The magical girl anime series, You and Idol Precure, has a new cast member joining! Junichi Suwabe is joining the cast as Tanaka, a mysterious figure who knows Cure Idol and Cure Wink’s identities.
Junichi Suwabe Joins You and Idol Precure as Tanaka
Junichi Suwabe, known for his roles as Dandy in Space Dandy, Eraser Head in My Hero Academia, and Undertaker in Black Butler, will be voicing Tanaka in You and Idol Precure. Tanaka is sent from Kirakiland to support Idol Precure.
Suwabe’s First Precure TV Anime Role
This role marks Junichi Suwabe’s first appearance in the Precure television anime series. Suwabe played Warp in the 2015 movie Go! Princess Pretty Cure the Movie Go! Go!! Gorgeous Triple Feature!!!.
Suwabe’s Reaction to the Role
Junichi Suwabe jokingly expressed surprise that he wasn’t playing a magical girl, adding that he is ready to play Cure Gentle or Cure Dandy if the opportunity arises.
You and Idol Precure Overview
You and Idol Precure is the 22nd main anime entry in the Precure franchise. The series premiered in Japan on February 2, 2025, and is being streamed on Crunchyroll.
Story
Uta Sakura, a second-year middle school student who loves to sing, discovers a peach-like fairy named Purirun. Purirun is searching for the legendary savior Idol Precure because her home, Kirakiland, is threatened by the Chokkiri gang’s boss, Darkiine. When the Chokkiri gang steals the sparkle of Hanamichi Town’s residents, Uta transforms into Cure Idol.
Main Cast
- Uta Sakura / Cure Idol: Voiced by Misato Matsuoka
- Nana Aokaze / Cure Wink: Voiced by Minami Takahashi
- Kokoro Shigure / Cure Kyun-Kyun: Voiced by Natsumi Takamori
- Purirun: Voiced by Yoshino Nanjo
- Meloron: Voiced by Miharu Hanai
Staff
- Series Director: Chiaki Kon
- Series Scripts: Yoichi Kato
- Character Designer: Miho Sugimoto
- Art Designer: Rie Iida
- Color Key Artist: Kumiko Yanagisawa
- Music Composers: Erika Fukasawa and Misaki Umase
Conclusion
Junichi Suwabe’s addition to the cast of You and Idol Precure as Tanaka brings an experienced voice to the series. Fans can look forward to seeing how Tanaka supports Cure Idol and Cure Wink in their mission to protect Kirakiland.
