The TV anime "Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games" has been officially announced for broadcast in 2025. Alongside this news, a teaser visual and main cast details were revealed, featuring Ikumi Hasegawa as Aya Mitsuki and Kana Ichinose as Mio Yorue.

Teaser Visual Reveals First Look at Main Characters

The released teaser visual shows protagonists Aya Mitsuki and Mio Yorue crossing paths in a school hallway, setting the stage for the anime’s unique storyline.

Introduction

Aya Mitsuki, an ordinary girl enrolled at an elite girls' school, greatly admires Mio Yorue, known throughout the school as the graceful and elegant "Shirayuri-sama." Determined to embody that same refined aura, Aya’s ambitions suddenly shift when she accidentally discovers Mio secretly playing fighting games alone in an empty classroom. Realizing Aya’s own hidden passion for competitive gaming, Mio confronts her—and a forbidden gaming rivalry begins!

Though gaming is strictly prohibited at their prestigious school, Aya and Mio's passion for battle ignites an intense rivalry. The stage is set for these young ladies’ thrilling fighting-game journey!

Cast Comments

Ikumi Hasegawa (Aya Mizuki):
“I’m honored to voice Aya Mizuki. This anime tells the passionate story of refined young ladies secretly devoted to competitive fighting games. Even though I’m not deeply familiar with games myself, the energy I felt from the characters when reading the original manga truly captivated me. Through Aya, I’m excited to experience that thrill, and I hope viewers will share our excitement!”

Kana Ichinose (Mio Yorue):
“I'm Kana Ichinose, voicing Mio Yorue. From the first time I read the manga at my audition, I was struck by its remarkable impact. The combination of elegant young ladies and fighting games is so unexpected—I’m sure viewers will be fascinated by how this intriguing story unfolds!”

Original Creator Eri Ejima:
“I’m neither particularly knowledgeable nor experienced in fighting games, and honestly, I often feel like my manga disguises its shallowness with pure energy. However, the anime’s director has significantly more experience with fighting games than I do, so I feel completely confident leaving it in their capable hands!”

Source : ORICON NEWS