The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Leeanne M. Krecic’s popular webcomic, “Let’s Play,” has unveiled a significant wave of new information, including an additional eleven cast members, the artists behind its theme songs, and its official television premiere date of October 1, 2025. This latest announcement provides fans with a clearer picture of the series’ much-anticipated debut.
Premiere Date and Streaming Information Confirmed for October 1
“Let’s Play” is officially set to premiere in Japan on October 1, 2025, airing on Fuji TV’s “+Ultra” programming block at 24:45 JST (effectively October 2, 12:45 AM). For international viewers, Crunchyroll has confirmed that it will stream the anime as it premieres in Japan, making it accessible across North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, India, and Southeast Asia. This widespread availability ensures that the global fanbase of the beloved webcomic can tune in.
Expanded Cast List Brings Fan-Favorite Characters to Life
The latest update introduced eleven new voice actors who will join the “Let’s Play” anime’s ensemble, bringing more of Sam Young’s world to life.
Key New Additions to the “Let’s Play” Cast
The newly announced cast members include:
- Ayane Sakura as Angela O’Neill
- Yōko Hikasa as Vikki Song
- Mie Sonozaki as Monica McKenzie
- Hiroshi Watanabe as Dallas Hudson
- Kengo Tsujii as Abe Calhoun
- Minami Kurisaka as Olivia Sweet
- Kenichirō Matsuda as Edgar
- Sumire Morohoshi as Lucy Wright
- Tasuku Hatanaka as Umed Patel
- Mitsuki Saiga as Dee Parker
- Kenta Miyake as Samuel A. Young
Previously Announced Main Cast
These additions join the previously revealed main cast members who will portray pivotal roles in the series:
- Kana Hanazawa as protagonist Sam Young
- Shimba Tsuchiya as Marshall Law
- Yūichi Nakamura as Charles Jones
- Tomokazu Sugita as Link Hudson
Renowned Artists Contribute to “Let’s Play” Theme Songs
The musical landscape of the “Let’s Play” anime will feature contributions from acclaimed artists, enhancing the viewing experience with compelling opening and ending themes, as well as an in-game theme.
Opening and Ending Themes by Toshinobu Kubota
Singer-songwriter Toshinobu Kubota will perform both the opening and ending theme songs for the series. The opening theme is titled “1, 2, Play,” while the ending theme is “Left & Right.” This marks Kubota’s first involvement with an anime theme song in approximately 30 years.
In-Game Theme by DJ Night Tempo
Adding another layer of auditory immersion, Korean producer and DJ Night Tempo is responsible for the main theme of “Ruminate,” the in-universe video game developed by the protagonist, Sam Young. A re-edited version of Mariya Takeuchi’s “Plastic Love” will also be featured as a main theme for “RUMINATE.”
About the “Let’s Play” Anime
The “Let’s Play” anime is based on Leeanne M. Krecic’s popular romantic comedy webcomic, which garnered over 700 million views and seven million global subscribers during its run on WEBTOON. The story follows Samara “Sam” Young, an aspiring game developer in Los Angeles whose dreams are challenged when a popular streamer gives her first video game, “Ruminate,” a scathing review. Complicating matters further, Sam discovers that this troublesome critic is now her new neighbor, leading to a comedic, romantic, and often relatable story about gaming, memes, and social anxiety.
The anime is being produced by studio OLM, known for its work on “Pokémon” and “The Apothecary Diaries.” Daiki Tomiyasu (“Pokémon Sun & Moon”) is directing the series, with Aya Matsui (“Marmalade Boy”) handling the series composition. Character designs are handled by Saki Ebisawa, based on Ebimo’s original designs. Conisch (“Recovery of an MMO Junkie”) is composing the music.
