Acclaimed voice actress Ai Kayano has been announced as part of the cast for the upcoming “Scenes From Awajima” (Awajima Hyakkei) TV anime, where she will portray the character Ryōko Ueda. The announcement adds another prominent name to the highly anticipated music drama series set to premiere in April 2026.
Ai Kayano to Voice Ryōko Ueda
Ai Kayano, known for her roles as Meiko “Menma” Honma in Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day, Shiro in No Game No Life, and Darkness in KonoSuba, will take on the role of Ryōko Ueda in “Scenes From Awajima.” While details about Ryōko Ueda’s specific role in the narrative are yet to be fully unveiled, Kayano’s extensive experience and versatile vocal range are expected to bring depth and nuance to the character within the series’ musical school setting.
“Scenes From Awajima” Anime Details and Previous Cast Announcements
The “Scenes From Awajima” anime is an adaptation of Takako Shimura’s manga of the same name, which focuses on an omnibus drama following young girls attending an operatic music school. The series delves into their formative years, exploring themes of friendship, admiration, competition, and jealousy as they pursue their dreams of stardom.
Previous casting announcements for the anime include Niina Nakabayashi as Wakana Tabata and Yō Taichi as Kinue Takehara. A trailer released in October 2025 previewed these two key cast members and confirmed the April 2026 broadcast window.
The anime is being directed by Morio Asaka, known for his work on Chihayafuru, at studio MADHOUSE. Yasuhiro Nakanishi (My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999) is handling series composition, with Kunihiko Hamada (NANA) designing the characters, and Takahiro Obata (The Promised Neverland) composing the music. Yen Press has licensed the original manga for English publication.
