Tokyo International News Agency

The core voice cast for Sgt. Frog☆ ( Keroro Gunsō☆ ), the brand-new television anime installment of the beloved comedy franchise, has officially been revealed, with voice actress Makoto Koichi announced in the lead role of Sergeant Keroro. Alongside the cast announcement, the anime's first promotional video and key visual were also released, sparking massive buzz across social media. The newly unveiled lineup features a completely refreshed ensemble for the Keroro Platoon: joining Koichi as Keroro are Rika Nagae as Private Second Class Tamama, Toshiki Masuda as Corporal Giroro, Kousuke Echigoya as Sergeant Major Kururu, and Satoshi Inomata as Lance Corporal Dororo. Taking over an iconic role famously brought to life by Kumiko Watanabe for many years, the changing of the guard drew widespread surprise from long-time fans and anime enthusiasts alike. Koichi is an accomplished voice actress who has showcased her talent across a wide variety of roles—particularly young male characters...

The latest installment of the hit anime series, New Movie Edition: Sgt. Frog (Shin Gekijoban Keroro Gunso), has been announced, along with the release of its official trailer and main visual. A major highlight of the film is the casting of Jesse, a member of the popular idol group SixTONES, who will be making his debut in a dual voice-acting role—a move that has already sparked significant buzz on social media. Jesse will voice two original Keronian characters, the brothers Aruru and Deruru. Aruru is the cool-headed younger brother, while Deruru is his hot-blooded older sibling. Fans have expressed high expectations for Jesse’s ability to portray two distinct personalities, with comments like, "Taking on two roles at once is amazing," and "This will be a great chance for more people to discover the charm of Jesse’s voice." It was also revealed that director Yuichi Fukuda recommended Jesse for the roles, further delighting fans aware of their professional bond. The ...