The theatrical anime “Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island“, based on Nagano’s original manga, has revealed new casting details along with a 90-second teaser. Tsugio Mogami will voice Shimajirou, while Minori Suzuki joins the cast as Siren.
In addition, the opening theme has been confirmed as a brand-new song titled “Kutsuzure,” written by Nagano and performed by Hachiware (voiced by Makoto Tanaka). The film is scheduled to premiere in Japan on July 24.
90-second Trailer:
Main Visual:

ADDITIONAL CAST:
Tsuguo Mogami as Shimajirou
Minori Suzuki as Siren


CAST:
Haruka Aoki as Chiikawa
Makoto Tanaka as Hachiware
Ari Ozawa as Usagi
STAFF:
Original Story & Screenplay: Nagano
Director: Kei Oikawa
Animation Production: CygamesPictures
The “Siren Arc” of the manga follows Chiikawa and friends as they travel to an island that promises generous rewards and “basically free” food in exchange for a few simple tasks.
Source: Comic Natalie
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