Me and the Alien MuMu Anime Unveils New Opening Theme & Return Date on July 2
Discover ako's latest opening song 'MOVE MOVE'—a dynamic blend of urban sounds and captivating visuals that redefine J-pop.
New Opening Theme for Me and the Alien MuMu Anime
Artist Ako Performs the New Opening Song "MOVE MOVE"
The official website for Me and the Alien MuMu has unveiled exciting updates, including a new visual, a promotional video, and a premiere date for its second quarter of the season. The anime is set to debut on July 2.
The teaser video revealed:
- The second cours (quarter) premiere date: July 2
- The new opening theme song: "MOVE MOVE" by Ako
Watch the promotional video here:
Anime Premieres and Cast:
- Premiere: April 9 on Tokyo MX and BS11 channels, 24:00 (effectively April 10, midnight)
- Also airs on MBS
Main Cast:
- Momo Harumi as Sakurako Umeyashiki
- Etsuko Kozakura as Mu Mu
- Yasuyuki Kase as Decimaru
- Gakuto Kajiwara as Akihiro Tsurumi
- Yuriko Hibi as Miwa Samezu
- Hidenobu Kiuchi as Wataru Tenkubashi
- Kentarō Kumagai as Tamotsu Rokugo
- Yukiyo Fujii as Sonoko Kagetsu
- Karin Takahashi as Siberia
- Katsuyuki Konishi as Junichirō Anamori
Staff Highlights:
- Directed by Tomoya Takahashi (Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos the Movie) at OLM
- Series script by Keiichirō Ōchi (Girlfriend, Girlfriend, Go, Go, Loser Ranger!)
- Character designs by Kenji Ōta (Pon no Michi)
- Music composed by Kuricorder Quartet
Additional Staff:
- Color Key Artists: Maki Yamamoto, Ryōta Katsuta
- Art Director: Scott MacDonald
- Director of Photography: Tatsumi Yukiwaki
- Editor: Yumi Jinguji
- Sound Director: Hozumi Gōda
Music:
- Opening theme "Fushigi na Kimi" (Mysterious You) by Sabasister
- Ending theme "Sayonara Jinrui" (Farewell Humanity) performed by main cast members Momo Harumi and Etsuko Kozakura
Synopsis
Pony Canyon describes the story as follows:
A cat-like alien named Mu Mu arrives on Earth. He aims to learn about home appliance technology to recover what his species has lost. Sakurako, a typical university student, encounters Mu Mu, and their cohabitation sparks a series of chaotic, funny, and appliance-filled adventures. Their chemistry promises a super-spectacular, comedic journey across the galaxy and beyond.
Origins and Manga
- Miyashita first introduced Uchūjin MūMū as a one-shot in Young King Ours magazine in April 2019 before serialization began two months later.
- The manga's eighth volume was published on April 30.
Homage and Influences:
- The name Mu Mu pays homage to Mū, a magazine on paranormal topics referenced in anime like Weathering With You and Occultic;Nine.
Related Works:
- Miyashita teamed up with writer Takeshi Natsuhara to launch the Yakuza Reincarnation manga in Shogakukan's Sunday GX magazine in July 2019. The 17th volume was published on April 17.
- The manga is being released in English by Seven Seas Entertainment, with the 13th volume scheduled for July 1.
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