Get Ready: 'Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games' Anime Unveils TV Format, Star-Studded Cast, and 2025 Premiere!
Join Ikumi Hasegawa and Kana Ichinose in an exciting TV anime adventure! Discover their journey and captivating stories today!
Exciting News for Anime Fans!
Kadokawa has officially announced the upcoming anime adaptation of Eri Ejima's manga, Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games. This highly anticipated series is set to premiere in 2025, and details including the teaser visual, television format, and main cast have been revealed.
Key Details
- Anime Title: Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games
- Manga Title: Tai Ari Deshita: Ojō-sama wa Kakutō Game Nante Shinai
- Publisher: Kadokawa
- Premiere Year: 2025
Main Cast
The anime will feature the following talented voice actors:
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Ikumi Hasegawa as Aya Mitsuki: An ordinary girl who earns a scholarship to Kuromi Girls' Academy and has been playing fighting games since elementary school.
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Kana Ichinose as Mio Yorue: A student at Kuromi Girls' Academy, known for her beauty and elegance, but in reality, she's an extreme gamer who's not very studious.
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Background of the Story
The anime adaptation was first announced in 2021. The manga is being released in English by Seven Seas and follows the story of Aya, who dreams of becoming as graceful as her idol Shirayuri, only to discover that Shirayuri is a hardcore gamer with a competitive edge.
Plot Summary:
Kuromi Girls' Academy is a prestigious school that demands excellence in behavior from its students. Aya, a scholarship student, aspires to be like her idol Shirayuri, who hides her true identity as a fierce gamer. Could their shared passion for gaming lead to a deeper friendship?
Manga Launch and Adaptations
The manga first appeared in Kadokawa's Monthly Comic Flapper in January 2020. As of October 22, Kadokawa has published the eighth volume, while Seven Seas released the seventh volume on December 17.
Additionally, the manga inspired a live-action series adaptation, which premiered in 2023. For more details, refer to the live-action series announcement.
Source: Press release
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