Meikyu no Shiori Anime Film Reveals Voice Cast Including ATRASHII GAKKO!’s SUZUKA in Dual Roles

Meikyu no Shiori Anime Film Announces Main Cast, Featuring SUZUKA in Dual Lead Roles

The highly anticipated original anime film Meikyu no Shiori (translated as Shiori of the Labyrinth) has officially announced its core voice cast. At the forefront is SUZUKA, a performer from the Japanese music group ATARASHII GAKKO!, who will voice both the main character Shiori Maezawa and her digital counterpart SHIORI@REVOLUTION.

This marks SUZUKA’s debut as a voice actor in anime, and her dual role showcases her vocal range and emotional expression. The anime film is slated to open in January 2026 in Japan and is helmed by veteran director Shoji Kawamori, known for Macross and Aquarion.

Confirmed Main Cast Members:

• SUZUKA as Shiori Maezawa and SHIORI@REVOLUTION – the real-world girl and her smartphone-world version.

• Taizo Harada as Komori – a rabbit sticker who guides Shiori in the world of “Uninhabited Yokohama.”

• Aoi Ito as Nozomi Kurashina – Shiori’s childhood friend and a lively high school influencer.

• Jun Saito as Kento Yamada – Shiori’s jokester classmate.

Visual Previews of the Characters Include:

• Shiori Maezawa (ordinary schoolgirl)

• SHIORI@REVOLUTION (virtual version of Shiori)

• Komori (talking rabbit sticker)

• Nozomi Kurashina (dance-video-loving best friend)

• Kento Yamada (comedic peer with a warm heart)

SUZUKA Shares Thoughts on Her First Anime Role

SUZUKA expressed her gratitude and enthusiasm for her voice acting debut:

“Voicing Shiori and SHIORI@REVOLUTION was a new journey for me. The process of finding their voices within my own allowed me to connect with the characters on a deep emotional level. I’m truly thankful to Director Kawamori for this opportunity and hope audiences will resonate with the emotions carried through my performance.”

Director Kawamori praised SUZUKA’s performance, describing her as:

“A youth wild boar-like spirit with individuality and freedom. Her raw and expressive energy embodied SHIORI perfectly. For a first-timer, she portrayed both roles with profound emotional depth. Her performance is a powerful message to the youth.”

Behind the Scenes and Production Details

The anime film is a collaborative effort featuring industry veterans:

• Director: Shoji Kawamori (Macross, Aquarion)

• Character Design: Risa Ebata (Macross Frontier)

• Screenplay: Taichi Hashimoto (revisions)

• Animation Studio: SANJIGEN (BanG Dream!, ARGONAVIS)

Plot Synopsis (Translated)

Shiori Maezawa is an average high school student. One day, her smartphone suddenly breaks, and she awakens in a surreal version of Yokohama where no other humans exist. As she navigates this digital labyrinth, she discovers unfamiliar social media posts featuring her own image—photos she has no memory of.

Is this a dream, a glitch, or something more?
And who is SHIORI@REVOLUTION—the digital persona guiding her?

With only her intuition, a mysterious talking rabbit sticker, and fragmented digital clues, Shiori must find a way out of this smartphone-shaped maze and uncover the truth behind her dual existence.

Why This Film Stands Out

Meikyu no Shiori blends science fiction, psychological mystery, and youth drama into an original anime feature that reflects themes of identity, technology, and inner conflict. The dual protagonist structure adds depth, especially with a newcomer like SUZUKA delivering fresh energy to the genre.

With its January 2026 release, the film positions itself as one of the major original anime movies to kick off the year. Given the high-profile production team and emotional narrative, it’s expected to appeal to fans of Paprika, Your Name, and Serial Experiments Lain.

Where to Watch and Stay Updated

The film will premiere in Japanese theaters in January 2026, with potential international release announcements expected closer to launch. Follow the official Meikyu no Shiori website and the film’s social media accounts for trailers, voice drama previews, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content.