'Okaimono Panda!' Teaser, Cast And Crew, Release Soon, Other Details

Earlier today, the Rakuten Content Central YouTube Channel released a teaser for the upcoming release of their mascot's anime 'Okaimono Panda!' or 'Shopping Panda!'.

Here are some details those interested in anime with cute mascots should know.

Plot Details Of 'Okaimono Panda!'

'Okaimono Panda!' features the mascot of the Rakuten E-Commerce Firm with the titular name, Okaimono Panda. The anime was created by the firm as a means of promoting their brand, and also celebrating the 11th anniversary of the creation of their mascot.

The anime will feature 'Okaimono Panda' as the protagonist alongside side characters such as 'Kopanda', 'Puchomaru', and 'Mugi'. These four are good friends and always kind to one another, but often get into trouble because of Okaimono Panda's obsessive shopping habits.

This anime will mostly lean towards the cute and comedic side, which makes it perfect for children, but also for those who feel like watching something that just melts their hearts with cuteness.

Cast And Crew Behind 'Okaimono Panda!'

The main mascot, 'Okaimono Panda' will be voiced by Ikue Otani, who has also voiced many other iconic mascots such as Pikachu from 'Pokemon' and Tony Tony Chopper from 'One Piece'. Joining her will be Neeko who will voice 'Kopanda'; Ayumu Murase who will voice 'Puchomaru'; and Yuria Kozuki who will voice 'Mugi'.

The series will be directed by Shinji Takamatsu and produced by animation company Shin-Ei Animation.

When Can We Watch 'Okaimono Panda!'

Those that are interested in watching this cute and cuddly series can expect it to release sometime in Fall, 2024. No exact release date has been given yet, but it should be hitting digital screens sometime very soon.