Popular Voice Actress Sumire Morohoshi Cast as Una
On August 6, 2026, the official Twitter account of the anime 'Kindergarten WARS' announced that Sumire Morohoshi will be playing the role of Una in the series scheduled to air in spring 2027. Una is depicted as the strongest kindergarten teacher in the Violet class. Sumire Morohoshi, a talented voice actress known for playing numerous popular characters, is anticipated to bring great performance to the role.
Production Team and Cast Information
The anime is directed by Shinsuke Gomi, who has served as an episode director for 'Demon Slayer' and 'Confessions of a Silent Witch'. The production will be handled by Sunrise and Felix Film. Character design is by Junko Yamanaka, known for 'Kamisama Kiss' and 'SERVAMP'. The cast also includes Atsumi Tanezaki as Rita, Kentaro Kumagai as Doug, Hitomi Oowada as Hana, and Satoshi Hino as Luke. In addition, Mariya Ise will play Silvia, Romi Park as Elina, Toru Inada as Gordon, and Mijika Kumagai will voice Mac.
Story and Background of the Original Work
'Kindergarten WARS' is based on a manga by Yuki Chiba and is serialized digitally on Shueisha's MANGA Plus. The story features a unique setting where Rita, a former legendary assassin, works at a kindergarten attended by the children of world leaders. While protecting the kindergarteners from assassins, Rita has a weakness for handsome men. The manga has been serialized in 'Shonen Jump+' since September 2022 and has already surpassed 2 million copies in circulation.
High Expectations for the Anime Adaptation
The work has already garnered support from many manga fans, and there are high expectations for the anime adaptation. The series has entered its final chapter, and a spin-off titled 'Kindergarten WARS-LUKE-' is also underway. The spin-off features a 180-page story focusing on Luke, one of the main characters.
