The Iyemon animated CM series, Iyemon no Shasou Nite (At the Iyemon Window), which captivated audiences in June, has released its latest episodes. The "Bus Arc" premieres on December 16 (Monday), followed by the "Ryokan Arc" on December 21 (Saturday). A combined 90-second special version will air once only on December 21 at 6:00 PM JST on terrestrial TV during Detective Conan (Yomiuri TV/Nippon TV).

Takuya Eguchi Takes on a Unique Role

Popular voice actor Takuya Eguchi, known for his roles as Loid Forger in SPY×FAMILY and Yukimiya Kenyu in Blue Lock, surprises fans with an unexpected role. Eguchi commented:
"In the 'Bus Arc,' I play the quirky bus announcement voice, a character you can imagine exists somewhere. In the 'Ryokan Arc,' I take on a role unlike anything I’ve done before – let’s just say it’s in the 'appliance' genre. I voiced both high and low tones, so try to guess when you watch the one-time TV airing!"

Continuation of the Popular Brother Arc

The new episodes follow the story of Dot (voiced by Keita Tada) and his younger brother Nico (voiced by Aimi Tanaka), who were introduced in the Brother Arc. This previous episode became a social media phenomenon, earning over 160,000 likes on TikTok, the highest ever for Suntory as of November 2024. Fan engagement soared with story analyses and character-related fan creations on platforms like X (formerly Twitter).

Keita Tada shared his excitement:
"I’ve been enjoying the fan reactions and interpretations, so I’m thrilled to continue this journey. The second installment will spark imaginations again."

Aimi Tanaka added:
"These episodes feature longer dialogues, allowing viewers to see a new side of the brothers. It's refreshing!"

Story Highlights

Bus Arc: The brothers sip Iyemon tea as they embark on a trip. A heartwarming story unfolds as the elder brother cares for his weary younger sibling, portraying their close bond.
Ryokan Arc: The brothers enjoy Iyemon in a peaceful ryokan setting, sharing natural and heartwarming moments of relaxation.

Special Content and Fan Art

The release will also feature a fan art relay project by renowned illustrators and an Iyemon tea “how-to-drink” video, created by popular animator ichimaru and featuring the younger brother character.

Release Details

Web CM: Bus Arc on December 16 (YouTube, TikTok, X)
Ryokan Arc on December 21
TV CM: A combined 90-second version airs once only on December 21 (6:00–6:30 PM JST) during Detective Conan (Yomiuri TV/Nippon TV).

Source : ORICON NEWS