Anpanman anime series announced on Friday that Miina Tominaga will play the role of Dokin-chan in the anime after the character’s voice actress, Hiromi Tsuru, passed away on November 16.
In addition, Rei Sakuma will temporarily play the role of Dokin-chan in the anime’s Christmas special.
Tominaga also plays the character Rollpanna in the show, and will play both roles from now on.
Voice recording for the special took place on November 20 for all parts other than Dokin-chan.