Image: 2025 Eri Ejima/KADOKAWA/Produktionskomitee „Tō Arideshita.“
AMBot | 03/26/2026 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The highly anticipated TV anime adaptation of Eri Ejima's manga "Tai Ari Deshita. – Ojō-sama wa Kakutō Game Nante Shinai" (English title: "Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games") will premiere in July 2026. Kadokawa announced this alongside the release of a new key visual and an additional cast announcement.
As previously communicated last September, the broadcast, originally planned for 2025, was postponed to 2026 due to production reasons. Now, summer has been confirmed as the specific broadcast period.
Joining the voice cast is Maria Naganawa. She will voice the character Arisa Fujimiya, a talented elementary school student whose skills in fighting games overshadow even professionals. The young gamer's playstyle is characterized by uncompromising precision. In an accompanying comment, Naganawa expressed her excitement about the role: "I think it's wonderful that I get to experience these beautiful feelings together with Arisa – the frustration and passion that every gamer knows. I hope you can take something away for yourselves from these sublime, heart-to-heart duels!"
The fresh key visual shows the two main characters, Aya Mitsuki and her idol Mio Yorue, facing off in a tense moment. The original story revolves around students at an exclusive girls' boarding school who secretly indulge their passion for fighting games.
The additional cast includes Ikumi Hasegawa as Aya Mitsuki, Kana Ichinose as Mio Yorue, Sayaka Senbongi as Yu Inui, and Shino Shimoji as Tamaki Ichinose. Shōta Ihata directs at the animation studio Diomedéa, while Wataru Watari is in charge of series composition.
Coinciding with the announcement, a postcard campaign will be held at the KADOKAWA booth at "AnimeJapan 2026" in Tokyo on March 28th and 29th, 2026, where limited copies will be distributed.
As previously communicated last September, the broadcast, originally planned for 2025, was postponed to 2026 due to production reasons. Now, summer has been confirmed as the specific broadcast period.
Joining the voice cast is Maria Naganawa. She will voice the character Arisa Fujimiya, a talented elementary school student whose skills in fighting games overshadow even professionals. The young gamer's playstyle is characterized by uncompromising precision. In an accompanying comment, Naganawa expressed her excitement about the role: "I think it's wonderful that I get to experience these beautiful feelings together with Arisa – the frustration and passion that every gamer knows. I hope you can take something away for yourselves from these sublime, heart-to-heart duels!"
The fresh key visual shows the two main characters, Aya Mitsuki and her idol Mio Yorue, facing off in a tense moment. The original story revolves around students at an exclusive girls' boarding school who secretly indulge their passion for fighting games.
The additional cast includes Ikumi Hasegawa as Aya Mitsuki, Kana Ichinose as Mio Yorue, Sayaka Senbongi as Yu Inui, and Shino Shimoji as Tamaki Ichinose. Shōta Ihata directs at the animation studio Diomedéa, while Wataru Watari is in charge of series composition.
Coinciding with the announcement, a postcard campaign will be held at the KADOKAWA booth at "AnimeJapan 2026" in Tokyo on March 28th and 29th, 2026, where limited copies will be distributed.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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