Astro Note | |
アストロノオト (Asutoro Nōto) | |
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Genre | Romantic comedy, science fiction [1] |
Created by | Shochiku |
Anime television series | |
Directed by |
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Written by | Kimiko Ueno |
Music by | Kōhei Munemoto |
Studio | Telecom Animation Film |
Licensed by |
Crunchyroll |
Original network | Tokyo MX, BS Asahi, KBS Kyoto, SUN, TV Hokkaido, AT-X |
Original run | April 5, 2024 – present |
Episodes | 3 |
Astro Note (アストロノオト, Asutoro Nōto) is an original Japanese anime television series animated by Telecom Animation Film and produced by Shochiku. It is directed by Haruki Kasugamori and written by Kimiko Ueno, with Shinji Takamatsu serving as chief director and Kōhei Munemoto composing the music. Original character designs are provided by Eisaku Kubonouchi, while Maho Aoki adapts the designs for animation. The series premiered in April 2024.
Takumi, a gifted chef, was just let go from his job. He lands a gig at an old boarding house called Astro-sou, owned by beautiful and charming landlady, Mira. Which he accept after learning he must also live there full-time. The two begin to work together, and their connection deepens.
One day, while cooking for everyone. Takumi finally learn Mira's true identity: she is the crown princess of Planet Widi and she came to Astro-sou to find the key in order return her planet and crowned as its queen. Takumi decides help her and keep Mira's identity in secret from other tenants. The story follows daily life of Astro-sou residents and how Takumi help Mira finding the key.
The titular heroine. She is the landlady of the inn. She is actually an alien, who is the crown princess of her planet.
The main protagonist. He is an aspiring chef, who takes up a job as the resident cook at the inn.
The series premiered on April 5, 2024, on Tokyo MX and other networks. The opening theme song is "Hohoemi Nōto" (ホホエミノオト, Hohoemi Note, "Smile Note"), performed by Ai Furihata, [2] while the ending theme song is "Kokoro no Kagi" (ココロのカギ, "Key to the Heart"), performed by Maaya Uchida and Soma Saito. [4] Crunchyroll licensed the series. [1] [5] Medialink has licensed the series in South and Southeast Asia and streaming it on Ani-One Asia YouTube channel. [6]
No. | Title [7] [a] | Directed by [b] | Written by [b] | Storyboarded by [b] | Original air date [9] | |
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1 | "Episode 1" Transliteration: "Dai-ichi-wa" ( Japanese: 第1話) | Kasugamori Haruki | TBA | TBA | April 5, 2024 | |
In the premiere, Takumi, intrigued by a job ad, visits 'Asutoro-sou,' a breakfast-centric sharehouse instead of a restaurant. Impressed by the residents' enjoyment of his cooking and charmed by landlady Mira, Takumi decides to become the live-in chef. Yet, he soon discovers hidden truths about the residents and Mira. | ||||||
2 | "Episode 2" Transliteration: "Dai-ni-wa" ( Japanese: 第2話) | TBA | TBA | TBA | April 12, 2024 | |
Viewers delve into Mira and Naosuke's Earth backstory. Mira, now 'Asutoro-sou's' landlady, seeks the elusive 'key' for her royal lineage. A breakfast theft prompts investigation, while Ren captures a mysterious cleaning robot, causing a power outage. Mira and Takumi are trapped, and a mysterious character claiming to be Mira's fiancé emerges, heightening intrigue. | ||||||
3 | "Episode 3" Transliteration: "Dai-san-wa" (第3話) | TBA | TBA | TBA | April 19, 2024 | |
4 | "Episode 4" Transliteration: "Dai-yon-wa" (第4話) | TBA | TBA | TBA | April 26, 2024 | |
5 | "Episode 5" Transliteration: "Dai-go-wa" (第5話) | TBA | TBA | TBA | May 3, 2024 |