Aniplex, A-1 Pictures and Psyde Kick Studio Announce Grow Up Show Original Anime

#news #anime July 14, 2025

by Tamara Lazic

ANIPLEX × A-1 Pictures/Psyde Kick Studio announced a new original anime project, titled Grow Up Show: Sunflower Circus, for a 2026 premiere date. The announcement was teased yesterday and coincides with Sunflower Day in Japan. Announcement video, featuring teaser visual by character designer Kurehito Misaki, is available:

The staff for the Grow Up Show includes:

Director: Kanta Kamei (Bunny Drop, Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend)
Original Character Designer: Kurehito Misaki (Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend, 22/7, Ragnastrike Angels)
Series Composition: Takeshi Kikuchi (Ragnastrike Angels, Skeleton Knight in Another World)
Animation: A-1 Pictures / Psyde Kick Studio

Psyde Kick Studio was launched earlier this year. It's a production label under A-1 Pictures aimed at ensuring freer creative expression.

An official website featuring the teaser visual, release date, and staff information has been launched for the Grow Up Show: Sunflower Circus original anime, alongside an official Twitter/X profile.

Additional details, such as voice cast and the premise, will be announced at a later date.

Source: Aniplex
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