Rakuten “Okaimono Panda!” Anime Adaptation is Decided! Broadcasting to Begin in Autumn 2024!
Familiar also as LINE Stamps! The popular character that everyone knows will be made into an anime!
Okaimono Panda, who has been familiar as the official character of Rakuten, will be adapted into an anime.
*Okaimono means shopping in japanese.
Background and Expectations of the Anime Adaptation
The animation is part of Rakuten Group’s “Rakuten Content Central,” a content label that comprehensively produces intellectual property (IP) rights in Japan and overseas. Okaimono Panda is popular among a wide range of people because of its cute appearance and affinity with Rakuten’s services. It is hoped that the anime adaptation will help the character grow to be loved by even more people.
Staff and Cast
The production of the anime “Okaimono Panda! was produced by a splendid staff. The director is Shinji Takamatsu, known for his unique worldview. Series composition is by Higashi Shimizu, and character design is by Yasue Sosogi. Animation production will be handled by Shin-Ei Animation, which has produced numerous animation masterpieces.
The voice of the Okaimono Panda will be voiced by Ikue Otani, who has voiced the panda in past TV commercials. Otani’s cheerful voice will add a new charm to Okaimono Panda.
Ikue Otani
It is no exaggeration to say that she is a representative of cute voices in Japan.
Her voice is characterized by its bright and cute quality, and she can play a wide range of roles.
Her representative works include playing Pikachu in the nationally popular “Pokemon” series, Tony Tony Tony Chopper in “One Piece”, Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya in “Detective Conan”, and many other important characters in many anime works.
Ikue Otani Office Profile Page (with voice samples )
Synopsis of the slapstick shopping comedy
The official anime website describes the story as follows.
“Okaimono Panda” and “Chibi Panda” are always good friends,
Puchomaru” and “Mugi”. Every day they spend together is full of fun!
Shopping” is for everyone,
Shopping is always exciting for everyone! ……
But the “shopping” of the Okaimono Pandas is always a bit of a mess!
There is always a disturbance! From the hilarious happenings to the big events that shake the world,
From hilarious happenings to world-shaking events, something is bound to happen today…!
What is the story and highlights?
In the anime “Okaimono Panda! features the adventures of Panda the Okaimono Panda as he searches for a variety of products. Not only does he shop at Rakuten Ichiba as usual, but he sometimes ventures into other worlds and gets involved in historical events. An unpredictable story filled with laughter and excitement unfolds.
Director Takamatsu’s unique gag sense and Shin-Ei Animation’s high quality animation combine to create a work that both adults and children will enjoy.
Reaction to the Animation Adaptation
After the announcement of the anime adaptation, the response on SNS was “I’m too excited! I’ll definitely watch it! and “I’ll definitely watch it! In particular, fans of Okaimono Panda said, “I’ve been waiting for this for a long time! I can’t wait to see what they will do in the anime.
■Animation “Okaimono Panda! 1st PV
■Animation “Okaimono Panda! 2nd PV
Scheduled to start airing in the fall of 2024!
The anime “Okaimono Panda! is scheduled to start airing in the fall of 2024.
The broadcast date and time will be announced on the official website and official SNS as it becomes available. Please look forward to it!
