Original Anime “Narenare -Cheer for You!-” Set To Stream On Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll announced that they have acquired exclusive rights to the upcoming original anime “Narenare -Cheer for You!-”. The streamer will simulcast the anime as it airs in Japan as part of their Summer 2024 Anime Season. The series is set to be released on July 7, 2024.
Known in Japan as “Nanare Hananare”, the original anime follows the daily adventures of six girls.
Crunchyroll Synopsis: Misora Kanata is a first-year student on the Takanosaki High School cheerleading team. She won a national championship in middle school, but can’t jump after a mistake in a competition. She befriends Suzuha, Shion, Anna, Onka, and Megumi to form the PoMPoMs. Their new team goes beyond cheerleading to reach the hearts of the people they cheer on. They might just change the world!
The main cast includes:
Rika Nakagawa as “Kanata Misora” voiced by a bright & energetic girl who loves cheerleading. Tends to be unlucky but with great athleticism, won the national championship in jr. high and now aims to win in high school.
Yuki Nakashima as “Suzuha Obunai”, an expressionless, quiet and ultra-rational girl. She unwillingly catches attention on SNS for her parkour to commute to school. By contrast, she also has a clumsy side.
Takeda Rarisatago as “Anna Aveiro”, a half-Brazilian / half-Japanese girl who practices capoeira and loves music. She is clearly assertive and does not hesitate to say what she thinks, and a great motivator of the team.
Manaka Iwami as “Nodoka Ohtani”, a girl who loves yoga & philosophy. Her motto is "peace and tranquility" but she's always tossed around by Anna. She can be delusional with a slightest incident.
Moe Kahara as “Shion Tanazaki”, a tall girl who performs rhythmic gymnastics and is known as the "Fairy of Numata". She is sincere, humble, and diligent, and her kind personality has created a devoted fan base.
Miku Ito as “Megumi Kaionji”, a former cheerleading club captain recovering from illness. Has a strong sense of responsibility and takes good care of Kanata. She's good at planing practice menu and performances.
“Narenare -Cheer for You!-” is being written and directed by Koudai Kakimoto at P.A. Works. Takada Tomomi is providing the original character designs, while Kanami Sakeguchi is handling the character designs and chief animation direction. The music will be handled by Naoki Tani. P.A. Works and DMM.com are credited as producers.
