The official website of Karuho Shiina’s “Kimi ni Todoke – From Me to You” manga revealed the first promotional video and key visual for season 3, set to premiere in August on Netflix worldwide. The upcoming season will introduce several new cast members:
- Miyuki Sawashiro as Ayane Yano
- Yūko Sanpei as Chizuru Yoshida
- Yūichi Nakamura as Ryū Sanada
- Mamoru Miyano as Kento Miura
- Yūki Ono as Kazuichi Arai (Pin)
- Aya Hirano as Ume Kurumizawa
Returning Favorites
Mamiko Noto (Sawako Kuronuma) and Daisuke Namikawa (Shōta Kazehaya) will reprise their lead voice roles. Production I.G is in charge of the animation for this highly anticipated third season, exclusively available on Netflix worldwide.
Behind the Scenes
Director Kenichi Matsuzawa, known for his work on “The Prince of Tennis” and “The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These,” will lead the team. Tomoko Konparu, who worked on the scripts for the first two seasons, returns to oversee the series scripts, collaborating with Michiko Yokote. The talented musicians of S.E.N.S. Project will also be back to compose the music.
The Story
The manga follows the story of Sawako Kuronuma, nicknamed Sadako for her resemblance to the character from “The Ring.” Her life changes when she forms a deep connection with the popular Shōta Kazehaya, leading to a budding romance.
Where to Watch
Netflix currently streams the first two seasons of the anime in Japanese with English subtitles, as well as a newly dubbed English version.
Fun Facts
“Kimi ni Todoke” first appeared in Shueisha’s Bessatsu Margaret shōjo magazine in 2006 and concluded in November 2017. The manga’s final volume was published in March 2018. Shiina also created the spinoff manga “Kimi ni Todoke Bangaihen: Unmei no Hito” from April 2018 to May 2022.
With over 36 million copies sold in Japan, “Kimi ni Todoke” is one of the top-selling manga series. Viz Media publishes the English version, with the 30th volume released in December 2018.
Source: Anime News Network
