KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE anime revealed a new global visual ahead of its international premiere, while also confirming worldwide streaming platforms, Anime Expo presence, and new music releases for the upcoming romantic comedy anime. The anime was announced in December 2025, with studio LIDEN FILMS in charge of the animation.
The anime begins streaming worldwide on Crunchyroll on July 2, excluding Asia but including India. Viewers in Taiwan and Southeast Asia will be able to watch through Muse Communication platforms, including Muse Asia’s YouTube channel, beginning July 3, while the series will also stream in South Korea via KT Studio Genie.
You can see the new visual below.
At Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles, Pony Canyon’s booth will feature a five-meter-wide interactive peel-off sticker wall based on the new visual, along with a photo spot where visitors can try on Kuroe’s signature kaiju horns and tail. A dedicated panel on July 3 will include a screening of Episode 1 and the North American premiere of Episode 2.
The anime’s opening theme song is “KAIJU GIRL” by METANICK, with lyrics by Aira Yuuki and music and arrangement by Yuki Honda (Arte Refact). The ending theme is “OtomenoHonki” by HoneyWorks feat. HaKoniwalily, with lyrics, music, and arrangement by HoneyWorks and MARUMOCHI.
You can watch the latest trailer below:
Based on the manga by Spica Aoki, Kaiju Girl Caramelise has been serialized in Monthly Comic Alive since 2018 and has sold more than 230,000 copies. The romantic comedy follows high school student Kuroe Akaishi, whose emotions trigger the appearance of a giant kaiju known as Harugon. You can read the full official synopsis below:
Love… or Destruction?
Kuroe Akaishi, a high-school girl suffering from a mysterious illness, has always lived avoiding others because of her awkwardness in social situations.
One fateful encounter leads her to fall in love with Arata Minami, the most popular boy in her class.
And the moment she realizes her feelings, the dormant power within her awakens…
A battle between love and reason is in conflict.
A shocking twist that shatters the conventions of shoujo manga is about to sweep across Japan!
The voice cast includes:
- Hikari Senga as Kuroe Akaishi
- Daishi Kajita as Arata Minami
- Akira Sekine as Manatsu Tomosato
- Haruka Shiraishi as Raimu Kono
- Kotono Mitsuishi as Rinko Akaishi
- Katsuyuki Konishi as Kotaro Hibino
- Eriko Matsui as Jumbo King
The full staff credits:
- Original Manga: Spica Aoki
- Director: Teruyuki Omine
- Series Composition: Yuniko Ayana
- Character Design: Mitomi Nakayama (NUT)
- Prop Design: Nana Koinuma
- Monster Design: Hiroyuki Taiga
- Art Director: Soushi Kuwajima
- Color Design: Mineyo Onishi
- 2D Design: Yoshigaki Makoto
- CG Director: Masaaki Susowake
- Composite Director: Yuka Nishizaki
- Editing: Mai Hasegawa
- Sound Director: Yamaki Daiki
- Producer: GOOD SMILE FILM
- Animation Production: LIDEN FILMS
The series will also be featured at Anime Expo 2026, Otakon 2026, and AnimagiC 2026, where screenings and staff appearances are planned.
Source: Press Release
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