‘Let’s Play’ Anime Unveils Cast, Staff, & 2025 Launch in Exciting English-Subbed Trailer
Dive into OLM’s anime adaptation of Leanne M. Krecic’s webcomic, with Kana Hanazawa captivating as Sam Young in a heartfelt new role.
Kana Hanazawa Leads OLM's 'Let's Play' Anime Adaptation: Trailer, Cast Announced for 2025 Release
Kana Hanazawa has been announced as the voice of Sam Young in studio OLM's anime adaptation of Leeanne M. Krecic’s hit webcomic, Let's Play. This highly anticipated series is set for a 2025 premiere, as revealed on the anime’s official website.
First Trailer, Cast, and Staff Revealed
Alongside the premiere window, the first English-subtitled trailer was released, offering fans a glimpse into the upcoming adaptation:
Early Visuals from the Anime
Main Staff and Cast
- Kana Hanazawa as Sam Young
- Director: Daiki Tomiyasu (Pokémon Sun & Moon)
- Character Designer: Ebimo (High Card)
- Series Composition: Aya Matsui (Marmalade Boy)
- Studio & Planning: OLM, with planning and production by Slowcurve
World Premiere at Anime Expo 2024
Crunchyroll will host the anime's world premiere during Anime Expo on July 3, 2024. Special guests at the event include creator Leeanne M. Krecic, director Daiki Tomiyasu, and producers Heather Horn, Hana Sugawara, and Minaka Sakamoto.
About the Let's Play Webcomic
Leeanne M. Krecic, also known as Mongie, launched Let's Play on WEBTOON in 2016. The comic completed its third season in September 2022. Shortly after, Mongie announced she would stop updating on WEBTOON, citing issues like marketing shortfalls and pay disparity. The webcomic will return in fall 2025 on a new, yet-to-be-announced platform.
Rocketship Entertainment publishes the comic in English, releasing its fourth volume in July 2024.
Story Summary
She's young, single, and on the verge of making her dream video game. But life takes an unexpected turn: a top streamer harshly reviews her first game. Even worse, he becomes her new neighbor! Dive into a funny, sexy, and relatable story about gaming, memes, and social anxiety.
About OLM Studio
OLM is known for an impressive array of anime productions, including:
- Pokémon TV series and movies
- Yōkai Watch
- Future Card Buddyfight
- Berserk
- BanG Dream!
- Atom The Beginning
- To Heart
- Utawarerumono
- Miss Hokusai
- Odd Taxi
- Komi Can't Communicate
- Summer Time Rendering
- Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro 2nd Attack
- The Apothecary Diaries
- And more
Sources: Let's Play anime's website, email correspondence