Exciting Updates for the New Anpanman Movie: Guest Voice Actors and Trailer Revealed
The much-awaited trailer and poster for the upcoming film "Go! Anpanman Pantan and the Promised Star" have finally dropped, and fans are already buzzing with excitement. This new installment in the legendary franchise promises to bring a fresh wave of adventure. Along with the visuals, it has been officially revealed that the popular comedy duo EXIT will be joining the cast as guest voice actors, adding a bit of modern flair to this classic series.
At the start of the trailer, we get a glimpse of a rather intense scene where the cute red panda Pantan is turned into a child by the mischievous Baikinman. The emotional core of the movie seems to revolve around promises. There is a touching line from Uncle Jam where he says, "I think it's important to try to keep promises." We also see Pantan’s internal struggle as he tries to keep going with Anpanman and Cream Panda, even when he feels like giving up. It is heart-warming to hear Anpanman’s voice encouraging him, saying, "Pantan, don't give up! We'll always be by your side." The new poster captures this spirit perfectly, showing all the main characters gathered against a beautiful nightscape filled with colourful stars.
Movie "Go! Anpanman Pantan and the Promised Star" Trailer
Introducing the New Guest Characters
The details regarding the roles played by EXIT have also been shared. It is quite interesting to see how they fit into the story. Here are the characters they will be bringing to life:
- Rintaro as Amagumora: He plays a cloud monster who has the power to control rain and lightning. Amagumora is a tough enemy who will be attacking Anpanman and his gang.
- Daiki Kanechika as Cutie Bird Robo: This is a special mecha built by Baikinman to finally take down Anpanman. However, thanks to a prank by Kokin-chan, it turns into a very unique and somewhat strange robot.
EXIT’s First Foray into Voice Acting
This movie marks the very first time the two members of EXIT are trying their hand at voice acting for an animated feature film. Both members seem quite thrilled about the opportunity. Rintaro mentioned that he is happy to bring joy to so many people through this role and hopes to spread the word about the film. On the other hand, Kanechika gave a funny response about his role as a robot. He joked that he has been talking to AI every day to stay in the mindset of a mecha until the movie releases! A video featuring their comments has also been made available for fans to watch.
The upcoming film "Go! Anpanman Pantan and the Promised Star" is scheduled to hit the screens on June 26th. The plot follows the traveller Pantan as he meets Anpanman and friends. Their goal is to reach the "Rainbow Star" so that Pantan can fulfil a very important promise he made to an adventurer in the past. It is easy to see the legacy of Anpanman continuing with such meaningful stories. This movie really highlights why this iconic superhero remains a global phenomenon, teaching kids about courage and the value of keeping one's word.
