The official website for the upcoming original anime feature film Meikyu no Shiori (translated to "Shiori of the Labyrinth") announced the four main voice cast members today. SUZUKA , a member of Japanese girl group ATRASHII GAKKO!, is cast as the protagonist, Shiori Maezawa. She also voices SHIORI@REVOLUTION, another Shiori who appeared in the real world from the smartphone world. Additionally, actor Taizo Harada voices Komori, a rabbit sticker that Shiori encounters in the alternate world of "Uninhabited Yokohama" inside her smartphone, where she finds herself trapped. Actor Aoi Ito voices Shiori's childhood friend, Nozomi Kurashina, a high school girl influencer who's super into singing and dancing videos. Actor Jun Saito voices Shiori's classmate, Kento Yamada, who is a bit of a joker. Shiori Maezawa SHIORI@REVOLUTION Komori Nozomi Kurashina Kento Yamada This is SUZUKA's first time voicing characters in an anime film. "My first experience as a voice actor in an anime film gave me new inspiration for my career as a performer," said SHIORI. "The journey of searching for Shiori and SHIORI's voices within my own voice was a very interesting experience. 'Suzuka' and 'Shiori' had something in common, and I was able to get close and empathize with both of them. I hope you will enjoy the various emotions evoked by Suzuka's voice. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Director Kawamori for giving me this wonderful opportunity. I hope that people all over the world will enjoy this film." Director Kawamori also added, "SUZUKA-san, a youth wild boar-like person who stands out with her individuality and freedom. Her provocative and powerful performance was very similar to the image of SHIORI, another protagonist in this film. Although it was her first attempt at voice acting, I was deeply moved by her portrayal of two roles, grappling with inner conflict while immersing herself in the characters. I am convinced that her way of life is a song of encouragement for everyone's youth! Please come and experience SHIORI and SUZUKA's, Shiori and SUZUKA's challenge on the big screen." RELATED: Meikyu no Shiori Anime Film from Director Shoji Kawamori Premieres January 2026 The movie directed by Shoji Kawamori ( Macross and Aquarion franchise) is set to release in Japan in January 2026. Risa Ebata ( Macross Frontier ) provides character designs and Taichi Hashimoto ( revisions composition) pens the script. SANJIGEN ( BanG Dream! ) works on anime production. The synopsis reads (translated): Shiori Maezawa is an ordinary high school girl who could be found anywhere. One day, her smartphone suddenly breaks, and when she realizes, she finds herself in another world where no one else exists—in Yokohama. When she looks at her smartphone, she sees photos of herself that she doesn't recognize posted on her social media. Who is in the photos that were posted? Will she be able to escape from this strange smartphone maze? Source: "Meikyu no Shiori" official website / X (formerly Twitter)
