Natsuki Hanae Cast as Professor Neroli in Upcoming Pokémon Anime and Pokémon Sleep Crossover

An upcoming collaboration episode between the popular anime series Pokémon Horizons: The Series and the smartphone app Pokémon Sleep has been announced. Along with this crossover, it was revealed that popular voice actor Natsuki Hanae will voice Professor Neroli, a researcher studying the sleep habits of Snorlax and other Pokémon. This announcement has generated significant buzz across social media.

According to the official social media accounts for the anime, Professor Neroli will offer sleep-related advice to the members of the Rising Voltackers. Fans are thrilled and surprised by the news, as this marks the very first time Professor Neroli—a familiar face to players of the Pokémon Sleep game—will be given a voice.

Social media has been flooded with anticipation, with many users commenting on how Hanae's gentle voice is a perfect fit for the character, with remarks like, "His voice will probably sound so gentle and soothing," and "His voice is so relaxing, it's perfect for helping people fall asleep." Meanwhile, other fans expressed excitement over discovering a new side to the character, saying, "I always assumed he was an older man, but I'm excited for him to have a young, handsome voice," and "With his glasses, he actually looks a bit like Hanae-san!"

Some fans also shared humorous posts referencing Hanae's other famous roles—most notably Tanjiro Kamado from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba—leading to trending topics like, "Is he going to perform the Hinokami Kagura?" and "I hope he doesn't slice any necks while trying to sleep!" With cute sleeping Tinkatons, Snorlax sleep research, and Hanae's performance as Professor Neroli, fans have high expectations for this special crossover episode.

The context

Pokémon Sleep is a mobile app released in 2023 that tracks players' sleep patterns and rewards them with various Pokémon appearing in the game based on how they slept. Professor Neroli is the main researcher in the app who guides players through their sleep studies. The current anime series, known in English as Pokémon Horizons: The Series, follows new protagonists Liko and Roy alongside a group of adventurers called the Rising Voltackers. Natsuki Hanae, the voice actor cast as Professor Neroli, is one of Japan's most prominent voice talents, globally recognized for voicing Tanjiro Kamado, the main protagonist of the mega-hit anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

A New Species of Cat Discovered for the First Time in Over 100 Years! Meet the 'Tilkayo'

In September 2026, cat lovers and internet users around the world were met with shocking and delightful news: a brand-new species of cat has been discovered for the first time in over a century. This newly discovered species has been named the "Tilkayo." Boasting a wild yet dignified appearance alongside undeniable cuteness, its distinctive striped pattern and other unique features have received rave reviews on social media, with comments calling it "irresistible," "cool," and noting that "even in its small size, it has the eyes of a hunter." While the fact that no new cat species had been discovered in over 100 years came as a surprise in itself, users could not hide their excitement, with posts declaring it "big enough news for news outlets to issue extra editions" and noting that "the world is still vast." Furthermore, many pet owners have been looking upon the Tilkayo with warm affection, projecting the likeness of their o...
Read more

Typhoon No. 25 Disrupts Tokyo Game Show 2026: Cancellation Sparks Refund Confusion and Travel Woes

Due to the approach of Typhoon No. 25 over the weekend, widespread disruptions are occurring at events and transportation networks across various regions. Notably, the Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2026, one of Japan's largest gaming festivals, announced the cancellation of its events scheduled for Monday, September 21 (National Holiday), prompting a surge of social media posts regarding ticket refund procedures. According to official announcements, while the event will proceed as planned on Sunday, September 20, the final day on Monday, September 21 has been canceled. Regarding ticket refunds associated with this cancellation, visitors are advised to check the instructions provided by the respective ticket agencies where they made their purchases. On social media, while some users expressed relief, saying, "It's a relief that refunds will be processed automatically," others voiced confusion and questions, such as, "I don't know how to get a refund for already issued...
Read more

Strike Noir Gundam Returns in METAL BUILD 20th Memorial Color: Fan Excitement Overshadowed by Price Concerns

The Strike Noir Gundam, a popular mobile suit from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E.73 -STARGAZER, has been announced for a new release in the METAL BUILD series featuring a special '20th MEMORIAL COLOR,' creating a major buzz on social media. The newly announced METAL BUILD Strike Noir Gundam (20th MEMORIAL COLOR) features a color scheme that strongly reflects its appearance in the series, along with adjusted set contents. Pre-orders will begin at 4:00 PM on September 25 on the Tamashii Web Shop (Premium Bandai). The price is set at 39,600 yen (including tax), with shipping scheduled for March 2027. While many fans expressed joy over the striking sculpt and the long-awaited return in a modified specification, posts from fans struggling with the price tag and a heavy lineup of expensive items releasing around the same time have also flooded social media. Praises such as 'The Strike Noir looks way too cool' and 'It's an absolute must-buy' highlight its high qualit...
Read more