4 New Cast Members Announced for New Fairy Princess Minky Momo OVA
The legendary magical girl series Fairy Princess Minky Momo is returning, and exciting cast announcements continue for the new OVA project. According to the latest announcement, Show Hayami, Kikuko Inoue, Kazuyuki Okitsu, and Mie Sonozaki have joined the cast. The four veteran names will voice the King and Queen of the Fenarinarsa Kingdom, key characters in the story, as well as Momo's parents on Earth.
According to the official announcement, Show Hayami will voice the King, Kikuko Inoue the Queen, while Kazuyuki Okitsu will take on the role of Momo's father on Earth, and Mie Sonozaki her mother. This quartet will accompany the new-generation voice actress previously announced for the role of Momo. The inclusion of names like Kikuko Inoue and Show Hayami, who have been among the industry's most recognized voices since the '80s and '90s, has been interpreted as both a nostalgic touch and a tribute to the series' legacy.
For those unfamiliar, Fairy Princess Minky Momo is considered one of the cornerstones of the magical girl genre. Originally aired between 1982 and 1983 by Ashi Productions, the original series ran for 63 episodes, followed by a 62-episode sequel series in 1991 titled Fairy Princess Minky Momo: Hold on to Your Dreams (Yume wo Dakishimete). The story, in which Princess Momo is sent from the Fenarinarsa Kingdom to Earth to restore people's dreams and hopes, and uses her magical powers to transform into adults and help people, inspired all subsequent magical girl series such as Creamy Mami and Sailor Moon. The series holds an unforgettable place in anime history, especially with its tragic 46th episode.
The new OVA project was announced as part of the series' 40th anniversary celebrations and aims to combine the spirit of the original series with modern animation techniques. The project is again being produced by Ashi Productions, and names who worked on the original series are expected to take part as advisors in the director's chair and on the screenplay team. Although the OVA's release date and episode count have not yet been clearly announced, it is planned to premiere in Japan in 2026. The gradual reveal of the cast shows that the project's production is continuing at full speed.
This new cast announcement is quite meaningful for Minky Momo fans. The return of a series that has remained silent for years with such a strong voice cast excites both old fans and new viewers who want to discover the magical girl genre. In the coming weeks, the first trailer and visuals from the OVA are expected to be shared. We will continue to closely follow the developments.
