Nao will be narrated by the TV anime “Sumikko Gurashi” and “Would you like to make your debut?” Anime video PV released

The TV anime “Sumikko Gurashi This is the place to be a meal” will be broadcast on April 4th, 2025 on the new corner “ZIP! 1 Minute Anime” on Nippon Television’s morning information program “ZIP!”. It has been revealed that Nao will be in charge of the narration. A PV for the anime footage has also been released.

“Sumikko Gurashi” is a character from SanX, who debuted in 2012. “Did you somehow feel “relaxed” when you’re in the corner?” she holds a catchphrase that will make you sympathize with. These slightly negative but unique characters are loved by everyone from children to adults, including the “Shirokuma” that are unconfident, the “Pengin?” that are left behind (?!), the “Tonkatsu” that is embarrassed, and the “Tsugage” that hide their true identity.

Sumikko and others appear in a TV anime series. The PV where you can watch anime footage has been released as soon as possible. They are depicted as they gather together in the corner of their room and sleep, as they share each other at the corner of the road, reading at the corner of the shelf, and in the spring they all spend their time at cherry blossom viewing. Let’s observe the heartwarming lifestyles of Sumikko and the others who love Sumikko.

Nao will also be the narrator, calling out, “It’s the spring of new encounters, so why not make your Sumikko Gurashi debut?” During the recording, he revealed that he had a moment to read while holding back tears, and commented, “I’d be happy if the warm spring will convey the warm and cute charm of Sumikko Gurashi.”

The TV anime “Sumikko Gurashi This is the place to be a meal” will begin airing on the NTV network “ZIP!” from April 4th. Every Friday morning, around 7:30am, the “night’s night” every Friday, whether you like Sumikko Gurashi or know it for the first time, enjoy Sumikko Time on a busy morning.

Narration: Nao

I was very honored and pleased to be able to narrate the anime for Sumikko Gurashi, which is loved by many people.
During the one-minute anime, there were moments when I read it while holding back tears, which was a happy time.
There was a reason why Sumikko and others were all about their personalities and backgrounds, and as I learned about it, I realized that he was a character that moved me so much that he could relate to, support me, feel saved, and want to work hard again tomorrow.
I would be happy if the fans who have loved Mikko and the others up until now, and for those who are making their “Sumikko Gurashi debut” to see this encounter this time, as I can see the warm and cute charm of Sumikko Gurashi as the arrival of spring is conveyed.

(C)2025 Japan Sumikko Gurashi Association Broadcasting Department

{Yabata Wachi}