Exciting New Cast Unveiled for CITY The Animation – Premiering this July!
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CITY The Animation: New Details Unveiled
The official website for CITY The Animation, the upcoming anime based on Keiichi Arawi’s manga, has made an exciting announcement. The show will debut this July and has revealed new visuals, as well as updates on its staff and cast.
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New Cast Members
The newly announced cast includes:
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Yoshihisa Kawahara as Tsurubishi Makabe
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Miyu Irino as Tatewaku Makabe
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Ayaka Nanase as Matsuri Makabe
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Azusa Tadokoro as Eri Amakazari
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Yū Wakui as Riko Izumi
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Creative Team
The anime is being directed by Taichi Ishidate, known for works like Violet Evergarden and Beyond the Boundary. This project marks the first original anime by Kyoto Animation in six years.
Key Staff:
- Tamami Tokuyama - Character Designer & Chief Animation Director
- Shiori Yamazaki - Art Director
- Kana Miyata - Color Designer
- Hiroki Ueda - Director of Photography
- Tatsunori Kase - 3D Director
- Yōta Tsuruoka - Sound Director
Image via CITY The Animation's X/Twitter account
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Main Cast
The series will feature:
- Mikako Komatsu as Midori Nagumo.
- Aki Toyosaki as Niikura.
- Yui Ishikawa as Wako Izumi.
Kyoto Animation describes the anime as:
"This town is not just a normal town. There’s laughter, love, and emotional moments. An unpredictable ordinary life presented by the residents! Exciting moments come one after another. Welcome to CITY!"
Manga Background
Keiichi Arawi, known for works like Nichijou and Helvetica Standard, launched the CITY manga in September 2016, and it concluded in February 2021. The last compiled book was published by Kodansha in April 2021.
Good news for fans: the manga made its return in Kodansha’s Morning magazine on December 12.
For More Information
Stay updated with further announcements on CITY The Animation’s website and Comic Natalie.
Sources: CITY The Animation anime's website, Comic Natalie