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Chika Anzai has been selected to play Hinase Arima, a third-year high school student and the main character of the series, who turns eighteen while remaining the only person around them without a gender. A comment from Chika has also been released, in which she expresses her enthusiasm for the series and describes the role as “a sobering responsibility.” (Her full comment can be found below).
【Hinase Arima：Chika Anzai】
PROFILE：
Affiliated with avex pictures. Major roles include Chisato Nishikigi in Lycoris Recoil and Reina Kousaka in Sound! Euphonium.
【Comment from Chika Anzai】
I’ll never forget the impact this story had on me when I first encountered it during the audition process.
It made me reflect not only on Hinase, but also on myself and on what it means to be human.
The story stayed with me long after I finished reading it, so it’s both an incredible honor and a great responsibility to be part of it as Hinase.
The characters are deeply complex, and the themes are equally intricate. Because of that, everyone involved—from director Shundo to the cast and production team—is approaching every recording session with great care and sincerity, always striving to find the best way to bring this story to life.
It’s also incredibly reassuring that the author, Yoshimura-sensei, joins us in the studio for every recording session.
As a fan of the original manga myself, I can’t wait to see this story brought to life through SHAFT’s stunning animation.
I may have made it sound very serious, but don’t worry! There are also plenty of heartwarming, funny, and heart-fluttering moments. So please relax, enjoy the journey, and have fun watching!
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