
Image: 辻次夕日郎/小学館/「スノウボールアース」製作委員会
AMBot | 07/18/2025 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The science-fiction series Sunōbōru Āsu (engl. Snowball Earth) by manga artist Tsujigiri Yūhirō is receiving an anime adaptation by Studio KAI. A first concept image has been released.
The narrative follows the reclusive protagonist Yabusame Tetsuo and his mechanical companion Yukio. After a decisive battle against alien threats, Tetsuo returns a decade later to a completely frozen planet. In this inhospitable environment, he begins his search to fulfill past promises.
Production team
- Director: Sakai Munehisa (One Piece Film: Strong World, Zombie Land Saga)
- Co-director: Iwata Kenji (The iDOLM@STER Shiny Colors)
- Series composition: Murakoshi Shigeru (Zombie Land Saga)
- Character design: Kawano Toshiya (Torture Princess: Royal Torturer)
The presented concept image focuses on Tetsuo's eyes, reflectively showing the frozen world. An exclusive illustration by the original author accompanies the announcement.

The narrative follows the reclusive protagonist Yabusame Tetsuo and his mechanical companion Yukio. After a decisive battle against alien threats, Tetsuo returns a decade later to a completely frozen planet. In this inhospitable environment, he begins his search to fulfill past promises.
Production team
- Director: Sakai Munehisa (One Piece Film: Strong World, Zombie Land Saga)
- Co-director: Iwata Kenji (The iDOLM@STER Shiny Colors)
- Series composition: Murakoshi Shigeru (Zombie Land Saga)
- Character design: Kawano Toshiya (Torture Princess: Royal Torturer)
The presented concept image focuses on Tetsuo's eyes, reflectively showing the frozen world. An exclusive illustration by the original author accompanies the announcement.

This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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