Doraemon's 2024 Film Enlists Iconic Japanese Singer and Actor as Special Guest Voice Actors

Singers and actors Kouji Kikkawa and Kanji Ishimaru have been announced as guest voice actors for the 2024 Doraemon film, "Eiga Doraemon: Nobita's Earth Symphony." This upcoming Japanese anime movie, based on the manga by Fujiko F. Fujio, will be the 43rd film in the franchise and is set to be released on March 1, 2024. Directed by Kazuaki Imai with a screenplay by Teruko Utsumi, the film is highly anticipated.

Doraemon 2024 film casts Kouji Kikkawa and Kanji Ishimaru

The Doraemon franchise's official X account revealed on Friday, January 12, 2024 that esteemed Japanese actors and singers Kouji Kikkawa and Kanji Ishimaru will make guest appearances as voice actors in the upcoming Doraemon 2024 film, titled Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Earth Symphony.

Kouji Kikkawa is confirmed to lend his voice to the character Maestro Vento in the Doraemon 2024 film (Image via Shin-Ei Animation)

Kouji Kikkawa will be making his voice-acting debut as Maestro Vento, the leader of the musician robots on planet Musica and the manager of its music hall in the film. Kikkawa has previously contributed to the Mazinger Z: Infinity theme song and worked on various other anime projects, such as Fullmetal Alchemist: The Movie - Conqueror of Shamballa.

Kanji Ishimaru is set to voice the character of the robot musician Wakner in his first foray into the Doraemon film series. The actor and musician has previously worked in several movies and television shows. Additionally, he is also signed with Sony Music Entertainment Japan.

Kyōko Yoshine is confirmed to lend her voice to the character of Miina in the upcoming Doraemon 2024 film (Image via Shin-Ei Animation). Miina, a successful singer with an international career, will be a new and integral part of the movie's storyline.

Kyōko Yoshine, a Japanese actress, provided the Japanese voice for Tabitha Templeton in DreamWorks Animation's The Boss Baby film series. She also voiced Aya Chiyono in the movie Seven Days War. Two additional characters in the anime movie, Mikka and Chapekku, have been announced, but their voice actors have not yet been revealed. Mikka is a girl from the planet Musica, while Chapekku is a robot who looks after her.

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z fan, I am thrilled about the upcoming Doraemon 2024 film and the involvement of iconic Japanese singer and actor Kouji Kikkawa, as well as the legendary Kanji Ishimaru, as special guest voice actors. The Doraemon franchise holds a special place in my heart, and I grew up watching the lovable blue cat and his friends embark on incredible adventures. The addition of these talented individuals to the cast adds an extra layer of excitement and anticipation to the film.

Kouji Kikkawa's musical contributions to various anime projects, including the Mazinger Z: Infinity theme song, demonstrate his versatility and passion for the genre. His voice-acting debut as Maestro Vento, the leader of the musician robots on planet Musica, promises to bring depth and charm to the character. Kanji Ishimaru's extensive experience in movies and television shows, coupled with his musical background, makes him an ideal choice to voice the robot musician Wakner. His involvement adds a touch of prestige and authenticity to the film.