The upcoming TV anime, Kamitsubaki City Under Construction, based on the mixed-media project by Kamitsubaki Studio, has revealed a new trailer, additional cast members, and a premiere date of July 3, 2025. Fans can look forward to diving into the mysteries of this virtual city very soon.
What is Kamitsubaki City Under Construction?
Kamitsubaki City Under Construction is a Japanese mixed-media project that began in 2019. Created by Kamitsubaki Studio and PIEDPIPER, it includes songs, videos, a tabletop game, and a video game. The story explores the mysteries of the virtual city, Kamitsubaki City, and follows the efforts to restore order and peace within its digital streets.
Story and Setting
The anime is set in a high-tech metropolitan city where citizens live peacefully, unaware of the lurking dangers. Seven years prior, a major disaster devastated human civilization, but the city has miraculously recovered. However, a new threat emerges: the Tesseracter, monsters born from human malice and desire. The only ones who can save the city are a group of singing witches known as the “Daughters of the Witch.”
Premiere Details
The Kamitsubaki City Under Construction anime will premiere on July 3, 2025, airing on 28 TBS and affiliated channels throughout Japan at 11:56 p.m. JST (10:56 a.m. EDT).
Advance Theatrical Edition
Before the TV premiere, fans can watch an advance theatrical version, Kamitsubaki City Under Construction. Majo no Musume -Witchling- (Kamitsubaki City Under Construction Witch’s Daughter -Witchling-), in a limited two-week screening run in Japan starting on June 13, 2025. Advance tickets will be available starting March 28.
Novel Adaptation
A novel adaptation of the anime, titled Kamitsubaki-Shi Kensetsu-chū. NOVELIZED by Sōki Tsukishima and Fūgayado, with illustrations by Sakinoji, will be published on May 23.
Key Staff Members
The anime boasts a talented team of creators.
- Director: Kōdai Kakimoto (BanG Dream! series director)
- Series Composition: Kōdai Kakimoto
- Original Work: Kamitsubaki Studio, PIEDPIPER
- Worldview Setting: Sōki Tsukishima
- Original Scenario: Sōki Tsukishima
- Supervisor: Sōki Tsukishima
- Character Design: PALOW.
- Sub-Character Design and General Animation Director: Aono Yuka
- Main CG Director: Ishihara Yuya
- Art Director: Naito Ken
- Color Design: Sato Miyuki
- Director of Photography: Ema Tsunetaka
- Editing: Umezu Tomomi
- Sound Effects: Inomata Yasushi
- Music: Asahina Kento
- Music Production: KADOKAWA
- In-game Song Cooperation: KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO
- Animation Production: SMDE
- Production: SINKA ANIMATION PROJECT
Cast Details
Members of the virtual artist group V.W.P (Virtual Witch Phenomenon) are the main voice cast members. The announced cast includes:
- Kafu Morisaki: Voiced by KAF
- Rime Tanioki: Voiced by RIM
- Haru Asanushi: Voiced by Harusaruhi
- Sekai Yorukawa: Voiced by Isekaijoucho
- Koko Rinne: Voiced by KOKO
- Laplus: Voiced by Ayane Sakura
- Hastur: Voiced by Miyu Tomita
- Aguni: Voiced by Yohei Azakami
- Anemosu: Voiced by Shuichiro Umeda
- Kuugeru: Voiced by Mai Todo
- Director of Reconstruction Division: Voiced by Shizuka Ito
Character Overviews
- Kafu Morisaki: A student with average grades who is slow at sports but loves singing.
- Rime Tanioki: An almost perfect girl from a wealthy family with good grades, athleticism, and singing ability.
- Haru Asanushi: A girl who lives each day to the fullest with the support of songs and friends.
- Sekai Yorukawa: A naive but strong-willed girl.
- Koko Rinne: A compassionate girl who cares deeply for her friends.
Production Details
SMDE is handling the animation production, with Kōdai Kakimoto directing and writing the series scripts. PALOW. is in charge of character designs. Sōki Tsukishima oversees the world view setting and original scenario.
Kamitsubaki Studio and PIEDPIPER
Kamitsubaki Studio and PIEDPIPER are credited for the original work and planning production. SINKA ANIMATION PROJECT is producing the anime.
Mixed-Media Project Origins
Kamitsubaki City Under Construction is a user-participation project that Kamitsubaki Studio has been developing since 2019. It has a community of over 20,000 users involved in alternate reality game and “table-talk” role-playing game experiences. The project’s rhythm game, Kamitsubaki-Shi Kyōsō-chū (Kamitsubaki City Ensemble), debuted on iOS, Android, PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5 on August 29, 2024.
Other Media
The project has been split into multiple world lines since 2021’s Kamitsubaki City Under Construction Divergence project. Planned media releases include:
- A novel (Kamitsubaki City Under Construction Chronicle)
- A tabletop RPG (Kamitsubaki City Under Construction Narrative)
- A “dark-fantasy sci-fi” visual novel (Kamitsubaki City Regenerate)
Community Engagement
The Kamitsubaki City Under Construction project has fostered a strong community, engaging fans through various interactive experiences and media. This community involvement is expected to continue with the release of the anime.
What to Expect
Kamitsubaki City Under Construction promises to be a unique anime experience, blending elements of mystery, action, and music within a virtual city setting. With a strong production team, talented voice cast, and a dedicated fanbase, this anime is one to watch out for in July 2025.
