Tomohito Takatsuka and Yōko Hikasa to Voice in New Fairy Princess Minky Momo OVA
According to Anime News Network, the classic mahō shōjo series Fairy Princess Minky Momo is returning with a new OVA. In the OVA's cast, Tomohito Takatsuka will voice the character Rupert, and Yōko Hikasa will voice Peter. Hikasa in particular is known for her roles as Yui Hirasawa in K-On! and Rias Gremory in High School DxD, so the new project has attracted considerable interest from her fans.
Although the story and release date of the new OVA have not yet been fully announced, it is emphasized that Rupert and Peter are key characters in the story. Considering that Yōko Hikasa is also known for her performance as Hibiki Tachibana in Symphogear, she is expected to deliver a strong performance as Peter. With upcoming announcements, the production team is expected to reveal more voice actors.
Fairy Princess Minky Momo was first released by Ashi Productions in 1982. The series, which follows Momo, the princess of the dream land Fenarinarsa, as she is sent to Earth to bring dreams back, became one of the most important mahō shōjo representatives of its era with its 63-episode television run. Takeshi Shudo, who laid the foundation of the series' story, and director Kunihiko Yuyama, who would later become known worldwide with the Pokémon anime series, contributed to the production's cult status.
Expanding over the years with films and OVAs, the Minky Momo universe left a significant mark on the anime world of the 1980s and 1990s. The new OVA aims to bring this nostalgic legacy together with today's animation sensibilities. Especially the recent reinterpretation of classic anime series could make Minky Momo shine again for both old fans and viewers newly discovering the genre.
Although there is no clear release date yet, more cast announcements are expected to continue. Momo's return is an exciting development for today's mahō shōjo fans as well as those seeking nostalgia. The information the producers will share in the coming months will fully reveal the OVA's identity.
