The TV anime adaptation of the manga 'Kyodai Ojousama' by Nikumura Q has been officially announced. Tatsunoko Production, based in Tsudanuma City, will be in charge of production, with broadcasting set to begin in January 2027. An official teaser site has been launched, revealing the main staff and visuals.
The Skills of the Director and Staff
The director of this work is Hiroshi Ikehata, known for 'WITCH WATCH', with Katsuya Oshima participating as assistant director. Additionally, the character design and chief animation director will be handled by Hajime Mitsuda, who received high praise for 'Home Cooking Wars'. The series composition and screenplay are by Yutaka Sato, known for 'Azur Lane Bisoku Zenshin!'.
Story Overview and Highlights
The story unfolds around Oriko Todo, a young lady from an ultra-wealthy family, who grows into a gigantic size, which is a unique setting. On her 4th birthday, Oriko received an entire town as a gift, but one day, to counter giant invaders threatening the town, she enlarges by drinking a special concoction given by her butler Sebastian, protecting the town.
Response to the Manga and Awards
The original manga 'Kyodai Ojousama' has been serialized on Shogakukan's Sunday Webry since July 2020, and was nominated in the WEB manga category at the 8th Next Manga Awards in 2022. Additionally, it ranked 5th in the ranking of works desired to be adapted into anime, indicating its high level of attention. The latest 12th volume is scheduled to be released on August 10th.
With its anime adaptation, 'Kyodai Ojousama' is expected to garner even more fans. Its unique storyline and strong staff lineup make it a likely highlight of next year.
