Anime
Gacha Girls Corps: Anime premieres January 7 with new cast
The TV anime "Gacha Girls Corps" premieres on January 7, 2027 at 9 p.m. Japan time on TOKYO MX. The official website confirms further broadcasts on Hokkaido Broadcasting, RKB Mainichi Broadcasting, BS11, and AT-X. When the series was announced on November 7, a main visual and two additional voice actresses were also presented.
Two more roles cast
Ami Ozawa takes the role of Miguru, while Reon Esumi voices Lennon. Both belong to the Japanese idol group ≒JOY. The production team has released new character illustrations for the figures.
The previously announced main cast consists of Daisuke Sakaguchi as Heihachi Okura, Miyu Tomita as Norl Fanya, and Iori Noguchi as Estelle. Ai Kayano as Sisha Alvi and Rie Kugimiya as Luna Valad are also involved. With this, several of the central characters of the Japanese dub have been named.
At the center is the passionate gacha player Heihachi, who pulls the rare item "Invitation to Another World" in a mobile game. Shortly afterward, he finds himself in a fantasy world. There, with the help of his smartphone, he must summon new companions to survive monsters and find a way home.
Production and first screening
The studios Zero-G and Saber Works are producing the anime adaptation. Takashi Asami directs, and Masahiro Takata is involved as chief director. Deko Akao handles series composition, and the character designs come from Minewo Suzuki. The source is the light novel series by Chinkururi, which also has a manga adaptation.
An event at United Cinema Aqua City Odaiba in Tokyo has been announced for January 10, 2027, where the second and third episodes will be screened. Sakaguchi, Tomita, and Noguchi will take part in an accompanying talk session. The regular Japanese television broadcast begins three days earlier.
Other upcoming fantasy adaptations such as Destiny Unchain Online and King's Proposal are also announced for 2027. The current official announcement for "Gacha Girls Corps" does not name a specific release for German-speaking regions.