In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the TV anime series, “Ojamajo Doremi” (おジャ魔女どれみ), the anime film “Looking for Witch Apprentices” (魔女見習いをさがして) has revealed the official trailer. The film is originally scheduled to premiere in Japanese theatre on 15th May 2020, but has been delayed to 13th November 2020.
Japanese Actress Aoi Morikawa (森川葵), former SKE48 member Rena Matsui (松井玲奈), and idol group Momoiro Clover Z leader Kanako Momota (百田夏菜子) plays as the three protagonists. The official trailer is highlighted by the franchise’s most famous theme song “Ojamajo Carnival!!” (おジャ魔女カーニバル!!)
▍Official Trailer
▍Overview
27-year-old Tokyo office worker Mire Yoshizuki just returned to Japan, while 22-year-old fourth-year college student Sora Nagase aspires to be a teacher, and 20-year-old boyish Reika Kawatani is a part-time Hiroshima okonomiyaki shop worker and freelancer. What draws together these three women from completely different walks of life is a magic gem. A “New Magical Story” begins when they are mysteriously brought together by chance and embark on a journey.
▍Staff and Production
Original Story: Izumi Todo (東堂いづみ)
Director: Junichi Sato (佐藤順一), Yū Kamatani (鎌谷悠)
Script: Midori Kuriyama (栗山綠)
Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Yoshihiko Umakoshi (馬越嘉彦)
Producer: Seki Hiromi (關弘美)
Animation: Toei Animation
Distribution: Toei