Hikasa also blogged about the role, posting with a photo of her Tanabata decorations that the manga was a favorite from before the anime was announced, that she loves its story of rice, family and friendship, and that it’s interesting to see the anime’s use of child-actors.
This season’s anime adaptation of Gido Amagakure’s sweetness and lightning has announced that singer/voice actress Yoko Hikasa (The Devil Is A Part-Timer!’s Emi Yusa) will be appearing from episode three as the mother of Mikio.