It was announced that Yoko Takahashi's twin sister, Ryuko Takahashi, is in charge of the ED theme for the anime & live-action "Gal to Dinosaur," which began airing on April 4, 2020.
Gal and the Dinosaur" is a manga work serialized by Moriko Mori and Tomimura Kota in "Young Magazine" (Kodansha) since October 15, 2018. The story is about a gal and a dinosaur sharing a room across time.
The first half of the first episode, which was aired on April 4, showed a soothing storyline created by the golden tag team of Space Neko Company and Kamikaze Animation, the animation production company, but the live-action part in the second half brought together an unexpected cast. Mieharu herself appeared as Mieharu, who drunkenly let a dinosaur into her house, and Yoko Takahashi, a singer well known for her signature song "Cruel Angel's Thesis," appeared as the landlord of the apartment where Mieharu lives. Toward the end of the program, Shota Aoi, a time traveler who made a big splash in the TV anime "POPTEPIC," appeared, transcending not only time and space but also his own work, creating a happy confusion among the audience.
The ED theme "Peaceful Days" was sung by Ryuko Takahashi, the twin sister of Yoko Takahashi, who appeared in the live-action part. This is her first media exposure. For a profile overview, please refer to the following.
Ryuko Takahashi
Her date of birth is top secret. In her previous life, she was a sumo wrestler. In her previous life, she was a sumo wrestler who used her strength to rescue an elderly couple from a fire by carrying them on her shoulders. In this life, she is the owner of a select store. He is also a fortune teller and sometimes reads palms. Her twin sister is Yoko Takahashi, a singer. She has had the gift of foresight since she was a child and predicted her sister's debut, but she has never been right about herself.
We have also received a comment from Ryuko Takahashi, which we would like to share with you below.
Ryuko Takahashi's comment (original in Japanese)
My name is Ryuko, and I made my debut as a major newcomer at 2021. I found myself in Edogawabashi looking at the Kanda River. I am very happy to sing the ending theme for "Gal and the Dinosaur. I hope Kaede and Shota's love will last for a long time★ By the way, my favorite food is natto (fermented soybeans)!
In addition, all four volumes of "Gal and the Dinosaur" Blu-ray & DVD will be released. Vol. 1 is scheduled for release on May 27. Both Blu-ray and DVD will be priced at 5,800 yen (excluding tax).
TV anime outline
Gal and the Dinosaur
<Broadcast information
TOKYO MX: Every Saturday from 25:00
BS11: Every Saturday from 25:00
Tochigi TV: Every Wednesday from 23:00
Hokkaido TV: Every Thursday from 25:20
<Animation Cast
Dinosaur
Kaede: Miyuri Shimabukuro
Yamada: Yuko Natsuyoshi
Sapai: Yuki Kudo
Shota: Seiichiro Yamashita
<Live-action cast
Dinosaur
Kaede:8467 (Yashiro Nana)
<Animation Staff
Original Story: Moriko Mori, Tomimura Kota (Kodansha "Young Magazine" serialization)
Series Composition/Series Director : Jun Aoki (Space Neko Company)
Sound Director : Toru Kanegae
Sound Effects: Yasumasa Koyama
Sound Production: GLOBE VISION
Music: Gin (BUSTED ROSE)
Music Production: King Records
Producer: Riko Koarai, Akira Yonezawa
Chief Producer: Kotaro Sudo, Shin Furukawa
Animation Production : Space Neko Company/Kamikaze Animation
<Live Action Staff
Live Action Series Composition : Kotaro Sudo
Live Action Production : HALO
Production: KING RECORDS, KODANSHA
Outline of Blu-ray & DVD
Vol.1
Release date: May 27, 2020
Price:
Blu-ray 5,800 yen (tax not included)
DVD 5,800 yen (tax not included)
Contents: Episodes 01-03
Video bonus: Animax special edition, making of live-action part
Vol. 2
Release date: June 24, 2020
Price:
Blu-ray 5,800 yen (excluding tax)
DVD 5,800 yen (tax not included)
Contents: Episodes 04-06
Video bonus: Animax special edition, making of live-action part
Vol. 3
Release date: July 22, 2020
Price:
Blu-ray 5,800 yen (tax not included)
DVD 5,800 yen (tax not included)
Contents: Episodes 07-09
Video bonus: Animax special edition and video bonus to be included
Vol. 4
Release date: August 26, 2020
Price:
Blu-ray 5,800 yen (tax not included)
DVD 5,800 yen (tax not included)
Contents: Episodes 10-12
Video special features: Animax special edition and video special features will be included.
<Special bonus package for all volumes
Special booklet containing a four-panel manga drawn by Moriko Mori and Tomimura Kota
Package jacket sticker
*Check the official website for details of original perks by corporation.
(C) Moriko Mori, Tomimurakota / Kodansha, King Record