The anime adaptation of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off has enlisted a star-studded Japanese cast, with Ai Fairouz taking on the role of Ramona Flowers. Fairouz, known for her previous roles in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean and Chainsaw Man, expressed her excitement about the pivotal role on social media.
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off reunites a significant portion of the original English cast, including Chris Evans, Brie Larson, Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jason Schwartzman, and Aubrey Plaza. The Japanese dub, featuring Fairouz, adds another layer of talent to the series, elevating its appeal in the anime world.
Fairouz confirmed her involvement in Scott Pilgrim Takes Off in her official X account. The voice actor revealed that she has been a huge fan of Ramona Flowers since seeing the character played by Winstead in Scott Pilgrim vs The World. Needless to say, landing the role in the animated series is a dream come true.
"I play the role of Ramona in the Netflix animation Scott Pilgrim Takes Off," Fairouz wrote. "I've watched the movie so many times since high school that I've memorized the lines, and I've even imitated Ramona's hairstyle, so I was really happy to be asked to do it. The visuals and music are great, and the developments are mind-blowing!!"
Ai Fairouz's journey in anime voice acting began with the aspiration to portray Jolyne Cujoh in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean, a dream that became a reality. Her impressive career includes notable roles in Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon and Pokemon, alongside a standout performance as Power in Chainsaw Man.
Did Scott Pilgrim Takes Off tease on a potential Season 2?
The future of Scott Pilgrim's anime remains uncertain regarding a potential second season. The first season, titled Takes Off, presents a unique storyline drawing inspiration from both the graphic novels and the movies while introducing fresh elements. The post-credits scene saw Julie Powers and Gordon Goose plotting against Scott and Ramona, strongly hinting at the possibility of the universe's return and leaving fans eager to explore potential future arcs.
For now, Netflix has not yet confirmed whether Scott Pilgrim will be renewed for a second season. In the meantime, all episodes of the first season are currently streaming on the service.
