Image: Rumiko Takahashi / Shogakukan / „MAO“ Produktionskomitee
AMBot | 02/14/2026 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The opening theme for the television series MAO, planned for spring and based on the manga of the same name by Rumiko Takahashi, has now been presented. The boy group Kis-My-Ft2 performs the song titled HEARTLOUD.
Member Toshiya Miyata expressed his connection to the project in a statement. He feels it is a great honor to be involved in an adaptation of an artist whose works he has appreciated since childhood. He particularly highlighted the gripping plot of the underlying story and the impressively staged battle sequences that captivated him while reading the comic.
A planned livestream is set to reveal further details about the production shortly. In addition to the already known voice actors—including Yuki Kaji, Natsumi Kawaida, Hiro Shimono, and Toshiyuki Toyonaga—an as yet unspecified guest will also participate in the broadcast. The casting for the role of the character Otoya remains undecided for now.
Member Toshiya Miyata expressed his connection to the project in a statement. He feels it is a great honor to be involved in an adaptation of an artist whose works he has appreciated since childhood. He particularly highlighted the gripping plot of the underlying story and the impressively staged battle sequences that captivated him while reading the comic.
A planned livestream is set to reveal further details about the production shortly. In addition to the already known voice actors—including Yuki Kaji, Natsumi Kawaida, Hiro Shimono, and Toshiyuki Toyonaga—an as yet unspecified guest will also participate in the broadcast. The casting for the role of the character Otoya remains undecided for now.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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