At the launch of the second season of Tokyo Mew Mew New, the show's producers have announced new cast members who will be joining the group alongside returning actors who will play different roles!
Ichigo's mother will be portrayed by Saki Nakajima, who previously portrayed Ichigo Monomiya in the first season; however, Ichigo's father will be portrayed by Saki Nakajima's real-life spouse, Satoshi Hino.
Saki Nakajima as Ichigo's Mother
Satoshi Hino as Ichigo's father
Check out the creditless versions of the opening and ending videos, which also made their way online, starting with the OP, "Megamorpho~ze♡" by Smewthie!
Check out the ending theme - Smewthie's "Can-do Dreamer" next!
Not familiar with the anime series Tokyo Mew Mew? HIDIVE, which simulcast the anime's first season in Summer 2022, describes the series below:
The scientists of the μ(Mew) Project use DNA of endangered species to create a team of heroines imbued with amazing super-human abilities. One of them, Ichigo Momomiya, awakens to discover she is armed with all the skills of a Iriomote cat. Ichigo must band together with other Mew Mew girls to repel an alien incursion, all the while hiding their thrilling double lives from friends and family.
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