To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the 1990 gag anime Cat Ninden Teyandee (also known internationally as Samurai Pizza Cats), a brand-new video game adaptation has been announced. A special trailer featuring the return of the original voice cast has also been released. Additionally, voice actors Kappei Yamaguchi (Speedy Cerviche, Yattaro), Ai Orikasa (Polly Esther, Pururun), and Seiichiro Yamashita, who takes over the role of Guido Anchovy (Sukashi) from Jurota Kosugi, have shared their thoughts on the project.

A Nostalgic Return to Edo-lopolis

Premiering in Japan on February 1, 1990, Kyatto Ninden Teyandee is a sci-fi period comedy anime set in "Edo-lopolis," a world inhabited by animal-like robots. The story follows the secret ninja squad, the Nyankee (a play on the Japanese word for a cat's meow and the term "Yankee")s, as they battle the villainous Karakara Clan that threatens the city's peace.

The anime gained international popularity in the early 1990s under the title Samurai Pizza Cats and continues to have a devoted fanbase worldwide.

Samurai Pizza Cats: Blast from the Past! – New Game in Development

The upcoming game, titled Samurai Pizza Cats: Blast from the Past!, is being developed by the Dutch game studio BLAST ZERO and will be published globally by UAE-based Red Dunes Games.

The game is a 2D action RPG set in Edo-lopolis, where players can seamlessly switch between members of the Nyankees, utilizing their unique abilities to solve puzzles and engage in battles.

The newly released trailer features stunning high-quality cel-style animation faithful to the original anime, along with a preview of the in-development gameplay. Satoru Akahori, who served as the original anime's series composer, is overseeing the script translation.

Original Cast Reunites for the Game

The game brings back the original voice cast, including:

Kappei Yamaguchi as Speedy Cerviche (Yattaro)
Ai Orikasa as Polly Esther (Pururun)
Ikuya Sawaki as Seymour "The Big" Cheese (Kitsunezuka Ko'on-no-Kami)
Naoki Tatsuta as Jerry Atric (Karasu Gennarisai)
Kenyu Horiuchi as the Narrator

Additionally, Seiichiro Yamashita takes on the role of Guido Anchovy (Sukashi), originally voiced by Jurota Kosugi.

Voice Actors Share Their Excitement

■Kappei Yamaguchi (Yattaro) expressed his excitement:
"Yattaro, along with Ranma, is one of the defining roles of my voice acting career. The moment I heard about the game, I really wanted to be part of it. I’m truly happy it became a reality."

■Ai Orikasa (Pururun) was deeply moved by the project:
"When I saw the animation, I was overwhelmed by its quality! I could feel the love the development team has for the series, which made me so happy. I was thrilled to deliver Pururun’s signature lines again."

■Seiichiro Yamashita, who newly voices Sukashi, shared his thoughts on inheriting the role:
"I wanted to respect the image of Sukashi that fans hold dear. The encouragement from the production team really helped me through this experience. It has been an invaluable opportunity."

Fans React to the Announcement

The announcement of the new game has sparked excitement across social media:

"Wait… it’s 2025, right? I can’t believe we’re getting a new Samurai Pizza Cats game!"
"Seeing Kyatto Ninden Teyandee trending—what an amazing way to start the day!"
"This is so nostalgic, I could cry. I loved watching this series back in the day. The legendary sword Masamasa’s seal is breaking once again! I can’t wait to play!"

Teaser Trailer

Source : ORICON NEWS