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Original TV anime “Love Flops” was announced to start broadcasting in 2022. Along with the release of the teaser visuals and promotional video. In addition the first round of the main cast was also unveiled along with commentaries from the voice actors Osaka Ryota, Ito Miku, Taketatsu Ayana, Takahashi Rie, Kanemoto Hisako, Kono Marika, and Fukuyama Jun.

“Love Props” is a bitter-sweet youth love story that takes place in the cherry blossom season. The original anime plot revolves around the ordinary male high school student Kashiwagi Asahi and his horrible encounter with five girls.

The main cast includes Osaka Ryota as Kashiwagi Asahi, Ito Miku as Izumizawa Aoi, Taketatsu Ayana as Amelia Irving, Takahashi Rie as Ilya Ilyukhin, Kanemoto Hisako as Bai Mongfa , Kono Marika as Karin Istel, and Fukuyama Jun as Ijuin Yoshio.

The teaser visual features the five characters Izumizawa Aoi, Amelia Irving, Ilya Ilyukhin, Bai Mongfa, and Karin Istel.

The promotional video captures the youth days of protagonist Kashiwagi Asahi as his daily school life rolls by, focusing on his encounter with each of the heroines. This is the first time the characters’ voices can be heard.

“Love Flops” starts broadcasting in 2022.

[Osaka Ryota (Kashiwagi Asahi)]

(1) What were your first impressions of the anime?
Honestly, at the very beginning I went after the directors demanding explanations about what exactly this anime is about.
This is how confusing I think it will be for people watching it for the first time. And I’m not saying it in a bad way. It’s just that it is very chaotic.

(2) Tell us about the character you portray
I see Asahi as a not very ambitious student, and all he wants to do is to live a peaceful life.
But he is also a poor guy whose life suddenly gets turned upside down after meeting the girls.

(3) Please send a message to everyone looking forward to the anime
I frankly think people will be quite perplexed after watching the first episode, but if they keep at it, everything will make sense in the end. So please do watch it without giving up.

[Ito Miku (Izumizawa Aoi)]

(1) What were your first impressions of the anime?
There are plenty of twists and turns, and it’s a cute and fun anime!
While reading the script I’d unintentionally chuckled countless times during the moments when the plot suddenly changes to a totally unexpected direction.
The story and the gag scenes were so thoughtfully pleasant. And that’s why I decided to do my best on my performance!

(2) Tell us about the character you portray
Aoi is a girl who wears eyeglasses and is usually serious and polite but sometimes can act boldly as well.
I think that aspect of her personality is quite lovely. She can also do house chores and has a capacity for accepting others like a mother does. She also has a mysterious atmosphere as though she is constantly observing everyone from their backs. Do pay special attention to Aoi’s expressions and actions!

(3) Please send a message to everyone looking forward to the anime
This is an enjoyable and exciting anime to watch!
I am certain that the more people watch it, the more they will fall in love with these lovely and daring characters. Definitely look forward to it!

[Taketatsu Ayana (Amelia Irving)]

(1) What were your first impressions of the anime?
I was very excited to read the first episode’s script because it is an original anime title!
I caught myself smiling happily when I found there was a very familiar scene.
I am always looking forward to the recording sessions while imagining what kind of story will play out involving these mysteriously charming and adorable characters will take.

(2) Tell us about the character you portray
Amelia is a cheerful and pretty girl whose facial expressions change frequently.
She came from overseas so she can’t write in Japanese very well. So what she does is to study the language letters in a particular way. In what way you may ask, well you will have to watch the anime to find out!
Please watch over the whole-hearted Amelia tenderly.

(3) Please send a message to everyone looking forward to the anime
When going through the script I found myself giggling, astonished, and excited with the unpredictable turn of events of the story.
When watching it you may feel a sense of deja vu, and if that happens, it is no coincidence. Certain scenes pay homage to other popular anime scenes, so make sure to pay attention and look out for these easter eggs!

[Takahashi Rie (Ilya Ilyukhin)]

(1) What were your first impressions of the anime?
The first episode will completely subvert expectations making you want to talk about it with somebody immediately after finishing it.
I am really looking forward to seeing how people will react!

(2) Tell us about the character you portray
Ilya Ilyukhin has an admirably mature personality.
She moves around making gestures like a small animal, and reminds me of a puppy.
Her character design, frizzy hair, shorts, everything about her is very charming, making her a very appealing character

(3) Please send a message to everyone looking forward to the anime
While I’d love people to hold high expectations since it’s an original anime, I also think it’s best for them to empty their head and watch it open-mindedly.
Do enjoy the funny moments and please support us until the end!

[Kanemoto Hisako (Bai Mongfa )]

(1) What were your first impressions of the anime?
I felt it was a delightful and lively story after reading about the unique characters that surround Asahi, in the script of the first episode.
The recording process is always fun, and I strive to engage in it with as much enthusiasm as I can.

(2) Tell us about the character you portray
Mongfa is the teacher of the school the characters go to.
In the classroom she is elegant, but she is also adored by students for her friendliness.
In spite of her soft demeanor, she actually has good reflexes.
She has a lot of charm. And loves everyone!

(3) Please send a message to everyone looking forward to the anime
This is just my supposition, but I think this anime is filled with many unexpected events!
I hope everyone will be excited to watch it, and if you don’t hold on tight, you may find yourself being blown away.
Please look forward to the broadcast to find out what kind of story awaits you!

[Kono Marika (Karin Istel)]

(1) What were your first impressions of the anime?
There were so many moments I just kept thinking “there’s no way this could happen!”. At some point, I even started thinking that my senses were off.
I remember being slowly drawn in by the unpredictable plot.

(2) Tell us about the character you portray
Karin is a bright and energetic charisma model!
She really likes the protagonist Asahi, and her biggest quality is that she doesn’t try to hide her feelings and expresses them very fully.
She also has an aggressive side, literally flying away towards him.

(3) Please send a message to everyone looking forward to the anime
Every episode has a provocative title, and unfolds in unexpected ways.
People who are looking for something slightly distinct from the usual anime, will surely enjoy this one! Don’t miss out on the aggressive romantic approach of Karin as well!

[Fukuyama Jun (Ijuin Yoshio)]

(1) What were your first impressions of the anime?
Apparently, the main cast actors were briefed on each of their roles, however in my case, nobody explained anything to me. And like so we jumped straight into recording, so I’ve been racking my brain when dealing with the script since episode one.
Since the very early stages, I could only think of it as a “harem” genre no matter how I looked at it, but then while being skeptical about the dialogues and directions, I began trying to grasp more of the entire plot and its twists.
However, even after the recording was done I was still left without any explanations about the anime as a whole.
And in the end, it turns out I wasn’t given anything due to time restrictions in production. (laugh)

(2) Tell us about the character you portray
My character plays the friend role of the protagonist. What I like about this character are the letters on his name “Ijuin”.
I guess his appearance falls under the category of cute. Surprisingly, his personality had plenty of space to be filled, so I enjoyed playing this role while contributing a little with my own ideas.

(3) Please send a message to everyone looking forward to the anime
I am wondering whether “Love Flops” will meet expectations or not, and I am also looking forward to the audience’s feedback.
As someone who enjoyed the recording process, I can’t wait to see the finished anime when it releases.
I hope you enjoy it immensely!!

(C）Love Flops Project