MIRU: Paths to My Future Original Anime Adds Maaya Sakamoto as A Girl and Narrator

The official website for MIRU: Paths to My Future, an upcoming original TV anime project produced by Japanese diesel engine and heavy machinery manufacturer Yanmar, announced that voice actor and singer Maaya Sakamoto has joined its voice cast members. She plays the role of a girl in the anime's prologue segment. The character's visuals have been revealed above.

The official website for MIRU: Paths to My Future, an upcoming original TV anime project produced by Japanese diesel engine and heavy machinery manufacturer Yanmar, announced that voice actor and singer Maaya Sakamoto has joined its voice cast members. She plays the role of a girl in the anime’s prologue segment. The character’s visuals have been revealed above.

“When I first heard about this project, I was shocked—Yanmar is creating an anime?!” said Sakamoto. “At the same time, I felt a growing excitement, thinking this could become something entirely new, unlike anything we’ve seen before.I feel that the story carries a powerful message: the future we create depends on the choices we make. I truly hope many people will enjoy this unique and inspiring work.”

Sakamoto also serves as the narrator of the trailers for each episode. She previously narrated the teaser trailer for the anime project, released in November 2022, when it was called “Socius.” The trailers for Episode 079 “Stardust Memory” and Episode 101 “The King of the Forest” featuring her narrations are now available on the project’s official YouTube channel.

Episode 079 “Stardust Memory” Trailer

Episode 101 “The King of the Forest” Trailer

The five-episode sci-fi anthology series MIRU: Paths to My Future is scheduled to be broadcast on Japanese terrestrial TV stations in April 2025.

The concept on the project’s official website reads:

In the distant future, humans create a robot named MIRU capable of traveling through time, visiting various eras, places, and even parallel worlds. Unlike some robots, MIRU isn’t equipped with weapons. Instead, it helps people overcome immense obstacles peacefully, encouraging new beginnings without violence. MIRU continuously evolves by interacting with people, learning and growing to assist those struggling to survive. It listens to their problems and offers support. By helping others, MIRU sets off a “Butterfly Effect,”* of dramatic change guiding society toward a brighter future. Why was MIRU created? What is its purpose? Can it save the Earth and humanity from a dystopian future?