Production staff for adaptation anime of horror-action manga Kaya-chan Isn't Scary has announced the latest information regarding the airdate, visuals, and additional cast lineup. The anime is scheduled for a Winter 2026 release.
Unique Story Kaya-chan Isn't Scary
Story Kaya-chan Isn't Scary centers on Kaya-chan, a child in kindergarten who is considered a troublemaker by the adults. However, they are unaware of her hidden secret. Chie-sensei, the teacher assigned to watch over her, later learns that Kaya-chan has the ability to see evil spirits and defeat them with a single punch.
The story follows the journey of the five-year-old boy who often gets into trouble for his efforts to help others from evil spirits.
Production Staff
The anime adaptation will be handled by the following production team and voice actors:
Key Staff:
- Director: Hiroshi Ikehata
- Series Composition: Shigeru Murakoshi
- Character Design: Taro Yamada, Hiroyuki Moriguchi
- Sound Director: Yukio Nagasaki
- Music: KOHTA YAMAMOTO, Shun Narita
- Animation Studio: EAST FISH STUDIO
Cast:
- Azusa Tachibana as Kaya-chan
- Maaya Uchida as Chie-sensei
- Yuki Kaji as Namu
- Fukushi Ochiai as Mobuo
- Azusa Tadokoro as Akira-sensei
- Shiori Izawa as Chihiro-sensei
About Kaya-chan Isn't Scary
Kaya-chan Isn't Scary (Kaya-chan wa Kowakunai) is an adaptation of a manga written by Yuritaro. The manga began its serialization on Shinchosha's Kurage Bunch website in April 2022. Shinchosha released the seventh volume of the manga on June 9. For international distribution, Seven Seas has licensed the manga and released the first volume on April 29.
With the confirmation of the airdate and production details, fans now have a clearer picture of the upcoming anime adaptation.
Source: Kaya-chan Isn't Scary Official Website
