The official Twitter account for the 50th anniversary special of the family television anime Sazae-san revealed on Friday that Norito Yashima will play Sazae’s cousin Norisuke Namino in the special’s live-action segment.
The live-action segment will depict the family 20 years into the future.
The anime segment of the special will bring in fantasy elements as it depicts the past of Sazae’s family, as well as a family trip.
The special will premiere on November 24, and will air for three and a half hours on Fuji TV.