Directed by Tomotaka Shibayama, who also directed the 2020 movie, A Whisker Away, is now back with yet another movie, which will be his fourth feature-length movie, and has an engaging premise, My Oni Girl. The word Oni in Japanese translates to demon, ogre, or troll.
Netflix has continued to expand when it comes to the anime genre, and fans have been more than thrilled about it, which is why we are here to tell you everything you need to know about My Oni Girl.
The more you know about My Oni Girl, the more you will fall in love with the characters, and more importantly the premise which has some wholesome cliches with a hint of uniqueness. So, keep reading this article to find out everything you need to know about My Oni Girl from the plot to the cast and much more.
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What is the Plot of My Oni Girl?
The entire premise of the movie revolves around the saying, “opposites attract.” While several movies and shows have been based on these two words, My Oni Girl sets itself apart with the main characters of the movie, Hiiragi and Tsumugi, the latter being the Oni girl, and the former being an innocent people pleaser.
When the two get together and spend time together, sparks fly, and you can witness the same in the trailer of My Oni Girl. This trailer doesn’t just give you a glimpse into the characters and their dynamics and the splendid animation you can look forward to.
The Cast of My Oni Girl
It has a stellar voice cast that brings Tomotaka Shibayama’s characters to life. Voicing the role of Hiiragi Yatsuse is none other than Kensho Ono. His previous contributions in movies and TV shows include Kuroko’s Basketball, Aware! Meisaku-kun, and Bungo Stray Dogs. Joining Ono in the voice cast is Miyu Tomita as Tsumugi.
Other voice cast members appearing in My Oni Girl are Shintarō Asanuma, Aya Yamane, Tomoko Shiota, Shirō Saitō, Miou Tanaka, and Satsuki Yukino.
When and Where Can You Watch My Oni Girl?
The release date of My Oni Girl isn’t too far away, which means the wait for the upcoming anime movie is almost over. My Oni Girl will officially be released on May 24 and will be available to stream on Netflix. So, now might be the perfect time to renew your subscription if you haven’t already.
Conclusion
Whether or not you are an anime fan, My Oni Girl is simply everyone’s cup of tea, and by the looks of it, will be loved by several. However, if you are still unsure about whether or not you want to watch the upcoming movie, do keep a look out for our review which will help you decide whether you want to stream it or skip it!