“Saekano Team’s New Circus Anime Set for 2026”

Teaser visual drawn by Fukasaku Kurehito

(C) Glow Up Show Production Committee

It has been announced that the new original anime “Glow Up Show ~Himawari no Circus-dan~” by director Kamei Kanta, Fukasaku Kurehito (character design), and A-1 Pictures (animation production), who worked on the anime series “Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend” (original work: Maruto Fumiaki), will open in 2026.

The series composition and scriptwriting will be handled by Kikuchi Takeshi, who worked on “Skeleton Knight, Currently Out in Another World”. Animation will be produced in collaboration with A-1 Pictures by A-1 Pictures’ new in-house label “Psyde Kick Studio” (Sidekick Studio).

The teaser visual also shows a girl surrounded by familiar circus motifs such as juggling, ball-balling, and trapeze.

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An ambitious original project reuniting top creators with a fantastical twist

This announcement reunites the acclaimed team behind “Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend” — director Kanta Kamei, illustrator Kurehito Fukasaku, and studio A-1 Pictures — for a brand-new original anime set in the vibrant and mysterious world of a circus troupe. While “Saekano” was grounded in romantic comedy and otaku culture, this new project hints at a thematic and tonal departure, possibly blending drama, magic realism, and psychological elements. The combination of visually stunning character designs by Fukasaku and A-1 Pictures’ production quality raises high expectations among anime fans. Given its original nature, the project also has the potential to deliver unexpected narratives and emotional depth.

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