The always reliable and encyclopedic Hahi-hime speaks (by quoting the standard press blurb in the first paragraph, but read on):

Based on the Russian "national character" Cheburashka. From Eduard Uspensky's story about a mysterious creature who gets accidentally transported to Russia in a box of oranges.

The second production -- after Princess Lover -- for new studio GoHands.

Star Oohashi Nozomi is only ten years old. She made her debut at the age of three starring in a drama. At eight, she sang the title theme to Ghibli's Ponyo.

Director Kudou Susumu did the underrated ecchi comedy KimiAru. Writer Shimada Michiru did Shugo Chara and Konnichiwa Anne. Good staff gives this show possibilities.

That answers my question about GoHands, then.