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Hakushon Daimaō 2020 Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, Sequel Plot, April 11 Debut

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Hakushon Daimaō (The Genie Family) anime. (The new anime marks the 1969 anime's 50th anniversary.)

The new anime's slapstick gag comedy story is set 50 years after the 1969 anime, with Kan-chan's grandchild Kantarō Yodayama meeting Akubi as she goes on a journey to prepare to be queen. In the human world, Kantarō and Akubi go on various adventures, getting jobs, and learn the importance of having dreams.

introduced the new character last year).

Magic Capsule is credited for music production. Tatsunoko Production and Yomiuri TV are credited for production.

inspired a live-action special in 2013.

anime film, which debuted last April, features Hakushon Daimaō character Akubi-chan ("Ya-ahn" in Tatsunoko's official English descriptions), daughter of the titular genie character Hakushon ("Hasshoo"). XFLAG and Tatsunoko Production describe the April anime as "battle entertainment for girls."

Source: Comic Natalie


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