The upcoming TV anime series, CITY THE ANIMATION, based on Keiichi Arawi’s original manga, has revealed two new cast members. This announcement continues the trend of weekly cast updates, further expanding the ensemble of characters that will bring the quirky world of CITY to life. The series is slated to premiere on July 6, 2025, and is directed by Tachi Ishidate (known for his work on Violet Evergarden) at Kyoto Animation.
New Cast Members Announced
The latest additions to the cast include:
- Kazutomi Yamamoto as Obaba, the landlord of Mokumesei Manor.
- Kiyomitsu Mizuuchi as Ii Hito (The Good Person).
These new cast members join a growing list of talented voice actors, each contributing to the unique and vibrant atmosphere of the anime.
Previous Cast Announcements
Prior to this announcement, the anime staff revealed other cast members, including:
- Yu Miyazaki as Kamaboko Oni, a manga artist.
- Ryota Suzuki as Todoroki, Kamaboko’s editor.
- Gotou Yuuko as Tanabe Sumire Sakurakomi.
Existing Cast
The previously announced cast members are:
- Mikako Komatsu as Midori Nagumo
- Aki Toyosaki as Niikura
- Yui Ishikawa as Wako Izumi
- Yoshihisa Kawahara as Tsurubishi Makabe
- Miyu Irino as Tatewaku Makabe
- Ayaka Nanase as Matsuri Makabe
- Azusa Tadokoro as Eri Amakazari
- Yū Wakui as Riko Izumi
- Takehito Koyasu as Dr. Adatara/Adatara’s father
- Mayumi Asano as Adatara’s mother
- KENN as Tatsuta Adatara
- Satoshi Inomata as Ryōta Adatara
- Coco Hayashi as Kamome Adatara
- Haruna Fukushima as Umi Adatara
- Yūki Tenma as Sora Adatara
Staff Details
The talented staff working behind the scenes includes:
- Original Creator: Keiichi Arawi (CITY manga, serialized in Morning magazine)
- Director: Taichi Ishidate
- Animation Studio: Kyoto Animation
- Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Tamami Tokuyama (Sound! Euphonium)
- Art Director: Shiori Yamazaki
- Music: Piranhans
- Music Production: Pony Canyon
About City The Animation
CITY THE ANIMATION is adapted from Keiichi Arawi’s comedy manga series, which was serialized in Morning magazine from September 29, 2016, to February 4, 2021, comprising 13 volumes and 187 chapters. The anime is directed by Tachi Ishidate at Kyoto Animation, known for its high-quality animation and attention to detail.
The series promises to deliver an unpredictable and humorous portrayal of everyday life in a not-so-ordinary town. The story is described as follows: “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.”
