The television anime adaptation of Awajima Hyakkei has been officially announced and is slated to air in 2026. Alongside the announcement, a teaser visual, an ultra teaser video, an introduction, and key staff information have been revealed.

Set at the fictional Awajima Musical Academy, the story follows the vibrant and emotional lives of several young girls who dream of standing on stage. Through shifting perspectives and gently intertwining narratives, this coming-of-age story explores their hopes, struggles, and connections.

The anime is being produced by MADHOUSE, known for acclaimed works such as Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End and Orb: On the Movements of the Earth. Direction is helmed by Morio Asaka (Chihayafuru, My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999), with Kunihiko Hamada serving as character designer.

Official accounts on the anime’s website, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram have also launched today.

Introduction

At Awajima Musical Academy, girls from across Japan gather to pursue their dreams of becoming stage performers.
Wakana, a new student inspired by her dream of becoming a musical star.
Kinue, the dorm leader who carries the dreams of a close friend.
Emi, a beautiful scholarship student with overwhelming presence.
Keiko, who admires, envies, and longs for Emi's attention—along with her family.
Their irreplaceable days unfold as the story gently shifts perspectives, weaving together youth, emotion, and the vivid tapestry of adolescence.
This is a fresh and powerful coming-of-age graffiti of girls living in the now.

Staff

Original Work: Takako Shimura (Awajima Hyakkei, Ohta Publishing)
Director: Morio Asaka
Character Design: Kunihiko Hamada
Series Composition: Yasuhiro Nakanishi
Art Director: Hideki Nakamura
Director of Photography: Junko Sakai
Music: Takahiro Obata
Animation Production: MADHOUSE

Anime Awajima Hyakkei Teaser

Source : ORICON NEWS