City The Animation is set to premiere on July 6, 2025, as confirmed through a promotional video showcased at the Anime Japan 2025 Stage Event on March 23, 2025. The event highlighted new details about the anime, including the introduction of supporting cast members and theme song artists. Studio Kyoto Animation, known for Violet Evergarden and Clannad, will be producing the adaptation.
The anime is based on the manga series written and illustrated by Keiichi Arawi. The manga began serialization on September 29, 2016, and currently consists of 13 volumes, which have been released in both Japanese and English. The anime adaptation was officially announced on September 21, 2024, generating significant interest among fans of Arawi’s comedic storytelling.
Season Announcement and Key Details
The first promotional video for City The Animation opened with scenes of the main trio engaging in their usual chaotic and lighthearted antics. It highlighted the humor and energy that define the series, followed by the introduction of new supporting characters and their voice cast. The video concluded with a panoramic view of the city setting and the announcement of the series’ premiere date on July 6, 2025.
Kyoto Animation, renowned for its high-quality animation and emotional depth, is expected to bring the vibrant world of City to life. Additionally, the first three episodes of the series will receive an advanced screening at five Japanese cinemas in May and June 2025, allowing some fans to experience the anime ahead of its official release.
The newly announced voice cast includes Takehito Koyasu as Professor Adatara and his father (Zeke Yeager from Attack on Titan), Mayumi Asano as Adatara’s mother (Haku from Naruto), and KENN as Adatara Tatsuta (David from Cyberpunk Edgerunners). New voice actors making their debut in this series include Inomata Keiji as Adatara Ryota, Hayashi Koko as Adatara Kamome, and Haruna Fukushima as Adatara Umi.
The opening theme song, Hello, will be performed by Japanese singer Furui Riho, while the ending theme song, LUCKY, will be sung by TOMO, known for contributing to the theme song of Blue Box.
Plot and Expectations
City The Animation is a comedic slice-of-life series that follows the mischievous Midori Nagumo, a girl whose carefree attitude often leads to trouble. Despite her playful nature, Midori finds herself in financial trouble and burdened with debt.
Desperate for funds, she attempts to borrow money from her friends. However, her schemes have become so predictable that her friends refuse to help. Left with no other option, Midori faces the difficult reality of working a regular 9-to-5 job—a task that conflicts with her lazy nature. The story follows Midori’s humorous attempts to balance work and play while navigating the challenges of adulthood.
The anime is expected to retain the comedic tone of the manga, blending situational humor with heartfelt character moments. Kyoto Animation’s involvement promises a visually appealing and emotionally engaging adaptation. With a July 6, 2025 premiere date confirmed, fans can look forward to more updates and promotional material in the coming months.
