City The Animation Reveals Star-Studded Cast: Yū Miyazaki and Ryōta Suzuki Join the Lineup
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Weekly Cast Announcements Begin for CITY The Animation
The highly-anticipated television anime adaptation of Keiichi Arawi's manga CITY has kicked off its weekly cast reveal, with new announcements every Monday. This week, the additions to the cast include:
Newly Introduced Cast Members:
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Yū Miyazaki as Kamaboko Oni, a manga artist
Image via CITY The Animation's X/Twitter account
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Ryōta Suzuki as Todoroki, Kamaboko's editor
Image via CITY The Animation's X/Twitter account
Key Visual Released:
Premiere Details
The anime is set to premiere on July 6 at 24:00 JST (effectively, July 7 at midnight) on Tokyo MX. The show will later air on ABC TV, TV Aichi, and BS11 at varying times.
Main Cast:
The following characters and voice actors will bring CITY to life:
- Mikako Komatsu as Midori Nagumo
- Aki Toyosaki as Niikura
- Yui Ishikawa as Wako Izumi
- Yoshihisa Kawahara as Tsurubishi Makabe
- Miyu Irino as Tatewaku Makabe
- Ayaka Nanase as Matsuri Makabe
- Azusa Tadokoro as Eri Amakazari
- Yū Wakui as Riko Izumi
- Takehito Koyasu as Dr. Adatara / Adatara's father
- Mayumi Asano as Adatara's mother
- KENN as Tatsuta Adatara
- Satoshi Inomata as Ryōta Adatara
- Coco Hayashi as Kamome Adatara
- Haruna Fukushima as Umi Adatara
- Yūki Tenma as Sora Adatara
Behind-the-Scenes Staff
The creative team features seasoned professionals:
- Tamami Tokuyama: Character Designer & Chief Animation Director (Sound! Euphonium, Liz and the Blue Bird)
- Shiori Yamazaki: Art Director (Violet Evergarden: The Movie)
- Kana Miyata: Color Designer
- Hiroki Ueda: Director of Photography
- Tatsunori Kase: 3D Director
- Yōta Tsuruoka: Sound Director
- Piranhans: Music Composers
- Pony Canyon: Music Production
Opening & Ending Themes:
- Opening Theme: "Hello" performed by singer-songwriter Riho Furui
- Ending Theme: "Lucky" performed by singer-songwriter TOMOO
Kyoto Animation Takes the Helm
Acclaimed director Taichi Ishidate (Violet Evergarden, Beyond the Boundary) is leading production at Kyoto Animation. This marks the studio's first non-sequel anime in six years.
Official Synopsis:
"This town is not just a normal town. There's laughter, love, and emotional moments. An unpredictable ordinary life presented by the residents! Exciting stuff comes one after another. Welcome to CITY."
About CITY
- Author: Keiichi Arawi (Nichijou, Helvetica Standard)
- Debut: September 2016 in Kodansha's Morning magazine
- Conclusion: February 2021, with the 13th and final volume published in April 2021
English Release:
The manga is fully available in English through Vertical, now under Kodansha USA. It’s also accessible via Kodansha's K MANGA service.
Revival:
The manga returned in Morning magazine on December 12, 2024.
Sources: CITY The Animation's X/Twitter, Comic Natalie