After a long wait, Kyoto Animation has finally released the first trailer for their latest anime project, City the Animation. This trailer was introduced at the AnimeJapan 2025 stage.
In the announcement, Kyoto Animation also revealed the list of new voice actors, the main production staff, as well as the premiere date scheduled for July 6, 2025. The anime is an adaptation of the manga CITY by Keiichi Arawi, who was previously known through Nichijou.
Stories with an unusual rhythm
City the Animation is about the daily lives of residents in a town that is described as being unlike any other. Kyoto Animation stated that the story will feature laughter, love, and emotional moments, presented in an ordinary life full of surprises.
Through an official description that mentions "an unpredictable ordinary life," this anime is expected to present a series of unpredictable events. However, all events remain rooted in the dynamics of everyday life. The characters will be at the center of various events that come in succession, ranging from touching moments to hilarious ones.
Production staff
Kyoto Animation brings in an experienced staff to work on City the Animation.
Here are the main names involved in the production process of this anime:
- Director: Taichi Ishidate
- Character Designer / Chief Animation Director: Tamami Tokuyama
- Color Designer: Kana Miyata
- Art Director: Shiori Yamazaki
- Photography Director: Hiroki Ueda
- CG Director: Tatsunori Kase
- Sound Director: Yota Tsuruoka
- Animation Production: Kyoto Animation
The anime also features an opening song titled "Hello" performed by Furui Riho, as well as a closing song titled "LUCKY" sung by TOMOO. These two songs were chosen to reflect the cheerful and dynamic atmosphere that will appear in the story.
The list of announced seiyuu is as follows:
- Takehito Koyasu as Dr. Adatara and Adatara's father
- Mayumi Asano as Mrs. Adatara
- KENN as Tatsuta Adatara
- Satoshi Inomata as Ryota
- Coco Hayashi as Kamome
- Haruna Fukushima as Umi
- Yuki Tenma as Sora
- Mikako Komatsu as Midori Nagumo
- Aki Toyosaki as Niikura
- Yui Ishikawa as Wako Izumi
- Yoshihisa Kawahara as Tsurubishi Makabe
- Miyu Irino as Tatewaku Makabe
- Ayaka Nanase as Matsuri Makabe
- Azusa Tadokoro as Eri Amakazari
- Yū Wakui as Riko Izumi
Background of the adapted work
This anime is adapted from the manga CITY by Keiichi Arawi. He was previously widely known through the manga Nichijou. Arawi has an absurd storytelling style, with surprising visual elements and unpredictable character interactions.
Manga CITY was first published in Morning owned by Kodansha in September 2016 and ends in February 2021. A total of 13 volumes have been released. Kodansha USA (formerly Vertical) published the entire series in English. The manga is also available in digital format through the K MANGA service. In December 2024, the manga CITY back in the magazine Morning.
Things that make it interesting
The following points make City the Animation as an eye-catching project this summer:
- This anime is Kyoto Animation's first non-sequel project in six years. It marks the resumption of the studio's exploration of original content.
- Kyoto Animation's visual style, which is known for being highly detailed and consistent, will be used to bring a dynamic and unpredictable feel to the story.
- For viewers who love NichijouThe anime offers a similar approach: everyday life that is unsettled, full of surprises, and rich in expression, but with different characters and settings.
City the Animation is a new anime from Kyoto Animation that combines comedy, surprise, and emotion in an unconventional slice-of-life. With source material from Keiichi Arawi and the support of an experienced production team, this anime has the potential to be a summer showstopper. The airing schedule has been set for July 6, 2025.
Source: CITY The Animation AnimeJapan 2025 stage
