The school romantic comedy "Weak Character Tomozaki-kun" is not just a romantic comedy, but is also a hot topic as it deals with the theme of human growth. It is so popular that it has regularly appeared in the top rankings of "This Light Novel is Amazing!" Three years have passed since the first season aired, and with the second season finally scheduled to air in January of next year, anticipation is already building for the show. But what kind of production staff and voice cast are involved in this highly anticipated series? In this article, we'll introduce the production staff and voice cast all at once!
What kind of story is it? ?
High school student Fumiya Tomozaki calls life a "crappy game," but he also possesses the skill to reign supreme in the legendary game "Attack Families" (abbreviated as "AtaFami"). Tomozaki himself truly enjoys the game. One day, he meets the second-ranked player in real life, who turns out to be a heroine in his class, Aoi Hinami. She cannot accept that Tomozaki, a player she respects, is running away from the "god game" known as life, and urges him to take the game of life seriously. A strange master-disciple relationship develops between Tomozaki and Hinan, and Tomozaki spends his days completing the challenges Hinan gives him one by one in order to become a "real-life happy person."
Shimo Fumihiko (Series Composition)
Shimo Fumihiko is in charge of series composition. He previously served as production manager for "Grave of the Fireflies" at Studio Ghibli before becoming a screenwriter. He often writes and writes series composition for moe anime, and has also worked on Kyoto Animation's productions. He has also worked on Key series such as "AIR" and "CLANNAD," and is a fan of their work. He has also worked on a wide range of other genres.
Akane Yano (Character Design)
The character designer is Akane Yano. She is an animator and character designer, and drawing has been a part of her daily life since childhood. After graduating from high school, she worked as a waitress at a restaurant, but struggled to make it. Watching anime at that time saved her soul, inspired her to pursue her passion, and decided to pursue a career as an animator. When she first began working as an animator, she was thrilled to see her drawings move. Just three years after embarking on her career in anime, at the age of 25, she was promoted to "chief animation director" (the average age of a chief animation director is 45). This is a wonderful story that shows the wonder and importance of doing what you love for a living.
Hiromi Mizutani (Music)
The music is by Hiromi Mizutani, who previously studied under composer Koji Takanashi. Takanashi's signature sound is a combination of heavy metal and orchestral elements, and his music has been used in a variety of settings, including anime and films. After learning composition from Takanashi, Mizutani went on to provide music for a variety of productions, including dramas, anime, games, and films. He has provided music for the "NARUTO" film, and Takanashi has also composed music for the film. It seems he was influenced by his mentor, Takanashi.
Gen Sato (Fumiya Tomozaki)
Gen Sato voices the protagonist, Fumiya Tomozaki. Inspired by anime he watched in junior high, he decided to pursue a career as a voice actor. While his family didn't oppose his dream, they required him to graduate from university, which led to a very demanding life balancing his studies, part-time work, and attending a voice acting school. In 2021, four years after her debut, she landed her first leading role as Tomozaki Fumiya in "Weak Character Tomozaki-kun." Next year, she's set to voice the lead character in "The Wedding Ring Story."
Kanemoto Hisako (Hinami Aoi)
Hinami Aoi's voice is provided by Kanemoto Hisako. She's played the lead character or key roles in shows that anime fans have likely heard of, such as "Squid Girl: Invasion," "Girls und Panzer," "Assassination Classroom," and "Kotoura-san." As a native of Okayama Prefecture, she has voiced many characters related to the prefecture, including the prefecture's mascot. In recognition of her achievements as a voice actress, she was appointed "Okayama Sunny Country Ambassador" by Okayama Prefecture.
Ikumi Hasegawa (Minami Nanami)
Minami Nanami is voiced by Ikumi Hasegawa. She began her voice acting career around 2016, and has appeared in numerous roles, including Miho no Bourbon in "Uma Musume" and Bocchi the Rock! She has voiced a variety of characters, including Ikuyo Kita in "The Legend of 1900" and Shizuka in "World Die Star." Next year, she's set to appear in two films: "The Unwanted Immortal Adventurer" and "The Villainess of the Seventh Loop Enjoys a Free and Carefree Life as a Bride in a Former Enemy Country." She'll play a major character in the former and the lead role in the latter. It's exciting to see Hasegawa's popularity as a voice actress continue to grow.
Ai Kayano (Fuka Kikuchi)
Fuka Kikuchi is voiced by Ai Kayano. While she has played a variety of roles, from leading roles to supporting characters, many people remember her as the voice actress for Honma Meiko in "Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day." Incidentally, in a popularity ranking of characters voiced by Kayano, Utaha Kasumigaoka from "How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend" came in first, beating out second-place Honma Meiko by over 400 votes. Kasumigaoka is known for her cute yet quirky character, so if you're interested, be sure to check out the series.
Summary of Introductions to the Production Staff and Voice Actors
Are there any production staff or voice actors you're familiar with? Learning about the staff and cast can help you discover other works and become hooked, allowing you to enjoy anime more deeply. Becoming familiar with the staff and cast, such as "This voice actor also voices XX" or "This staff member also voiced XX," can be something to brag about to those around you! That's all for today. Thank you for reading.
