The upcoming Sorairo Utility television anime has just released a fresh key visual along with updates about its staff. This announcement has sparked even more excitement as the anime prepares for its debut in January 2025.
New Staff Members Join the Team
The production team revealed additional staff members who will bring the vibrant world of Sorairo Utility to life:
- Color Design: Hitoki Takeda
- Art Director: Yoshitaka Kudō
- Director of Photography: Wu Jiann-horng
- Editing: Kengo Shigemura and Ayaka Sato
- Music & Sound Director: Daisuke Horita
- Music Production: Yostar Pictures Sounds and ZENTA STUDIO
These talented individuals are joining hands to ensure the anime delivers a visually stunning and musically immersive experience.
Returning and New Cast Members
Fans of the original anime special will be happy to see familiar faces returning. The cast reprising their roles includes:
- Miyu Takagi as Minami Aoba
- Yurina Amami as Haruka Akane
- Ayasa Goto as Ayaka Hoshimi
Excitingly, new voices are also joining the cast:
- Yumiri Hanamori as Izumi Akina
- Kazuhiko Inoue as Masao “Masa” Tadokoro
- Kenyuu Horiuchi as Chosuke “Cho” Tanabe
- Toshiyuki Morikawa as Tetsuhiro “Tetsu” Tanaka
Their unique characters will undoubtedly add depth to the story.
Talented Crew Behind the Scenes
The anime is directed by Kengo Saitō, who is also designing the characters. The script is being supervised by Yū Satō, known for works like Kotaro Lives Alone. Satō collaborates with Aya Satsuki (Too Cute Crisis) and *Aki Mizuki to craft the series’ scripts. Additionally, Kota Nozomi, who contributed to the original concept, is also part of the creative process.
Singer-songwriter Moeka Yahagi will perform the ending theme song titled “Horizon”, adding a heartfelt musical touch to the anime.
What Is Sorairo Utility About?
The story follows Minami Aoba, a high school girl who feels like a background character in her own life. Unsure of her future or talents, she stumbles upon a golf practice range and meets Haruka Akane, a part-time worker. This chance encounter sparks Minami’s interest in golf.
With Haruka, a talented golfer, and Ayaka Hoshimi, a budding influencer, Minami embarks on a journey to find her unique place in the world. The trio discovers that golf isn’t just about winning; it’s about finding joy in the game and striving to become the best versions of themselves.
A Look Back
The original Sorairo Utility anime special aired in December 2021 and was streamed by Crunchyroll. Its heartfelt story and relatable characters quickly gained a following, making the announcement of this new series even more exciting for fans.
Mark your calendars for January 2025! With its inspiring story and talented cast and crew, Sorairo Utility is shaping up to be a must-watch anime.
