It's the Final Episode of Pani Poni Dash! (tears)

With the final episode approaching, we were able to hear some thoughts and other comments from the cast.

Interviewees: Chiwa Saitō (Becky Miyamoto) | Vanilla Yamazaki (Mesousa) | Fumiko Orikasa

(Himeko Katagiri) | Kayo Sakata (No. 6) | Kana Ueda (Kurumi Momose) | Ai Nonaka (Ichijou) |

Mugihito (Alien Captain) | Tomokazu Sugita (Alien Subordinate)

Interview source: Pani Poni Dash!'s official site (archived link)

Saitō

I absolutely loved “Machachuuchecchu” and “hau hau”. I believe those two lines are what define Becky’s character, and if anything, they’re very memorable lines.

2. Since it’s an anime set in a school, if you have any fond memories from your school days, please tell us about them.

Saitō

At the time I was a student, I would always do whatever I wanted like Himeko, which made the teachers furious. But I still had lots of fun. Even though I was most definitely a nuisance to teachers...

3. If you were to actually enter the world of this work, which character would you be and what kind of life would you want to see?

Saitō

I think being Becky would be great. She’d get bossed around by her students, but I think it’d still be lots of fun. She’s a genius, after all (laughs).

4. Are there things that would’ve made you go "I wish I had included this joke in the story!" if you had been a staff member?

Saitō

There were already many funny jokes that I didn’t even think about it… Personally, it’s more fun to act than set things up.

5. If you could use Mesousa as your Number 2, how would you use her?

Saitō

I want her to make me food. And clean up. I want a full-time housewife (-husband?) to do everything!! And then for the rest of my life, I’d love her (laughs).

6. Please tell us your thoughts about appearing in the series to the final episode.

Saitō

My personal attachment to Pani Poni Dash! is pretty deep, I had fun no matter what and all the 26 episodes went by in a flash. By all means, I’d love to do “Part 2”!

Yamazaki

The part where Mesousa cosplayed(?) as me and narrated the story.

2. Since it’s an anime set in a school, if you have any fond memories from your school days, please tell us about them.

Yamazaki

I was famous for how I could change my voice.

3. If you were to actually enter the world of this work, which character would you be and what kind of life would you want to see?

Yamazaki

I want to be Lord Cat and live own my own pace.

4. Are there things that would’ve made you go "I wish I had included this joke in the story!" if you had been a staff member?

Yamazaki

I would’ve given Mesousa a Taishōgoto.

5. If you could use Mesousa as your Number 2, how would you use her?

Yamazaki

At the times I’m feeling unwell, and I’d want to stay in bed instead.

6. Please tell us your thoughts about appearing in the series to the final episode.

Yamazaki

I’m glad I’m not a student at Momotsuki Academy.

Orikasa

The scene about pecking a beehive.

2. Since it’s an anime set in a school, if you have any fond memories from your school days, please tell us about them.

Orikasa

Once the smell of rice crackers came from another class and the teacher assumed it was someone from our class eating, so he gave us a lecture, and the class lesson was cancelled.

3. If you were to actually enter the world of this work, which character would you be and what kind of life would you want to see?

Orikasa

Ichijou’s little sister, as she does as she pleases.

4. Are there things that would’ve made you go "I wish I had included this joke in the story!" if you had been a staff member?

Orikasa

It’s tightly packed, now with plenty of jokes, so I think that’s already a lot -maho!

5. If you could use Mesousa as your Number 2, how would you use her?

Orikasa

As a presenter.

6. Please tell us your thoughts about appearing in the series to the final episode.

Orikasa

No matter what, you can’t predict how the story unfolds… Has there been an anime like this before? Pani Poni Dash! is pretty scary (laughs)

Sakata

The coloured chick observation diary and not knowing coloured chicks were spray painted left me a deep impression. I guess that’s what being pure is…(laughs). “Genius teacher of the year” was pretty hard to say.

2. Since it’s an anime set in a school, if you have any fond memories from your school days, please tell us about them.

Sakata

I had the same problem as Otome. I wondered how I could grow taller...

3. If you were to actually enter the world of this work, which character would you be and what kind of life would you want to see?

Sakata

I thought about it a lot, but I guess it’d be No. 6 after all. Inside a comforting life there are hectic moments, so it wouldn’t seem to become all that boring.

4. Are there things that would’ve made you go "I wish I had included this joke in the story!" if you had been a staff member?

Sakata

Takarazuka... No, nothing at all.

5. If you could use Mesousa as your Number 2, how would you use her?

Sakata

Housework... I thought first, but it’d be quicker for me to do it by myself. That’s a tough question. Maybe she could earn some money for me (laughs).

6. Please tell us your thoughts about appearing in the series to the final episode.

Sakata

During this long, but short half a year, at every time when the story development was unexpectable, I was looking forward at watching broadcasts on an OA and going to recording sessions. I think it’s good how the fun and amusement can be shared with the viewers. I’m glad I was able to meet No. 6. I hope she’ll always be a good girl.

Ueda

The scene where she is overcome with loneliness in the rabbit hutch. The line, of course, is "Lalalu~".

2. Since it’s an anime set in a school, if you have any fond memories from your school days, please tell us about them.

Ueda

I got a license for using amateur radio at the broadcasting club, which came to use at a training camp in the mountains. I set up an about three-meter-tall antenna and I practiced communication and other stuff. Something like directing people with “This way please”.

3. If you were to actually enter the world of this work, which character would you be and what kind of life would you want to see?

Ueda

As Kurumi. I really want to keep it plain and simple.

4. Are there things that would’ve made you go "I wish I had included this joke in the story!" if you had been a staff member?

Ueda

“Woaaah flap flap flap flap flap!!!” and such. I wanted to see some flying.

5. If you could use Mesousa as your Number 2, how would you use her?

Ueda

I want her to play online games and level up in my stead. Ah, but she can’t hold a mouse, can she?

6. Please tell us your thoughts about appearing in the series to the final episode.

Ueda

It all went in a flash. Like turning a toy box all upside down, it was a really fun project.

Nonaka

The episode where the captain and Ichijou sung “Yaaren Soran Soran Soran Soran Soran ♪".

2. Since it’s an anime set in a school, if you have any fond memories from your school days, please tell us about them.

Nonaka

Hills! My high school was on top of a hill, so every morning I had to stand while pedalling my bike to get up there.

3. If you were to actually enter the world of this work, which character would you be and what kind of life would you want to see?

Nonaka

Himeko. I want to have a life where every day you’re full of energy and having fun.

4. Are there things that would’ve made you go "I wish I had included this joke in the story!" if you had been a staff member?

Nonaka

None. Even I can’t come to use Ichijou properly.

5. If you could use Mesousa as your Number 2, how would you use her?

Nonaka

To keep me warm like a hot water bottle.

6. Please tell us your thoughts about appearing in the series to the final episode.

Nonaka

The drama CD was fun, but the anime was also really fun. As the episodes went on, Ichijou became more and more amazing, and I couldn't understand what she was anymore (laughs). Thank you very much.

Mugihito

The knitting scene.

2. Since it’s an anime set in a school, if you have any fond memories from your school days, please tell us about them.

Mugihito

I was a student who didn’t study at all. I’m not proud of it, but in current times, I’m a rare middle school dropout.

3. If you were to actually enter the world of this work, which character would you be and what kind of life would you want to see?

Mugihito

Well, living as an alien and travelling across the galaxy wouldn’t be that bad.

4. Are there things that would’ve made you go "I wish I had included this joke in the story!" if you had been a staff member?

Mugihito

Alien Captain becomes a student at Momotsuki Academy!!

5. If you could use Mesousa as your Number 2, how would you use her?

Mugihito

As a pillow.

6. Please tell us your thoughts about appearing in the series to the final episode.

Mugihito

It was pretty fun, volvulus... or was that now it?

Sugita

I enjoyed every interaction with the captain. Especially the time when the machine that could peek into your true feelings was introduced.

2. Since it’s an anime set in a school, if you have any fond memories from your school days, please tell us about them.

Sugita

I feel I was at a similar position as an alien subordinate. I would watch the fun atmosphere from far away.

3. If you were to actually enter the world of this work, which character would you be and what kind of life would you want to see?

Sugita

Being a subordinate is good, but I’m interested in fighting enemies of Food Rangers, so I’d be Asparagus.

4. Are there things that would’ve made you go "I wish I had included this joke in the story!" if you had been a staff member?

Sugita

The next work will be Pani Poni Dash Turbo!, a fighting game released by Ca*com.

5. If you could use Mesousa as your Number 2, how would you use her?

Sugita

I’ll have her be Serizawa’s subordinate and make her wear a stoat costume.

6. Please tell us your thoughts about appearing in the series to the final episode.

Sugita

Don’t think too hard to it. First and foremost, fight! You can achieve victory with that… I look forward for the next work, and for all of the people who took part in Pani Poni Dash!, thank you very much.