“Future Kid TAKARA” is an original short animation series that is useful for environmental education, which is teamed up by NHK Enterprise and the animation studio studio4℃. An original story about global warming and climate change composed of animation and real images. The world’s first screening, which will be the world premiere, will be held from 15:00 on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at the EXPO hall of the Kansai Expo in Osaka.

Yuki Kaji, Honoka Yoshida, Shinji Ono will be on stage! Reservations open on Tuesday, July 1st!

The performers for the event will be decided this time, and reservations will start on Tuesday, July 1st. *The reservation start date has changed.
In the Expo Hall (Shine Hat) with a capacity of 1900 people, Yuki Kaji, who plays the role of Takara, a child from the future of the main character, Honoka Yoshida, who plays the role of Sara, a girl who lives in the present age, and J. Shinji Ono, a legend of the soccer world, has decided to appear on behalf of the three former J-League players who will co-star with anime characters in “Can’t play sports due to warming?” on behalf of Shinji Ono, Kengo Nakamura, and Atsuto Uchida. At the event, Shinji Ono is planning to show off a splendid live lifting to the children. And it has also been decided that artist Meiwa Denki will appear in the “Future Kid TAKARA” support mini LIVE.
By all means, please come to the EXPO hall animation event on September 25th, the 10th birthday of the SDGs.

New cast announced! Keiko Toda as Sugar

Also, this time, the story of all 11 episodes has been released. In addition, Keiko Toda has been selected as a new cast for the role of Sugar, the cousin of Sarah (first character visual unlocked).
This work was introduced as a notable animation that is currently being produced at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival held on June 8th. Please look forward to the new short animation series “Future Kid TAKARA” that you can’t take your eyes off!

Premium screening

Event name: Now you can change the future! “FUTURE KID TAKARA” animation screening
Date and time: Thursday, September 25, 2025 15: 00-16: 30 (14: 00 open)
Location: Osaka Kansai Expo (Yumeshima) EXPO Hall “Shine Hat” (1900 people)
Organizer: NHK Enterprise
Supported by: Ministry of the Environment Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, United Nations Public Relations Center, Japan UNESCO National Committee

Special Sponsor: Aeon Environmental Foundation
Sponsored by: Japan Professional Soccer League (J-League)

*Those who come to the Expo on the day of the event can view it for free. However, advance reservations are required for this event.
There are only a few numbered tickets on the day.
*For information on how to make a reservation, please check the Expo official website (reservation system).

Reservation for this event: [1st application period] July 1st to July 24th
(Approximately 800 seats will be scheduled, block designation, if there are many entries, the lottery will be held on July 25th.)
[2nd application period] August 25th to September 17th
(Approximately 500 seats will be scheduled, block designation, if there are many entries, the lottery will be held on September 18th.)

★ Expo official website (reservation system): https://www.expo2025.or.jp/tickets-index/

Event speaker message

Yuuki Kaji / Message as Takara: A child who has been time warping since 2100
Active in numerous animes such as “Attack on Titan” Ellen Jaeger, “My Hero Academia” Shotoro Todoroki, “Haikyuu!” !

This is Yuki Kaji, who will be in charge of the voice of Takara.
The content of animation that is a culture that Japan is proud of and will lead the future.
I am truly honored to be able to participate as a voice actor in the original animation that will be unveiled for the first time at the Kansai Expo in Osaka.
Takara, who I acted as a child from the future. Children who are full of curiosity and energy = a character with a brilliance like a treasure. I faced the drama that was drawn head-on with a pure feeling. This work will resonate with a wide range of generations. Please look forward to the release!

Honoka Yoshida / Message as Sarah, a curious girl who lives in the present age
The movie “Phoenix Eden Flower” was well received as a com, and appeared in the Taiga drama “Bellabou” as Ayame.

Sara was a positive girl and she told me, “Please do it yourself,” but I was relieved, but I was really nervous about the recording. I’ve never really thought about environmental issues so far, and I’ve never thought about it. I just thought, “It’s hot.” What can we do to protect the earth? I’m currently studying food loss as part of my school classes, so I’d like to share my opinion on environmental issues with everyone! I would like to see this work, learn about environmental problems, and think together!

Shinji Ono / J.League Specially Appointed Director Message
Shinji Ono, Kengo Nakamura, and Atsuto Uchida will appear in Future Kid Takara #6 “Can’t You Play Sports With Global Warming?” Co-starring with anime characters for the first time! !

I continue to hold children’s soccer classes with children from all over the country, and I think about how I can improve myself and how I can do it myself, just like soccer. In the same way, depending on our actions, we believe that small things will accumulate and become great forces, and we can improve the environment.
I think that anime is the content that children will be very interested in, so I would be happy if we could make it something that would make them realize what they need to do after watching this video. Future Kid Takara, please come and see the anime screening at the Kansai Expo in Osaka!
■ Profile
Born in Shizuoka prefecture. His position during his active career was a midfielder. Former Japan national team. Joined the Urawa Reds in 1998 and became the youngest player to participate in the World Cup in France in the same year. In 2001, he moved to Feyenort, the Netherlands, and became the first Japanese player to win the European Cup in the UEFA Cup (currently the UEFA Europa League). For the Japanese national team, he will participate in three consecutive tournaments from the World Cup in France. Retired from active duty on December 3, 2023 with the Urawa Reds.

[EXPO Hall Support Mini LIVE]
Cast: Meiwa Electric (Artist)

■ Profile
An art unit produced by Tosa Shindo. Wearing blue work clothes, the work is called “products” and live performances are called “product demonstrations”, and so on.
In the style of small and medium-sized enterprises that supported economic growth, he has developed various nonsense machines and has announced live performances and exhibitions, not only in Japan but also widely. It was also a big hit with the development of musical note-shaped electronic musical instruments such as “Otamatone”!

[FUTURE KID TAKARA/Message from the new cast]
Keiko Toda / Sugar as the main character, Sara’s cousin, a 5-year-old naughty child

I play a boy named Sugar.
He is a cute boy who helps his grandfather, Minamoto no Umi, with the sea work. We learn a lot with everyone. I myself am learning a lot about environmental issues. Also, since it’s the original animation that was unveiled for the first time at the Osaka Expo, we are very excited! It’s the days when I wish I could visit the Expo once.

■ Profile
Debuted in the drama “Junior High School Groups” after working at the NHK Nagoya Broadcasting Children’s Theater Company. Debuted as an idol enka singer in 1974. In 1977, he joined the theater company “Raza” and was active as a signboard actress until he left the team. After that, he appeared in many stages and videos, the drama “Shomuni”, and the stage “Rainbow Kakera ~ Another Judy”. Since 1979, he has also been active as a voice actor. In addition to the voice of Anpanman from “Soreike! Anpanman”, he has also appeared in many foreign film dubbings.

[Work information]
Title: “FUTURE KID TAKARA” (about 5 minutes x 11 episodes)
Animation production: Studio4℃
Director: Yuta Sano (Director of “Poupelle of the movie “Poupelle of the movie”)
Character draft: Shinji Kimura
Screenplay: Shinji Ohara
Producer: Shun Hasegawa
Planning Producer: Kyoko Kentachi (NHK Enterprise)
Planning Producer: Eiko Tanaka (Beyond C./Studio4℃)
Logo design: Eisuke Tachikawa (Director of the Japan Industrial Design Association)
Science Supervision: Masata Emori (Professor, Future Vision Research Center, The University of Tokyo)
Education supervision: Osamu Abe (Chairman of Japan Environmental Education Forum)

(C)︎Beyond C./Future Kid Takara Production Committee

Official site: https://sdgs.nhk-ep.co.jp/futurekidtakara/
Official X: https://x.com/futurekidtakara

[Story of all 11 episodes]
Original video (Each story about 5-6 minutes)
Production Committee Secretariat: NHK Enterprise Animation Production: Studio4℃

#1 Children from the future
Sarah, a girl who lives in the present age, suddenly meets a child Takara, who came from the future of 2100 years. A prologue to learn about global warming by making full use of airplane runfo with the genius scientist Dr. Aimory, who has changed.
#2 Why is global warming happening?
Sarah and her cousin, Sugar, learn from Takara and others how global warming works in the heat. Ranfo also witnessed the sources of carbon dioxide such as coal-fired power plants and vehicles. Start thinking about how to stop global warming.
#3 Abnormal weather with more
On a heavy rainy night, Sarah and Takara learn about the current state of extreme weather that is already happening in the world. In addition to communicating damage such as linear rain belts and the rise of sea level due to melting ice, we also learn about the importance of disaster prevention such as hazard maps.
#4: Food is in a pinch!
Sarah and Sugar learn about the current situation of food loss. There is a relationship between global warming and food problems, and Takara tells that many foods such as corn potage, rice balls, and chocolates, which have been served for school lunches, will no longer be available.
#5 Protect the creatures!
In 2100, Dr. Aimory told Sara that pandas, koalas, and corals had disappeared, and that 1 million species were in danger of extinction. Learn the risks of losing connections with living things and the importance of nature positive.
#6 Can’t play sports due to global warming?
Three legends from the soccer world, Shinji Ono, Kengo Nakamura, and Atsuto Uchida will appear. Lectures on Sarah and Sugar on how to prevent heatstroke, and convey the importance of working on action to reduce CO2 in order to continue sports.
#7 Natural energy is amazing!
An important way to stop global warming is to stop using fossil fuels and increase natural energy. Sara and the others ride on Takara and Lanfo and witness the scenes of sunlight, wind power, and geothermal. You will also learn the importance of energy saving and insulation.
#8 Let’s increase the forest!
Sara participates in tree planting activities with her grandfather, Minamoto. Takara and Sugar learned how forests absorb CO2, and witnessed the destruction of Amazon’s rainforests. Think about the importance of growing forests, including seaweed forests such as seaweed.
#9 What is the circular economy?
Sarah and his friends who ride a Lanfo and learn about the current situation of marine plastic pollution in Tsushima in Nagasaki and in Southeast Asia. Naomi, a 100-year-old environmental activist who lives in the future, teaches the importance of shifting to a recycling-oriented economy rather than a disposable one.
#10 “10 things” that everyone can do
Climate refugees arose due to sea level rises on the islands in the south that did not emit CO2. Feeling unfair, Sarah and the others learn about “climate justice” and “10 actions” that each person can do, and realize the importance of raising their voices.
#11 The future can be changed!
There is no magic that can erase CO2, but Dr. Aimory tells him that new inventions and innovations that create mechanisms are important. Most importantly, the future can be changed! Believe it. Sara and the others renew their determination.

Special Sponsor: AEON Environment Foundation Sponsored: Japan Professional Soccer League

Animation production: Studio4℃ Introduction
Studio 4℃ is one of the few animation production companies that mainly produces theater works, which actively engages in projects that transcend genres and is highly acclaimed around the world. The company’s name, 4°C, was intended to guarantee the high quality of the work because it has the highest water density. The latest feature film “CHAO” won the second best jury award at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France.

Project Secretariat: NHK Enterprise Introduction
As a group company of NHK, NHK Enterprise (NEP) is engaged in a wide range of programs, events, video works, planning and production of digital content, and licensing business. NEP is a comprehensive content company that transcends the boundaries of broadcasting program production and uses the creative power it has cultivated to provide attractive content to all kinds of media such as events and digital. He is also in charge of directing the opening ceremony of the Osaka Kansai Expo.

*About the 1.5°C promise campaign
NHK Enterprise has joined the United Nations SDG Media Compact, a joint campaign to stop the climate crisis, “Promise of 1.5°C – Let’s move now, to stop the temperature from rising.” This campaign is about 169 media in Japan, and it conveys the importance of keeping the global average temperature rising to 1.5 degrees Celsius before the Industrial Revolution, and encourages action.
This “Future Kid Takara” project will also participate in the “1.5℃ Promise” campaign.
https://www.unic.or.jp/news_press/info/51435/