It has been decided that "Kubo-san won't forgive me", which is currently being serialized in Weekly Young Jump, will be broadcast as a winter anime in January 2023. The comic is a hit with a total circulation of over 1 million copies, and is a work that perfectly describes itself as a soothing romantic comedy. In this article, we would like to introduce the anime production staff and voice cast of Kubo-san won't forgive me!
The production company of Kubo-san won't forgive me is PINE JAM!
The production company of Kubo-san won't forgive me is PINE JAM. Founded by Mukaidoge Kazuki, who was a producer at Eight Bit, the company has been producing "I Don't Want to Be a Magical Girl Anymore" since 2016. Since then, they have expanded their activities by working on the web anime "Tawawa on Monday". Since then, they have produced "Gamers!", "Gleipnir", "Do It Yourself!! -Do It Yourself-", and more.
Introducing PINE JAM's representative works!!
I Don't Want to Be a Magical Girl Anymore.
This is a work originally written by Futami Yoi and serialized on the web comic site Comic Earth Star. One day, an ordinary girl, Yuzuka Hanami, encounters a mysterious life form called Mitten at a garbage dump. Mitten is a very suspicious creature and suggests that she become a magical girl. Yuzuka becomes a magical girl by being persuaded by Mitten, who does not give her a say, but the magical girl costume is very revealing and very embarrassing. However, even though she has become a magical girl, there is no enemy to defeat or anything like that, and the story is about how she makes connections through being a magical girl, such as Mitten, who has become a freeloader, and friends who can recognize Mitten. Two seasons of the short anime have been produced.
Gamers!
An anime based on a light novel written by Aoi Sekina and published by Fujimi Fantasia. Amano Keita, who loves games more than anyone else, meets the school idol Tendo Karen at a game shop one day and is invited to join the game club she belongs to. The game club is full of unique members who are regulars at national tournaments and other events. Thus, Keita is invited by Karen to join the game club and gain various experiences through games...but instead, Keita refuses to join when he is absolutely sure he should join! Karen is shocked and runs away in tears. This work shares the same worldview as the author's previous work, "Seitokai no Ichizon," which caused a stir in the anime.
Gleipnir
This is a work by Takeda Sun, serialized in Young Magazine Third. Kagami Shuichi, who has the ability to transform into a costume without even realizing it, saves Aoki Koa, who is trying to commit suicide by self-immolation, and ends up being blackmailed by her instead. After that, the two become a community of destiny, making use of each other's abilities, and the story follows them getting caught up in a battle over people with special abilities.
Do It Yourself!! -Do It Yourself-
Original anime broadcast from October 2022. Set in Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, where manufacturing is thriving, the story follows six high school girls who get active through DIY. This is the second original anime produced by PINE JAM after "Just Because!"
The director of Kubo-san Won't Forgive Me is Kazuomi Koga!
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He was deeply involved in OLM's Pokemon anime, and became in charge of storyboards and directing. In 2014, he was assistant director on "We All Live in the Kawai Complex," and in 2015, he directed his first film, "Rainy Color Cocoa: Welcome to Rainy Color." Since then, he has directed "Rent-A-Girlfriend" and "The Bear in the Forest, Hibernating."
Kengo Kawanishi will play the role of Junta Shiraishi!
Kengo Kawanishi plays the role of Junta Shiraishi, the main character of this work who has no presence! Born on February 18, 1985, from Osaka Prefecture, he is affiliated with Mausu Promotion. He made his voice acting debut in 2006, and in 2015, he made his debut as a leading actor in the role of Mikazuki Augus in Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans. Other notable works include the role of Rei Kiriyama in March Comes in Like a Lion, the role of Gen Asagiri in Dr. Stone, and the role of Nahoya Kawata in Tokyo Revengers.
Kubo Nagisa is played by Kana Hanazawa!
Hanazawa Kana plays the role of Kubo Nagisa, the heroine who somehow finds the presenceless Shiraishi-kun! Born on February 25, 1989, from Tokyo, affiliated with Osawa Office. She made her voice acting debut in 2003 with "LASTEXILE", and in 2006, she played her first regular role as Kaminagi Ryoko in "Zegapain". Other notable works include the role of Tachibana Kanade in "Angel Beats", the role of Shiina Mayuri in "STEINS;GATE", and the role of Nakano Ichika in "The Quintessential Quintuplets".
Miku Ito will play Akina Kubo!
The older sister of the heroine Kubo, Akina Kubo, will be played by Miku Ito! Born October 12, 1996, from Tokyo, and affiliated with Style Cube. She will make her debut as Nanako Usami in "An Ordinary High School Girl Tried to Become a Local Idol." Her other notable works include Miku Nakano in "The Quintessential Quintuplets" and Shimamura in "Adachi and Shimamura."
Saki Kubo will be played by Amamiya Sora!
Amamiya Sora plays Kubo's cousin, Saki Kubo! Born August 29, 1993, in Tokyo. Her first starring role was as Fujimiya Kaori in One Week Friends. Her other notable roles include Kirishima Touka in Tokyo Ghoul, Elizabeth in The Seven Deadly Sins, and Aqua in KonoSuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World!
[Kubo-san Won't Forgive Me] Summary of Production Staff and Cast
This time, we've put together a summary of the production staff and cast of Kubo-san Won't Forgive Me! I think Kawanishi Kengo is perfect for the main character Shiraishi, who has no presence, and Hanazawa Kana is also a perfect choice for the heroine Kubo! The original work is also suitable for anime, so I think it's a work that you can definitely look forward to! It's one of the works that will be broadcast from January, so I can't wait until it airs!
