Adaptation anime from light novel popular Shibo Yugi de Meshi o Kuu has finally announced the details of its latest production. The information that has been released includes promotional videos, staff and voice cast, and the anticipated premiere schedule.
Story and Trailer Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table
Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table tells the story of a girl named Yuuki who wakes up in a mysterious building. She is wearing a maid uniform and lying on a luxurious bed. At the location, she finds five other girls in similar conditions. This place is called "Ghost House."
To survive, they had to get past various deadly traps such as blowguns, buzz saws, locked rooms, and other weapons. While the other girls panicked, Yuuki remained calm as the game was part of her job as a participant. death game professional since the age of 17.
The story's tense atmosphere is further illustrated in the latest promotional video released at MF Bunko J's Fall School Festival 2025.
Through the same trailer, it was also confirmed that the anime will start airing on January 7. The first episode will come with a special 60-minute duration. To complement the visuals, the opening theme song “Ersterbend” will be performed by MADKID's LIN.
Production Staff
The anime is supported by a solid production team and voice cast lineup.
Here is the official list of names involved in the production:
Main Staff
- Studio: Studio DEEN
- Director: Souta Ueno
- Series Composition: Rintarou Ikeda
- Character Design: Eri Osada
- Sound Director: Noriyoshi Konuma
Voice Actor (Seiyuu)
- Yuuki: Chiyuki Miura
- Aoi: Rena Motomura
- Kinko: Inori Minase
- Kokuto: Haruka Sato
- Beniya: Mutsumi Tamura
- Momono: Rina Kawaguchi
About Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table
Anime adaptation Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table (Shibo Yugi de Meshi o Kuu) is from the series light novel by Yushi Ukai with illustrations by Nekometaru, which was first published under the MF Bunko J label in November 2022.
His popularity rose immediately, as evidenced by his winning the Excellence Award at the 18th MF Bunko J Light Novel Newcomer Award as well as the #1 ranking in the New Title category in the guidebook. Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! 2024.
The success of the series also led to a manga adaptation by Banzai Kotobuki Daienkai that began publishing in Comp Ace magazine in April 2023. In order to reach global readers, Yen Press has held a license to release light novel-in the English version.
This series of announcements is certainly news that is highly anticipated by fans who have been following the story.
Source: Official Website, MF Bunko J Autumn School Festival special program
