the original work, I felt that it was a work that would leave you with a wonderful, heart-warming feeling after reading it. I hope I can successfully express the cuteness of Mimi that subtly exudes in her casual interactions. I hope this will be a time of relief and healing for everyone, like the ever-changing weather. Please enjoy while enjoying your favorite drink and hugging Tanu…a dog. In your heart!”
