The
official X/Twitter account of PuniRunes Puni 3, the third season of
the anime based on Takara Tomy's popular toy line, announced
the return of several members of the original cast and unveiled a new promotional video.
Confirmed
cast and a new member
The anime
will feature the following seiyuus:
- Mikako
Komatsu as Enerun
- Aya
Uchida as Raburun
- Tomohiro
Yamaguchi as Ururun
- Hina
Kino as Kuurun
- Daisuke
Ono as the Narrator
- Fūka Izumi joins the cast as
Jewelrun, a new squishy creature
Premiere
date and trajectory of the anime
The new
season will debut on July 5 at 2:45 a.m. (Spanish time) on TV
Tokyo and five other affiliated channels.
The first
season of the anime aired from October 2022 to March 2023, while
the second season premiered in October 2023. The franchise has also
gained notoriety outside of Japan thanks to Spin Master, which has
been streaming the anime on YouTube since September and distributing the toy
line in the United States.
A soft,
tender and fun universe
PuniRunes toys stand out for their
originality: unlike other digital pets, these have a hole where users can insert
a finger and pet the fluffy creature that lives inside. The term
"puni-puni" in Japanese refers to something soft and
fluffy.
The anime's
story follows the daily lives of PuniRunes, mysterious creatures
who love petting, and Yuka, a fourth-grade girl fascinated by soft
things.
Creative
team behind the success
The first
season had Kunihiko Yuyama (Pokémon, Minky Momo) as head
director, Kentarō Yamaguchi as director at OLM Digital studio,
and Gigaemon Ichikawa in charge of the scripts. Sayuri
Ichiishi, known for her work on Pokémon and Tamagotchi!, designed the
characters. The opening theme, "Puni Puni PuniRunes Punix
Version," was performed by Nanahira.
With new
characters and the same cuteness as always, PuniRunes Puni 3 promises
to continue conquering hearts around the world.
