A special talk event for the upcoming TV anime KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE, based on the manga by Spica Aoki, was held on March 28 at AnimeJapan 2026, taking place at Tokyo Big Sight.
The event, hosted at the PONY CANYON booth, featured cast membersHikari Senga (voice of Kuroe Akaishi),Arata Minami (Daishi Kajita), Akira Sekine (Manatsu Tomosato), and Haruka Shiraishi (Raimu Kono), who appeared on stage to discuss the project and share new updates with fans.
During the presentation, several major announcements were revealed. The production team unveiled the anime’s first main visual and its main promotional trailer, offering a first look at the series’ tone and animation. It was also officially confirmed that KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE is set to premiere in July 2026.
In addition to these reveals, a brand-new initiative titled “Ama-Merize! Kuroe Kawaii Project” was announced. This project aims to further expand the series’ appeal and enhance fan engagement leading up to the anime’s release.
The event generated strong excitement among attendees, marking an important milestone for the adaptation as it moves closer to its broadcast debut.
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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