Kyoto Animation’s First Non-sequel in 6 Years Drops July 6

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Summary

  • CITY THE ANIMATION premieres on July 6, the first non-sequel project by Kyoto Animation in 6 years.
  • The anime is based on Keiichi Arawi’s CITY manga, following high school students in the metropolis City.
  • Featuring a star-studded cast, CITY THE ANIMATION promises to evoke the same feeling as Nichijou for fans.

On Monday, the release date for the upcoming comedy anime from Kyoto Animation, titled “CITY THE ANIMATION,” was made public, along with new cast members, character designs, and a fresh teaser visual entitled “GOD GRAFFITI.” Yūko Gotō and Jin Domon are among the latest additions to the series’ star-studded cast, which already includes Yui Ishikawa (known for her role as Mikasa Ackermann in “Attack on Titan”), Mikako Komatsu (Maki Zen’in from “Jujutsu Kaisen”), and Ryōta Suzuki (Heisuke Mashimo in “SAKAMOTO DAYS”). The anime adaptation of Keiichi Arawi’s “CITY” manga was initially announced during Kyoto Animation’s 2025 lineup broadcast back in September 2024.

The animation titled “CITY THE ANIMATION” marks the studio’s initial non-sequel anime production in six years, and judging by the sneak peeks and trailers released so far, viewers who enjoy series like “Nichijou ” will find a familiar and comfortable atmosphere here.

What is CITY About?

Plot and Background Information

The animated series, titled “CITY THE ANIMATION“, is derived from Keiichi Arawi’s “CITY” manga, which has been serialized in Kodansha’s seinen magazine, “Morning”. To date, it has compiled 13 volumes. In North America, Vertical Inc. holds the licensing rights for this manga. The story of “CITY” centers around three high school students, Midori Nagumo, Wako Izumi, and freshman Ayumu Niikura, who are part of the Mont Blanc Trio, as they maneuver through their daily lives in the city aptly named “City”. Critics have commended the series, although it is most appreciated by fans of Arawi’s popular slice-of-life comedy manga series “Nichijou“, rather than those who are less familiar with his well-known works.

The animation titled ‘CITY THE ANIMATION‘ holds significant significance as it marks Kyoto Animation’s first non-sequel production in six years, following the tragic event that occurred in July 2019. This anime is helmed by director Taichi Ishidate, who previously worked on Violet Evergarden, and boasts character designs by Tamami Tokuyama, also a key animator from Violet Evergarden: The Movie. Shiori Yamazaki serves as art director, with Kana Miyata handling colour design and Yōta Tsuruoka overseeing sound direction. Notable voice actors like Aki Toyosaki (Aoi Kunieda in Beelzebub) and Takehito Koyasu (Dio Brando in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure) are part of the star-studded cast, along with several others.

  • Aki Toyosaki as Niikura
  • Mikako Komatsu as Midori Nagumo
  • Yui Ishikawa as Wako Izumi
  • Ayaka Nanase as Matsuri Makabe
  • Azusa Tadokoro as Eri Amakazari
  • Coco Hayashi as Kamome Adatara
  • Haruna Fukushima as Umi Adatara
  • Jin Domon as Hotaka
  • Kazutomi Yamamoto as Obaba
  • KENN as Tatsuta Adatara
  • Kiyomitsu Mizuuchi as Ii Hito (the Good Guy)
  • Mayumi Asano as Adatara’s Mother
  • Miyu Irino as Tatewaku Makabe
  • Ryōta Suzuki as Todoroki
  • Satoshi Inomata as Ryōta Adatara
  • Takehito Koyasu as Adatara’s Father/Dr. Adatara
  • Yoshihisa Kawahara as Tsurubishi Makabe
  • Yū Miyazaki as Kamaboko Oni
  • Yū Wakui as Riko Izumi
  • Yūki Tenma as Sora Adatara
  • Yūko Gotō as Sumire Sakurakomi Tanabe

CITY THE ANIMATION is set to premiere on July 6.

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2025-04-15 20:25