Get ready for a dose of unpredictable fun! CITY The Animation, based on Keiichi Arawi’s manga, is heading to Amazon Prime Video worldwide. Fans can mark their calendars for July 7th, 2025, when the series begins streaming.
What to Expect from CITY The Animation
CITY The Animation promises to bring Arawi’s signature blend of humor and slice-of-life storytelling to the screen. Here’s what we know so far:
- Worldwide Streaming: Amazon Prime Video will be the exclusive home for the anime.
- Premiere Date: The series will premiere in Japan on July 7th, 2025, at 12:30 a.m. JST, with international streaming following shortly after.
- Production Studio: The series is animated by Kyoto Animation. Taichi Ishidate (known for Violet Evergarden and Beyond the Boundary) is directing the anime.
- Synopsis: The anime is a comedy about the daily lives of the residents of a certain city.
Behind the Scenes
- Original Manga: Keiichi Arawi, the creator of Nichijou, is the author of the original CITY manga. The manga is serialized in Kodansha’s Morning seinen manga magazine, with 13 collected volumes published in Japan. Vertical Comics publishes the English language version of the series.
- Character Design: Tamami Tokuyama is in charge of character designs and also serves as chief animation director.
- Music: The music is by instrumental band Piranhans.
Where to Watch
CITY The Animation will be available on Amazon Prime Video worldwide starting July 7th, 2025.
