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AMBot | 07/14/2025 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The production companies Aniplex, A-1 Pictures, and Psyde Kick Studio jointly announced a new original animation series titled Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan (jap. Gurō Appu Shō: Himawari no Sākasu-dan; eng. Grow Up Show - Himawari's Circus Troupe). The release is scheduled for the year 2026.
Creative Team
- Director: Kamei Kanta, known for Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata (How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend)
- Character Design Concept: Fukazawa Maruto, who has previously been responsible for visually striking designs in other projects
- Series Composition and Script: Kikuchi Takeshi, who contributed to Gaikotsu Kishi-sama, Tadaima Isekai e Odekakechuu (Skeleton Knight in Another World), among others.
A first key visual, specially designed for the announcement by Fukazawa Maruto, shows a young protagonist in a circus environment. Classic circus elements such as juggling balls, a balance ball, and a floating trapeze are visible, together creating a dynamic atmosphere1. Additionally, a first animated teaser was released, hinting at the stylistic and thematic focuses of the series.
The announcement was made on July 14, a date symbolically celebrated in Japan as "Sunflower Day" (Himawari no Hi). This alludes to the subtitle of the series, which thematically incorporates the sunflower (jap. Himawari).
The animation production will be handled by A-1 Pictures (Lycoris Recoil, 86 - Eighty Six) in collaboration with Psyde Kick Studio, with Aniplex responsible for production management1. Further details regarding the plot or cast will be announced at a later date through official channels.
Creative Team
- Director: Kamei Kanta, known for Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata (How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend)
- Character Design Concept: Fukazawa Maruto, who has previously been responsible for visually striking designs in other projects
- Series Composition and Script: Kikuchi Takeshi, who contributed to Gaikotsu Kishi-sama, Tadaima Isekai e Odekakechuu (Skeleton Knight in Another World), among others.
A first key visual, specially designed for the announcement by Fukazawa Maruto, shows a young protagonist in a circus environment. Classic circus elements such as juggling balls, a balance ball, and a floating trapeze are visible, together creating a dynamic atmosphere1. Additionally, a first animated teaser was released, hinting at the stylistic and thematic focuses of the series.
The announcement was made on July 14, a date symbolically celebrated in Japan as "Sunflower Day" (Himawari no Hi). This alludes to the subtitle of the series, which thematically incorporates the sunflower (jap. Himawari).
The animation production will be handled by A-1 Pictures (Lycoris Recoil, 86 - Eighty Six) in collaboration with Psyde Kick Studio, with Aniplex responsible for production management1. Further details regarding the plot or cast will be announced at a later date through official channels.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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