© Sora Egumi, Shinchosha/"Oki Tsura" Production Committee
Hello everyone! Today, we’re introducing the upcoming anime "The Girl I Fell for in Okinawa Speaks Too Much Dialect" set to air in January 2025. This anime is a cross-cultural romantic comedy set on the southern island of Okinawa, portraying a love story that overcomes the barrier of dialects.
Synopsis
The protagonist, Teru Nakamura, transfers from Tokyo to Okinawa due to his father's job. He falls in love at first sight with Hina Kyan, a girl he meets at his new school, but he can't understand her Okinawan dialect, "Uchināguchi." Amidst this, Hina's best friend, Kana Higa, helps Teru by translating the dialect for him. However, Kana is secretly in love with Teru herself, setting the stage for a love triangle.
Character Introduction
- Teru Nakamura: A high school student who transfers from Tokyo to Okinawa. He falls for Hina but struggles to understand her dialect.
- Hina Kyan: A cheerful girl who speaks the Okinawan dialect "Uchināguchi." She has feelings for Teru, but the dialect barrier stands in the way.
- Kana Higa: Hina's best friend who translates the dialect for Teru. She secretly has feelings for him too.
Highlights
The charm of this anime lies in its theme of cross-cultural communication, especially through the "dialect barrier." The story beautifully captures the difficulty of communication through dialects and the effort to overcome it, set against the backdrop of Okinawa's stunning scenery. The inner struggles and growth of the characters are also something you won’t want to miss.
Cast & Staff
Cast
- Teru Nakamura: Go Otsuka
- Hina Kyan: Akari Kito
- Kana Higa: Ai Fairouz
- Oki Memo Shisa: Etsuko Kozakura
- Narration: Tsubasa Arakaki
Staff
- Original Work: Sora Egumi, "The Girl I Fell for in Okinawa Speaks Too Much Dialect" (Shinchosha, Bunch Comics)
- Chief Director: Shin Itagaki
- Director: Shingo Tanabe
- Series Composition: Shingo Tanabe, Shin Itagaki
- Character Design: Tomohiro Yoshida
- Sound Production: STUDIO MAUSU
- Music: Tomohisa Ishikawa, Yoshimi Katayama, Ayano Kinjo
- Music Production: King Records
- Shima Kutuba (Okinawan Language) Supervision: Hotaka Fukukura
- Animation Production: Millepensee
Broadcast Information
"The Girl I Fell for in Okinawa Speaks Too Much Dialect" is scheduled to air from January 2025 on TOKYO MX, BS11, Okinawa Television, Ryukyu Broadcasting Corporation, Ryukyu Asahi Broadcasting, and more. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the official website and official X (formerly Twitter) account!
Conclusion
"The Girl I Fell for in Okinawa Speaks Too Much Dialect" brings a fresh perspective to cross-cultural romantic comedies. Enjoy the love story that overcomes the dialect barrier, the beautiful scenery of Okinawa, and watch the characters grow. Anime fans, don’t miss out!
© Sora Egumi, Shinchosha/"Oki Tsura" Production Committee
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