It has been announced that the official spin-off anime "Rascal the Raccoon" from the classic anime "Rascal the Raccoon" that was broadcast in 1977, "Rascal the Raccoon", will be broadcast on Yomiuri TV and BS Nippon TV from April. The series depicts the members of the Tama branch of the secret society, the Karukaru Group, which is the number one organization in the world's most popular companies and has the goal of world domination, working hard on their missions.
A key visual featuring Akakar and other main characters was also released, along with the copy, "The secret society Karkar Group. Mom, this is my workplace."
The voice actors who play the main characters have commented. Junya Enoki, who plays Akakar, a new recruit who joins the secret society Karukarudan with dreams and hopes, commented, "As far as I read the synopsis and details of the character, he has a completely different atmosphere from the Rascal I know, so I felt that it was a bold work." Regarding Akakar, whom he plays, he said, "I thought he had a very cute face. Also, I sympathized with the fact that he didn't have any strong feelings for the company and joined the company because the conditions were good. I also only decided on part-time jobs up until now based on whether I could get there by bicycle..."
Taku Yashiro, who plays Logical, a conscious boss who always speaks politely, commented about Logical, "I don't know anything about him yet, but when I think about the fact that he's a conscious boss who always speaks politely and is respected by his subordinates but actually doesn't say anything important, I feel like I'm blessed with a warm-hearted person. It's not a bad thing to have a mountain of self-help books at home, but when I think about the fact that he's not saying anything important on top of that, I feel a little uneasy. The common point is his appearance."
When asked what he is excited about and worried about about the film, he said, "All I can say is that something incredible is happening. I am very excited about the fact that something incredible is happening. However, I am a little worried about not knowing what that incredible thing is. I am also worried about the release comments at this timing."
Kensho Ono, who plays Akakaru's cool-headed, modern-day colleague Subkal, commented on his thoughts when he received the offer, "Rascal is that Rascal, right...? That super-famous Rascal, right? An official spin-off? Sounds interesting! I'll do it! Thank you! I can't imagine what kind of work it will be, and I'm really curious about the mission the boss of the Karukaru Gang will carry out!" Regarding the work, he said, "Will it be a laid-back, everyday story as per the character design, or will it be a hard-hitting attempt to conquer the world, or will it be a comedy... I'm looking forward to it because it seems like it can all be done based on the other cast members!! (laughs). In 2025, the Karukaru Gang will take it!"
Azakami Yohei, who plays the rough and hotheaded but very kind senior to Akakaru and the others, Comical, commented on Comical, "Well, he's a character that doesn't feel like a stranger. We have in common that we want to be liked by our juniors, and I have the ambition to be a comfortable senior to my juniors! Well, I usually fail... (laughs). Anyway, it looks like it'll be fun to act!" Regarding the work, he said, "Honestly, I'm just looking forward to it! I've been working with the actors a lot recently, and I respect them as people and actors! It seems like we'll be a great team! If I had to say one thing I'm worried about, it's whether I'll be able to hold back my laughter during recording (laughs)."
Kenjiro Tsuda, who plays the mysterious, dandy, handsome older branch chief Middle, said, "I never dreamed I'd be able to take part in such a cute production, so I'm very surprised and excited by the new worldview!" He commented about Middle, "I haven't found anything in common with him yet, but he gives off a cool, tart impression. I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of production it will be!" He also expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "I'm really looking forward to interacting with the other cast members, and although I can't imagine it yet, I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of production it will be! I'll do my best to make it an interesting production. Please look forward to it. Karukaru!"
"Rascal the Raccoon" is being produced as a commemorative project for the 50th anniversary of Nippon Animation, the studio behind "Rascal the Raccoon."
"Rascal the Raccoon" is based on the novel "Harukanaru My Rascal" by Sterling North. It was broadcast in 1977 as the third installment of the "World Masterpiece Theater" series. Set in Wisconsin, the story depicts the year that the main character, a young boy named Sterling, and the raccoon Rascal spent together.
