Unexpected Collaboration: YOASOBI Singer Ikuta Joins Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction Anime Films
YOASOBI singer Lilas Ikuta surprises fans as she takes on the role of Kadode Koyama in the highly anticipated Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction anime Get ready for an extraordinary performance in this thrilling adaptation!
The official website of the Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction anime announced on November 20, 2023 the voice cast members for the characters. Leading the cast is Lilas Ikuta, a member of the YOASOBI band, who will be voicing Kadode Koyama. Joining her is Shimizu Ayano, also known as ano, a J-pop artist who will be voicing Ouran "Ontan" Nakagawa.
The Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction anime revolves around the daily lives of Kadode Koyama, an ordinary high school girl, and her friend Ouran "Ontan" Nakagawa. Their lives take a drastic turn when a massive mothership appears over Tokyo, forcing them to grow up quickly and discover the true threat.
YOASOBI singer Lilas Ikuta joins the main cast of Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction anime
Cast announcements of Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction anime (Image via Production +h)
According to the announcement on November 20, 2023, YOASOBI singer Lilas Ikuta and ano have been chosen to voice the lead characters in the Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction anime. Lilas Ikuta will be voicing Kadode Koyama, while ano will be voicing her friend Ouran Nakagawa. Previously, Lilas Ikuta has provided the voice for Hiroka "Hiro-chan" Betsuyaku in BELLE, while ano has acted as Taki in Adam by Eve: A Live in Animation.
The other female cast members in the show are Kiho Kurihara, voiced by Atsumi Tanezaki, Ai Demoto, voiced by Miyuri Shimabukuro, and Rin Hirama, voiced by Saeko Ooki.
Tanezaki has previously lent her voice to Juno in BEASTARS and Nikki Hanada in Dr. Stone. Shimabukuro has previously portrayed Carole in Carole & Tuesday and Ringo Tatara in Battle Game in 5 Seconds. Ooki, on the other hand, has previously provided her voice for supporting characters in Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation and Muv-Luv Alternative.
Ouran Nakagawa and Kadode Koyama, featured in the manga (Image via Shueisha), are joined by Azumi Waki, who portrays Futaba Takemoto, and Ryoko Shiraishi, who lends her voice to Makoto Tainuma. Azuki Waki's previous roles include Doroka in The Kingdoms of Ruin and Nagisa Minase in Girlfriend, Girlfriend. Ryoko Shiraishi has previously voiced characters such as Yozuru Kagenui in Nisemonogatari and Free De La Hoya in the Beyblade Burst series.
The male cast members of the show include Keita Ōba played by Miyu Irino, Kenichi Kohiruimaki played by Kouki Uchiyama, and Naoki Watarase played by Taito Ban.
Miyu Irino is known for his roles as Ritsu Kageyama in Mob Psycho 100 and Kōshi Sugawara in Haikyuu!!. Kouki Uchiyama has previously voiced Rin Itoshi in Blue Lock and Kei Tsukishima in Haikyuu!!. Taito Ban, on the other hand, has voiced Soyuz in Dr. Stone and will be lending his voice to Jin-Woo Sung in Solo Leveling.
Kadode Koyama and Ouran Nakagawa, as portrayed in Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction (Image via Shueisha).
Additionally, Hiroshi Nakagawa and Nobuo Koyama will be voiced by Junichi Suwabe and Kenjiro Tsuda, respectively. Junichi Suwabe is known for his roles as Yami Sukehiro in Black Clover and Shota Aizawa in My Hero Academia. On the other hand, Kenjiro Tsuda has lent his voice to characters such as Kento Nanami in Jujutsu Kaisen and Overhaul in My Hero Academia.
The anime film "The Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction" will be released in Japan as a two-part series. The first part is scheduled for release on March 22, 2024, followed by the second part on April 19, 2024.
Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z netizen, I am thrilled about the upcoming anime adaptation of the popular manga series "Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction." The announcement that YOASOBI singer Lilas Ikuta will be joining the cast as the voice of Kadode Koyama has generated a lot of excitement among fans. Ikuta is known for her powerful and soulful vocals, which I believe will bring depth and emotion to the character of Koyama.
The story of "Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction" is set in a world where a giant mothership appears over Tokyo, forcing the characters to confront the harsh realities of life and the threat of impending destruction. The series explores themes of friendship, courage, and the search for meaning in a chaotic and uncertain world. I am particularly interested in seeing how the anime will portray the characters' growth and development as they navigate this challenging situation.
The voice cast for the anime is impressive, featuring talented voice actors such as Shimizu Ayano (ano), Atsumi Tanezaki, Miyuri Shimabukuro, and Saeko Ooki. I believe that their collective experience and skills will bring the characters to life and create a truly immersive experience for viewers.
Overall, I am eagerly anticipating the release of "Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction" and am confident that it will be a visually stunning and emotionally resonant anime series. I look forward to seeing how the story unfolds and how the characters evolve in the face of adversity.
