On November 15th, the Japanese voice actors for the unique new characters surrounding Moana in Disney Animation Studios' latest film "Moana 2" (released December 6th, directed by Dave Derrick Jr. and others) were announced.
The newly announced voice actors are Moni, Loto, and Kele, who join the grown-up Moana (Yabiku China) and her partner Maui (Onoue Matsuya) on an adventure to the ends of the ocean to save the beautiful sea and the world, and Matangi, a mysterious woman Moana meets during her journey who holds the key to the story. The roles of Moni will be played by Koseki Yuta, Loto by Suzuki Rio, Kele by Yamaji Kazuhiro, and Matangi by Sonim, and were all selected after auditions in the United States.
In addition, a special video of the four singing the new song "Return to the True Me" with Moana and Maui, which will be featured in the opening, and character posters have also been released.
"Moana 2" is the sequel to the previous film "Moana," which was released in 2016. Moana has been spending time with her family and friends, but when she learns of a legend that says "if she reaches an island at the end of the ocean, the curse will be lifted," she decides to go on a dangerous voyage to regain her bonds. The film depicts her embarking on another adventure with Maui, the demigod who adventured with her in the previous film, and new companions.
