I've got to say that this season isn't as great as the past two, but there are still some enjoyable shows to watch. Based on one episode, Hanamaru Kindergarten seems to be one: Kodomo no Jikan without as much suggestiveness or angst. So cute your teeth will rot, and with a little salutary darkness lurking beneath the surface.It has a fascinating voice crew. Shindou Kei (Anzu) is a link to Kodomo no Jikan, having played Kuro. But Takagaki Ayahi comes from starring in Phantom and Sasameki Koto to play Hiiragi. Now that's range. And MAKO comes from her popular anime interview TV show -- and before that, from playing Yurie in Kamichu -- to play Koume.Click here or on the image below to go to a full characters/seiyuus page:Kitamura Eri's radio girl-friend Hirota Shion plays a girl called Satsuki. The talented Ise Mariya plays Hinagiku -- one of her four current roles, which include roles in Ladies v. Butlers, Durarara, and Ookamikakushi.Veteran seiyuu Honna Youko plays Anzu's mother. Years ago, she was the star of one of my two favorite anime movies, Whisper of the Heart (the other is 5cm/sec). Fujimura Ayumi, who is the heroine of Seikon no Qwaser, plays the little boy Ryouta. And Saitou Chiwa will show up as Mayumi.If you're interested -- and can stand the cutesy voices -- here is a video featuring the seiyuus for the three starring kids: (l-r) Takagaki Ayahi (Hiiragi), Shindou Kei (Anzu), and MAKO (Koume).
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