NHK E-television's "Nyanchu" series, Nyanchu's voice actor has been replaced by Wataru Hatano from Kyosei Tsukui [Ikinari! Seiyu Bulletin]

81 Produce, the agency that produces the "Nyanchu" series on NHK E-television, has announced that Wataru Hatano will be replacing Norio Tsukui as the voice actor in charge of Nyanchu.

According to 81 Produce, the series will continue to air the episodes that Mr. Tsukui was in charge of this year, but from next April, Mr. Hatano will be in charge of all the episodes.

Ms. Tsukui will continue to participate in the program as an advisor after the changeover.

In her blog, Ms. Tsukui wrote

I ran through 30 years with all my might.

I really enjoyed it.
Thank you for all your support.

The program will continue,
Please continue to support Wataru Hatano and
Please continue your support for Wataru Hatano
Please continue your support for Wataru Hatano and the show!

He wrote on his official Twitter page, "Thank you very much for your support for the show and for Wataru Hatano-san, who is taking over the role.

Mr. Hatano wrote on his official Twitter page
Mr. Hatano wrote on his official Twitter page, "Mr. Tokio Tsukui, who has been the voice of Nyanchu for 30 years, is my favorite senior and my mentor.
I will do my best to carry on the warmth and precious feelings of his works and characters.

He also expressed his enthusiasm for the project.


Tsukui-san was notified of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in September 2019 and announced it on October 2 of the same year.

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