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Cast
Mamiko Noto
as Narue Nanase (voice)
Daisuke Sakaguchi
as Kazuto Iizuka (voice)
Junko Minagawa
as Kanaka Nanase (voice)
Saeko Chiba
as Hajime Yagi (voice)
Jun Fukuyama
as Masaki Maruo (voice)
Mami Kosuge
as Bathyscaphe (voice)
Eiji Yanagisawa
as Kazuto's Father (voice)
Jiro Saito
as Avalon C (voice)
Junichi Sugawara
as Tadashi Nanase (voice)
Kanako Tateno
as Kyoko Kudo (voice)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2003
Runtime1 Season
LanguageJapanese
CertificationTV-14
GenresAnimation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Votes5
Director—
Writers—
TypeWeb Series
Rating7.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe World of Narue
About The World of Narue
Meet Narue, an adorable schoolgirl with a secret. She's really an alien with powers right out of a sci-fi comic! But growing up is never easy, and sometimes it doesn't help when you're from outer space. Join our spunky heroine as she faces androids, alien invaders, and her first date with the boy next door. It's the sci-fi comedy that's a direct hit to your heart!
Directed by —, The World of Narue leans on a strong ensemble — Mamiko Noto, Daisuke Sakaguchi, Junko Minagawa — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 2003.
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