A new short-form TV anime entitled Alps no Shōjo Heidi? Chara Onji will be poking fun at the much beloved 1974 classic TV anime Alps no Shōjo Heidi (Heidi, Girl of the Alps) beginning in August of 2016 on Fuji TV.
The new series re-envisions the story of Heidi in a comedic fashion, with the character of Alm-Onji - Heidi's crotchety old grandfather - as the protagonist.
The main cast and staff for Alps no Shōjo Heidi? Chara Onji have been announced, including:
- Original work: Alps no Shōjo Heidi (©ZUIYO)
- Screenplay: Toshiyuki Sassa, Hidehiko Kanaguri, Yoshihiro Hoshihara, Yuji Sota
- Voice actors: Toshiyuki Sassa, Yumiko Kobayashi, Mitsuru Ichiki, Yuji Sota
- Direction: Mitsuru Ichiki
- Audio recording: Pony Canyon Enterprises
- Chief producer: Toshiyuki Sassa (Fuji TV)
- Producer: Hidehiko Kanaguri (Fuji TV)
- Planning cooperation: Shigemi Takahashi (ZUIYO)
- Character design: Tomosuke Yorimoto (Suncreate)
- Production assistance: Yoshihiro Hoshihara (Creek & River)
- Animation production: Yuji Sota (Mall Three)
- Production cooperation: Suncreate
- Production development: Fuji TV
The original Alps no Shōjo Heidi TV anime ran in 1974 on Fuji TV; it was directed by Isao Takahata (of Studio Ghibli fame) and featured animation by Nippon Animation. Alps no Shōjo Heidi? Chara Onji is inspired not only by this series, but also by a popular series of LINE stamps, which feature Alm-Onji making various comical poses and expressions.
Alps no Shōjo Heidi? Chara Onji will run on Fuji TV as part of the #Hi_Poul variety program. It will air during the minight programming block beginning on August 11, 2016.
Sources:
Official Fuji TV home page
Official Alps no Shōjo Heidi? Chara Onji home page
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