Kimi ni Todoke – Voice Actors, Cast, Character List, Theme Song, and Synopsis
Summer 2024 Anime Kimi ni Todoke 3rd Season(C) Karuho Shiina/Shueisha, Production I.G
Synopsis, Release Date, and Broadcast Channels
"Kimi ni Todoke" is based on the manga of the same name, serialized in "Betsuma Margaret" from 2006 to 2017. The series has surpassed 36 million copies in circulation. The first season of the TV anime aired from 2009 to 2010, followed by the second season in 2011. In 2010, it was adapted into a live-action film starring Mikako Tabe and Haruma Miura, and in March 2023, a live-action drama featuring Sara Minami and Ouji Suzuka was released.
The third season, returning after 13 years, follows the main characters Sawako Kuronuma and Shota Kazehaya, who became a couple in the second season, on their first date and their school life as lovers. It will begin streaming on Netflix on August 1, 2024.
Introduction
"How do you date someone?" While puzzled by her growing feelings, Sawako confronts her emotions and expresses them to Kazehaya. Kazehaya, who has been drawn to Sawako's genuine and unpretentious personality, responds sincerely to her feelings. A new chapter in Sawako and Kazehaya's relationship begins here.
Their first date, school life as lovers, moments of joy, embarrassment, and new worries. As they awkwardly get to know each other better, their friends' love stories also start to unfold. The sweet, bittersweet tales of these young people, each with their unique "likes," and their irreplaceable friends are about to begin again.
Characters
Sawako Kuronuma
Voice Actor：能登麻美子 (Mamiko Noto)
A girl with long black hair and pale skin, nicknamed "Sadako" by her classmates due to a slight misunderstanding, causing them to fear her. She is drawn to Shota Kazehaya, who called her by her real name, "Sawako," instead of "Sadako," and eventually, their love blossoms.
Sawako Kuronuma(C) Karuho Shiina/Shueisha, Production I.G
Shota Kazehaya
Voice Actor：浪川大輔 (Daisuke Namikawa)
A popular student admired by both boys and girls for his cheerful smile and friendly personality. He began to notice Sawako after seeing her smile on the first day of school. Despite some twists and turns, he starts dating Sawako, gradually deepening their bond while respecting her in their relationship.
Shota Kazehaya(C) Karuho Shiina/Shueisha, Production I.G
Ayane Yano
Voice Actor：沢城みゆき (Miyuki Sawashiro)
A swordsman of the "Elusive Samurai Clan" with sword skills that rival those of adults. Bold and fearless, he observes and analyzes the situation during battles, while also taking care of and motivating his comrades. Although he has a master-servant relationship with Tokiyuki, they interact as good friends. Among the uniquely characterized "Elusive Samurai Clan," he is relatively sensible and often takes on the role of the straight man.
Ayane Yano(C) Karuho Shiina/Shueisha, Production I.G
Chizuru Yoshida
Voice Actor：三瓶由布子 (Yuko Sanpei)
Chizuru is a vibrant and energetic person, known for her strong sense of duty and compassion. She is the type to act first and think later. Drawn to Sawako's straightforward personality, she quickly became friends with her and Ayane. Chizuru has long harbored feelings for Tohru, the older brother of her childhood friend Ryu Sanada. She finally confessed her feelings when Tohru got married, but unfortunately, it ended in heartbreak.
Chizuru Yoshida(C) Karuho Shiina/Shueisha, Production I.G
Ryu Sanada
Voice Actor：中村悠一 (Yuichi Nakamura)
A man of few words with a laid-back demeanor, but he is sincere and cares deeply for his friends. He is a member of the baseball team and has had feelings for his childhood friend Chizuru since they were young.
Ryu Sanada(C) Karuho Shiina/Shueisha, Production I.G
Kento Miura
Voice Actor：宮野真守 (Mamoru Miyano)
A classmate of Sawako and the others when they advanced to their second year, he is a mood maker who sometimes stirs up trouble with his lighthearted approach. However, he genuinely cares for everyone.
Kento Miura(C) Karuho Shiina/Shueisha, Production I.G
Kazuichi Arai (Pin)
Voice Actor：小野友樹 (Yuki Ono)
Sawako and her friends' homeroom teacher and the baseball team advisor. Known as "Pin" by his students, he can be overconfident and flirtatious, but also provides valuable advice when needed.
Ume Kurumizawa (Kurumi)
Voice Actor：平野綾 (Aya Hirano)
A popular girl with doll-like features. She has been in love with Kazehaya since middle school but realizes the end of her unrequited love after witnessing Sawako's sincere feelings and Kazehaya's response. This heartbreak leads to personal growth and changes.
CAST（Character : Voice Actor）
In addition to the English notation, kanji characters and their readings in Japanese are listed.
日本語での表記、読み方、英語表記を記載しています。
Sawako Kuronuma (黒沼 爽子): Mamiko Noto (能登 麻美子)
Shouta Kazehaya (風早 翔太): Daisuke Namikawa (浪川 大輔)
Ayane Yano (矢野 あやね): Miyuki Sawashiro (沢城 みゆき)
Chizuru Yoshida (吉田 千鶴): Yuko Sanpei (三瓶 由布子)
Ryu Sanada (真田 龍): Yuichi Nakamura (中村 悠一)
Kento Miura (三浦 健人): Mamoru Miyano (宮野 真守)
Kazuichi Arai (荒井 一市): Yūki Ono (小野 友樹)
Ume Kurumizawa (胡桃沢 梅): Aya Hirano (平野 綾)
Theme Songs
Opening theme
"Etcetera" by Imase
Ending theme
STAFF
【Original Work】 椎名軽穂 (Karuho Shiina, serialized in Shueisha's Margaret Comics)
【Director】 松澤建一 (Kenichi Matsuzawa)
【Series Composition】 金春智子 (Tomoko Konparu)
【Script】 金春智子 (Tomoko Konparu), 横手美智子 (Michiko Yokote)
【Character Design】 太田恵子 (Keiko Ōta), 柴田由香 (Yuka Shibata)
【Art Setting】 金平和茂 (Kazushige Kanehira)
【Prop Setting】 奥谷花奈 (Kana Okutani), 量山祐衣 (Yui Kazuyama), 山戸菜摘 (Natsumi Yamato)
【Chief Animation Director】 大導寺美穂 (Miho Daidoji), 長屋侑利子 (Yuriko Nagaya)
【Main Animator】 入江健司 (Kenji Irie)
【Color Design】 上野詠美子 (Emiko Ueno)
【Director of Photography】 田中宏侍 (Kōji Tanaka)
【CG Director】 住野仁美 (Hitomi Sumino)
【Art Director】 竹田悠介 (Yūsuke Takeda, Bamboo)
【Editing】 今井大介 (Daisuke Imai)
【Sound Director】 山田知明 (Chiaki Yamada)
【Sound Production】 サウンドチーム・ドンファン (Sound Team Don Juan)
【Music】 S.E.N.S. Project
【Animation Production】 Production I.G
【Theme Songs】
OP Theme: imase 「エトセトラ」 (Imase "Etcetera")
ED Theme:
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