Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling Anime Set for 2026 Debut — Staff, Visuals, and Teaser Unveiled
Discover the thrilling world of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable, brought to life by talented directors Yūta Takamura, GA-CREW, and Felix Film.
Exciting New Anime Announcement: Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling
Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures has unveiled the first teaser trailer for the upcoming TV anime Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling, based on the popular light novel series written by Nekoko with illustrations by NAJI Yanagida. The series is set to premiere in 2026, and fans can get a first look at the key visual and the main staff involved.
What We Know So Far
The Teaser & Visuals
- The first teaser promotional video has been released, giving a sneak peek into the anime's world.
- A stunning key visual has also been revealed, showcasing the series' art style.
The Staff
- Chief Director: Yūta Takamura (known for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable)
- Director: Yūta Takamura at GA-CREW and Felix Film
- Assistant Director: Nobuyoshi Arai (worked on Banana Fish, Vinland Saga, Yuri!!! on Ice)
- Series Scripts Oversight: Tatsuhiko Urahata (Hi Score Girl, Haganai)
- Monster Designer: Hiroyasu Oda
- Character Designer: Masahito Onoda
- Music Composer: Kō Ōtani (Shakugan no Shana, Dahlia in Bloom) at IMAGINE
- Sound Director: Tsuyoshi Takahashi
Voice Cast (Tentative)
- Ilusia: Shunichi Toki
- Divine Voice: Ami Koshimizu
- Myria: Miku Itō
Story Overview
In a world full of dangerous monsters, an unnamed protagonist is reborn at the very bottom—an immobile, powerless egg. To hatch, he must level up by fighting monsters—who would love to eat him! With the help of a mysterious voice in his head, he's determined to grow into the most powerful creature in the world.
Publishing & Manga
- English Release: Seven Seas Entertainment is releasing both the light novel series and RIO's manga adaptation.
- Story Serialization: Nekoko began serializing the story on Shōsetsuka ni Narō in August 2015, with the last update in November 2023.
- Print Publication: Earth Star Entertainment published 12 volumes starting in December 2015, with NAJI Yanagida's artwork. Square Enix now publishes volumes 13-16.
- Manga Adaptation: Launched by RIO in May 2017 on Comic Earth Star, with eight volumes published so far.
Stay Tuned!
Keep an eye out for the series debut in 2026. Fans are eager to see how this story of rebirth and adventure unfolds on screen!
Source: Official press release