The upcoming anime film, Tabekko Dōbutsu THE MOVIE, based on the popular animal-shaped butter biscuits, has released its main trailer, which features a preview of the film’s theme song, “Would You Like One?” performed by the boy band Travis Japan. The film is set to open in Japanese theaters on May 1, 2025.
“Would You Like One?”: Travis Japan to Perform Theme Song
Travis Japan will be performing the theme song for Tabekko Dōbutsu THE MOVIE. This marks the first time the group has performed a theme song for an animated feature film. The song, titled “Would You Like One?”, was inspired by the film. Travis Japan member Genta Matsuda also voices the main character, Lion-kun, in the movie.
Trailer Reveals Plot and Characters
The trailer offers a glimpse into the film’s plot, which involves the Tabekko Dōbutsu characters facing a crisis in Sweets Land, where large quantities of cotton candy are appearing.
The cast includes:
- Akari Takaishi as Pegasus (Pegasus-chan)
- Genta Matsuda as Lion (Lion-kun)
- Kōshi Mizukami as Elephant (Zō-kun)
- Inori Minase as Cat (Neko-chan)
- Shōta Aoi as Hippo (Kaba-chan)
- Shingo Fujimori as Monkey (Saru-kun)
- Ari Ozawa as Rabbit (Usagi-chan)
- Kurumi Mamiya as Chick (Hiyoko-chan)
- Nao Tōyama as Giraffe (Kirin-chan)
- Fumihiko Tachiki as Crocodile (Wani-kun)
- Tomokazu Seki as Gotchan
- Hōchū Ōtsuka as King Gotton
- Akio Ōtsuka as Prof. Macaron
- Liliana Ōno as Pero
Production Team
The production team includes:
- Director: Hitoshi Takekiyo (After School Midnighters, FLCL: Grunge)
- Script: Tetsuhiro Ikeda (FLCL: Grunge, Inzai Aru Aru Monogatari)
- Music: Gin Hashiba (Magical Destroyers)
- Sound Director: Chikako Yokota
- Animation Studio: Marza Animation Planet