Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Casts Sumo Wrestlers Tamawashi and Tamashoho
The casting of two active professional sumo wrestlers in a historical anime set in the Mongol Empire brings real-world cultural authority to the voice roles.
Reporting from 1 sources: Anime News Network.
CyberAgent announced that the television anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia has cast active sumo wrestlers Tamawashi and Tamashoho. Tamawashi will voice Genghis Khan, and Tamashoho will play a Mongol soldier. The anime premieres July 4 on TV Asahi and affiliates, with a world premiere of the first three episodes on June 13.
CyberAgent revealed on Friday that Tamawashi, whose full name is Ichiro Tamawashi, and Tamashoho, full name Manpei Tamashoho, will join the cast of Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia. Both wrestlers are from the Kataonami stable and are active in professional sumo. Tamawashi voices Genghis Khan, the founder of the Mongol Empire, while Tamashoho plays a resilient Mongol soldier. Both will also voice additional characters. CyberAgent released an English-subtitled video of the two discussing their anime voice acting debut.
The anime premieres July 4 at 11:00 p.m. JST on TV Asahi and 23 affiliated channels, plus BS Asahi, with a one-hour special of the first two episodes. A world premiere screening of the first three episodes takes place June 13 at United Cinemas Aqua City Odaiba. The series will also screen in competition at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in the TV Films category, and Anime Expo will host the U.S. premiere on July 3.
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