Exciting New Original Anime Announced by Aniplex, A-1 Pictures, and Psyde Kick Studio
Discover Saekano's Kanta Kamei directing an exciting new original anime under A-1 Pictures' fresh label. Don't miss this innovative series!
Exciting New Original Anime Announced: Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan
On 'Sunflower Day,' a special announcement was made about a brand-new original anime project titled Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan (Grow Up Show: The Sunflower Circus Troupe). The project is a collaboration between Aniplex, A-1 Pictures, and Psyde Kick Studio, with a planned debut set for 2026.
What We Know So Far
Key Visual and Trailer
- A captivating key visual has been released, showcasing the vibrant and lively circus theme of the series.
- Fans can watch the official trailer on YouTube to get a sneak peek of the animation style and tone.
Image via Grow Up Show anime's Twitter
Creative Team
- Kanta Kamei, known for works like Oreshura, Dimension W, and Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend, is directing the series.
- Kurehito Misaki, the original character designer of Saekano, is responsible for character design.
- Takeshi Kikuchi, who worked on Skeleton Knight in Another World, is writing and overseeing the series scripts.
Production Details
- The anime is being produced by A-1 Pictures and Psyde Kick Studio.
- Aniplex teased the project on Sunday and also launched a dedicated website for the series.
About Psyde Kick Studio
- Established on July 1 by A-1 Pictures, Psyde Kick Studio aims to foster creative freedom and explore new possibilities in animation.
- The studio is working on multiple projects, with Jun Katou serving as the representative. Katou has experience with popular franchises like 86 and Sword Art Online.
Stay Tuned!
This new series promises to bring fresh ideas and vibrant storytelling to the anime world. Fans are eagerly awaiting more updates as the release date approaches in 2026.
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Get ready for a circus adventure like no other!**