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Himouto! Umaru-chan Gets New Cast Members, Premiere Date


The crazy world of Umaru Doma keeps getting bigger.

This week’s issue of Weekly Young Jump magazine revealed that two new actors will join Himouto! Umaru-chan‘s voice cast.

Tetsuya Kakihara (Fairy Tail, Log Horizon) will play Alex, while Hiroki Yasumoto (Bleach, Yowamushi Pedal) is cast as Bonba.

Himouto Umaru-chan Cast Reveal - 20150531

The magazine also confirmed that Himouto! Umaru-chan will première on ABC at 26:14 (July 9, at 2:14AM in 24 hour format). The series will hit Tokyo MX TV, AT-X, and BS-11 a few days later, on July 12.

Previously, the following cast members were announced by Young Jump:

  • Umaru Doma: Aimi Tanaka
  • Sylphynford Tachibana: Yurina Furukawa
  • Kirie Motoba: Haruka Shiraishi
  • Nana Ebina: Akari Kageyama

Himouto! Umaru-chan will be directed by Masahiko Ohta at studio Doga Kobo. Yasuhiro Misawa will serve as sound director, and Takashi Aoshima will handle the show’s composition and screenplay. Previously, the three worked together on YuruYuri.

Character designs are being handled by Polar Bear’s Cafe character designer Aya Takano.

Currently, five character design sheets and a series of 41 key visuals are available, as well as a promotional video. You can check out the visual goodies below.

Promo Video

Key Visuals & Character Design Sheets

Source: Anime News Network

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