Kadokawa has announced that Daisuke Sakuma, a popular member of the idol group Snow Man, will appear as a guest voice actor in the upcoming web anime series “Ugoku! Neko Mukashi Banashi”. The anime is set to premiere on October 15, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. JST on its official YouTube channel.
Daisuke Sakuma’s Foray into Voice Acting
Daisuke Sakuma is well-known as a member of the nine-member Japanese idol group Snow Man, which officially debuted in 2020. Beyond his musical career, Sakuma has also established himself as an actor and voice actor, having previously lent his voice to characters such as Makusa North in the anime Black Clover. He is recognized as a significant anime fan within the Johnny’s agency, a fact that resonates with his growing involvement in the anime industry. His participation in “Ugoku! Neko Mukashi Banashi” further expands his portfolio in the voice acting realm.
Details on Sakuma’s Guest Role
While Kadokawa confirmed Sakuma’s guest appearance, specific details regarding his role in “Ugoku! Neko Mukashi Banashi” are yet to be revealed. Further announcements about his character and additional guest voice actors are anticipated in the coming weeks.
About “Ugoku! Neko Mukashi Banashi”
“Ugoku! Neko Mukashi Banashi” (meaning “Moving! Cat Folktales”) is a web anime series based on pandania’s four-panel comedy manga series, published by Kadokawa. The manga, which has released three volumes including “Neko Mukashi Banashi,” “Nyanto! Neko Mukashi Banashi,” and “Mikke! Neko Mukashi Banashi,” falls under the genres of comedy and fantasy with themes centered around cats.
Production and Main Cast
The web anime is directed by Kazumi Nonaka, with Kenichi Yamashita serving as the scriptwriter and Narumi Shimoji as the character designer. Studio Comet is handling the animation production.
The previously announced main cast includes:
- Yoshino Aoyama as Kijitora (Brown Tabby Cat)
- Hiro Shimono as Chatora (Orange Tabby Cat)
- Kana Ueda as Shironeko (White Cat)
- Kanako Miyamoto as Mikeneko (Calico Cat)
The series is poised to offer a fresh take on “cat folktales” through its comedic and fantastical narrative, enhanced by its experienced production team and a blend of established and guest voice talents. The anticipation for Daisuke Sakuma’s role adds another layer of excitement for fans of both the idol and the anime.
