The official website for the upcoming original anime film L’étoile de Paris en Fleur ( Paris ni Saku Étoile in Japanese ) released a teaser trailer today. L’étoile de Paris en Fleur Teaser Trailer The site also announced two new voice cast members, in addition to the previously announced Ami Toma as the protagonist, Fujiko Tsugita. Actor and fashion model Rina Arashi voices Chizuru Sonoi, a girl who meets Fujiko in Paris. This is Arashi's first voice acting role. Comment from Rina Arashi: I will be playing the role of Chizuru Sonoi in the anime film "L’étoile de Paris en Fleur." I've been longing to be a voice actor since I was little, but I never thought the day I could try would come. It's really like a dream. Chizuru is the only daughter and heir of the Naginata family, but she is drawn to the ballet she met when she was little. I also learned ballet when I was a child, so while feeling the similarities, I was very attracted to her strength in overcoming conflicts and pushing forward with her dream. When I found out that I could play the role, I was so happy that my heart and body jumped. I did my best while struggling with the difficulty of conveying emotions with just my voice. Regardless of age or gender, whether you are chasing your dreams or you are standing still, I think this work will surely push your back and encourage you to cherish your life. Rina Arashi Chizuru Sonoi Meanwhile, actor Taichi Saotome voices Ruslan, a young Russian who lives in the same apartment as Fujiko in Paris. Saotome previously played Lio Fotia in the 2019 anime film Promare . Comment from Taichi Saotome: I was reminded of the passion and courage that had been fading by the characters in this story, who are living by taking on challenges positively and diligently in a tough environment. A heart caring about others, a heart believing in oneself. Please see this work filled with so much beauty in the theater. Taichi Saotome Ruslan RELATED: Original Anime Film L’étoile de Paris en Fleur Announced for March 13, 2026 Release L’étoile de Paris en Fleur is set to release in Japan on March 13, 2026. Goro Taniguchi ( ONE PIECE FILM: RED ) directs L’étoile de Paris en Fleur based on concepts created by Taniguchi and Katsuya Kondo ( Kiki's Delivery Service concept designer and character designer) at ARVO Animation. Yu Yamashita ( Pompo: The Cinéphile ) designs the characters for animation, Reiko Yoshida ( The Colors Within ) writes the screenplay and Takayuki Hattori ( Martian Successor Nadesico ) is composing the music. Other staff members include: Research : Seiichi Shirato Art Direction : Yuji Kaneko Color Design : Akiko Shibata Director of Photography : Tsunetaka Ema Character Direction : Yuriko Senba 3DCG Direction : Hisayasu Kamiya Editing : Kiyoshi Hirose Prop Design : Tomomi Ozaki Mechanical Design : Fumihilo Katagai Sound Director : Kazuhiro Wakabayashi The story tells of two Japanese girls who never want to give up on their dreams and reach for the stars during heavy times: Fujiko, who dreams of becoming a painter, and Chizuru, who has a fascination with ballet. They meet each other by chance in Yokohama and are then led by fate to reunite in Paris in the early 1900s, where they strive to pursue their dreams together. Source: "L’étoile de Paris en Fleur " official website / X (formerly Twitter)
