The official website for the “Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze” (Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi) television anime announced on Thursday that voice actress Fūka Izumi has been cast in the role of Sakura Yaotome. Izumi will portray a high-school shogi player who serves as a rival to one of the titular Mikadono sisters, Miwa Mikadono, and is set to debut in the anime’s 10th episode.
Izumi to Voice Shogi Prodigy Rival Sakura Yaotome
Fūka Izumi steps into the world of “Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze” as Sakura Yaotome, a character described as a formidable high-school shogi player. Yaotome has advanced to a title match, underscoring her talent and positioning her as a direct rival to Miwa Mikadono, the youngest of the three Mikadono sisters and herself a shogi prodigy. Izumi has been active in the entertainment industry since 2018, having played roles in series such as “Gushing over Magical Girls” and “Highspeed Etoile”.
About “Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze” Anime
The “Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze” anime is an adaptation of Aya Hirakawa’s romantic comedy manga, “Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi”. The series premiered on July 9, 2025, on channels including Tokyo MX, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, and BS11, with Crunchyroll streaming the series as it airs, including an English dub.
The Premise: Talent vs. Mediocrity
The story centers on Yū Ayase, the son of the late legendary actress Subaru Ayase. Despite his mother’s immense gifts in beauty, athleticism, and intelligence, Yū seems to have inherited only her good looks, lacking any other notable talents. After his mother’s death, Yū is taken in by the wealthy Mikadono family, becoming a housemate to the three prodigy sisters: Kazuki, Niko, and Miwa.
The Mikadono sisters are exceptional in their own fields: Kazuki is a renowned actress, Niko is a star athlete in martial arts, and Miwa is a prodigious shogi player. While they are immensely talented, they also possess a “weak side” or are “surprisingly easy to handle,” as suggested by the Japanese title. Yū, despite his apparent mediocrity, is tasked by the Mikadono patriarch to be a support system for his daughters, helping them overcome challenges and fostering a happy family life, a wish of Yū’s late mother.
Key Cast and Production Staff
The main Japanese voice cast for the anime includes:
- Minami Hinata as the protagonist Yū Ayase.
- Yurina Amami as Kazuki Mikadono, the eldest sister.
- Aoi Koga as Niko Mikadono, the second daughter.
- Yoshino Aoyama as Miwa Mikadono, the youngest daughter.
The production team behind “Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze” features Tadahito Matsubayashi as the director at P.A. Works. Takayo Ikami is in charge of the series scripts, while Yūsuke Inoue handles character design. Masaru Yokoyama is composing the music, and Jin Aketagawa is the sound director. The opening theme song, “Kimi ni Fusawashii Kiseki” (A Miracle Fitting for You), is performed by Nichiyōbi no MAISONdes.
The addition of Fūka Izumi to the cast as Sakura Yaotome is expected to bring a new dynamic to Miwa’s storyline, further exploring the competitive world of high-school shogi within the romantic comedy framework of the series.
