The producers talk about Cherry blossom’s secrets

Suzuki: He was originally written to be a lawyer, but when it came time to design him, he ended up wearing Japanese style clothes.

Uryuu: So from there we tried to think of what job he could have that he’d wear kimono everyday…… and since we had already determined he would be an AI skater, he became an AI calligrapher.

Suzuki: He became the character for the most different ideas for him. No one could decide anything and so he just kept getting more, and so in the end Ookouchi just had to do something with all of that (lol).

Uryuu: He was created as a set with Joe, however they became like that north and south pole of a magnet! They’re exact opposites and yet they’re pulled towards each other, they’re constantly fighting and yet inseparable and so it’s like they’re always together.

Suzuki: When they fight, information about how long they’ve really known each other comes out.

Uryuu: They went to kindergarten together so they really are childhood friends.

Suzuki: I’m sure when they were small they got along….. just kidding I think they’ve always been like that.