The upcoming anime adaptation of Keiichi Arawi’s CITY manga, titled City The Animation, has announced the addition of two new voice actors to its cast: Yū Miyazaki and Ryōta Suzuki. This news arrives as anticipation builds for the anime’s premiere in July 2025.
New Cast Members and Their Roles
- Yū Miyazaki will be voicing Oni Kamaboko, a manga artist within the CITY universe.
- Ryōta Suzuki will be playing Todoroki, Kamaboko’s editor at “Weekly CITY Magazine”.
These castings were revealed as part of a weekly announcement schedule by the anime’s staff, heightening excitement among fans each Monday.
Premier Date and Broadcast Details
City The Animation is scheduled to premiere on July 6, 2025, on Tokyo MX at 24:00 JST (effectively July 7 at 12:00 AM). Following this initial broadcast, the anime will also air on ABC TV and TV Aichi at later times. Additionally, BS11 will begin airing the series on July 7 at 11:00 PM JST.
Returning Cast Members
- Midori Nagumo will be voiced by Mikako Komatsu.
- Niikura will be voiced by Aki Toyosaki.
- Wako Izumi will be voiced by Yui Ishikawa.
- Tsurubishi Makabe will be voiced by Yoshihisa Kawahara.
- Tatewaku Makabe will be voiced by Miyu Irino.
- Matsuri Makabe will be voiced by Ayaka Nanase.
- Eri Amakazari will be voiced by Azusa Tadokoro.
- Riko Izumi will be voiced by Yū Wakui.
- Dr. Adatara/Adatara’s father will be voiced by Takehito Koyasu.
- Adatara’s mother will be voiced by Mayumi Asano.
- Tatsuta Adatara will be voiced by KENN.
- Ryōta Adatara will be voiced by Satoshi Inomata.
- Kamome Adatara will be voiced by Coco Hayashi.
- Umi Adatara will be voiced by Haruna Fukushima.
- Sora Adatara will be voiced by Yūki Tenma.
Staff
- Director: Taichi Ishidate (Violet Evergarden, Beyond the Boundary)
- Character Designer & Chief Animation Director: Tamami Tokuyama (Sound! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest Arc, Liz and the Blue Bird)
- Art Director: Shiori Yamazaki (Violet Evergarden: The Movie, Sound! Euphonium The Movie – Our Promise: A Brand New Day)
- Color Designer: Kana Miyata
- Director of Photography: Hiroki Ueda
- 3D Director: Tatsunori Kase
- Sound Director: Yōta Tsuruoka
- Music: Piranhans
- Music Production: Pony Canyon
Theme Songs
- Opening Theme Song: “Hello” by Riho Furui
- Ending Theme Song: “Lucky” by TOMOO
About the Anime
City The Animation adapts the manga CITY by Keiichi Arawi, known for his previous work, Nichijou – My ordinary life. The anime is produced by Kyoto Animation. It will be the studio’s first non-sequel anime in six years.
The story is described as a slice-of-life comedy. It revolves around the daily lives of the residents of the “CITY,” including a penniless college student named Midori Nagumo. The official description states: “This town is not just a normal town. There’s laughter, love and emotional moments. An unpredictable ordinary life presented by the residents! Exciting stuffs come one after another. Welcome to CITY.”
About the Manga
CITY is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Keiichi Arawi. It was serialized in Kodansha’s Morning magazine from September 2016 to February 2021, with a total of 13 tankōbon volumes published. The series returned in Morning on December 12, 2024, three years after its conclusion.
Character Details
Oni Kamaboko (Voiced by Yū Miyazaki)
Oni Kamaboko is a manga artist working within the world of CITY.
Todoroki (Voiced by Ryōta Suzuki)
Todoroki serves as Oni Kamaboko’s editor at “Weekly CITY Magazine”.
Production Details
City the Animation is being directed by Taichi Ishidate (known for his work on Violet Evergarden and Beyond the Boundary) at Kyoto Animation. Tamami Tokuyama (Sound! Euphonium) is handling character designs and serving as chief animation director. Shiori Yamazaki (Violet Evergarden: The Movie) is the art director. The music is being composed by the instrumental band Piranhans.
Yū Miyazaki: A Brief Overview
Yū Miyazaki (宮崎 遊, Miyazaki Yū, born October 7, 1991) is a Japanese voice actor from Kanagawa Prefecture. He is affiliated with Tokyo Actor’s Consumer’s Cooperative Society. He is known for voicing Kiel in 100 Sleeping Princes and the Kingdom of Dreams and Itsuomi Nagi in A Sign of Affection.
Miyazaki became interested in narration after being impressed by a commercial for the Central Japan Railway Company’s Sō da: Kyōto, ikō campaign. He graduated from Haikyo Voice Actors Studio and joined Tokyo Actor’s Consumer’s Cooperative Society in 2015.
Notable Roles:
- Kiel in 100 Sleeping Princes and the Kingdom of Dreams
- Itsuomi Nagi in A Sign of Affection
- Sachirō Hirugami in Haikyu!!
- Vergil in Angelique Luminarise
- Tsubaki in Star Wars: Visions (“Akakiri” episode)
- Quartz in I’m the Villainess, So I’m Taming the Final Boss
Ryōta Suzuki: A Brief Overview
Ryōta Suzuki (鈴木 崚汰, Suzuki Ryōta, born December 22, 1998) is a Japanese voice actor. He is affiliated with TMS Music. He is best known as the voice of Yū Ishigami in Kaguya-sama: Love Is War.
Suzuki has been active since 2016 and has a diverse range of roles in anime, video games, and dubbing.
Notable Roles:
- Yū Ishigami in Kaguya-sama: Love Is War
- Ryōhei Yamanouchi in Tsurune
- Jin Kusanagi in Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS
- Akito Miyake in Classroom of the Elite
The Anticipation for City The Animation
City The Animation is highly anticipated for several reasons:
- Keiichi Arawi’s Involvement: As the creator of Nichijou, Arawi has a dedicated fanbase eager to see his unique brand of comedy brought to life again.
- Kyoto Animation’s Production: Kyoto Animation is renowned for its high-quality animation and faithful adaptations. This marks their first non-sequel anime in six years, adding to the excitement.
- Nichijou Connection: CITY shares a similar comedic style and some thematic elements with Nichijou, appealing to fans of the earlier series. Some fans even consider CITY to be a spiritual successor or even a sequel to Nichijou.
- Unique Premise: The slice-of-life story promises to be filled with surreal humor and unpredictable situations, focusing on the lives of ordinary people in an extraordinary “CITY.”
Additional Information
- Advance screenings of the first three episodes will be held from late May to mid-June in multiple cities in Japan.
- The series is being described as a “surreal-slapstick” comedy.
- The manga series was licensed by Vertical for English publication in North America.
- A second concept visual, titled “GOD SOCCER + special others,” produced by .MP has been released.
With a talented cast and experienced production team, City The Animation is poised to be a standout anime of the Summer 2025 season. The addition of Yū Miyazaki and Ryōta Suzuki further strengthens the ensemble, promising a comedic and heartwarming experience for viewers.
