by ‘Urusei Yatsura,’ a re-animation of manga artist Rumiko Takahashi’s serial debut, will start broadcasting on October 13th.
The fact that “Urusei Yatsura” will be made into a completely new TV animation was big news. Still, the big topic is Hiroshi Kamiya, Sumire Uesaka, and other gorgeous cast members. Mr. Takahashi, the original work’s author, commented, “All the characters are voice actors of the leading role.”.
Summary of old and new voice actors (1) Ataru & Ram
[Moroboshi Ataru]
A high school student who has a rare “frightening face.” He has the vitality of a phoenix and is utterly undeterred by Ram’s electric shock.
2022 cast: Hiroshi Kamiya
1981 cast: Toshio Furukawa
The new cast for the role is Mr. Kamiya, who has played many famous characters, such as Levi in ”Attack on Titan” and Takashi Natsume in “Natsume’s Book of Friends .” Regarding the “Urusei Yatsura” re-animation, “I love Toshio Furukawa’s extremely frivolous and irresponsible Ataru. I hope I can do it!” with the utmost respect for Mr. Furukawa.
In response to Mr. Kamiya, Mr. Toshio Furukawa said, “I’m looking forward to Mr. Kamiya’s unique hit. Before that, Mr. Kamiya has mastered his acting so much that he doesn’t need advice or ale from others. Everyone will agree that the theory is well established,” he said with deep confidence.
[Ram]
A demon girl follows Ataru to live on Earth. According to herself, her electric shock to Ataru is her expression of affection.
2022 cast: Sumire Uesaka
1981 cast : Aya Hirano
In the 2022 edition, Ram-chan will be played by Mr. Uesaka, known for his role as Sanae Dekomori in “I want to fall in love even if I am sick!” and as Shalltear Bloodfallen in “Overlord .” Speaking of Ram-chan, she is a super popular character who is both sexy and cute. I hope to be able to act!” with strong determination.
Mr. Hirano, a member of the 81st edition cast, said, “Sumire-san, welcome to our beloved Rumiko Takahashi’s Rumic world! The new Reiwa Lum-chan was born in the year of the tiger! I’m already looking forward to this. So what else are you asking me to do!”
▽The full comments of Mr. Kamiya, Mr. Uesaka, Mr. Furukawa, and Mr. Hirano
https://anime.eiga.com/news/115036/
Summary of old and new voice actors (2) Toshio Furukawa & Aya Hirano will also appear in the Reiwa version.
Mr. Furukawa and Mr. Hirano, who played Ram in the 1981 version, appeared in the 22nd version as the father and mother of Ram. Here, we would like to introduce the cast that plays the parents of Ataru and Ram.
[Aru’s father]
Aru’s father. He doesn’t respect his wife, and his dignity as a father is low.
2022 cast: Toshio Furukawa
1981 cast : Kenichi Ogata
Mr. Furukawa, who plays the father’s role, confessed his honest feelings, “As a father, it’s not easy to continue working a regular job as an active player for the rest of your life, so I was simply happy.”. She also revealed, “When I saw Kamiya-san come out of the studio with a smile after the recording, I felt relieved, like a parent.
[Aru Mother]
Her son’s “bad face is swaying a mother.”
2022 cast: Keiko Toda
1981 cast: Natsuo Sakuma
Keiko Toda, who is also active as an actress, plays the role of the mother. She reflected on her recording with Mr. Furukawa and Mr. Hirano, saying, “She has a voice that never changes, and I feel that she is truly a legend.”
[Ramu’s father]
Ram’s father came to invade Earth.
2022 cast: Rikiya Koyama
1981 cast: Ritsuo Sawa
Rikiya Koyama, who is familiar with the role of Kogoro Mouri in “Detective Conan,” plays Lam’s father. He commented passionately, “Awesome guys, talented guys, fresh guys, and legendary guys, get together and have fun! I’m still young.”
[Lamb’s mother]
Beautiful mother of Lamb. A ghost alien.
2022 cast: Aya Hirano
1981 cast: Reiko Yamada
Mr. Hirano, who plays the role of Ram’s mother, was overjoyed, saying, “In addition to the birth of a new Reiwa version, I will be able to play a role there!” “I couldn’t get a parent-daughter co-starring due to the times, but as far as I’ve seen the drawing, it’s like this parent and this daughter!”
▽ Full comment from cast members who play the role of parents
https://anime.eiga.com/news/117048/
Summary of old and new voice actors (3) All the other cast members are also leading roles!
From here, we will introduce all at once, along with the comments of the 22 edition cast.
[Shinobu Miyake]
A classmate and childhood friend of Ataru who attends Tomobiki High School. Ram’s arrival on Earth creates a strange love triangle with Ataru.
2022 cast: Maaya Uchida
1981 cast : Saeko Shimazu
Shinobu will be played by Maaya Uchida, who is known for her role as Katarina Claes and Norman in “The Promised Neverland.” Regarding the re-animation, he said, “I think that everyone has an image of Shinobu in their heads, so I would like to create a new image of Shinobu while keeping in mind the previous work.”
Shinobu will be played by Maaya Uchida, who is known for her role as Katarina Claes and Norman in “The Promised Neverland.” Regarding the re-animation, he said, “I think that everyone has an image of Shinobu in their heads, so I would like to create a new image of Shinobu while keeping in mind the previous work.”.
[Mendou Shuutarou] Heir
Son of the Mendou Zaibatsu who transferred to Tomobiki High School.
2022 cast: Mamoru Miyano
1981 cast: Akira Kamiya
Mamoru Miyano, who is familiar with the role of Rin Matsuoka in “Free! “Regarding the appearance, he revealed, “Since it’s a work I’ve been watching since I was a child, I’m imprinted with Mendou, played by Akira Kamiya .” I have to get to the front of the hall,” he expressed his pressure and determination.
Full text of Uchida and Miyano’s comments
https://anime.eiga.com/news/115771/
[Kanranbo (Cherry)]
A traveling monk who writes Koranbo and reads “Cherry.”
2022 cast: Wataru Takagi 1981
cast: Ichiro Nagai
Wataru Takagi, who plays Genta Kojima and Detective Wataru Takagi in “Detective Conan, “will play the role of Koranbo. Talking about Mr. Nagai, who was cast in the 1981 version, he said, “I can’t imitate Mr. Ichiro Nagai’s exquisite balance and the character creation that he played so charmingly, but I am enjoying myself so that I can become a spice of the story. I want to stir it up,” he said.
[ Sakura ]
Nursing teacher at Tomobiki School. She also has the aspect of a shrine maiden.
2022 cast: Miyuki Sawashiro
1981 cast: Machiko Washio
The new cast for the role of Sakura is Miyuki Sawashiro, who plays Fujiko Mine in “Lupin the Third” and Daki in “Devil’s Blade.” The impression of the 1981 version, which was revised for the re-animation, was “The tremendous energy of Mr. Toshio and his seniors (and the cuteness of Ram-chan, who is fluffy and cute in another dimension). So, I’ve got my butt mochi. I’m here…!!”
▽ Full text of comments from Takagi and Sawashiro
https://anime.eiga.com/news/116071/
[Ran]
Ram’s childhood friend comes from outer space to Tomobiki High School as a transfer student.
2022 cast: Kana Hanazawa
1981 cast: Yo Inoue , Kazue Komiya
Kana Hanazawa, who is familiar with Rika Inorimoto in “Theatrical version Jujutsu Kaisen 0” and the role of Ichika Nakano in “The Quintessential Quintuplets,” will challenge the part of Ran in the 2022 edition. On her first encounter with her work, she said, “I first heard Urusei Yatsura when I was a child. Then, I listened to it! ‘he recalled.
Hanazawa’s full comment
https://anime.eiga.com/news/116495/
[Rei]
A super-beautiful ogre young man who follows Ram to Earth.
2022 cast: Katsuyuki Konishi
1981 cast : Tessho Genda
The new cast for Rei is Katsuyuki Konishi, who played Tengen Uzui in “Kimetsu no Yaiba” and Diabolo in “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Golden Wind. “When she announced her appearance, she said, “The first anime I saw at the theater was ‘Urusei Yatsura.’ I never thought the day would come when I could participate in ‘Urusei Yatsura.'”.
Konishi’s full comment
https://anime.eiga.com/news/116597/
[Oyuki]
A snowwoman who is Ram’s childhood friend and the Queen of Neptune.
2022 cast: Saori Hayami 1981
cast: Noriko Ohara
The new role of Oyuki will be played by Saori Hayami, known for Shinobu Kocho in “Kimetsu no Yaiba” and Yol in “SPY x FAMILY.” Regarding his encounter with the work, he said, “Ever since I was a child, I’ve known that name, and for some reason, I’ve known Ram-chan and Ataru-san.” It’s a work of art,” he said.
Full text of Hayami’s comment
https://anime.eiga.com/news/116688/
[Benten]
Benzaiten, one of the Seven Lucky Gods. Ram’s childhood friend.
2022 cast: Shizuka Ishigami
1981 cast: Yuko Mita
The role of Benten in the 22nd edition is Shizuka Ishigami, who played the role of Nike in “Magic Circle Guru Guru.” When she announced her appearance, she enthusiastically said, “I’m looking forward to interacting with various people as Ram-chan’s childhood friend!”
Ishigami’s full comment
https://anime.eiga.com/news/116793/
[Princess Kurama]
The queen of the crow tengu is ferocious.
2022 cast: Nana Mizuki
1981 cast : Rihoko Yoshida
Nana Mizuki, who is known for her role as Hinata Hyuga in “NARUTO” and is extremely popular as a singer, is the new cast for the part of Princess Kurama. She will play Princess Kurama in the anime, but when she announced her appearance, she confessed, “It’s a very personal thing, but I once cosplayed as Ram-chan in a radio project… I’m sorry (laughs).”. Therefore, it seems that she is “Lum-chan’s costume experience.”
Mizuki’s full comment
https://anime.eiga.com/news/116874/
[Onsen Mark]
An English teacher at Tomobiki High School.
2022 cast: Kenta Miyake
1981 cast : Michihiro Ikemizu
The hot spring mark in the 22nd edition is played by Kenta Miyake, who is known for the role of All Might in ‘My Hero Academia and Mohamed Avdol in ‘JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Stardust Crusaders. When the appearance was decided, he commented,” ‘Urusei Yatsura’ is a work that showed me various ‘firsts’ when I was a boy.”
[Otsuno Tsubame]
Sakura ‘s fiancée.
2022 cast: Takahiro Sakurai 1981
cast: Kazuhiko Inoue
The new cast for Tsubame Otsuno is Takahiro Sakurai, who plays Giyu Tomioka in “Kimetsu no Yaiba” and Suguru Natsuyu in “Jujutsu Kaisen.” On his memories of the 1981 version, “Since the anime started when I was in elementary school, I’ve been looking forward to it every week. It’s an epoch-making work in many ways, but I think one of the elements is music. The songs that decorated OPED are still my own. ‘s playlist regulars,” he looked back.
[Ryoko Mendou]
The younger sister of Shuutarou Mendou. She is a naughty young lady.
2022 cast: Marina Inoue
1981 cast : Mami Koyama
Marina Inoue, who plays Armin in “Attack on Titan” and Momo Yaoyorozu in “My Hero Academia, “is the new cast for Ryoko Mendou. On his impression of the work and characters, he said, “It’s a work that has existed as a matter of course for as long as I can remember. Even I, who had never seen the work then, understood the appeal of the national character Ram-chan. I was thrilled by the sexy proportions,” he said.
