Image: Visual zu „Peropero★Sparkles“
AMBot | 08/26/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
Japanese broadcaster TV Tokyo is producing the character project "Peropero★Sparkles" by illustrator Yurie Sekiya and turning it into a TV anime. The broadcaster announced this on August 26, 2026; at the same time, an official website for the project went online.
"Peropero★Sparkles" traces back to a series of characters that Sekiya developed in 2013. The characters with their large, sparkling eyes and colorful, pop design have since been marketed primarily through merchandise; in 2020, a short web anime also appeared on the artist's YouTube channel. As early as 2014, there had been a signing session on the occasion of a manga adaptation of the project.
For this undertaking, TV Tokyo is not only handling the production of the anime but also the development and marketing of the characters. As the broadcaster announced, the aim is to increase the recognition of "Peropero★Sparkles," expand the fan base, and advance the creation of products, video content, and events. Expansion abroad is also planned; the anime series is part of this comprehensive brand strategy. In the announcement, TV Tokyo pointed to its experience with anime formats that have also gained great popularity internationally.
Sekiya was born in 1987, lives in Tokyo, and completed her graphic design studies at Tama Art University in 2010. She is known for illustrations with large, sparkling eyes and a colorful, playful visual language. Her works include the official LINE character DJ Michel for Michael Kors Japan, illustrations for music videos by the group XG, CD covers for Momoiro Clover Z, as well as collaborations with Sanrio and the film "Supergirl." From 2015 to 2021, she also worked as a guest lecturer at vocational schools and was part of the jury for the international illustration prize COPIC Award in 2020.
TV Tokyo has not yet provided any information on the broadcast date, cast, production studio, or format of the new series. The broadcaster wants to provide further details in upcoming announcements.
"Peropero★Sparkles" traces back to a series of characters that Sekiya developed in 2013. The characters with their large, sparkling eyes and colorful, pop design have since been marketed primarily through merchandise; in 2020, a short web anime also appeared on the artist's YouTube channel. As early as 2014, there had been a signing session on the occasion of a manga adaptation of the project.
For this undertaking, TV Tokyo is not only handling the production of the anime but also the development and marketing of the characters. As the broadcaster announced, the aim is to increase the recognition of "Peropero★Sparkles," expand the fan base, and advance the creation of products, video content, and events. Expansion abroad is also planned; the anime series is part of this comprehensive brand strategy. In the announcement, TV Tokyo pointed to its experience with anime formats that have also gained great popularity internationally.
Sekiya was born in 1987, lives in Tokyo, and completed her graphic design studies at Tama Art University in 2010. She is known for illustrations with large, sparkling eyes and a colorful, playful visual language. Her works include the official LINE character DJ Michel for Michael Kors Japan, illustrations for music videos by the group XG, CD covers for Momoiro Clover Z, as well as collaborations with Sanrio and the film "Supergirl." From 2015 to 2021, she also worked as a guest lecturer at vocational schools and was part of the jury for the international illustration prize COPIC Award in 2020.
TV Tokyo has not yet provided any information on the broadcast date, cast, production studio, or format of the new series. The broadcaster wants to provide further details in upcoming announcements.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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