The previously announced Kaya-chan Isn’t Scary horror anime revealed a new visual along with four additional cast members and a January 2026. Joining the cast are:
- Yuki Kaji as Namu
- Fukushi Ochiai as Mobuo
- Azusa Tadokoro as Akira-sensei
- Shiori Izawa as Chihiro-sensei
The anime is based on a manga series by Taro Yuri. It began serialization on Shinchosha’s Kurage Bunch website in April 2022. The anime stars Azusa Tachibana as Kaya-chan and Maaya Uchida as Chie-sensei, while the main staff consists of:
- Director: Hiroshi Ikehata
- Series Composition: Shigeru Murakoshi
- Character Design: Taro Yamada, Hiroyuki Moriguchi
- Sound Director: Yukio Nagasaki
- Music: KOHTA YAMAMOTO, Shun Narita
- Animation Studio: EAST FISH STUDIO
Seven Seas Entertainment licensed the manga in English, describing the story:
Are you braver than a kindergartner? Find out with this horror manga that takes place in the most unlikely of places–and don’t miss the upcoming anime!
Kaya-chan is a notorious problem child in her kindergarten, but none of the adults know her secret–till Chie-sensei is put in charge and learns of Kaya-chan’s hidden ability to see evil spirits and vanquish them with a punch! What will happen to this five-year-old who gets in trouble when she’s only trying to help?
Source: Kaya-chan Isn’t Scary Official Website
© Yuri Taro, Shinchosha / KayaKowa Production Committee
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