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Anime "Josemaru" Teaser Visual & Teaser PV Unveiled

Ahead of the start of broadcasting in January 2027, the official YouTube and official X channels opened on June 15. On the official YouTube channel, the "first teaser PV" using "stop-motion (live-action plush toy)" was unveiled for the first time. It is a video that brings a smile to your face, showing "Josemaru," who arrived riding on "Hoshi-san" (Mr. Star) that appeared from somewhere, tumbling over but getting back up, celebrating the anime adaptation with plenty of charm.

Although the PV unveiled this time is stop-motion (frame-by-frame shooting), the anime "Josemaru" will be a hybrid work where both "2D" and "stop-motion" can be enjoyed in every episode. While the main story is in 2D, the stop-motion Josemaru will appear in the opening and ending themes, showing various movements and expressions.

In addition, a comment and a handwritten illustration have arrived from the original creator, Inochiya.

Teaser PV

Inochiya's Comment

Thank you for always watching over Josemaru together with me. The anime adaptation, which was my dream, makes me so incredibly happy that I feel like I'm losing my mind every day. I am very much looking forward to watching Josemaru on TV together with all of you!!

Anime "Momomo! Ninimo" Teaser Visual & Teaser PV

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Ahead of the start in January 2027, the official website and official X channel were launched on June 15, and the main visual and teaser PV were also unveiled to the world for the first time. As a non-verbal 3DCG short animation that can be enjoyed across borders and generations, it will color "PicoAniTime" at the very beginning of the new year.

In addition, a comment has arrived from the Chief Business Officer of Pinkfong.

The Pinkfong Company Chief Business Officer and Pinkfong Japan Co., Ltd. CEO Hemin Ju's Comment

Through our collaboration with TV Asahi, we find it deeply meaningful to be able to deliver 'Momomo! Ninimo' to viewers in Japan. This project holds great significance as it delivers a new form of animation through the partnership between our two companies. We hope that 'Momomo! Ninimo' will bring joyful smiles to a wide range of viewers across languages and generations, and provide a new content experience for children and families in Japan.

Teaser PV