The highly anticipated anime film “100 Meters” (Hyakuemu) has unveiled ten additional cast members ahead of its Japanese premiere on September 19, 2025. The new additions further bolster an already strong ensemble for the film, which delves into the intense world of the 100-meter sprint.
The newly announced voice actors and their respective roles include:
- Jun Kasama as Nigami, a teammate of protagonist Togashi. Kasama is known for his work as Hisashi Mitsui in The First Slam Dunk.
- Rie Takahashi as Asakusa, a high school girl who recruits Togashi to the track team. Takahashi’s notable roles include Ai in Oshi no Ko and Megumin in KONOSUBA.
- Yuki Tanaka as Shiina, a supportive team member who runs alongside Asakusa. Tanaka previously played Riri Takahashi in Trillion Game.
- Atsumi Tanezaki as young Togashi, during his elementary school years. Tanezaki is recognized for her role as Anya Forger in SPY×FAMILY.
- Aoi Yūki as young Komiya, also in his elementary school years. Yūki is known for voicing Mao Mao in The Apothecary Diaries.
- Yūma Uchida as Kabanoki, an aspiring world-class runner. Uchida’s past roles include Haruka Sakura in WIND BREAKER.
- Junya Enoki as Numano, a cheerful member of Komiya’s high school track team. Enoki has voiced Nasa in TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You.
- Haruki Ishiya as Kyōden, the team captain when Komiya was in high school. Ishiya also played Jiro Yamada in HYPNOSISMIC.
- Hiiro Ishibashi as Morikawa, an athlete who looks up to Togashi. Ishibashi’s credits include Akatsuki Red in Mr. Villain’s Day Off.
- Tomokazu Sugita as Onomichi, Nigami’s rival and longtime frenemy. Sugita is known for voicing Taro Sakamoto in SAKAMOTO DAYS.
These actors join previously announced cast members Tori Matsuzaka as Togashi, Shōta Sometani as Komiya, Kōki Uchiyama as Zaitsu, and Kenjirō Tsuda as Kaidō.
The film is an adaptation of Uoto’s debut serialized manga, 100 Meters (Hyakuemu), which explores the obsession and passion of athletes captivated by the brief yet intense 100-meter sprint. The story centers on Togashi, a naturally gifted runner, and Komiya, a determined transfer student who develops an obsession with the 100-meter dash after meeting Togashi. Years later, they meet again as rivals, revealing their true selves on the track.
Kenji Iwaisawa, director of ON-GAKU: Our Sound, is helming the film at Rock ‘n’ Roll Mountain. Yasuyuki Mutō is writing the script, with Keisuke Kojima as character designer and chief animation director, and Keikankun Yamaguchi as art director. Hiroaki Tsutsumi is composing the music.
“100 Meters” had its world premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 12. Following its Japanese release on September 19, GKIDS will screen the movie in North American theaters in October.
