Image: Yuki Suenaga, Takamasa Mah / Shueisha, 'Akane-banashi' Production Committee
AMBot | 02/26/2026 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
Significant news has been presented for the anime adaptation of the manga "Akane-banashi." Musician Kuwata Keisuke is contributing the theme song, and the second promotional video offers first insights into the vocal performances of central characters.
The upcoming television series will feature "Hitotarashi," a song specially composed and written by artist Kuwata Keisuke. This marks his first such involvement with a main theme for an anime. Simultaneously with this announcement, a second key visual and another promotional video were made available to the public.
The latest preview video presents for the first time the voices of the characters Arakawa Kaisei, Arakawa Shiguma, and Arakawa Issho. Additionally, there exists a special animated short film that creates a connection between Kuwata Keisuke and the series' world. The illustrator of the original source material, Magami Takanori, contributed a congratulatory illustration showing the musician in traditional attire.
Responsible for the series' production are, among others, director Watanabe Ayumu and composer Izutsu Akio. The production is being handled by Studio ZEXCS.
The upcoming television series will feature "Hitotarashi," a song specially composed and written by artist Kuwata Keisuke. This marks his first such involvement with a main theme for an anime. Simultaneously with this announcement, a second key visual and another promotional video were made available to the public.
The latest preview video presents for the first time the voices of the characters Arakawa Kaisei, Arakawa Shiguma, and Arakawa Issho. Additionally, there exists a special animated short film that creates a connection between Kuwata Keisuke and the series' world. The illustrator of the original source material, Magami Takanori, contributed a congratulatory illustration showing the musician in traditional attire.
Responsible for the series' production are, among others, director Watanabe Ayumu and composer Izutsu Akio. The production is being handled by Studio ZEXCS.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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