What will happen to her love affair with her alien landlord? The first main PV of the original SF apartment romantic comedy anime “Astronaut” released

The first main PV of the original anime ' Astronaut ' scheduled to start broadcasting in April 2024 has been released. The original character designer is Eisaku Kubonouchi, who is widely active in manga such as ``Tsurumoku Single Dormitory'' and ``Chocolat,'' as well as character designs for Cup Noodles commercials, and the general director is ``Gintama,'' ``Mobile New Century Gundam X,'' and ``Brave Police J-Decker.'' The romantic comedy starring Shinji Takamatsu , who is known for his works, will be set in an apartment with breakfast included, and will extend to space.

TV anime “Astronaut” official website
https://sh-anime.shochiku.co.jp/astro-note/

Original TV anime “Astronaut”???? 1st main PV｜Broadcast starts from April 2024! - YouTube


The visuals of the main characters and comments from the cast who play them are as follows.

◆Takumi Miyasaka
Live-in chef at “Asutroso”. The room is room 5 on the second floor. Previously, he worked at a restaurant in a major hotel, and even won a contest for newcomers. He finds it rewarding to make people happy with his cooking, even if it's only for breakfast, but he also hopes that he can become romantically involved with the landlord, Mira Gotokuji.

Soma Saito, who plays Takumi Miyasaka:
I'm Souma Saito, and I'll be the voice of Takumi Miyasaka. I'm very happy to be able to be a part of the cast of a romantic comedy that is both nostalgic and new, and is out of the ordinary. It was a great asset for me to be able to create this work with a wonderful production team and to be able to record it while collaborating with so many people. I can't tell you the details yet, but there's a lot of content, so I'd like as many people as possible to watch it. The characters are so fascinating that I can't focus on just one (lol). Speaking of cute...Naosuke is cute! However, everyone has their own cute side and is really wonderful. Please enjoy the story woven by the members of Astoro-sou! Thank you!

◆Gotokuji Mira
Owner and landlord of the breakfast-included share house “Astroso”. Room 9 is a little larger than the other residents. His cooking skills were disastrous, and due to the voices of the residents, it was decided to hire a chef. In fact, he lacks a lot of common sense and doesn't even own a smartphone. His true identity is the heir to the throne of Planet Mibo.

Maaya Uchida, who plays Mira Gotokuji Temple:
My name is Maaya Uchida and I will be playing the role of Mira in the TV anime ``Astronaut''. All of the characters in Astronaut are very lovable. The residents who gather here each have their own issues, but when they gather together and eat delicious food, they can smile. It was a work that made you feel a happy time. I think this is a work that will make you laugh a lot, so please look forward to it!

◆Ren Wakabayashi
Resident of room 1. Son of Tomi Wakabayashi and an elementary school student. Despite his age, he is well-mannered and has built an almost equal relationship with other residents. He has a wealth of knowledge and curiosity, and has recently been promoting a rumor that ``studying in your living room will make you smarter.''

Rie Kugimiya, who plays Ren Wakabayashi:
My name is Rie Kugimiya, and I will be playing the role of Ren Wakabayashi in 'Astronaut.' It's been quite a while since we finished recording, but I'm really happy to finally be able to announce it to everyone! What can I say, this is a completely personal opinion, but it's a wonderful piece of work that is exquisite in many parts and allows you to reach out to the areas you're itching for. Be sure to listen to the stories of sadness, joy, and misfortune that unfold at Asutoro-sou with unique and lovable characters! I would like everyone to see it!

◆Tofu Wakabayashi
Resident of room 1. Hardcore unemployed. He takes pride in being unemployed, and for some reason he always wears a suit. The language used is quite decent, but whether the content is decent is another story. I eat breakfast at a slightly different time than other residents.

Tomokazu Sugita, role of Tomiyoshi Wakabayashi:
I hope you will keep in mind, ``What would a child think if they had a father like this?'' and enjoy the frustrating way in which good intentions and kindness go against each other. thank you.

◆Masayoshi Yamashita
Resident of room 2. He is the oldest person who has lived in Asutorosou since it was built, and has been friends with the previous landlord for half a century. She loves Naosuke and actively takes care of him, including taking him for walks. The shared refrigerator contains my own Habu sake. Apparently he's a novelist.

Shinichiro Miki, who plays Masakichi Yamashita:
Mr. Masakichi. It's love at first sight! However, I suddenly came to my senses and asked myself, ``Is this really the person who came to me?'' Once we were sure, we had a wonderful time together. This original work, written by Eisaku Kubonouchi, is set in a wooden apartment building with a dining room, breakfast included, and a shared bath and toilet.It is a human story about very unique characters (including the cast) with various backgrounds. Drama. A human drama?! It's too much to introduce here, so please check it out on OA and enjoy!

◆Teruko Matsubara
Resident of room 6. A self-proclaimed Egosa demon who is active as an underground idol, Terrun, and attends numerous auditions. However, she warns other residents not to expose her daily life, which is far from that of an idol, on social media.

Ai Furihata who plays Teruko Matsubara:
It's been 3 years since I met Astronaut. It's a project I've been working on for a long time, so I'm filled with the feeling that it's finally here! Teruko Matsubara, the voice of which I do, is a mid-age girl who is an unpopular idol. I am often called ``Furirin'', and Teruko is also an idol by the nickname ``Terurun'', so I felt a sense of familiarity with the office and it was fun to play the role.The story is also nostalgic. It is a slapstick love story that incorporates new elements that are unique to this era of Reiwa! This was also a very memorable work for me as it was the first time I was in charge of the opening theme for an anime. I would like many people to experience the excitement.

◆Aoi Kamimachi
Resident of room 7. He was invited by his previous landlord, Tasuke Shimotakaido, to live in Asutoro Manor, but after that, he had no contact with other residents and was forgotten. After an incident in which someone stole the breakfast that Takumi was making, the light shone on his existence once again.

Yui Ogura who plays Aoi Uemachi:
Since it is a completely original animation, I was very excited to see the development of the work's worldview and character settings. I think there are still many aspects of Aoi, who played the role, that are mysterious, but I hope you look forward to finding out what kind of background the character has behind her until the show airs. Thank you for your support...!

◆Naosuke
Gotokuji Mira's pet is a temporary figure. Her true identity is an alien who came from Planet Mibo with Mira, the next heir to the throne. However, because it looks exactly like a poodle dog, it uses four legs to move around in places where Earthlings can see it, and refrains from speaking and spends its time imitating dog barks.

Junichi Suwabe who plays Naosuke:
This work is filled with the feeling of 'What am I being shown right now?' (in a good way, of course). When you finish the race, you'll feel like your mom hit you at an imaginary 60-degree angle (in a good way, of course). I would love to live in an apartment like this! I don't know if I think so (in a good way, of course). Well, in any case, think you've been fooled and watch the whole episode! Let's fly! (in a good way of course)

◆Shoin Ginger
Self-proclaimed fiance of Mira. He is a rich, high-spec man who wears the cloak of some prince, and drives an expensive-looking car. He is in love with his childhood friend Mira, and is working hard to find the key to bring her back to Planet Mibo as soon as possible.

Jun Fukuyama who plays Shoyin Ginger:
I'm Jun Fukuyama, who plays the role of Shoyin Ginger! He is Mira's self-proclaimed fiance, and although he is noble and gentle, he is a bit out of step with Earth's age, but he is smart and mysterious. Being able to voice the characters created by Eisaku Kubonouchi is also very motivating! is. We look forward to working with you on the Setagaya Line! !

In addition, the following comments were received from the staff:

Original character design: Eisaku Kubonouchi:
It was seven or eight years ago that I received a request for a character design. After many twists and turns, it finally sees the light of day.
The characters are able to grow and grow quite freely. In other words, I had fun drawing it in a way that was a bit out of control.
I'm looking forward to seeing how these quirky characters, who have a somewhat Showa-era deja vu feel, will unleash their quirks in the anime.

General director Shinji Takamatsu:
A long time ago, I created a proposal for this work called ``Astronaut'' with Kimiko Ueno and others, and I asked Eisaku Kubonouchi, who I was a big fan of, to draw the illustrations. These are miraculous works that sometimes have been dormant without ever being produced, but have come back to life by chance. This movie contains a lot of my love for the anime that I watched in my youth, when ``TV anime'' was still considered ``TV anime.'' I would be happy if the young people of those days, and of course the young people of today, could feel the excitement, excitement, and bitterness that I felt back then.

Director: Haruki Kasugamori:
This time, I worked hard as a director under general manager Takamatsu.
What Mr. Takamatsu has consistently told me is the importance of being a ``romantic comedy'' rather than a ``gag''.
I think we were able to create a detailed work that weaves laughter into the story without relying on one-off laughs. This is an anime that you should enjoy and share the excitement with your family, friends, and loved ones. I hope that through this work you can feel the value of ``itadakimasu'' and the preciousness of ``gochisousama'', which we often forget.

Series composition: Kimiko Ueno:
It was about eight years ago that Director Takamatsu and the producers and I were munching on dried squid at a bar that didn't seem like a romantic comedy and were talking about things like, 'Are you going to do a romantic comedy?' and 'A romantic comedy?' This time, I finally decided to leave my nest in the world. I'm overwhelmed with emotion. We would be happy if we could be a part of your enjoyment. Thank you for your continued support of ``Astronaut''.

Character design and chief animation director: Aokimaho:
At first, I was very worried about how to express Kubonouchi-sensei's beautiful illustrations of the original characters in an anime.
Also, when I read Ueno-san's script, I thought, ``I want this to be expressive!'' During that time, Kubonouchi-sensei's manga work ``Tsurumoku Single Dormitory'' was a great reference. It's a little different from the gag faces in recent anime, and I think it has a somewhat nostalgic feel to it. I hope everyone enjoys watching it.

The anime 'Astronaut' is scheduled to begin broadcasting and distribution on TOKYO MX, BS Asahi, KBS Kyoto, Sun TV, etc. from April 2024.

◆“Astronaut” staff information
General director: Shinji Takamatsu
Director: Haruki Kasugamori
Series composition: Kimiko Ueno
Original character design: Eisaku Kubonouchi
Character design/chief animation director: Aoshimaho
Mecha design: Kazunori Ozawa, Shohei Ohara
Prop design: Yasutoshi Tanba, Kazutaka Kawamoto
Art director: Reiji Kasuga (Studio Jacques)
Color design: Fuyuhito Muraguchi (Rocket Vision)
Director of Photography: Hiroyuki Chiba (anime film)
CGI director: Kikuchi et al.
Offline editing: Akane Shiraishi (Seyama Editorial Office)
Music: Yasuhei Munemoto
Music production: Lantis
Animation production: Telecom Animation Film

OP theme: “Hohoeminooto” Ai Furihata (Purple One Star)

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