What you need to know:
My Deer Friend Nokotan, created by famous illustrator Oshioshio and serialized in Kodansha's “Magazine Pocket”, is finally being adapted into a television anime. Mark your calendars for it to launch in July 2024! *Estimated dates are subject to change. The latest key visual highlights the four main members of the Deer Club, along with three new student council members who plan to disband the club. This unique visual perfectly captures the essence of this humorous high school anime. This second trailer introduces the student council members and features the opening theme song, creating a must-see PV with MAD style. With stunning animation by WIT STUDIO, famous for hits like SPY×FAMILY and Attack on Titan, the anime promises to deliver a mix of chaotic humor and cuteness.
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Additional comments by actors
Yurika Kubo as Nekoyamada Neko(Neko-chan)
I am Yurika Kubo and I will play the role of Nekoyamada Neko. When I first heard the title “My Deer Friend Nokotan”, I felt an inexplicable connection to it, so I am really excited and honored to be a part of the project. This. Neko-chan may be small but she is a hard worker and has a sharp tongue yet is extremely adorable! She has a charm that makes you want to cheer for her, so I will do my best to make everyone fall in love with her!
Rio Tsuchiya as Tanukikouji Kinu(Tanuki)
I'm Rio Tsuchiya, and I'll be voicing Tanuki. When I first read the original work, I was surprised and thought, “What is this…?” in the best way possible. During recording sessions, I often find myself almost laughing at everyone's lines. Tanuki is a girl with a negative mindset and is easily confused, but I will do my best to make sure she stands out amidst the chaos! This is a work that will make you laugh even when tired, so I hope you enjoy it!
Chinatsu Akasaki as Tsubameya Chiharu(Tsubame)
The deer is moving! This anime is for those who want to fully feel the essence of deer. It's not about thinking with the head but feeling with the heart… and antlers! My character, Tsubame, has a cold face but she has a heart full of deer spirit. Why not unleash your inner deer spirit?
Details of OP and ED theme songs
The opening theme “Shikairo Days” is performed by Deer Club (Megumi Han, Saki Fujita, Rui Tanabe and Fuka Izumi), while the ending theme “Shika-senbei no Uta” sung by Megumi Han and Saki Fujita will be played. released on CD on August 28, 2024. Songs composed for the series will also be available for early streaming starting on July 8, immediately after the first episode airs.
Opening topic:
Title: Shikairo Days
Lyrics: Kana Yaginuma
Composition/Arrangement: Yuki Waga
Made by: Deer Club [Shikanoko Noko(CV: Megumi Han), Koshi Torako(CV: Saki Fujita), Koshi Anko(CV: Rui Tanabe), Bashame Meme(CV: Fuka Izumi)]
Manufactured by: Lantis
Co-production: Masamitsu Fukumori (sixth floor)
Ending topic:
Title: Shika-senbei no Uta
Lyrics: Safari Tsukawa, Hitoshi Harukawa
Composition/Arrangement: Hitoshi Harukawa
Performed by: Shikanoko Noko(CV: Megumi Han), Koshi Torako(CV: Saki Fujita)
Manufacturer: Lantis
Co-production: Masamitsu Fukumori (sixth floor)
CD Release Details
Release date: August 28, 2024
Title: TV Anime”My Deer Friend Nokotan”CD theme song OP/ED
Price: ¥1,300 (excluding tax)
Contents: Includes opening and ending themes, plus instrumental versions (4 tracks total), with exclusive cover art.
Summary
Mark your calendars for July 2024 and get ready to dive into the strange world of “My Deer Friend Nokotan,” brought to life by WIT STUDIO and directed by Masahiko Ohta of “Himouto! Umaru-chan” and “Onipan!” are famous. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to bask in that deer-like feeling!
Original author: Oshioshio (published by Kodansha 「Magazine Pocket」)
Episodes Currently available 1-5
Summary
Koshi Torako, a high school student, one day felt something cold touch his face. Looking up, she saw a girl trapped, her antlers tangled in the power source. The lines help Shikanoko, antlered and strange, turn the life of Torako, a model student based on appearance alone, upside down.
Performer
Shikanoko Noko: Megumi Han
Koshi Torako: Saki Fujita
Koshi Anko: Rui Tanabe
Bashame Meme: Fuka Izumi
Nekoyamada Neko: Yurika Kubo
Tanukikouji Kinu:Rio Tsuchiya
Tsubameya Chiharu:Chinatsu Akasaki
Narrated by: Kosuke Toriumi
Meet the characters
Shikanoko Noko(CV: Megumi Han)
A member of the Deer Club
A mysterious girl with horns has transferred to Tokyo Metropolitan Hino Minami High School. Her favorite snack? Deer biscuits.
Koshi Torako(CV: Saki Fujita)
An ex-convict changed his life. Student council president and head of the Deer Club at Tokyo Metropolitan Hino Minami High School. Famous for her excellent grades and good reputation in the neighborhood, she is an honor student with a surprising past.
Koshi Anko(CV: Rui Tanabe)
A member of the Deer Club, she is very obsessed with her older sister Koshi Torako. She is a menhera who considers anyone who takes up her sister's time as an enemy.
Bashame Meme(CV: Fuka Izumi)
An apprentice more like a human than a deer, she admires Noko and joins the Deer Club to fully assimilate into the deer way of life. In the Deer Club, she is mainly involved in enjoying rice and growing rice.
Nekoyamada Neko(CV: Yurika Kubo)
Adorably clumsy vice president Neko is the student council vice president at Tokyo Metropolitan Hino Minami High School. She plots to disband the Deer Club and tries to discover Koshitan's weakness but always ends up hilariously failing.
Tanukikouji Kinu(CV: Rio Tsuchiya)
Extremely negative secretary Kinu is the secretary of the student council at Tokyo Metropolitan Hino Minami High School. Her kind and serious nature makes her prone to negative thoughts. Her specialty dish is egg rice (with egg shells included).
Tsubameya Chiharu(CV: Chinatsu Akasaki)
Nokotan Fan Chiharu is passionate about being the treasurer of the student council of Tokyo Metropolitan Hino Minami High School. Although she seems quiet and cold, she is a passionate fan of Nokotan. She has an older brother who works at a coffee shop.
Staff
Original author: Oshioshio
Director: Masahiko Ohta
Screenplay: Takashi Aoshima
Character design: Ayumu Tsujimura
Music: Yasuhiro Misawa
Animation: WIT STUDIO
Produced by the Hino-Minami High School Deer Club
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Source: Official press release
