New cast announced for "Mary and the Witch's Flower" and second trailer released!

New cast information and the second trailer for the animated film "Mary and the Witch's Flower," which will be released on July 8, 2017, have been released.




Mary and the Witch's Flower" is a new feature-length animated film by Hiromasa Yonebayashi, director of "The Borrower Arrietty" and "Marnie: A Memoir" after leaving Studio Ghibli. The film is a fantasy blockbuster depicting the adventures of Mary, who discovers a forbidden flower, "Night Flight," which blooms only once every seven years. Produced by Studio Ponoc.
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 The role of Madame Mumblechuk, the principal of Endor University, the highest academic institution in the magical world where Mary wanders into, will be played by actress Yuki Amami, while Fumiyo Kohinata, in her first attempt at anime voice acting, will play the role of Dr. Day, a scientist at Endor University. The role of the red-haired witch who steals the forbidden flower from the land of witches will be played by young actress Hikari Mitsushima. Mary's great aunt Charlotte will be played by Shinobu Otake, in her second Yonebayashi film, following "The Borrower Arrietty".


The film also stars Jiro Sato as Flanagan, the broom keeper at Endor College, and Eri Watanabe as Banks, the nanny at the Red House where Mary lives, along with other popular and talented actors.



The second trailer has also been released, so be sure to check it out as well.


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Yuki Amami as Madame Mumblechuk
I am very honored to be asked to play a role in director Yonebayashi's film. I would like to play my role well so that I can be a part of the world of "Mary and the Witch's Flower" as envisioned by the director. I hope that many messages will be delivered to those who watch the film. Please look forward to it, everyone.

Fumiyo Kohinata as Doctor Day
I am very much looking forward to doing the voice of an animated film for the first time at my age.
The character of the magical scientist Doctor Day looks and sounds very interesting and I am very happy to be a part of it.
I am excited to dive into the world created by Director Yonebayashi with all my might."

Hikari Mitsushima as the Red-Haired Witch: Comment
I didn't like my own voice when I was little, but after encountering so many different voices through music and acting, I came to love putting sound to words. I am very much looking forward to working with my charming co-stars in voice. With the hope and strength of a young girl, I hope to bring a heart-warming magic to the story. I am thrilled to see the trailer."

Jiro Sato as Flanagan, the Keeper of the Broom Hut
I am extremely honored to be a part of this world-class Japanese animation film. I will do my best to be a part of director Yonebayashi's film, which is a film that never gives up on its goal of impressing everyone. I am sure that the film will be as charming and powerful as it can be. Please look forward to it.

Eri Watanabe as Banks, a maid at the Red Pavilion
It has been my dream since I was a child to play the voice of an animated film, so I am very happy and excited. And I love the story of a girl with a dignified and independent spirit!　I too will be adventuring with Mary in the misty forest!!!"

■Shinobu Otake as Charlotte, Mary's great aunt
I love the story of the little girl who is the main character of the film. The Borrower Arrietty" made me believe so. I am filled with joy to be able to participate again in director Yonebayashi's delicate and beautiful images. I will do my best to express the enveloping kindness of Great Aunt Charlotte.

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