Exciting New Anime Featuring Myaku Myaku Set to Air on NHK

8-episode series to debut from March 3-6

On Monday, NHK announced that the adorable mascot Myaku Myaku, associated with the upcoming World Expo 2025 in Osaka, will star in a new anime titled Ha-i! Myaku Myaku Desu (It's Me! Myaku Myaku). The show is set to premiere on March 3 at 11:45 p.m. JST, and will consist of eight episodes, each lasting just two minutes.

Myaku Myaku Anime Announcement

🔴🔵ミャクミャクのアニメが放送決定🔴🔵
不思議ないきもの”ミャクミャク”のアニメ化決定！
過去や未来について話したくなったミャクミャク。
そこで出会ったのは、ぐーたらなおっちゃん！？
PVも公開！放送をお楽しみに！
初回放送▽
3/3（月）夜11:45 NHK Anime Twitter

The series will air two episodes daily from March 3 to March 6.

Plot Overview

The show follows Myaku Myaku, a mysterious creature born 3.5 billion years ago, who ventures to a town seeking someone to talk to about existence and the future. There, Myaku Myaku encounters a lazy middle-aged man, and a unique bond forms as they begin living together. The man's perspective on various topics, such as the environment and food waste, begins to change through their interactions.

Voice Cast

Myaku Myaku: Nami Mizuno
Occhan (the man): Katsuhisa Hōki
Naoya: Kikunosuke Toya

Production Team

The anime is directed by Masanori Numaguchi, known for Captain Bal, at Fanworks. The script is written by Toru Hosokawa, who has previously worked on Wasimo and Polar Bear's Café. The production is credited to the 2025 World Expo Organization.

Upcoming Event

Mark your calendars: the World Expo 2025 in Osaka will take place from April 13 to October 13.

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