Teppei Koike to participate in upcoming 3D anime film, “Tofu Kozo”

映画「豆腐小僧」（声優）出演のお知らせ
[Information of movie "Tofu Kozo" (Voice Actor) Appearance]

2011年4月29日(祝・金）に3D/2Dにて同時公開される、
アニメ「豆腐小僧」の袖引小僧役の声優として出演することが決定しました。
[April 29, 2011 (Holiday Friday) to be published simultaneously in 3D/2D]
[Has been decided to cast as the voice of [Sodehi] apprentice post of anime “Tofu Kozo”]

Back in November, tokyohive reported that Fukada Kyoko would be voicing a character for the upcoming 3D anime film, “Tofu Kozo”, which is scheduled to be released on April 29th.

Popular actress Fukada Kyoko will use her voice for the upcoming anime film, “Tofu Kozo” (Warner Brothers), which will be released in May 2011.




“Tofu Kozo” is based on Kyogoku Natsuhiko’s novel, “Tofu Kozo Sugoroku Douchu Furidashi“, and it’s a story of Yokai, the “Tofu Kozu”, who can’t even scare humans because of his vacant appearance and sissy personality. Fukada will be voicing the “Tofu Kozo”, and his partner, “Daruma”, will be played by veteran actor, Takeda Tetsuya.

Fukada said, “The voice acting and the way of speaking are very difficult, so it was a struggle, but I’m also looking forward to see the ‘Tofu Kozo’ walking around with my voice.”

From http://www.tokyohive.com/2010/11/fukada-kyoko-to-voice-act-in-anime-film-tofu-kozo/

Recently though, more cast members for the voice acting role have been revealed, and Koike Teppei was one of the cast members announced today.

This marks the first time that he will attempt voice acting, and he will be playing one of the Yokai named, “Sodehiki Kozo.” Hirano Aya will also make an appearance, and she will be playing a human girl named Ai who will be the first friend of ”Tofu Kozo” (Fukada). Oizumi Yo, Dan Rei, Haruna Ai, and Miyasako Hiroyuki will be participating in the anime film as well.

“Tofu Kozo” is a story about the Yokai “Tofu Kozo” and his journey to look for his mother. The theme song “Haruka” will be sung by female rock band, SCANDAL.

From http://www.tokyohive.com/2011/02/koike-teppei-to-participate-in-upcoming-3d-anime-film-tofu-kozo/

Earlier today, the official website for Gisaburo Sugii’s 3D animated film Tofu Kozo (literally “tofu boy”) was updated with a new longer teaser. This update comes on the heels of the announcement that popular actress Kyoko Fukada (Kamikaze Girls, Yatterman) is voicing the title character.

Based on the novel “Tofu Kozo Sugoroku-dochu Furidashi” by Natsuhiko Kyogoku, the story is set in Edo period Japan and revolves around the young son of the leader of all yokai (fictional spirits and monsters from Japanese folklore). The boy is involved in various adventures as he carries a plate of tofu to the festival of Obon. Although he begins his journey as a feeble weakling with a silly outward appearance and no discernible talents other than carrying tofu, he experiences significant growth along the way.

“Tofu Kozo” will be released during Golden Week 2011 (late April-early May).


From http://www.nipponcinema.com/trailers/tofu-kozo-teaser2