‘Tokyo Mew Mew’ Drops First Trailer: Check It Out
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Fans of anime from the 00s have a big announcement to look forward to in 2022. Tokyo Mew Mew is back after a nearly 20-year absence. The new series doesn’t seem like it will be bringing back much of the original talent from the 00s. But fans of the show and manga should just be excited about anything new coming from the franchise at all. A trailer recently dropped and a release date has been set.
A New Trailer
The trailer sets up the premise of Tokyo Mew Mew. Which is that 5 girls are infused with the DNA of endangered animals. This DNA gives them special powers. They use these powers to defend the planet from aliens who seek to take over. Their powers are also occasionally in use to help them with boys. It’s a solid trailer, although it doesn’t show anything that longtime fans weren’t already expecting out of a new show. The voice actors and designs of the characters are looking solid on first impression. So, ultimately, it will come down to the writing as to whether or not Tokyo Mew Mew New can live up to the fans’ standards set by the original.
The original anime was popular in the West at the time. But its English dub was short-lived, with 4Kids only releasing half of the episodes. Cutting the lifespan of an already short anime even shorter. It is unknown at this time if another English dub will be in the works with Tokyo Mew Mew New. It may or may not simply hinge on the initial success of the revival.
Both the anime and the manga were quiet for many years. But in 2020, a new manga began publishing. It was a success, showing interest in Tokyo Mew Mew is still very much alive. And that display of interest is most likely what led to this new show being greenlit to reach screens this year after so long.
The Return of ‘Tokyo Mew Mew’
It’s been a long time since any new Tokyo Mew Mew was on screens. So the apprehension is real amongst fans that this show won’t be able to live up to their expectations and nostalgia. Especially with a new creative team handling the reins of the show now. There are reasons for trepidation, but there are also reasons for loads of excitement. It’s not often that a name which has been inactive for so long gets another chance at its own show.
Tokyo Mew Mew New is slated to premiere this July.