Image: Takako Shimura / Ohta Publishing / Awashima Hyakkei Production Committee
AMBot | 03/01/2026 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The producers of the television series based on Takako Shimura's manga "Awajima Hyakkei" have expanded the cast with three additional voice actresses and revealed the title of the ending theme. Kana Ichinose, Risa Shimizu, and Asuna Tomari are joining the team. Ichinose voices the role of Sara Takanashi, Shimizu lends her voice to the character Eri Fujisawa, and Tomari takes on the role of Shizuka Utagawa.
For the series' ending, the song "Hikari" has been selected, performed by the renowned singer Mika Nakashima. Nakashima, also known as an actress, looks back on a successful career with millions of records sold.
Simultaneously with this announcement, new character images of the three protagonists and a third promotional trailer were released. The video provides insights into the girls' school life and shows their personal challenges on the path to realizing their dreams. Additionally, a group picture with all characters introduced so far has been published.
The story takes place at Awajima Opera School, a prestigious training institution where young women from across the country come together to pursue their dream of a career on stage. The narrative sensitively highlights their youth, their interpersonal relationships, and the conflicts arising from the tension between friendship, admiration, and rivalry. The manga source material has already been awarded the Excellence Award at the Japan Media Arts Festival.
Under the direction of Morio Asaka, the series is being produced at the animation studio Madhouse, known for works such as "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End." Yasuhiro Nakanishi is responsible for the series composition, and the character designs are by Kunihiko Hamada.
For the series' ending, the song "Hikari" has been selected, performed by the renowned singer Mika Nakashima. Nakashima, also known as an actress, looks back on a successful career with millions of records sold.
Simultaneously with this announcement, new character images of the three protagonists and a third promotional trailer were released. The video provides insights into the girls' school life and shows their personal challenges on the path to realizing their dreams. Additionally, a group picture with all characters introduced so far has been published.
The story takes place at Awajima Opera School, a prestigious training institution where young women from across the country come together to pursue their dream of a career on stage. The narrative sensitively highlights their youth, their interpersonal relationships, and the conflicts arising from the tension between friendship, admiration, and rivalry. The manga source material has already been awarded the Excellence Award at the Japan Media Arts Festival.
Under the direction of Morio Asaka, the series is being produced at the animation studio Madhouse, known for works such as "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End." Yasuhiro Nakanishi is responsible for the series composition, and the character designs are by Kunihiko Hamada.
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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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