The highly anticipated TV anime adaptation of You Chiba’s “Kindergarten Wars” manga has unveiled its first teaser visual and key main staff members at Jump Festa 2026. This announcement, made on Saturday, December 20, 2025, has generated significant excitement among fans eagerly awaiting the violent romantic comedy’s animated debut.
The anime, which was initially announced in October, will be produced by the renowned studio Sunrise.
Key Staff Leading the “Kindergarten Wars” Production
Sunrise will be taking the helm for the “Kindergarten Wars” anime, with an experienced team guiding the adaptation.
Director: Shinsuke Gomi
Shinsuke Gomi has been confirmed as the director for the series. His involvement suggests a focused vision for bringing the manga’s unique blend of action and humor to life.
Character Designer: Junko Yamanaka
Junko Yamanaka is set to handle the character designs for the anime. Her work will be crucial in translating You Chiba’s distinctive art style into animation, ensuring that the beloved characters resonate with viewers.
Voice Cast and Story Overview
While the full staff list is still pending, the main voice cast for the lead characters was previously revealed, adding another layer of anticipation for the series.
Main Voice Cast
Atsumi Tanezaki, known for her role as Anya Forger in “SPY x FAMILY,” will lend her voice to Rita, the quirky teacher and former legendary assassin who is always on the lookout for a boyfriend. Joining her is Kentaro Kumagai, who previously voiced Laios in “Delicious in Dungeon,” as Doug, the mysterious assassin tasked with protecting the students. This pairing promises a dynamic performance, bringing the central duo’s complex relationship and comedic interactions to the forefront.
The Premise of “Kindergarten Wars”
The story of “Kindergarten Wars” unfolds at Kindergarten Noir, an elite institution safeguarding the children of world leaders, politicians, and celebrities. To ensure their protection from kidnappers and assassins, the kindergarten employs former criminals as teachers, offering them reduced sentences in exchange for their services. Rita, also known as Convict 999, is a former legendary assassin now working as a teacher. Despite her formidable combat skills, Rita has a humorous weakness: she’s easily smitten by attractive men, even if they are her targets or enemies. The series is renowned for its action-packed romantic comedy, blending suspense with witty dialogue and unexpected romantic developments.
Teaser Visual Highlights
The newly released teaser visual, showcased at Jump Festa 2026 and on the official website, features Rita standing alongside Doug in the schoolyard of Black Kindergarten, surrounded by children. This visual effectively captures the surreal and impactful composition characteristic of the series, contrasting the dangerous professions of the adults with the innocent setting of a kindergarten.
Manga’s Popularity and Availability
You Chiba’s “Kindergarten Wars” manga began serialization on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ app and website in September 2022. As of August 2025, it has released 15 collected volumes and boasts a circulation of over 1.7 million copies. Yen Press is publishing the manga in English, making the series accessible to a global audience. The manga has garnered a strong following for its unique premise and engaging narrative, with the anime adaptation marking a significant milestone for the series.
Fans can stay updated on further staff reveals, teaser trailers, and the exact premiere date through the official channels, including the new official X (formerly Twitter) account.
