Death Games TV Anime Unveils Teaser, Cast, and Staff — A Gripping Fight for Survival and Food
Discover Chiyuki Miura’s captivating performance as Yuuki in this exciting anime. Dive into the story and experience the magic today!
Exciting New Anime Adaptation Announced for 'Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table'
Kadokawa has unveiled an ultra teaser video and visual for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of the popular light novel series 'Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table' (originally titled Shibō Yūgi de Meshi o Kuu). The series is written by Yūshi Ukai with artwork by Nekometal.
Key Details and Cast
- The anime features Chiyuki Miura as the voice of Yuuki.
- The series is set to debut in January 2026.
- Kadokawa also revealed additional staff members and the main cast.
Staff Highlights
- Concept Art: hewa
- Color Design: Imari Katsuragi
- Art Director: Yoshihiro Nakamura
- Director of Photography: Shinyo Kondō
- Editing: Haruko Kikuchi
- Sound Effects: Kaori Yamada
- Music: Junichi Matsumoto
- Music Production: Nippon Columbia
Visuals and Teasers
Check out the teaser video below:
About the Series
The story follows Yuuki, who wakes up in a mysterious manor dressed as a maid, alongside five other girls. They soon discover the manor is filled with deadly weapons and traps, and the only way to escape is by playing brutal death games. However, Yuuki is no stranger to these deadly competitions — she's a seasoned death game player who lives off the prize money from her victories.
Origin and Popularity
- The light novel series was first published in November 2022 by Kadokawa's MF Bunko J imprint.
- It won the Excellence Award at the 18th MF Bunko J Light Novel Newcomer Award.
- The series has been highly acclaimed, ranking #1 in the "Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! 2024" rankings in the New Title category.
- The first volume's cover:
Manga Adaptation
- Launched by Banzai Kotobuki Daienkai in Kadokawa's Comp Ace magazine in April 2023.
- The third manga volume was released on February 26.
Production Team
- Director: Takehiro Ueno (Days With My Stepsister)
- Series Composition: Rintarou Ikeda (The Seven Deadly Sins: Dragon's Judgement)
- Character Design: Eri Osada (Blade & Soul)
- Sound Director: Noriyoshi Konuma (The Dangers in My Heart)
Stay tuned for more updates as this thrilling series approaches its debut!
Source: Official press release
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