There's a Filipina character in dystopian anime 'Japan Sinks: 2020' and Pinoys are rejoicing

Meet Mari Mutoh, representing Cebu, Philippines!

This character surprised viewers of dystopian anime show "Japan Sinks: 2020" when she revealed her origins in the fourth episode.

Mari is one of the show's main characters, being the mother of family the series centers on — meaning the lead character, 14-year-old Ayumu, is actually Filipino-Japanese.

^{The Mutoh family. Photo: Netflix}

And of course, Pinoys are thrilled by this discovery.

Those binge-watching the Netflix show took to Twitter to express their amazement.

Woohh!
One of the characters from Japan sinks 2020 is from Cebu Philippines!

Love it when my city is represented in anime! pic.twitter.com/Uwcxhqh9Ke

— Kuroumi ? COMMISSIONS NOW OPEN ? (@Kuroumikei) July 10, 2020

So I was watching Japan sinks 2020 from netflix and guess what the mom is from Cebu, Philippines ???????? shet worth the watchhh ?? pic.twitter.com/y1AFOHozf3

— T A I (@thlrnt02) July 10, 2020

BSJSKSKAOSK?? THE MOM IN THE NETFLIX ANIME "JAPAN SINKS 2020" IS FROM CEBU I pic.twitter.com/gyxn7xGKPn

— Shana???? (@shenmaa_) July 10, 2020

It seems that for all the show's crazy twists and turns, this is the part that surprised many.

"Japan Sinks: 2020" follows the Mutoh family as they attempt to escape Tokyo after a major earthquake strikes Japan.

The story is based on the best-selling novel written by Sakyo Komatsu in 1973.

It is currently streaming on Netflix.

—JCB, GMA News