Game Center Girl Anime PV & Cast News

It has been announced that Reo Koyamauchi, Asaki Yukawa, Kaori Ishihara, and Ai Kayano will appear in the TV anime “Game Center Girl and Cross-Cultural Exchange.” The main PV, key visuals, and theme song information have also been released.

Many stills from the main PV are also released

The original is a love comedy manga by Yasuhara Hirokazu, currently being serialized in KADOKAWA’s “Dora Dora Sharp♯”. The story depicts the “cross-cultural exchange at a game center” that begins when university student Kusakabe Renji (CV: Chiba Shoya), who works part-time at a game center, helps out British girl Lily Baker (Amagi Sally) who is absorbed in playing crane games alone on Valentine’s Day, and later receives a message card from Lily saying “Be My Valentine!”

Aoi Kusakabe (CV: Reo Koyamauchi)

Koyamauchi will play Aoi Kusakabe, Renji’s younger sister and Lily’s classmate, Yukawa will play Kaga Karin, a girl who attends the same school as Lily and her friends and dreams of becoming a professional gamer, and Ishihara will play Katsuragi Hotaru, the class representative of Lily and her friends. Kayano will play Mochizuki Momoko, who is interested in Renji and attends the same university as him

Katsuragi Hotaru (CV: Ishihara Kaori)

Momoko Mochizuki (CV: Ai Kayano)

Kaga Karin (CV: Yukawa Asaki)

The main PV, which features the voices of the cast, depicts the cross-cultural exchange at the arcade between Renji and Lily that began with a misunderstanding, and also features Aoi, Karin, Hotaru, and Momoko, conveying the lively atmosphere of the work.

The theme songs have also been revealed, with the opening theme “Two Start Buttons” sung by Lily (Amagi) and Aoi (Oyamauchi). The ending theme will be “Amusing Flavor” sung by Lily. A snippet of “Two Start Buttons” is included in the main PV.

The first episode will air on July 6th. It will air on AT-X at 11:30pm, TOKYO MX and Sun TV at 12:30am, KBS Kyoto at 12:45am, and BS Asahi at 1:30am.

The full comments from Oyamauchi, Yukawa, Ishihara, Kayano, and Amagi, who will be singing the theme song, are below.

[Oyamauchi Reo (voice of Kusakabe Aoi)]

When I read the original work, I thought Aoi was reliable and caring, but she also has some traits appropriate for her age, so I think she’s a girl you really want to root for. I hope that in the anime, she moves and talks, and you can enjoy a more lively intercultural exchange!

[Yukawa Asaki (role of Kaga Karin)]

Karin stands out as a lone wolf and free spirit, but she has a stronger passion for gaming than most people. I tried to convey Karin’s charm while keeping in mind that she is a gamer. I’m sure everyone will enjoy the various arcade elements!

[Ishihara Kaori (role of Katsuragi Hotaru)]

Hotaru-chan is a diligent class president who pays close attention to her surroundings! Her hard work makes her both sad and adorable, making her a character you won’t want to take your eyes off of. English is used a lot during recording, making it stimulating! And it’s fun, too, as it was created by a team that loves this show, so please look forward to this arcade girl!

[Kayano Ai (Mochizuki Momoko)]

Yes, she’s cute. Lily is just so cute…! I will be playing Momoko, who becomes the love rival (?) of the super cute Lily. I will do my best to bring out her charm to the fullest so that I don’t get knocked down by Lily’s cuteness!!

[Amagi Sally (role of Lily Baker / Opening Theme Song Artist)] I sang this song with Lily’s feelings for Renji in mind! I’m happy to be able to sing a duet with Aoi, who is Lily’s best ally in the story! The nostalgic melody warms my heart and makes me want to take a big jump into the sunset! I hope you enjoy this song every week, which gives you the feeling of something really starting.

[Koyamauchi Reo (role of Kusakabe Aoi / Opening Theme Song Artist)] It’s a really cute and refreshing OP song, and I really enjoyed singing it. I think you’ll also enjoy the contrast with the ED song sung by Lily!

[Amagi Sally (Lily Baker / Ending Theme Song Artist)] Really… how can I put it into words… it’s amazing… I’m just busy in a good way (laughs). I think that the atmosphere of an arcade changes depending on the floor and there are various worldviews, but I feel like the excitement and suspense you can experience at such an arcade has been turned into a song! I sang this song with the hope that I could convey the atmosphere of Lily having fun while spending busy days with everyone she met in Japan!

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Main PV for the TV anime “Game Center Girl and Intercultural Exchange”

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Game Center Girl: PV & Cast Revealed

A Fresh Take on Youth, Culture, and Connection Through Arcade Life

“Game Center Girl and Cross-Cultural Exchange” is shaping up to be a unique coming-of-age anime that blends nostalgic Japanese arcade culture with themes of international friendship. The casting of Reo Koyamauchi, Asaki Yukawa, Kaori Ishihara, and Ai Kayano suggests a mix of fresh and seasoned voices, indicating strong character dynamics. With the release of the main PV, the visuals and emotional tone give off a heartfelt yet humorous vibe—likely to resonate with fans of slice-of-life and cultural exploration genres. This show may be more than just arcade nostalgia—it could be a mirror of how youth find identity and connection in shared spaces, even across cultural lines.