We learned back in March 2019 that the creator behind Hanayamata has another of their manga properties getting an anime adaptation with Ochikobore Fruit Tart, or Dropout Idol Fruit Tart. With the series still set for a summer 2020 debut in July, the official site has updated to reveal four more characters for the project with their actors revealed. The recently added members include:
- Yōko Hikasa as Hoho Kajino, Fruit Tart’s manager
- Kaoru Sakura as Chiko Sekino, a Cream Anmitsu idol unit member
- Yū Sasahara as Nua Nakamachi, a Cream Anmitsu idol unit member
- Takako Tanaka as Rua Nakamachi, a Cream Anmitsu idol unit member
And their newly revealed visuals for all by Hoho Kajino:
The previously revealed Japanese cast includes:
- Hiyori Nitta as Ino Sakura
- Risa Kubota as Roko Sekino
- Haruka Shiraishi as Hayu Nukui
- Reina Kondo as Nina Maehara
- Kyōka Moriya as Hemo Midori
The series has Keiichiro Kawaguchi directing based on the series composition by him and Tatsuya Takahashi. Sumie Kinoshita is handling the character designs with studio feel working on the animation production.
The manga by Sou Hamayumiba began in 2015 and has four volumes out so far.
Check out the official site and Twitter.
Plot Concept: First-year high school student Ino Sakura heads to Tokyo to pursue becoming an idol. She teams up with fellow Nezumi Dorm residents — unpopular former child actor Roko, musician Hayu, and model Nina — to form the new idol unit Fruit Tart. These dropout idols get back on their feet and enter the world of show business to prevent their dorm from being demolished.
[Source: ANN]
