New Information Released
On September 3, 2026, Frontier Works released a new promotional video for the anime "Tanuki to Kitsune." This video revealed the first images of the anime along with its notable voice cast. Misaki Kuno has been chosen for the role of the protagonist Tanuki, while Nao Toyama will play Kitsune. Additionally, Maria Naganawa will voice the Rabbit and Narrator, Takuma Nagatsuka will play the Bear and Rabbit, and Toshiyuki Morikawa will take on the role of the Wolf, making the diverse casting a hot topic.
The World of "Tanuki to Kitsune"
This anime is based on Atamoto's popular manga "Tanuki to Kitsune." The story depicts the daily lives of the somewhat scatterbrained Tanuki and the mischievous Kitsune. The two live in the mountains and develop a deep friendship. Their friends include wolves, bears, rabbits, and birds, with many characters making appearances.
Production Team and Broadcast Information
The anime is directed by Tommy Hino at Akatsuki Media Studio, with screenplay written by Rika Kihara. It is scheduled to air from October 4th, every Sunday at 7 AM in TV Tokyo's "Animori" slot. Furthermore, this anime is being produced to commemorate the franchise's 10th anniversary.
Expansion of the Original Manga and Franchise
The original manga "Tanuki to Kitsune" began serialization on X (formerly Twitter), with Frontier Works releasing the print version. The manga comprises 10 volumes and 3 picture books, with approximately 1.35 million copies published in total. Additionally, LINE stamps and various merchandise are also available, beloved by many fans. The new manga series "Tanuki to Kitsune Yurutto" will have its second volume released on October 15th, further boosting the series' popularity.
