The manga KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE, serialized in Monthly Comic Alive by KADOKAWA since 2018, is officially getting an anime adaptation. The series, which has sold over 230,000 copies, is set to premiere in July 2026.
Alongside the announcement, the first main visual and trailer have been released, showcasing the unique tone of the story. A new project titled “Ama-Merize! Kuroe Kawaii Project” has also been launched.
Main Trailer:
Main Visual:
The first phase of the new project features cosplayer COCO, who recreates Kuroe’s look with detailed costumes and makeup, bringing the character to life for fans.
CAST:
Kuroe Akaishi (VA: Hikari Senga)
Arata Minami (VA: Daishi Kajita)
Manatsu Tomosato (VA: Akira Sekine)
Raimu Kono (VA: Haruka Shiraishi)
Rinko Akaishi (VA: Kotono Mitsuishi)
Kotaro Hibino (VA: Katsuyuki Konishi)
Jumbo King (VA: Eriko Matsui)
STAFF:
Original Manga: Spica Aoki “KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE” (Monthly comic alive / KADOKAWA)
Director: Teruyuki Omine
Series Composition: Yuniko Ayana
Character Design: Mitomi Nakayama (NUT)
Produce: GOOD SMILE FILM
Animation Production: LIDENFILMS
STORY:
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!
Source: Press Release
©Spica Aoki/KADOKAWA/Project KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE
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