Astro Note (アストロノオト, Asutoro Nōto) is an original Japanese anime television series animated by Telecom Animation Film and produced by Shochiku. It is directed by Haruki Kasugamori and written by Kimiko Ueno, with Shinji Takamatsu serving as chief director and Kōhei Munemoto composing the music. Original character designs are provided by Eisaku Kubonouchi, while Maho Aoki adapts the designs for animation. The series premiered in April 2024.
| Astro Note | |
 Key visual | |
| アストロノオト (Asutoro Nōto) | |
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| Genre | Romantic comedy, science fiction[1] |
| Created by | Shochiku |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by |
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| Written by | Kimiko Ueno |
| Music by | Kōhei Munemoto |
| Studio | Telecom Animation Film |
| Licensed by | Crunchyroll |
| Original network | Tokyo MX, BS Asahi, KBS Kyoto, SUN, TV Hokkaido, AT-X |
| Original run | April 5, 2024 – present |
| Episodes | 3 |
Plot edit
Takumi, a gifted chef, was just let go from his job. He lands a gig at an old boarding house called Astro-sou, owned by a beautiful and charming landlady, Mira. He is won over, and takes the job despite learning he must live there full time. The two begin working together, and their connection deepens.
One day, while cooking for everyone, Takumi finally learns Mira's true identity: she is the crown princess of Planet Widi and she came to Astro-sou to find "the key" so that she can return to her planet and be crowned as its queen. Takumi decides to help her, and to keep Mira's identity a secret from the other tenants. The story follows the daily life of the Astro-sou residents and how Takumi helps Mira in finding the "key".
Characters edit
- Mira Gotokuji (豪徳寺ミラ, Gotokuji Mira)
- Voiced by: Maaya Uchida[1]
The titular heroine. She is the landlady of the inn. She is actually an alien, who is the crown princess of her planet.
- Takumi Miyasaki (宮坂拓己, Miyasaki Takumi)
- Voiced by: Soma Saito[1]
The main protagonist. He is an aspiring chef, who takes up a job as the resident cook at the inn.
- Ren Wakabayashi (若林蓮, Wakabayashi Ren)
- Voiced by: Rie Kugimiya[2]
- Tomihiro Wakabayashi (若林富裕, Wakabayashi Tomihiro)
- Voiced by: Tomokazu Sugita[2]
- Shokichi Yamashita (山下正吉, Yamashita Shokichi)
- Voiced by: Shin-ichiro Miki[2]
- Teruko Matsubara (松原照子, Matsubara Teruko)
- Voiced by: Ai Furihata[2]
- Aoi Uemachi (上町葵, Uemachi Aoi)
- Voiced by: Yui Ogura[2]
- Naosuke (ナオスケ)
- Voiced by: Junichi Suwabe[2]
- Shoin Ginger (ショーイン・ジンジャー, Shōin Jinjā)
- Voiced by: Jun Fukuyama[2]
- Oba-chan (おばちゃん)
- Voiced by: Kujira[3]
Production edit
The series premiered on April 5, 2024, on Tokyo MX and other networks. The opening theme song is "Hohoemi Nōto" (ホホエミノオト, Hohoemi Note, "Smile Note"), performed by Ai Furihata,[2] while the ending theme song is "Kokoro no Kagi" (ココロのカギ, "Key to the Heart"), performed by Maaya Uchida and Soma Saito.[4] Crunchyroll licensed the series.[1][5] Medialink has licensed the series in South and Southeast Asia and is streaming it on the Ani-One Asia YouTube channel.[6]
Episodes edit
| No. | Title [7][a] | Directed by [b] | Written by [b] | Storyboarded by [b] | Original air date [9] | |
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| 1 | "Episode 1" Transliteration: "Dai-ichi-wa" (Japanese: 第1話) | Kasugamori Haruki | Unknown | TBA | April 5, 2024 | |
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In the premiere, Takumi, intrigued by a job ad, visits 'Asutoro-sou,' a breakfast-centric sharehouse instead of a restaurant. Impressed by the residents' enjoyment of his cooking and charmed by landlady Mira, Takumi decides to become the live-in chef. Yet, he soon discovers hidden truths about the residents and Mira. | ||||||
| 2 | "Episode 2" Transliteration: "Dai-ni-wa" (Japanese: 第2話) | TBA | TBA | TBA | April 12, 2024 | |
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Viewers delve into Mira and Naosuke's Earth backstory. Mira, now 'Asutoro-sou's' landlady, seeks the elusive 'key' for her royal lineage. A breakfast theft prompts investigation, while Ren captures a mysterious cleaning robot, causing a power outage. Mira and Takumi are trapped, and a mysterious character claiming to be Mira's fiancé emerges, heightening intrigue. | ||||||
| 3 | "Episode 3" Transliteration: "Dai-san-wa" (第3話) | TBA | TBA | TBA | April 19, 2024 | |
| 4 | "Episode 4" Transliteration: "Dai-yon-wa" (第4話) | TBA | TBA | TBA | April 26, 2024 | |
| 5 | "Episode 5" Transliteration: "Dai-go-wa" (第5話) | TBA | TBA | TBA | May 3, 2024 | |
Notes edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d Pineda, Rafael Antonio (November 30, 2023). "Crunchyroll Unveils Original Sci-Fi Comedy Anime Astro Note For April 2024". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Pineda, Rafael Antonio (February 9, 2024). "Astro Note Original Anime's Promo Video Reveals More Cast, Staff". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ Chapman, Paul (March 31, 2024). "Original Anime Astro Note Adds Voice Actor Kujira to Cast". Crunchyroll. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 8, 2024). "Astro Note Original Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals Ending Theme, April 5 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Cardine, Kyle (November 30, 2023). "Astro Note Original Anime Announced, Streams on Crunchyroll in April 2024". Crunchyroll. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ^ "🌸 Medialink April 2024 New Anime Line-Up 🌸 👽 Astro Note is arriving on Ani-One Asia!". Ani-One Asia via YouTube. April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ "Terebi Anime "Asutoro Nōto" Koshiki Saito" ＴＶアニメ「アストロノオト」公式サイト [TV Anime "Astro Note" Official Site]. sh-anime.shochiku.co.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ "Watch Astro Note - Crunchyroll". Crunchyroll. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ "On'Ea | Terebi Anime "Asutoro Nōto" Koshiki Saito" ONAIR | TVアニメ「アストロノオト」公式サイト [On Air | TV Anime "Astro Note" Official Site]. sh-anime.shochiku.co.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved April 5, 2024.
External links edit
- Anime official website (in Japanese)
- Astro Note (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia